Q: Where are you located?
A: We are located on West Cherry Street in Bluffton. Please visit our
contact page for more detailed information.
Q: What happens if my pet is brought to the animal shelter?
A: You have 5 working days to reclaim your pet. If it isn't reclaimed in 5 days it becomes property of the City and we can adopt it or euthanize it.
Q: What does it cost to get my pet out of the shelter?
A: It is $22.00 for the 1st day and $2.00 for every day thereafter.
Q: What if the owner does not reclaim the animal?
A: Then we adopt it or euthanize it depending on the animal. Yes, some we take home.
Q: Am I required to have my pet spayed or neutered?
A: No, unless you adopt it from here then yes.
Q:
What can I do about my neighbor's barking dog?
A: Call us and make a complaint and we will send a warning that they are in violation of the City ordinance. This is only if in the City of Bluffton. There is no barking ordinance in the county.
Q:
What can I do about the feral cats in my neighborhood?
A: Come in and get a live trap. ...What is feral? A feline that has never had humane touch.
Q: Where can I license my dog?
A: The courthouse
Q:
Do you put animals to sleep?
A: Yes, we are not a "no kill" shelter.
Q:
Does Wells County have a SPCA?
A: No.