Corona Animal Shelter strives to take good care of all animals that come through their doors and help them find the loving forever homes they deserve. Their mission is to serve the community by uniting lost and homeless animals with responsible, loving families. They hold numerous events and activities to ensure maximum community involvement and ongoing education.
You can view photos of the dogs and cats available for adoption online or visit the shelter in person to choose a furry friend. All pets are available for adoption after about 4 days of having arrived at the shelter.
If you've fallen in love with a dog or cat and they haven't been spayed or neutered, you'll need to wait until the surgery has been completed to take them home. You need to visit the shelter in person to complete an adoption application.
Adoption fees at Corona Animal Shelter are as follows:
Your adoption fee covers a health exam, spay/neuter surgery, and basic vaccinations (excluding rabies).
Our writing team is hard at work researching this shelter's adoption process and fees, so this page will be updated soon!
In the meantime, here's some nice-to-know info that applies to nearly every animal shelter, humane society, and rescue.
Because shelter dogs are full of love!
Is it because they know you saved them and love you harder for it?
I can't say for certain, but yes.
Jokes aside, there are three things all shelter dogs need to thrive in their new home:
Older shelter dogs, generally 1+ years old, may have experienced a lot of trauma, which often results in one of 8 common behavioral issues:
These issues are correctable! Your dog isn't broken, they're just damaged. You can fix them with enough love, patience, and a good training plan.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, finding good dog trainers can be hard. Like everything else, dog training is moving only. but there are great online dog trainers that are proven to work and can help get your new pup on the right path.
You can learn a lot about an animal welfare organization just by looking at their name.
Adoption processes vary drastically from organization to organization, but here are some general tips that apply in most instances. Note that we'll use the term "shelters" here for simplicity but it includes all types of rescue organizations.
If you have any questions about adopting an animal (what you'll need, what to expect, etc.) feel free to contact the PetLists team!
If you're looking to adopt a new dog, our Dog Adoption Guide is a must-read. It has everything you need to know about bringing a shelter dog home:
And we're adding new guides all the time.