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    5.0 (1 review)
    Open 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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    Jackson County Animal Care & Control - Found this little guy there! Puppy adoption =$115

    Jackson County Animal Care & Control

    (6 reviews)

    We'd used Craig's List to get a 6 month old dog but in less than 24 hours learned that not only was…read moreshe dangerous to our elderly dog, she was extremely food aggressive. She bit me badly enough that I needed stitches. We couldn't get in touch with the owners. To keep the story short, Mike (I can't remember his last name) the enforcement supervisor at the humane society managed to locate the owners and arrangements were made for us to return the dog to them in three days. However, after our second night with the dog, we acknowledged we couldn't wait that long. Mike spent his Sunday making it possible for us to immediately bring her to the county facility. I couldn't praise Mike more.

    Came in with my Mom to "just look". I was NOT planning on adopting now, but soon…read more The place is CLEAN and organized. The adoption fees are very reasonable (1/2 the fee of the humane society in Medford). The animals all looked taken care of. The volunteers are knowledgeable about each of the personalities; very helpful when looking for the best fit for you/the family. I was pleasantly surprised that our 9 weeks puppy had the majority of vaccines taken care of up to 4-6months. A vet visit is included as well as: 30 days pet insurance, dog training session (in your home or at the park) and an item from the basket (toys, leash, blanket, accessories, etc). The vet confirmed that our new family member is in "perfect health" *yay*

    Southern Oregon Humane Society

    Southern Oregon Humane Society

    (16 reviews)

    This is a hard one to post but it is quite needed to inform the public of some policies the human…read moresociety does not make clear. We decided to adopt a kitty (Kit Kat), who was recovering from being spayed and a polyp removal in her nose. As per policy, we had to wait to adopt her so communicated many times with the staff to make sure we could get her. When the time came, we found the adoption process to be extremely rushed as the staff was clearly overwhelmed with all that was going on. Kit Kat had two medications that needed to be administered daily and the vet confirmed this would clear up her condition (their eyelid remaining 1/4 over eye). Two days after bringing her home, she went very lethargic, coughing and sneezing. I attempted to contact the Vet at SOHS and was denied. When I stated I only wanted to verify if this was an expectation of her recovery I was further told quite abruptly "SOHS is no longer financially responsible for animals after they are adopted". I was NOT looking for them to pay any upcoming vet bills. I was simply wanting to speak with the vet to confirm her condition. I was again denied, again reminded they are not financially responsible and asked to speak with a board member. We decided it would be best to get the cat to a vet and paid the 150.00 emergency vet bill plus medications. Turns out SOHS vet missed a polyp and she needs another surgery at the cost of $500.00. I was contacted by Ryan at the SOHS who stated they are legally not able to care for an animal once it is adopted. Understood. I asked to speak with the very who allegedly was out of cell reception. Never got a follow up call or any care or concern after speaking to them. I don't understand how complicated it is for a vet to 1) do their job effectively and 2) be able to produce communications about their surgeries and potential side effects. So my caution....DO NOT adopt a sick animal from SOHS with ANY expectation you will be shown any compassion or understanding. Had I known I would be spending over $1000.00 for a cat, I would have better prepared myself financially for it or saved for it. I am a very very strong believer in adopt not shop and this has been the worst experience doing so. My hopes, not to slander but to share my experience so others can be informed of what is going to come from SOHS once you sign that paperwork....nothing.

    I have revised this review but felt great to have stood up for myself in detail! This is really…read moreabout the ring worm possibly and the irresponsible way the kittens were not protected, potential adopters as well as volunteers. Most of the staff could learn about having grace in receiving information that is not an attack on them but a solution needed to protect the cats, My intention was to adopt a kitten there I fell in love with and a little friend so sweet in another cage but both not ready yet and I felt really hurt in my heart to see their health threatened. To the women incharge the topic of ring worm was deflected on to me I am a problem I really wanted these kittens and felt they were potentially harming them, the volunteers holding cats person to person, gees it is air born and lingers a long Time. You are informed when you leave to remove your clothes and shoes before you walk in your house becuase of the possibility of ring worm, no sign no warning before the fact so one could make a choice!

    Dogs For Better Lives - animalshelters - Updated May 2026

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