About Animal Adoption

Adoption priority will be given to those whose applications are complete, with housing approval, and all family members present on the first visit. Adoption holds will be placed for a maximum of 48 hours between the first and second visits.

On the FIRST visit, you will

  • Bring in all family members and proof of home ownership or landlord approval for pets
  • Select which animal you are interested in
  • Be given information we have about the chosen animal
  • Fill out a animal adoption application
  • Get to meet the animal you are interested in
  • Schedule an appointment within the next 48 hours to adopt the animal

During the SECOND visit you will

  • Be able to ask questions you might have about the animal
  • Get suggestions about the health care and training of your animal
  • Receive information regarding legal requirements such as licensing, etc.
  • Pay an adoption fee
  • Take the newest member of your household home!

When you adopt a pet, remember that you are also adopting a financial responsibility.  Routine medical expenses are costly. We contacted several local vet clinics. Here is what we found...

 
Office Call
Some veterinarians charge this for all appointments. It usually includes a physical exam.		 Ranges
$13.00 - $26.75
Distemper Vaccination - animals
Some vets include the coronavirus vaccination. The separate average for coronavirus is $18.00		 High - $42.25
Avg. - $25.60
Lyme Disease Vaccination - animals High - $25.00
Avg. - $19.63
Bordetella Vaccination - animals High - $20.00
Avg. - $16.64
Heartworm Test - animals High - $39.00
Avg. - $26.50
Rabies Vaccination - animals and Cats
 High - $29.65
Avg. - $15.50
Fecal Exam - animals and Cats High - $16.50
Avg. - $10.90
FVCRP - Cats
Combination distemper and upper respiratory virus vaccination		 High - $23.50
Avg. - $16.90
Feline Leukemia Test - Cats
Some include testing for the FIV virus		 High - $42.00
Avg. - $32.40
Feline Leukemia Vaccination - Cats High - $25.00
Avg. - $18.40
Cat Spay
Required to adopt an unspayed cat from the Humane Society		 High - $175.00
Avg. - $90.00
Cat Neuter
Required to adopt an unneutered cat from the Humane Society		 High - $68.00
Avg. - $50.00
Dog Spay
Required to adopt an unspayed dog from the Humane Society		 High - $182.00
Avg. - $125.00
Dog Neuter
Required to adopt an unneutered dog from the Humane Society		 High - $170.00
Avg. - $93.00

Remember, this does not include medications, emergencies, boarding, food, cat litter, collars, licenses, ID tags, grooming accessories, toys...