Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What type of animals do Southeast Volusia Humane Society offer for adoption?
  2. How do I adopt a pet from Southeast Volusia Humane Society
  3. What is the cost to adopt a dog or cat?
  4. Can we bring in our animal(s) to see if it and our potential new pet get along?
  5. What if I come in and you don’t have a specific pet that I’m looking for?
  6. Do you give any shots to the animals before adoption?
  7. Does my animal have to be spayed or neutered? If so, why?
  8. Who is responsible for the cost of spaying/neutering and rabies vaccination?
  9. At what age should rabies vaccination be given? Can I administer the shot at home?
  10. At what age is my pet required to be spayed or neutered?
  11. What if I fail to get my animal spayed or neutered?

  1. What type of animals do Southeast Volusia Humane Society offer for adoption?

    Normally dogs and cats.

  2. How do I adopt a pet from Southeast Volusia Humane Society

    Browse the listings of Adoptable Pets on our website. You may call or email the shelter to make sure the animal is still available. You may also visit the adoption center anytime during normal business hours and select from our adoptable pets in person. Once you have selected a pet to adopt, you will have to complete an adoption application. You can obtain an application from the Adoption Information page on our website or in our office. All adoptions are processed at the shelter.

  3. What is the cost to adopt a dog or cat?

    When you adopt your cuddly friend from the Southeast Volusia Humane Society, your adoption fee is $75 and includes everything you need to begin your new life with your pet. Please see the Adoption Information page for a full list of supplies and care provided to your new pet.

  4. Can we bring in our animal(s) to see if it and our potential new pet get along?

    Yes. We incourage you to bring in your existing pets to see if the adopted pet is a good companion for your loved one.

  5. What if I come in and you don’t have a specific pet that I’m looking for?

    We have a wish list where you can leave your name and phone number and we will notify you when we get a pet you’re interested in.

  6. Do you give any shots to the animals before adoption?

    Yes. Your pet's adoption package and fees include worming, rabies, distemper, and bordetella vaccinations as well as heartworm screening and prevention in dogs 4 months & older.

  7. Does my animal have to be spayed or neutered? If so, why?

    Yes, the Legislature has determined that uncontrolled breeding of dogs and cats in the state results in the production of many more puppies and kittens than are needed to replace pet animals which have died or become lost or to provide pet animals for new owners.

    This leads to many dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens being unwanted, becoming strays and suffering privation and death, being impounded and destroyed at great expense to the community, and constituting a public health hazard, therefore Florida State Statute 823.15 requires that every dog or cat sold or released for adoption from any public or private animal shelter or animal control agency operated by a humane society or by a county, city, or other incorporated political subdivision be sterilized.

    In addition, Volusia County Council passed a Mandatory Spay and Neuter Ordinace (No. 2008-13) to take effect on September 1, 2008. The requirement states that no person may own a dog or cat six (6) months of age or older within the unincorporated areas of Volusia County that has not been spayed or neutered unless they hold an unalgered animal permit for each unaltered dog or cat, unless the dog or cat is otherwise exempt under Section 14-58(3). Any person violating this ordinance will have their dog or cat impounded, shall be spayed or neutered, or the owner will be required to obtain an unaltered animal permit for that dog or cat within 30 days.

    For more information: http://www.volusia.org/animalcontrol/spayneuterordinance.pdf

    Volusia County Pet Vet Cruiser: http://www.volusia.org/animalcontrol/cruiser.htm

  8. Who is responsible for the cost of spaying/neutering and rabies vaccination?

    The costs of the spay/neuter operation and the rabies vaccination is covered under the SEVHS adoption fee for each animal. Visit our Adoption Information page for a more detailed list.

  9. At what age should rabies vaccination be given? Can I administer the shot at home?

    Rabies vaccination at 4 months, all dogs and cats must be vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian.

  10. At what age is my pet required to be spayed or neutered?

    6 months

  11. What if I fail to get my animal spayed or neutered?

    According to Florida Statute # 775.08(3) Failure to comply is a non criminal violation punishable by a fine, forfeiture, or other civil penalty. Any legal fees or court costs used for enforcement is the responsibility of the owner.

    For more information: http://www.volusia.org/animalcontrol/spayneuterordinance.pdf

    Volusia County Pet Vet Cruiser: http://www.volusia.org/animalcontrol/cruiser.htm