Adopt A Pet Wednesday: Sam

Good news, we were going to feature Melanie at the Rome Humane Society, but, she's been adopted so today we'd like to tell you about Sam. Have you ever wondered what happens to that stray dog you may see walking along the road?  That was Sams situation. Fortunately he was picked up and brought to the shelter and now he's waiting for you.

Sam is a big, handsome, 5-6 year old, neutered male, tan and white pit bull terrier.  He is friendly and outgoing along with being very smart.  Sam loves to go for walks. You should see him strut down the road.  He is not good with cats, but he doesn't like most other male dogs. Oh yeah, Sam loves the ladies! Sam may look tough, but he loves to cuddle, so why don't you adopt this lovable lug today. Come meet Sam today! You can find out more about the pets available when you Email the Rome Humane Society of Oneida County. Or visit them at 6247 Lamphear Road.

Shelter Hours are:

• Monday -Closed

Tuesday through Saturday 10:00-4:30PM

Sunday 11:00-3:00PM

Adoption Rates are:

Cats & kittens over 4 months - $90.00*

Includes spay/neuter, FELV/FIV test, first shots, worming, and flea control treatment.

Kittens (4 months and younger) - $100.00*

Includes spay/neuter, first shots, boosters (if still in shelter after 21 days), worming, and flea control treatment.

Dogs & puppies over 4 months - $135.00*

Includes spay/neuter, Heartworm test (puppies must be 6 months old), first shots, rabies shot, worming, and flea control treatment. City of Rome residents also must pay a license fee of $15/$25 depending on whether the dog is altered.

Puppies (4 months and younger) - $150.00*

Includes spay/neuter, Heartworm test, first shots, rabies shot, worming, and flea control treatment. City of Rome residents also must pay a license fee of $25.

A pet starter kit also comes with the adoption.

* If the animal is not spayed, a $35.00 refundable deposit as per NYS Spay/Neuter Law will be collected at the time of adoption.

Senior/AARP Discounts: Seniors (65+) and AARP members get a 20% discount on all animals adopted that are at least one (1) year or older. Seniors (65+) and AARP members get a 50% discount on all animals adopted that are seven (7) years or older.

Other Discounts:

Our adoption donation has been reduced for long-term cats and dogs that have been at the shelter over six (6) months.

Some of our animals have had a portion of their adoption donation pre-paid by donors. Signs will indicate which animals have been reduced.