Adoptions
How to Adopt
1. VIEW ANIMALS
Our shelter is open for adoptions Monday and Saturday 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, and Tuesday through Friday from 12:00 pm to 4:00 p.m. Citizens may walk into the shelter during open hours to view adoptable animals available for adoption. You may also view our animals by clicking the Available Pets link.
2. MEET THE ANIMAL
Adoptions are done on a first come, first serve basis. If you are interested in adopting a pet, please feel free to complete the Adoption Application (PDF) and come by during adoption hours to meet the animal. Not all animals on our online listings are available, as animals tend to move ahead of their online status.
Citizens may walk through the adoption rooms during open hours to choose animals they would like to meet, and staff will assist them upon order of arrival.
3. COMPLETE THE ADOPTION
Please be prepared to meet and adopt your animal in the same visit. All animals will be spayed or neutered prior to adoption. If the animal is not yet spayed/neutered, the animal must stay at our facility until the surgery is completed. We will advise you at the time of adoption when you will be able to bring your new pet home. Feel free to bring a collar and/or harness, and leash for your potential dog, and a carrier for a cat.
The adoption fees are $80 for dogs and $55 for cats. Below you will find a full list of items included in the adoption fee. Some items are age-dependent:
- All dogs, cats, puppies and kittens are de-wormed, flea sprayed, nails are trimmed, ears are cleaned/treated for ear mites, and are vaccinated with their first set of shots.
- All pets are spayed or neutered, receive a vet exam, rabies vaccination, microchip ID and registration.
- Dogs over 6 months old are tested for heartworms. Test results are listed on the kennel card and indicated as positive or negative for heartworms.
- Dogs are also confirmed to be heartworm negative and cats negative for feline leukemia.