Adoptions
Shelter Adoption Hours
Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Wednesday - 11 a.m. - 5 :45 p.m.
On the weekends, Independence Animal Services offers pets for adoption at PetSmart in Independence and at Petco in Blue Springs. Visit us there for pets to adopt.
Phone Number: (816) 325-7207
Telephones are answered from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The adoption rate for animals that are eligible to be adopted from the Independence Animal June and 99% for the year.
If you have adopted from the Independence Animal Shelter please go to www.mypawpoints.com and tell your adoption story and enter the shelter into a contest for $1,000.
If you are thinking of adopting a pet for a friend or family member, consider giving them a gift certificate to the shelter, so that they can pick out the animal they want.
By cooperative agreement with local veterinarians, all animals adopted from the Independence Animal Shelter are transported to the vet for surgery after they are adopted and prior to release to their new family.
To find out what pets are available for adoption click here.
To watch the "Ditched" video click here
To watch the "White Collar" video click here
Adoption Fees for all canines vary from $30. to $105. depending upon what services are done. Below is price of services:
| Adoption Fee: |
$30.00 |
| Spay/Neuter: |
$50.00 |
| Microchip: |
$10.00 |
| Heartworm Test: |
$6.00 |
| Rabies Vacc.: |
$5.00 ( done at 4 mo.) |
| Distemper Vac. |
$2.00 |
| Bordetella Vac. |
$2.00 |
HEARTWORMS
Dogs 6 months or older have been tested for Heartworms, it is strongly advised that heartworm preventive medication be started. We have had several test positive in the last couple of years in our area and it is very expensive to treat once they are infected. Mosquitos are the carriers for this illness.
Please note: Our vaccinations do not contain Corona and your veterinarian may suggest that you vaccinate against those viruses.
Adoption fees for all Cats vary from $20 to $95, depending upon what services the animal receives as part of the adoption process. The following services are available:
| Adoption Fee: |
$20.00 |
| Spay/Neuter: |
$40.00 |
| FELV only: |
$10.00 (under 6 mo) |
| FIV/FELV & HEARTWORM |
$15.00 (6 mo and older) |
| Microchip : |
$10.00 |
| Rabies: |
$5.00 (4 mo and older) |
| Eclispe 3 Vac. |
$5.00 |
Feline Leukemia is a disease that is highly contagious to other cats, is not treatable and is fatal. Once the cat is tested for Feline Leukemia it is wise to have it vaccinated against the disease. There is no cure for feline leukemia. Ask your veterinarian about this disease.
All adopted animals will require a series of vaccinations after they go home. Adult dogs and cats should receive a second Distemper "combo" booster vaccination two weeks after they were vaccinated at the Shelter. Ask your vet about these.
Always keep a current Rabies Tag on your dog or cat. If the tag is lost, contact your veterinarian for replacement at a minimal fee. A rabies tag includes the telephone number of your veterinarian's clinic, which if your pet is lost enables someone to locate you through records kept by your veterinarian.
Dogs and Cats can now be Spayed when in heat. Ask your veterinarian for more information.
