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Jackson County Animal Shelter at capacity; adoption fees waived and reduced

Zorro is pictured at the Jackson County Animal Shelter in this file photo. Photo via the Rogue Valley Times
August 12, 2025

Offers apply through August 17

Rogue Valley Times staff report

The Jackson County Animal Shelter announced Tuesday that the shelter near Talent is at full capacity and will offer reduced and waived adoption fees through Aug. 17.

Dogs who have been at the shelter for 75 or more days are available with all fees waived.

All other dogs at the shelter are available for 50% off regular adoption rates.

Adoption includes first vaccinations and the spay or neuter surgery for unaltered dogs. 

An annual dog license fee of $35 is required for all dogs adopted from the shelter, located at 5595 South Pacific Hwy.

For more information, visit online, or call 541-774-6654.

This story first appeared in the Rogue Valley Times.

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