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Adopt a Shelter Dog

What you need to know about adopting a dog

Featured Dog | Omar

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On average, there are about 50 dogs available for adoption each day. Shelter dogs are mostly mixed breeds, but about 20% are purebreds. The typical dog is 40 pounds or more. Currently, about 25% are small breeds.

Meet Your Match®

Meet Your Match®, a program of the ASPCA®, uses a short survey to match your lifestyle with the pet that is right for you. Download and complete both the survey and the application below and bring them with you to the Humane Society when you’re ready to consider a pet for adoption.

» Search our shelter for adoptable dogs
» Download the Dog Adoption Application - PDF

Adoption Features

Veterinary wellness examination
Spay or neuter surgery
Microchip with national registration
Initial vaccines

Pet care counseling
Collar and leash
Training DVD, food sample and toy

Adoption Fees

The standard dog adoption fee is $120. The standard puppy adoption fee is $170, with $50 refundable upon completion of a puppy class. However, adoption fees for dogs may be as low as $76 depending on the pet’s size, breed, age, and other factors.

Occasionally, highly desirable pets (such as purebred or small-breed puppies and dogs) may be priced $250-$350. This allows us to lower the adoption fee for older or difficult-to-adopt animals. Promotional specials are often available - check the shelter for adoption fees on individual pets.