Special Needs Pets

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We get quite a few senior pets into our system. We try to screen them as much as possible, but they are older pets and can have or develop problems that can become serious. Many of these pets have had blood-tests, dental work and other surgical or medical treatments. Senior pets have some distinct advantages, however, including calm dispositions, better training, they are less likely to be destructive (compared to young pets) and they are generally very affectionate.

Special needs pets may be pets with medical or behavioral issues that may need additional commitment on the part of the new family.

Monty Monty is an old boy. The removal of some teeth has given him soft food opportunity, he likes that! He is quiet and keeps to himself and just needs a kind, peaceful home with generous doses of lovin'.

Muffin Muffin's story is an interesting one. Apparently, she was fed mostly milk and tuna fish which caused her to become malnourished yet overweight! She is very gentle but still doesn't quite like to be held yet. She would do well in a quiet home without dogs and a family that could exercise her. The exercise is easy and the Staff here would be happy to demonstrate and explain it. So far, as long as they don't trouble her, she does very well with other cats.

The following services are provided for all IMHS sheltered animals:

Veterinary examination and appropriate vaccinations

Sterilization: All animals will be sterilized prior to leaving (including all puppies and kittens)

All cats litters of kittens are tested for Feline Leukemia virus (FeLV)

All adult cats are tested for Feline Immunodeficiency virus (FIV).

We provide a wide variety of veterinary care on-site for our sheltered animals, including dental care, parasite treatment, grooming, removal of growths, treatment of orthopedic problems and treatment of a variety of other issues.

The cost of housing and caring for individual animals may exceed $300. Our adoption fees only cover a portion of the real cost of finding new homes for these pets.

All newly adopted animals receive a certificate for a free examination and brief consultation with participating local veterinarians that is good for one week.

Persons interested in adopting animals should contact IMHS at 303-838-2668 or come to a Saturday adoption display at the IMHS office in Pine Junction. Adoptions are based on suitability of the people and animals for each other as determined by IMHS volunteers and the adopting party.

Adoption Fees as of Jan 1st, 2006 are:

Puppies, up to six months old: $110

Dogs, over six months to six years old: $90

Mature Dogs, over six years old: $60

Kittens, up to six months old: $90

Cats, over six months to six years old: $80

Mature Cats, over six years old: $60

Rabbits: $30

Microchip Registration Fee: $7

(Other animal adoption fees will vary)

All Cats, dogs, kittens and puppies are micro-chipped and a $7 registration fee is added automatically to all adoption fees.

Last Update: 5/3/2006