Anyone looking to adopt a pet from our shelter should read, print and bring in a completed adoption application. The application helps our adoption counselors assist adopters in the selection of a new pet, and allows us to determine whether an adoption is in the animal's best interest.
Prospective adopters should...
- Be 21 years of age or older
- Have identification showing your present address
- Have the knowledge and consent of your landlord (if applicable)
- Be able and willing to spend the time and money necessary to provide training, medical treatment and proper care for a pet
Adoption Fees
CAT ADOPTIONS
• Kittens Ages 0 thru 6 months $ 150.00
• Cat Ages 7 months thru 6 years $ 130.00
• Senior Cat Ages 7 or older $ 35.00
• Special Needs Cat $ 35.00
• Adopt a Second Cat/Kitten $ 35.00
Our adoption fee includes (estimated value $500): a general health examination, spay / neuter, FELV/FIV (leukemia/feline immunodeficiency virus) test, distemper vaccine, rabies vaccine (3 months or older), fecal exam and worming, flea and tick treatment, ear mite treatment, microchip and registration, pre-adoption screening, certificate for free exam, and lifetime support from the DCSPCA. All adopters will also be given a complimentary one year membership and be placed on our mailing list.
DOG ADOPTIONS
Puppy Ages 0 thru 6 months $350.00
• Dog Ages 7 months thru 6 years $200.00
• Senior Dog Ages 7 years or older $100.00
• Special Needs Dog $ 75.00
Out adoption fees include (estimated value $ 600): a general health examination, spay / neuter, heartworm / Lyme 4DX test, heartworm prevention, Bordatella (kennel cough) vaccination, distemper vaccination, Rabies vaccination (3 months or older), fecal exam and worming, flea and tick treatment, microchip and registration, pre-adoption screening, certificate for free vet exam, free post adoption consultation with our Canine Trainer, lifetime support from DCSPCA
OTHER ANIMALS:
Rabbits $40
Fancy Rabbits $50
Birds $15 / 2 for $25
Exotic Birds $125
Guinea Pigs $20 / 2 for $30
Hamsters/Gerbils/Rats $20
PUBLIC FELINE SPAY/NEUTER (in our low-cost Spay-Neuter Clinic)
Public feline spay/neuter: $80.00
*Call the shelter at 452-7722, Option 5 to make an appointment.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Rabies vaccination, Feline Leukemia/AIDS testing, Feline Distemper vaccination, and microchipping available!
We are often asked why we charge a fee for our animals when animals are available for “free” in newspaper ads or in front of the local supermarket. While we are grateful that you’ve chosen to adopt a shelter animal, the reality is that we, too, must pay for staffing, electricity, heat and food. Donations only cover a portion of these costs. But, if you compare what you get with an adoption from the DCSPCA to a “free” animal, you’ll see that we offer the best value by far. Chews Adoption!
