The health of your pet is always critical, particularly during the initial transition time into your home. Often we receive animals from households in crisis and we may not know if they received proper preventative health care. Despite the health care and nurturing we provide, animals are exposed to more stress in the shelter than exists in the home environment. This stress can weaken an animal’s immune system, making their health more vulnerable.

As part of our adoption program, we are committed to helping ensure that your new pet is healthy upon adoption. We have not noticed any signs of disease in this animal unless noted in the medical record that was provided to you at the time of adoption. To ensure your pet’s ongoing health, we encourage you to select a veterinarian and schedule an appointment as soon as possible. At that time your veterinarian can determine any health issues that may have developed since adoption, or conditions that weren’t apparent during the animal’s stay at the Center.

While at the Maclean Cameron Animal Adoption Center, your pet received the following vaccines and/or treatments. Many animals receive more than what is listed below. This is just the basics that all animals receive. Please review your medical exam for other medical issues:

• DA2PP: This vaccine, given to dogs upon intake, includes Canine Distemper (upper respiratory virus that can affect the central nervous system), Adenovirus 2, parainfluenza and parvovirus. Puppies and dogs may need additional doses administered by your veterinarian over a period of weeks or months to achieve maximum immunity from disease. Until these are completed, it is best to limit the exposure your pup has to other dogs. Many serious dog illnesses are spread by fecal material, so properly dispose of waste and avoid areas of elimination used by other dogs.
• Rabies Vaccination: All of our dogs and cats who are old enough are vaccinated for rabies.
• FVRCP: This vaccine, given to cats upon intake, includes Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (an upper respiratory infection caused by feline herpes virus), Calicivirus (another viral upper respiratory disease) and paneukopenia (also known as feline distemper or infectious feline enteritis). Cats and kittens may need additional doses administered by your veterinarian over a period of weeks or months to achieve maximum immunity from disease.
• Bordetella: This vaccine, given to dogs upon intake, protects against what is commonly known as “kennel cough” in dogs. This is an upper respiratory illness easily spread where lots of dogs gather.
• Deworming: A preventative dose of medicine to eliminate roundworms and hookworms was given to all cats and dogs. Continued treatment and other types of parasite control may be provided by your veterinarian.

We offer micro-chipping for an additional $25 at adopter’s request.

If an adopting family wants to adopt a pet that is unaltered. They are required to put down a deposit.

•  $125- cats
•  $200- dogs

The deposit will be returned once we receive proof that the procedure was performed. The adopter may chose to schedule this procedure at our Center, please call for more information.

All animals are medically evaluated on intake. If the animal needs more medical attention than the basics, it will be charted in the animals medical records and on their exam sheet. If the animal is sent home with medication, it is the responsibility of the adopter to follow up with their veterinarian regarding the medical condition.

A complete list of vaccinations provided by the ASPCA.

Caring for an aging pet is sometimes difficult, click below to read more.

End of Life Care

Obesity is a serious problem for our companion pets, and this serious health problem is reaching epidemic proportions. About 54% of pets are either overweight or obese. Can you tell if your pet is overweight?

Obesity in Cats

Obesity in Dogs

Heartworm is a serious parasite transmitted between dogs by mosquitoes. Learn the signs of this life-threatening disease and what you can do to protect your pet.

Heartworm Prevention

One of the most significant things you can do to take control of your pet’s health is to provide good oral home care.

Untreated Dental Issues

Many myths have been created regarding Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. Read through the articles below and discover the causes, treatments, and prevention of this illness. And remember, a positive FIV result for a feline, is NOT a death sentence. FIV+ cats can live just as long as FIV- cats.

ASPCA – Feline FIV

Frequently Asked Questions

What to know when adopting and FIV+ cat

What is FelV? FelV is short for Feline Luekemia Viruse. This virus is NOT the same as the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). Click below and learn about the causes, symptoms, treatments, and most importantly, prevention.

Causes, Vaccine, and Symptoms

Frequently Asked Questions

Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URI) are more common than you think, but not as serious as many believe. Make sure to know the symptoms and what to do if you think your pet has URI. 

Symptoms

Frequently Asked Questions

Helpful information on how to spot problems with your cat’s litter box.

Causes & Treatment

Parvovirus is a very serious virus found in Canine, more specifically, puppies. Read through the articles below and learn about symptoms, treatments, what to do if you suspect your puppy has Parvo, and most importantly, how to PREVENT the spread of it. 

ASPCA – Canine Parvovirus

Symptoms and Prevention

Diagnosis, Treatment, Protection

Canine distemper is a contagious disease that is cause by the canine distemper virus. All canine breeds are at susceptible to this virus, but puppies under 4 months old have not yet been vaccinated, which leaves that a higher risk. Learn about this virus by clicking the links below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Prevention, Transmission, Diagnosis

Canine Influenza. What is it? Who does it infect? What are the signs? Read the answers to all your questions about this virus by clicking below.

Frequently Asked Questions