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Visitors must be 16 years of age to enter the kennel and 21 years old to adopt a pet. The adoption fee for adult cats is $ 125, kittens are $ 150. Adult dogs are $ 250, and puppies are $ 350. All potential adopters must fill out an application and provide permission from their landlord if living in
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