Time spent at the shelter is different for every animal. If it is a case of owner-surrender by an owner registered on the microchip, or if the animal is not microchipped, the animal will quickly begin the process of being medically cleared to move to the adoption.

In the case of a stray animal with a microchip or an owner-surrender by the non-microchip owner, the animal will be held for 5 days to give the microchip owner a chance to claim their animal. Stray animals without microchips are held for 48 hours before beginning the process of being cleared for adoption. Once an animal passes its behavior and health examinations, it is then microchipped, spayed/neutered, vaccinated and moved to adoptions. The health of the animal and whether fostering is required will also affect the length of time an animal remains in our care before being made available for adoption.