How long are animals kept at the RCHS Shelter?
Once an animal has been surrendered to RCHS, there is no set amount of time that it may be kept before it is euthanised or adopted into a new home. Some animals may never be offered for adoption, others may remain for available for adoption for weeks. Factors that determine if, and how long an animal will be available for adoption include the animal’s health, behavioral and training history, behavior at the shelter, and age, as well as the amount of kennel space available in the shelter. Every surrendered animal is re-evaluated daily with respect to these factors, and the most healthy, socially adjusted animals are assigned to the available space in the adoption area.
