Stray Hold Policy

Following is AEAR’s guidelines used for admitting, housing and returning strays

• Check for microchip. If a microchip is found the microchip company and the owners are called.
• All animals receive a wellness check by a veterinarian.
• Upon intake all dogs receive rabies vaccine, parvo/distemper vaccine, kennel cough vaccine. Cats receive rabies, FIV test, feline required vaccines.
• If there is any immediate health concerns treatment or testing is done.
• If necessary the animal is bathed and given flea and tick preventative.

• They need to provide sufficient proof that it is their dog such as past medical records with a description of the animal, photographs of the animal or a city license.
• They must follow all parodical set forth in their town of residence in order to get the animal back.
• If it appears as if the animal has suffered from abuse and/or neglect one of our investigators will investigate the situation.

• Pay all medical expenses.
• Pay for boarding costs of $25.00/per day.
• Pay costs of gas for the vehicle(s) that transported the animal.
• If the owner refuses to pay the fees to reimburse AEAR they can then choose to forfeit their rights and give up the animal at which time the animal will become
• available for adoption.

• Notify Animal Control about a found dog.
• Check for a microchip.
• Treat the stray humanely and provide proper food, water, shelter and medical care to the animal.
• Adhere to the policies set forth.

• The stray’s owner may be subject to city and state fines. This would be determined before the release of the animal.
• According to state law if the animal is not claimed after seven days the animal is forfeited and therefore available to be placed in a new home.