Our Most Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best way to contact Dessin? call us at 570-253-4037 dessin@ptd.net
- What are your hours? 12 - 3:00 by appointment only with an approved application.
- What days are you open? Every day but Wednesdays.
- How much does it cost to adopt a pet? Kittens are $75 or $100 for 2. Cats are $50. Puppies are $250. Dogs are $175. A senior dog is $100.
- Do you still do senior and senior discount? Unfortunately we don't.
- How do I go about adopting an animal? Fill out an application and wait for it to be approved. Adoption applications are on the website under the Available Pets section. You can also pick one up at the shelter between 12-3 pm every day except Wednesdays. No appointment is needed.
- What comes with my pet? Every animal is fully vaccinated, dewormed, treated for fleas and ticks, spayed/neutered and microchipped.
- What type of animals do you have/accept? Only dogs and cats.
- Can I just drop off an animal? Please call or email us prior to bringing the animal in.
- I found a dog, what do I do? If the dog will come to you, you can bring it to us or vet clinic to check for a microchip. If the dog is not friendly or not coming to you, contact the local dog warden for help. We do not trap animals.
- I found a feral cat, what do I do? Unfortunately we do not take in feral cats.
- I found kittens, what do I do? If the kittens look younger than 8 weeks and aren't in a location where they're in danger, leave them be. Do not move kittens unless absolutely necessary. Check to see if the mother is near by. A mother cat will not abandon her kittens, if she is not in sight she will return at night. We can accept kittens, if we have available space at the shelter or an available Foster family.
- I am moving and can't bring my pets, what do I do? Call or email us. If we have space at the shelter or an available Foster family, we will be able to help you. There is a $25 surrender fee PER pet in Wayne County. If you're out of the county it's $75 per pet.
- What services do you provide? We can microchip your pet for only $40.
- Do you need pillows, towels, sheets or blankets? We get the most use out of blankets and towels. We also accept pillows. Donations can be dropped off any time and placed in our donation bins which are right outside our front door.
- What kind of dog or cat food do you need? We are in desperate need of kitten food and Purina Cat Chow.