SANTA PAWS!
Share the holiday with your pets at our Santa Paws annual fundraiser!
Bring your furry friend to get their one of a kind photo taken with Santa from 10AM to 5PM on November 28, 29 and December 6,7 at the Georgetown Tractor Supply Store, 305 Connector Rd., Georgetown, KY 40324. All proceeds benefit the Scott County Humane Society.
For more information call 502-370-7050.

Featured Kitty!

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How to Adopt a Scott County Humane Society Pet

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Adoption Fees

Mixed breed dog (10 months and over): $125

Mixed breed puppy (9 months and younger): $150

Pure bred puppy or adult: $200

Kittens: $50 . . . . Or adopt a pair of kittens for $75
Kittens love a buddy to grow up with, and you'll love having a purring pair in your home!

Purebred mix Maine Coon, Siamese, etc., or Polydactyl kitten: $70

Purebred Adult Cat: $50
Declawed Adult Cat: $40
Adult Cat (age one year and over): $30

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What We Do

• In cooperation with Kentucky Humane Society and S.N.I.P clinic, low-cost and free spay/neuter of cats and dogs happen each week! Call (502) 863-3279 for more information and to schedule an appointment. More than 600 cats and dogs benefited from this program!
• Offer FREE spay/neuter for barn, feral and stray cats in Scott County during monthly clinics run by our Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Program. More than 1500 cats have been helped through our TNR Program since 2005! Call (502) 863-3279 for more information and to schedule an appointment.
• Our cat and dog foster-adoption programs place homeless pets facing euthanasia at our county shelter into volunteers homes to be fostered. These homes nurture each adoptable cat or dog, address behavior issues and ensure each adoptable pet is FULLY vetted before going to its adoptive home.
• Each Saturday our volunteers are at the Scott County Animal Shelter from 10AM to 3PM, walking dogs, playing with kitties and always happy to talk with you about adopting a homeless pet. The shelter is located at 1185 Cardinal Drive off Hwy 25 North in Georgetown. The shelter is NOT the Scott County Humane Society.
• SCHS assisted in the passing of a mandatory spay/neuter ordinance for cats and dogs adopted from Scott County Animal Shelter, and also supports legislative measures to improve the condition of state run animal shelters in Kentucky.
• Since 2004, Scott County Humane Society has participated in the PetSmart Charities "Rescue Waggin'". This program transports about 20 dogs and puppies each month across the country to other shelters where they can find homes.
• Our "Kind Kids Program educates children about proper care and treatment of animals.

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Contact Scott County Humane Society

Scott County Humane Society P.O. Box 821
Georgetown, KY 40324
Voicemail: 502-863-3279

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Dog and Puppy Adoption Application

Our dog adoption process is similar to a matchmaking service. The more complete you share your information, the more efficient our process will be for your interest to adopt. We check with past and present vet references and two personal references, we ask additional questions, share information with the foster home and arrange a home visit with the pet (when possible).

Not all applications result in an adoption, but we try our best to work with each applicant with consideration to the pet's needs and characteristics. In some cases, "limitations" according to the pet's personality, ie. with other dogs, cats, small children, special needs (medical or behavioral) will be in the forefront as we screen each application being considered for a particular puppy or dog.

Please COPY AND PASTE THE BELOW APPLICATION into an e-mail, complete all sections, and return to the email address listed below the SCHS pet you are interested in. Applicants must be at least 21 yrs of age.

Our goal is to find a caring, responsible and permanent home for the animals in our care. This form helps us find a suitable pet to meet your needs and lifestyle. Please fill it out completely.

*PLEASE NOTE* Your interest or questions in a pet will receive top priority when you return a completed application along with your questions. You MUST e-mail your application to the contact shown on the specific pet listing page, not necessarily the below e-mail addresses.

Name _________________________ Age ____ Today's Date ______
Address ___________________________ City __________________
State ____ Zip ___________ Phone (____) _____________________
E-mail ____________________ Employer(s) ____________________
Work Phone (____)___________ Occupatons: ___________________
1. I am interested in adopting: ___Dog(s) ___ Puppy(s)
2. If you have already picked out a pet, what is it's name or description?________________________________________________________
3. What traits do you desire in your pet? ________________________________________________________
4. Are you familiar with the traits (personality, medical problems, etc.) of the breed(s) you are interested in?________________________________________________________
5. What types of activities do you wish to enjoy with your pet?
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
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6. For whom are you adopting?________________________________
7. Why are you adopting a pet? ________________________________
8. How long have you been looking for a pet? _____________________
9. Have you done research to help you know what breed type best suits your needs? Y____ N ____ If yes, what type of research? ___________
What breeds suit you and why?_______________________________
10.What is your living situation? Own house ___ Own condo/townhouse ___ Parent's home ___ Roommate's home ___ Own trailer ___ Rent trailer ___ Rent house ___ Rent apt ___ If you rent, are pets allowed? Y _____ N _____
Landlord's name and number ______________________________
(Please understand, we must verify with your landlord that you may have this pet before we can let it go home with you).
11. How long have you been at your current residence? ____________
12. Do you expect to be moving within the next year? _______________
13. If yes, to what type of residence? ___________________________
14. Do you expect any other type of major lifestyle changes in the next two years? i.e. marriage, new baby, caring for elderly relative, etc._____________________________________________________
15. Age, gender and relation of others living in your home:
___________________________________________
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16. Are all the above mentioned people agreeable to adding a pet to the household? ____
If no, explain:_______________________________
17. Are any of them allergic to this type of pet? Y ____ N ____
If yes, whom?_____________________________________
18. Who will be primarily responsible for the pet?__________________________________________________
19. Do you live in City ___ Suburb ___ Rural ___
20. Where will your pet spend the day hours? (be specific) _______________________________________________________
21. How many hours a day will your pet be alone?
During the week _______________ Weekends ______________
22. Do you have a fenced yard? Y ____ N ____
If yes, what type of fence? _________________________________________________
23. If no, how will you ensure your pet's safety while outdoors and how will you see that it gets plenty of exercise?
_____________________________________________________
24. Are you familiar with crate training? Y ____ N ____
25. Are you familiar with house training? Y ____ N ____
26. Will you be enrolling your dog/puppy in obedience classes?
Y ____ N ____ If no, why not?______________________________
27. Where will your pet spend the night? (be specific) _____________________________________________________
28. Describe your work schedule _____________________________________________________
29. Please provide us with the name, complete phone number and location of your past and/or present Veterinarian(s)
______________________________________________________
30. When was your last visit, and why? __________________________
31. Do you currently own other pets? Y ____ N ____
Breed, age, gender, personality of other pets and where acquired. Spayed/Neutered? Current on shots? Indoor/Outdoor?
__________________________________ _________ _________
__________________________________ _________ _________
__________________________________ _________ _________
__________________________________ _________ _________
32. Have you previously owned a pet(s)? Y ____ N ____
If yes, why do you no longer have the pet(s) _________________________________
If yes, please offer Vet name, location and phone number
____________________________________________________________________
33. Are you aware that the average dog/cat costs in excess of $500.00 per year in just food and vaccinations and that the average life span is 15 years?
____________________________________________
34. Are you committed to providing this pet with the necessary medical care and obedience training to ensure it's well being in your home for it's lifetime? Y ____ N ____
35. For what reason(s) would you give up your pet(s)? Be specific. ___________________________________________________
36. What would you do with your pet if you did ever have to give it up?________________________________________________________________________
37. Please list two references' names (other than relatives), relation and phone #
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
38. Please write some thoughts telling us what makes you the best possible owner for this pet.
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
39. Would you object to a representative of Scott County Humane Society verifying this information and following up on the placement of this animal? Y ____ N ____

Disclaimer:
The Scott County Humane Society is a non-profit organization. Our animals are not for sale, they are for adoption, which means a home must meet approval before adopting a pet, including, but not limited to, filling out this form, additional interviews, meeting with the prospective pet and a signed contract. In addition, the Scott County Humane Society reserves the right to turn down a prospective adoption at any time during this process for any reason.

I have read and understand the above disclaimer: ______________________________________(prospective adoptee).
The Scott County Humane Society is SEPARATE from, and is not, the Scott County Animal Shelter.

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Cat and Kitten Adoption Application

Cat adoption counselors will promptly respond to adoption inquiries and applications, and will expedite the adoption process as quickly as possible so that cats facing euthanasia can be rescued and placed in our foster program. When you email your application to us, feel free to include questions you might have about the adoption process or the kitty you are applying for!

Please COPY AND PASTE THE BELOW APPLICATION into an e-mail, complete all sections, and return to the email address listed below the SCHS cat you are interested in. Applicants must be at least 21 yrs of age.

Our goal is to find caring, responsible and permanent homes for the foster cat in our care. This form helps us find a suitable cat to meet your needs and lifestyle.

*PLEASE NOTE* Your interest or questions in an animal will receive top priority when you return a completed application along with your questions.

Name _________________________ Age ____ Today's Date ______
Address ___________________________ City __________________
State ____ Zip ___________ Phone (____) _____________________
E-mail ____________________ Employer(s) ____________________
Work Phone (____)___________ Occupaton(s): _________________
1. Which kitten(s) or cat(s) are you interested in adopting?

2. Describe the personality/traits you are seeking in your new cat?

3. For whom are you adopting?

4. Why are you wanting to adopt a cat?

5. Who will be the primary caregiver for this cat?

6. How long have you been looking to adopt a cat?

7. What is your living situation? Own house ___ Own condo/townhouse ___
Parent's home ___ Roommate's home ___ Own trailer ___
Rent trailer ___ Rent house ___ Rent apt ___ If you rent, are pets allowed? Y __ N __
Landlord's name and complete number:
(We must verify that your landlord will support your keeping this pet before it can go home with you)

8. How long have you been at your current residence?

9. Do you expect to be moving within the next year? Y___ N___ If yes, will your pet(s) move with you?

10. Is your residence located in: City __ Suburb __ Rural __

11. Do you expect any other type of major lifestyle changes in the next two years? (i.e. marriage, new baby, other new pets, caring for elderly relative, etc.)

12. Age, gender and relation of others living in your home:

13. Does everyone in your home want this cat? Y __ N __ If no, please explain:

14. Is anyone in your home allergic/asthmatic around pets? Y__ N __ Maybe __ If yes/maybe, please explain:

15. Where will your cat spend the day hours? (be specific)
Where will your cat spend the night (be specific)

16. About how many hours each day will your new cat be alone during the week:
During weekends:

17. Describe your work schedule(s)

18. Do you intend to have your cat declawed? Y __ N __ Maybe __
If yes/ maybe, please explain why:

19. How long do you expect for your new cat to adapt to its new home?

20. Are you aware that the cost to care for a cat is on average $500.00 per year in just food, litter, toys, vaccinations, and that the average lifespan for a cat is 15 to 20 years?

21. If you currently have other pets, kindly provide us with the name, complete phone number and location of your current pets veterinarian(s):

22. Do you currently own other pets? Y __ N __ If yes, please provide us with more information: pet breed, age, gender, personality, acquired where.

Are all your pets spayed/neutered, current on shots, inside/outside and cat friendly?

23. If you previously owned a pet(s), why do you no longer have the pet(s)?

24. Over the lifetime of your new cat, it may develop a behavioral/health issue compromising your ability to keep it. Should this occur, how willing are you to resolving this so the cat can remain with you?

25. For what reason(s) would you give up your pet(s)? Be specific.

26. Are you prepared and able to make a lifetime commitment to care for and keep this cat as a companion pet?

27. Have you ever had a pet become lost, had to surrender a pet to a shelter, or give a pet away?
Y __ N __ If yes, please explain:

28. List two references' names (other than relatives), relation and phone number

29. Please write some thoughts telling us why you would be a great home and owner for this pet.

30. When is the earliest date you would like to adopt this cat and bring it home with you?

31. Would you object to a representative of Scott County Humane Society verifying this information and following up on the placement of this animal? Y __ N __

Disclaimer:
The Scott County Humane Society is a non-profit organization. Our animals are not for sale, they are for adoption, which means a home must meet approval before adopting a pet, including, but not limited to, filling out this form, discussion(s) with a counselor, meeting with the prospective pet and a signed contract. In addition, the Scott County Humane Society reserves the right to turn down a prospective adoption at any time during this process for any reason.

I assert that the information I have provided on this form is accurate and true, and have read and understand the above disclaimer: ______________________________________(prospective adoptee).

The Scott County Humane Society is SEPARATE from, and is not, the Scott County Animal Shelter.

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