Animal Shelter
The Royal Oak Animal Shelter is operated as a City service under management of the Royal Oak Police Department. Our goals are to provide a safe haven for lost animals or animals given up by their owners; to reunite lost animals with their human companions, and to provide the best possible adoptions of available animals into the home best suited to their personalities. Contact the Royal Oak Animal Shelter at 248-246-3364.
Visit the Animal Shelter on Pet Finder: www.roas.petfinder.com
Upcoming Events: Pins for Sale
Interested in "Adopting a Pet?"
Click here to view a list of all the animals at the shelter provided by petfinder.com
Featured Pet of the Week
LINCOLN Tabby - Orange, Tabby - White
My name is Lincoln; I am a very cute orange-and-white tabby. I am VERY friendly; I love to held and cuddled. When you hold me, I like to nuzzle my head in your neck - I also purr very loud too! I love to play, especially with catnip toys. I am not too crazy about dogs, but if we are introduced slowly, it should be fine. I love to run and scamper with other cats, though. I have had all my vet work done, so I just need a home - you don't want to pass me up, I'm a real keeper! (This pets has been house trained, is up to date with routine shots, and has been spayed/neutered.) For information on adopting Lincoln, contact the Royal Oak Animal Shelter at 248-246-3364.
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The Animal Shelter is a member of the Acorn Foundation, established by the city to accept donations and endowments for the improvement of civic institutions. Donations and bequests may be designated for specific projects at the Animal Shelter. Check here for further information on Acorn Foundation.
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Adoption
Adopting a Pet
The adoption process begins with filling out an adoption application. Then the applicant is interviewed and observed interacting with the pet of their choice. If all three steps are approved, then fees are discussed. When fees are paid and appropriate paperwork signed and processed, the adoption is complete. Check here for Fee Schedule.
Committee
Established by Ordinance § 39-49. The purpose of the Animal Shelter Committee is to advise and assist the City, City Commission, the City administration and staff concerning all issues involving the Royal Oak Animal Shelter. The committee is composed of one or two members of the City Commission, six Royal Oak residents and one ex officio non-voting member appointed by the City Manager. One member of the committee may be a doctor of veterinary medicine, licensed to practice in the State of Michigan, without having established Royal Oak residency. The committee generally meets the 2nd Thursday of each month.
Check here for Animal Shelter Committee meeting documents.
Donations
A special "Thank you!" to everyone that has donated their time and money to the Animal Shelter! You really do make a difference!
Monetary Donations Needed:
Monetary donations are ALWAYS welcome. Please make your check or money order payable to: The Acorn Foundation and make sure to write "Animal Shelter" on the memo line. Your donation is tax deductible since the Acorn Foundation is a municipal foundation and your donation is for the "public good". Mail your donation to the City Treasurer, 211 Williams, Royal Oak, Michigan 48067. You may also stop by the animal shelter during open hours (M-F 4pm - 7pm, Sat 10am - 12pm) and drop off your check. Monetary donations will help the city pay the bills to keep the animal shelter open.
Donations of Supplies Needed:
Donations of supplies for the shelter are always needed, but the need for certain supplies change on a daily basis. If you wish to donate supplies, please visit the pet finder site for a current list of needed items listing which is updated on a regular basis: http://members.petfinder.com/~MI151/help.html
But if you wish to donate, please call because we may need the item on the day you call. You may drop off your donations at the shelter during open hours, M-F 4pm - 7pm, Sat 10am - 12pm. Many of you have been very generous and we are most appreciative.
Events
For Immediate Release:
Kay Brady, Special Projects, Royal Oak Animal Shelter, 248-246-3364
Berkely artist Alice Ham has created beautiful "Have A Heart pins" exclusively for the ROAS!
These beautifully crafted Heart Pins are being sold at Wild Birds Unlimited (click for map) and the Royal Oak Animal Shelter (click for map) for a minimum of $10.
Every animal that comes into the Shelter is fully vetted, and as you can imagine our vet bills are through the roof! Your pin purchase will go into the ROAS medical fund to help ensure that every animal receives the very best medical care while staying at the Shelter.
Be a shelter supporter and show the world you Have a Heart!
Help Those Who Can Not Help Themselves
Royal Oak Animal Shelter
Giving Tree & 2010 Pet-A-Day-Planner
Adoption Open House
The Royal Oak Animal Shelter, a no-kill facility, is supported entirely by donations. This holiday season open your heart and help the dogs and cats who need you.
A special opportunity is sponsored by Wild Birds Unlimited the “Giving Tree”. Come to Wild Birds located at 28558 Woodward and select an ornament with an adoptable animal’s picture and wish list. You can return your holiday present to Wild Birds or the Shelter.
Also the 2010 Pet-A-Day Planner is now available. Enjoy over 365 dogs, cats, and other critters each day of the year for only $15. The planner—a great gift—is available at Wild Birds Unlimited and the shelter.
If you are looking for a new best friend then come to the shelter’s holiday Adoption Open House on Saturday, December 19 with special hours from 12 to 4 PM. The shelter located at 1515 N Edgeworth, behind Matthews Hargreaves. All animals available for adoption have received their shots and a complete veterinary check. So come meet the animal that will love forever for giving them a “forever home”.
Fees and Services
- Come into the Shelter to meet our many wonderful animals
- Fill-out an adoption application
- Dogs must be temperament tested together to ensure compatibility
- Application will be reviewed and approved by Shelter manager
- The adoption is completed when fees are paid and appropriate paperwork signed and processed
To help expedite the adoption process, the animal shelter has a Preliminary Adoption Questionnaire. available on the pet finder site:
http://members.petfinder.com/~MI151/application.html.
You will also see a link for the Questionnaire on every petfinder pet profile. The purpose of the form is to speed-up the process by allowing the shelter to review some basic information; Come in to the shelter and fill-out an Adoption Application (this application is NOT available online).
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Adoption Fees |
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| Cats | $75 |
| Kitten (not fixed) | $85 |
| Kitten (fixed) | $100 |
| Dog (standard) | $150-$200 |
| Dog (small breed) | $200 |
| Dog (toy or pure breed) | $300-400 |
| Puppy | $200 |
| Sterilization deposit | $50* |
*By law we are required to charge a sterilization deposit on all unsterilized animals leaving the shelter; this deposit is refundable once the owner provides proof of sterilization within the appropriated timeframe.
The adoption fees reflect the included costs of standard vaccinations and medical exams, spay/neuter, grooming, and flea control treatment, where appropriate.
"Transfer fees" apply to animals that are being transferred to the custody of another shelter or animal rescue organization. The fee will apply only when the animal has already received vaccinations; no fee would apply for unvaccinated animals.
| Pick-up Fees | |
| 1st Pick-up | $35 |
| 2nd Pick-up | $50 |
| 3rd Pick-up | $75 |
| Stray Boarding | $20/day |
Information on Lost Pets, Ferral Cats, Wild Animals, Kitten Season, Owner Surrendering, and additional fees and services can be found on the Pet finder site: http://members.petfinder.com/~MI151/animalinfo.html
Pet List
| Contact the Animal Shelter at 248-246-3364. |
Shelter Hours
Open Hours:
Monday through Friday: 4:00pm - 7:00pm,
Saturday: 10am to Noon,
Closed Sundays and Holidays
The ROAS is located just behind the Matthews-Hargreaves Chevy dealer
between 12 Mile and Stephenson Hwy. The animal shelter building is set back a fair distance,
so you may not see the it from the street.
Address: 1515 N. Edgeworth, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Phone: (248) 246-3364
Fax: (248) 246-3366
E-mail: roanimalshelterstaff@yahoo.com
Animal Control: Requests for Animal Control should be made to the Police Department by calling: (248) 246-3500
Volunteers
Persons wishing to perform volunteer service at the Animal Shelter can apply by downloading the application form, completing it and sending it to:
Royal Oak Police Department
Animal Shelter Volunteer
321 E Third St,
Royal Oak, MI 48067
We do not accept persons needing community service.
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