Shelter at Morlens Veterinary Hospital

ABOUT OUR SHELTER

In the spring of 2008, a dream became reality when the AARF shelter opened at Morlens Veterinary Clinic. Thanks to the generosity of Dr. Patrick Vanterpool, we now have a place where animals awaiting adoption have safe housing, good veterinary care, and the love of a doting staff of volunteers.

We have an office just off the lobby, a shelter room for dogs and puppies, and a shelter room for cats and kittens.

Volunteers are usually at the shelter six days a week, corresponding with the hours that Morlens is open for clients. Volunteers walk the dogs, socialize the animals, feed, clean, cuddle, bathe, and otherwise care for the dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens under our care. We greet visitors and prospective adoptive families.

All AARF adoptions are now done at the shelter with volunteers handling the adoption process with the new families. We accept surrenders of animals whose people cannot keep them, free of charge. Working closely with the veterinarians, Drs. Rommel and Abi Umali, volunteers ensure that all shelter animals are examined, vaccinated, dewormed and receive any needed medical treatment.

We invite you to visit us at the shelter. We almost always have several puppies, kittens, dogs, and cats who are hoping to find good, loving forever homes. If you have a specific request, we will put you on a list and contact you when your desired pet arrives.

Please support the rescue of Anguilla’s otherwise unwanted dogs and cats. All they ask is a loving home with food, water, exercise, and attention.

When you adopt a pet from AARF, you know you are providing a home to one who is really in need. When you treat your pet well, you will receive so much love in return.

Our adoption fee is US$25 for dogs, US$20 for cats, and that includes a wide array of services, including:

• Vet exam
• The first set of vaccinations (three sets are needed on a certain timeline)
• Deworming
• Spay/neuter surgery when the pet is old enough (typically around six months of age)
• Two coupons offering a discount off the cost of the second and third set of vaccinations (each coupon is good for $10 off)

The low adoption fee covers only a small portion of the cost of caring for the animals. AARF is funded solely through the graces of people who pay membership dues, give donations, and participate in our fund raising efforts. We truly value all support given to AARF. If you would like to become a member of AARF, we have membership information with a form you can download, complete and mail. Or, stop by the shelter for a form and to meet a volunteer.

Please also come to our Bingo nights, where you can play many games, win wonderful donated prizes, eat and drink and of course socialize with fellow animal lovers. And it's all on the beach! And we have a Yard Sale, which features extremely good deals on all kinds of donated used goods.

Since opening the shelter, we have had many wonderful adoptions. Several have been featured in the Happy Tails sections of recent newsletters. We always welcome stories from those of you who have adopted. Volunteers love to hear how those they fell in love with at the shelter are doing in their happy forever homes.

If you are can’t resist thank yous of doggy kisses and contented kitty purrs, consider volunteering at the shelter. Just send us an email or stop by the shelter. We provide training and new volunteers work closely with more senior volunteers until they are comfortable on their own. Learn more about volunteering.

Directions to the Shelter/Morlens and hours of operation

The map (courtesy of Google Maps) shows the locations of the clinic and the Sandy Hill Roundabout relative to The Valley.

From The Valley, take Albert Lake Drive (the Long Path road) towards the East End. After passing the Best Buy supermarket which will be on the left, look for the the clinic on the right side of the road just before the Sandy Hill roundabout (the red dot in the upper right part of the map ).

If you go too far, just use the roundabout to turn around. If you do not have an animal to bring to the clinic, please park across the street to allow parking for people with emergencies and appointments (there is also a music studio attached to the building which shares the parking area).

Hours of Operation

As of August 1, 2010, the Morlens Veterinary Clinic added extended its hours of operation for even better service. On weekdays, the old Monday and Wednesday afternoon hours have been extended, and now cover all weekdays. The Saturday hours remain.

The new hours are:

• Monday: 8.30 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. and 2.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.
• Tuesday: 8.30 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. and 2.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m
• Wednesday: 8.30 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. and 2.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m
• Thursday: 8.30 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. and 2.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m
• Friday: 8.30 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. and 2.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m
• Saturday: 8.30 a.m. – 12.00 p.m

Visit us and kiss a puppy on the snout or cuddle with a cat!

Phone Number

Call us at (264) 476-2731. The phone has voicemail.

 

Shelter at Morlens