Adoption & Foster Policy

Adoption Terms & Conditions

Blue Mountain Humane Association (BMHA) staff are not veterinarians nor are they certified
veterinary technicians or assistants. Animals available for adoption come from a variety of
sources, often as strays or surrendered by their owners. All animals are examined upon entry and their health monitored routinely, however there is always a chance that an animal may be incubating a disease or have an undetected pregnancy without presenting any clinical signs or symptoms.

The dogs and cats available for adoption have been observed for potential temperament issues. While the staff has seen no sign of aggression from this animal, realize that animal behavior is unpredictable and there is no guarantee that the animal will not bite, scratch, or exhibit destructive behavior.
You will be provided with the medical records and behavior assessment at the time of adoption. BMHA does NOT test any animals for rabies, feline upper respiratory infection (FURI), feline leukemia virus (FeLV), feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), feline calicivirus, distemper, parvo, or any other diseases.

As a pet owner, you are responsible for the time and money necessary to provide adequate
food, proper shelter, medical treatment, and appropriate long-term care for your pet. The
Adopter is encouraged to have the animal examined by a veterinarian within two weeks of
adoption. If the animal has not been spayed or neutered, the Adopter agrees to have the
procedure done within 30 days and will provide proof of this to the Shelter. The animal is
adopted as a pet and will not be used for breeding, medical experimental purposes, or animal fighting. Should BMHA deem that said animal is NOT receiving adequate care, we reserve the right to rescind your ownership of the animal.

The Adopter will ensure that the animal wears proper identification at all times, including a collar and tags with current contact information.

The Adopter will take precautions to ensure the animal’s safety and prevent it from becoming lost.

The Adopter will comply with all licensing and registration obligations for the animal, to obey all leash laws, not allow the animal to run at large, and to comply with all other local and state obligations and laws.

BMHA now provides rabies vaccination and microchipping for your newly adopted dog or cat.  If the animal is microchipped, the Adopter agrees to register the microchip with their contact information within two weeks of adoption. Newly adopted dogs must be licensed, as mandated by Oregon State law and Union County ordinance.

If the Adopter is unable to keep the animal the Shelter will make reasonable efforts to re-home the animal via advertisement but does not guarantee re-adoption or shelter space. Surrender fees will apply. The Adoption fee is non-refundable.

The Shelter will not be held liable for any injuries or damages caused by the animal after
adoption. The Adopter assumes full responsibility for the animal’s actions and any
consequences thereof.

The Shelter is not responsible for Landlord permissions to add a pet to your household.

The adoption fee paid at the time of adoption is non-refundable.

SURRENDER FEES

  • Dog Surrender Fee: $75
  • Intact Dog Surrender Fee: $100
  • Cat Surrender Fee: $35
  • Intact Cat Surrender Fee: $50

Dog adoption Fees

  • Adult Dogs: $225
  • Puppy (under 11 months): $325
    This includes a $100 voucher going toward the spay/neuter at Animal Health Center or Grande Ronde Animal Hospital.

All dogs available receive Rabies, Parvovirus and Bordetella vaccinations as well as deworming medicine. All dogs will be microchipped at the time of adoption.

Cat adoption fees

  • Adults: $100
  • Kitten (under 11 months): $125 with $25 voucher going toward the spay/neuter at Animal Health Center or Grande Ronde Animal Hospital.

All cats available receive Feline Rhinotracheitis-Calici-Panleukopenia-Chlamydia Psittaci vaccinations as well as deworming medicine. All cats will be microchipped at the time of adoption.