HSWA asks that you take your new pet to meet your vet within 10 days of adoption. We want to make sure your veterinarian, your new pet and you are able to develop a relationship all while receiving a free well check up . This allows you and your vet to become  familiar with your pet.  Our staff makes every effort to ensure adoptable animals are in good  health at the time of the adoption.  All previous medical history and or conditions will be discussed in detail during the adoption process. However there are some conditions which cannot be tested for due to the age of the animal you are adopting. An adopter is responsible for all future care  once the pet leaves the shelter. We highly recommend considering pet insurance and it is available at the time during the adoption process . Please ask an associate at the time of adoption.