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Montgomery County Animal Care and Control new fees, changes begin September 1st

Montgomery County Animal Care and Control (MCACC)

Montgomery County Animal Care and ControlMontgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) will require pet owners who want to surrender their pet to contact MCACC by phone to make an appointment before coming to the shelter starting September 1st, 2018.

This will allow staff members to contact and assist citizens with their owner release.

Proof of Residency, a Microchipping Fee and Appointments for Releases are all Part of the Montgomery County Animal Care and Control Changes.
Proof of Residency, a Microchipping Fee and Appointments for Releases are all Part of the Montgomery County Animal Care and Control Changes.

“We are dedicated to helping pet owners with rehoming, vetting, or finding ways for them to keep their pet. Our goal is to find new homes for these pets or find ways to help pet owners to keep their pets because we understand how difficult it is to give them up,” said MCACC Director David Kaske.

Additionally, on September 1st, MCACC will require that before leaving the shelter, all dogs and cats be microchipped, if they are not already. This will help to identify the pet and owner in the future.

The microchip fee on a reclaimed pet will be $18.00. The Microchip fee on adoptions varies from $5.00 to $18.00 depending on the age of the animal and how long the animal has been at the shelter. See the new Adoption Pricing for more information. MCACC will also conduct Microchip Clinics for pet owners who wish to have their pet microchipped at a reduced fee.

Currently, if a pet owner no longer wants their pet, they show up at MCACC and surrender it. They may or may not even be a resident of Montgomery County. All owner surrenders will now have to show proof of residence.

“Our community’s pet surrender rates are extremely high. It’s time to try something different for our animal population and for pet owners. Dave is doing a great job helping us implement necessary changes that help bring us up-to-date in our practices,” said Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett.

About Montgomery County Animal Care and Control

Montgomery County Animal Care and ControlThe mission of Montgomery County Animal Care and Control is to promote and enforce the humane treatment of our animal population as well as a dedication to rabies eradication, reducing animal euthanasia and controlling the pet population through a cooperative effort with the community.

You can contact Montgomery County Animal Care and Control by phone at 931.648.5750. MCAC is located at 616 North Spring Street, Clarksville, TN 37040.

You can visit their website at www.mcgtn.org/animal-control

Associated Fees 

Adoption: Puppies   Adoption: Kittens  
Adoption Fee $25.00 Adoption Fee $25.00
Rabies Vaccination $22.00 Rabies Vaccination $22.00
Partial Payment for Spay/Neuter $50.00 Partial Payment for Spay/Neuter $50.00
Microchip $18.00 Microchip $18.00
Total $115.00 Total $115.00
Adoption: Dogs (1 year or older)   Adoption: Cats (1 year or older)  
Adoption Fee $25.00 Adoption Fee $25.00
Rabies Vaccination $22.00 Rabies Vaccination $22.00
Partial Payment for Spay/Neuter $50.00 Partial Payment for Spay/Neuter $50.00
Microchip $8.00 Microchip $8.00
Total $105.00 Total $105.00
Adoption: Dogs (Over 6 years of age)

“Golden Whiskers”

  Adoption: Cats (Over 6 years of age)

“Golden Whiskers”

 
Adoption Fee $3.00 Adoption Fee $3.00
Rabies Vaccination $22.00 Rabies Vaccination $22.00
Partial Payment for Spay/Neuter $50.00 Partial Payment for Spay/Neuter $50.00
Microchip $Included Microchip $Included
Total $75.00 Total $75.00
Adoptions: Dogs (30+ Days in Shelter)

“Lonely Hears”

  Adoptions: Cat (30+ Days in Shelter)

“Lonely Hearts”

 
Adoption Fee $8.00 Adoption Fee $8.00
Rabies Vaccination $22.00 Rabies Vaccination $22.00
Partial Payment for Spay/Neuter $50.00 Partial Payment for Spay/Neuter $50.00
Microchip $5.00 Microchip $5.00
Total $85.00 Total $85.00

 


 

Reclaim Fees   Boarding Fees  
Impound Fee $50.00 Dogs $15.00/night
Impound Fee (Animal is Spay/Neuter) $25.00 Cats $10.00/night
Each Additional Offense $25.00 Microchip (If Required) $18.00
*Owner Surrender Fee’s   By Appointment Only  
Dog Owner Surrender $30.00 Puppy Under 4 Months $10.00
Cat Owner Surrender $30.00 Kittens Under 4 Months $10.00
Each Additional Puppy/Kitten Under 3 Months $5.00ea. Each Additional Puppy/Kitten Over 4 Months $10.00 ea.
Other Domestic Animal (rabbit, bird, etc.) $10.00 Owner Requested Euthanasia Under 40lbs. $35.00
Owner Requested Euthanasia 40lbs – 100lbs. $50.00 Owner Requested Euthanasia over 100lbs. $60.00

*Owner surrender is by appointment only and owner must provide proof of ownership, Montgomery county residency.  All Owner surrenders cannot be guaranteed adoption or rescue candidates and may be subject to humane euthanasia.  Please contact Montgomery County Animal Control to schedule an appointment.

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