The Un-Shelter

ABOUT US How exactly is the Un-Shelter different from the many other area and regional animal rescues/shelters? Excellent question: · We commit to a small, manageable number of adoptable animals. Period. (Welfare lingo = limited intake) We believe in highly-enriched environments, from home-like kennel spaces to outdoor play. · Our adoption process is different: the emphasis will always be on “best fit, including energy levels and personality. The process begins with a conversation, leads to several animal introductions, counseling at time of adoption (“how-tos” are important!), and ongoing help where needed. · Community is our passion! We want our space to be the hub of the wheel offering humane education, pet-related activities for children and families, social activities for pet caretakers, opportunities to connect pet-related service providers to animal guardians, and as a gathering and event space to serve a variety of community needs. We don’t want you to leave our family! · In our world, ‘community’ also extends to other similar minds, so we provide active support to other shelters and rescues in the region. Our goal is to be a leader in proactive evidence-based education and best practices for staff and volunteers at other area and state-wide shelters and rescues, both on our property and on the road.

Un-Shelter animals have their vaccinations, are micro-chipped, and have been spay/neutered. Adoption fees help us defray these costs. Fees are as follows: Puppies 12 weeks to a year: $275 Young dogs: $200 Senior dogs 8 and up: $100 Kittens under a year: $75 Adult cats: $50 Senior cats: $25 The process begins with a potential completing an adoption application which is listed on our website that is then reviewed by the Intake Team and the Foster of the dog or cat.