Frequently Asked Questions & Information

That all dogs and cats in Bay County be licensed starting at the age of 4 months.
That you provide proper food, water, shelter and sanitary conditions for all pets.
Licenses must be renewed every one to three years, depending on your rabies vaccination.
Dogs and cats to vaccinated against rabies by the age of four months.
All animal bites and scratches that draw blood must be reported.
Report animal cruelty.

Stray animals brought to the shelter without a collar are held for four days before being set up for adoption.
Animals with a collar are held for seven days, as per state law.
Animals surrendered by their owner are available for immediate disposition.
Dogs, cats, and ferrets adopted from the Shelter are mandated to be sterilized per the adoption contract.
This shelter does NOT sell animals for research.
Euthanizing is done by a lethal injection that makes the animal "go to sleep".
This shelter accepts donations. Common items are old towels & blankets, dog & cat food, kitty litter, bleach,
newspapers, detergent, fabric softener, and dog & cat treats or toys.

Check your puppy's collar often; your puppy grows quickly and will need frequent adjustments.
Generic pet foods may NOT provide proper nutrition for your pet.
Puppies and kittens NEED their first vaccinations at 6 weeks of age.
Please spay and neuter your pets to reduce over population and the spread of disease.

THANK YOU FOR BEING RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERS!

Animal Services and Adoption Center