Ready to adopt a friend from us?

At the Humane Society, we recognize that pets, like people, are individuals with unique needs and personalities. We’ve designed an adoption process that strives to make sure each owner and pet we match enjoy a long and rewarding relationship.

If you are considering adopting, you will be required to complete an application and undergo a screening process. This determines that the pet is a good match for you, your home and your lifestyle. We’ll also discuss the details of your situation with you in depth. For example, if you rent, we would need to know that your landlord approves of pet ownership. If the pet will be outside, we’ll confirm that a fence provides safety. Or, if you have children and pets in your family, we’ll make sure the adopted pet is compatible.

In processing your application, we want to make sure that you have:

• An appropriate home for a pet (if renting, an agreeable landlord)
• Conditions that match the pet’s requirements
• A lifestyle that allows you to provide adequate attention and exercise (time commitment varies by breed)
• Financial resources to feed and care for your pet (expenses vary by breed)
• A realistic understanding of the demands of pet ownership which can differ greatly based on the animal’s age and the breed selected

Adoption costs
The fee for adopting a dog or cat is $96. It’s $76 if the dog or cat is five years old or older. The adoption fee includes:

• Spay/neuter surgery
• Rabies vaccination
• Age appropriate vaccines
• De-worming treatments
• Heartworm testing (adult dogs only), FIV/Leukemia testing (cats only)
• Microchip for permanent identification
• ID tag
• A goodie bag with coupons and some toys