SNIFF Program

S.N.I.F.F. Program (Safety Net in Found Friends)

We can help you house a stray for at least 72 hours, saving valuable space in our shelter, while we:

  • assess the pet's health
  • provide and insert a microchip
  • administer vaccines against life-threatening diseases

How to participate

  • Bring a found stray to the Adoption Center (2032 Circle Road, Waco) for a microchip scan.
  • If confirmed that there is no owner on file, paperwork will be filled out and shelter staff will work with you to provide:
    • A microchip and any vaccines needed.

S.N.I.F.F Contract Agreement

Thank you for being a vital safety net for a stray in our community!

(Most strays are found in the vicinity of their home, and your support helps us keep animals out of our animal center!)

By agreeing to the S.N.I.F.F. Program, you will safely house your found stray for a minimum of 3 days, maximum of 5 days. In this time, Pet Circle staff will be able to provide a base level of protection that can help save their life.

If the stray's owner has not been found in 3 days, you may surrender your found stray to Animal Intake free of charge.

Please note: Any emergency medical visits prior to surrender are the financial responsibility of the S.N.I.F.F. foster. After five days, we can no longer waive the intake fee without prior authorization from management.

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