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Shelter on the Hill, A Humane Society Animal shelter in Frazier Park, CA

Shelter on the Hill exists to Rescue companion animals, Reunite lost pets with their people, and Rehome adoptable animals to a new and loving home.
www.shelteronthehill.org
Day to day operation at the Animal Care Center in Lebec, CA is a labor of love and dedication. We are in need of volunteers now at the shelter and thrift store. Not only do ACC volunteers nurture, exercise, socialize, train, feed, clean kennels, groom, vaccinate/medicate and microchip, they also provide transportation to spay and neuter clinics and veterinarians.

Contact
Address
879 Lebec Road
P O Box 275
Frazier Park, CA 93225
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Meet their adoptable pets

879 Lebec Road

P O Box 275

Frazier Park, CA 93225

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Adoptable pets at Shelter on the Hill, A Humane Society

We'll also keep you updated on Ember's adoption status with email updates.
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Ember

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
Frazier Park, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Glory's adoption status with email updates.
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Glory

Siamese/Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Frazier Park, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Dazzle's adoption status with email updates.
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Dazzle

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
Frazier Park, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Sunset's adoption status with email updates.
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Sunset

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
Frazier Park, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Ari's adoption status with email updates.
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Ari

Leonberger/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Frazier Park, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Sparkler's adoption status with email updates.
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Sparkler

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
Frazier Park, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Curry's adoption status with email updates.
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Curry

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Frazier Park, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Teddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Teddy

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young
Frazier Park, CA

Shelter FAQs

Shelter on the Hill: A Humane Society, (SOTH), is a private, non-profit, donor supported, organization whose purpose is to operate a haven to rescue, reunite and re-home lost and abandoned companion animals in the Frazier Mountain area of California. Shelter Building Dedicated to promoting humane treatment and quality of life, SOTH accepts all animals in need of care, provides appropriate medical and behavioral intervention, rehabilitation, socialization, and adoption efforts to save the lives of as many adoptable animals and remains committed to the welfare of these animals beyond the adoption process to the extent of its resources - and offers community support through a myriad of services including but not limited to, lost and found, sheltering, adoption, foster care, behavior and training, humane education, pet assistance for people in need, and inter-agency networking.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 3. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

SOTH requires an Adoption Agreement, may require a home visit, call 661-248-5018 for an appointment with staff.
Fees are: Adoption Fee (includes vaccinations for age, spay/neuter, care and training)
Dog - $135.00
Cat - $65.00
Relinquishment
Dog - $50.00
Cat - $30.00
Owner Redemption
Dog - $50.00 PLUS $15/day boarding
Cat - $25.00 PLUS $7.50/day boarding
Dog & Cat Adoption Fees Explained
A common question among dog adopters is why are adoption fees so high? Shouldn't adopting a pet be free, or at least super cheap? To these people most shelters can only say, remember, you get what you pay for.

When you purchase a purebred dog or cat from a breeder you may be paying anywhere from $500 to over $1000 or more but often that's all your getting for that cost is the pet and maybe it's first vaccinations. When you adopt a pet from a shelter, your adoption fees are going to pay towards the cost of care your adopted dog or cat has received while at the shelter. Here is a break down of what a good shelter has already put into your pet before you even adopt.

Spay & Neuter
The average cost for veterinary care varies greatly depending on your geographical location (city vs. country), the size of the size and age of the animal requiring care, as well as their overall picture of health and how it influences the complexity of treatments. That said, the average spay or neuter can range from $45-$175 for an animal shelter. However, this doesn't include the cost of pain relief medication that the shelter will also be responsible, which is another $10-$30 dollars. If you were to get your adopted cat or dog spayed or neutered on your own it could cost you anywhere from $200-$500 plus depending on said variables.

Shots
The cost of intake vaccinations for dogs to prevent Distemper, Parvo, Kennel Cough as well as rabies can cost approximately $50 for the animal shelter, if not more. In cats, the suggested intake vaccines are feline distemper (panleukopenia), feline viral rhinotracheitis, feline calicivirus, and feline leukemia.If your adopted animal has been in the shelter for a few months they've most likely received a monthly booster to keep them safe from shelter related illness. If you were to pay for these vaccinations yourself you could be paying anywhere from $30 to $200.

Parasite Treatments & Preventatives
Monthly flea tick and ear mite treatments as well as heartworm preventives are another monthly cost for animal shelters. De-wormer medications are often given preventatively as opposed to waiting to see evidence of worms. These treatments can cost approximately $15-$50 assuming that no labs are need. Lyme disease and heartworm and giardia tests are also another cost the shelter may incur to ensure that your pet is in good health. If a dog tests positive, Lyme disease treatment can cost anywhere from $20-$100 depending on the size of the dog. However, if a dog needs to be treated for heartworms the treatment can be extremely costly, and on average it's at least $1000 if you were to pay for it yourself.

Microchips
A good shelter will not allow their animals to leave the premise without first being microchipped. Although a lot of pet owners insist that their adopted dog or cat will never get lost, shelters see it happen all the time - whether it be as a result of a natural disaster, an unfortunate accident, or the meter reader leaving the gate open. The cost for a shelter to microchip their animals is approximately $25. However, the cost to microchip your dog on your own can range anywhere from $50-$70.

Food, Shelter & Comfort The cost to feed a dog or a cat for a month in an animal shelter can range greatly based on the needs of the animals in the shelter, but a general ballpark estimate is round $40-$75. This does not include special diets for pets that need food for specific digestive needs. (FYI kittens are very expensive - good nutrition costs $1.50 per day per kitten so just one litter of 4 can easily top $50 a month.) Then there are toys, treats, bedding, kitty litter and other necessities that the shelter provides.

Extreme Conditions
If your adopted pet is on anti anxiety medication, eye drops, or other antibiotics the shelter will try to recoup the cost from the adoption fees as well. This also includes X-rays, echo cardiograms and other specialized treatments. This means part of your dog adoption fees will go towards animals that need additional care even if your adopted dog or cat was lucky enough to have a clean bill of health.

Extras
Some animal shelters will provide you with a bag of food to go home with so you can slowly adjust your new pet to they brand you've chose to feed them. Collars, ID tags, and leashes may also be worked into the adoption fees. If you've adopted an animal that was transferred from one region or shelter to another, the cost for the transportation might be added into your dog adoption fee.

Remember most non-profit organizations do not receive any kind of government funding. Dog and cat adoption fees make caring for the animals in the shelter possible. But the regular day-to-day operations like building utilities (gas, water, electricity, telephone) laundry and cleaning supplies, trash pick-up, the cost for animal shelter agents, veterinary staff, etc., gets paid for by the shelter's ability to fundraise and acquire donations rather than through adoption fees for the animals.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Shelter on the Hill, A Humane Society

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P.O. Box 1861,
Ojai, CA 93024

City of Carpinteria

5775 Carpinteria Avenue,
Carpinteria, CA 93013

One Planet Rescue - Kern County

Bakersfield, CA 93311

We'll also keep you updated on Liz's adoption status with email updates.
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Liz

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Santa Paula, CA
We'll also keep you updated on LOBA's adoption status with email updates.
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LOBA

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 4 yrs
Lancaster, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Henri's adoption status with email updates.
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Henri

Husky

Male, Senior
Ventura, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Tia Marie's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Tia Marie

Tea Cup Poodle

Female, Senior
Santa Clarita, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Baby's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Baby

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Ventura, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Pam's adoption status with email updates.
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Pam

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Simi Valley, CA

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