We are excited that you are considering adopting a homeless pet from our shelter! To begin, please fill out our online application. Adoption counselors will review your application and contact you if we have a good match. Your application will stay on file for several months and be reviewed as new animals arrive. You can also check our web site to see if there is someone that could be a match. Here is a quick overview of the process:
 

1. Complete the on-line application and tell us what kind of pet you are interested in 

2. Talk to an adoption counselor about what you are looking for in a new pet as well as review the details of your application related to your home environment

3. Consent to a vet check -one of our staff will confirm that your current and/or previous animals receive basic veterinary care such as a rabies vaccination (required by law) basic vaccinations and are spayed/neutered. This is also a chance to review with your vet any unique medical requirements that your new pet may have.

4. Provide confirmation that you are allowed to own pets at your current residence. This can be accomplished by speaking to property management, rental company, or homeowner’s association - or providing written documentation.

5. Arrange for a meeting with your prospective new pet We encourage potential adopters to make appointments as we are limiting the number of visitors in our shelter and adopters are always given priority - and we have more flexibility with the days and times for appointments. We do not require masks in the shelter but we are still encouraging social distancing and anyone is welcome to wear a wask if they prefer to do so.
    

We work hard to make this process as easy as possible and in many cases are able to complete same-day adoptions. Please note that when adopting a new dog we do require an on-site meet-and-greet with any dogs currently in your household.

A special note about kitten adoptions: kittens are in high demand so we encourage you to submit an application as soon as you are ready to adopt.  We strive to match families with kittens based on many factors so please be specific about what you're looking for. We will call you when a kitten that matches what you've described in your application becomes available. FYI: Kittens seen online or at public events may already be matched with a family but you can still inquire if they're available for adoption. Please be patient with us as we try to accommodate all of our potential kitten adopters!

Barn Cats: please visit our Barn Cat program page for information.