Project Pet Safe Haven

The Silver Creek Regional Humane Society, Inc. will assist in temporary sheltering of pets belonging to people who are in crisis shelter, referred by staff or an agency directly working with the family while they are in a shelter or safe location. Routine care can be provided for up to 90 days at no cost to the client. Stay can only be extended at the discretion of humane society management and referral staff. The Society cannot accept animals that are aggressive, are not the client's pet(s) or have previously bitten someone. Animals must be current on routine vaccinations including rabies. Due to space limitations and foster homes the number of pets must be limited to 3 (three) per family. Shelter client must provide specific pet information to shelter or Humane Society staff prior to animal being sheltered.

During their stay the animals will receive the following:

• Adequate major pet food (Purina-Pedigree), however, special diet or food must be provided by the owner. Cooked food, if normally given, can be cooked by foster home
• Clean quarters, fresh water, toys personal attention, and exercise.
• Administration of prescribed medication (must be in original bottle with instructions of dosage, times, etc.)
• Record of vaccinations and name of personal veterinarian in case of emergency. Current vaccinations are mandatory. If pet is not current the Humane Society will provide routine vaccination at Humane Society expense, however, rabies vaccination must be given at a discount by local veterinarian.
• Extraordinary direct emergency medical care such as fractures, burns, lacerations, etc., will be provided if needed. These services will be billed directly by the attending veterinarian after notification and authorization to owner and/or counselor.
• Contact and visits between pet(s) and owner may not be possible for safety sake, however, contact with the foster family can be made through the Office.
• The cost of all extraordinary medical care will be the responsibility of the owner.