The Adoption Process - Step by Step
- Select a location from our menu above and search our available adoptables
- Stop into the shelter and meet the animals you’re interested in*
- Complete an Adoption Application
- Meet with one of our Adoption Counselors
- Head home with your new furry friend
Full Answer
How much does it cost to adopt a dog from PA SPCA?
Printable Adoption Application - click here; Adoption fees: We accept cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards. (Tax is not included in the fees below.) Kittens: $150; Cats: $85; Puppies: $450; Dogs: $300 *adoption fees effective January 1, 2021. Benefits of adopting from the Pennsylvania SPCA: Spay or neuter surgery
How do I adopt a dog from the adoption center?
Park your car in front of a blue adoption sign and call (410) 235-6205 to check in. Proceed to the Adoption Center and follow the signs to our cat room or dog kennel. If you find a pet you like, pick up the kennel card and take it to the lobby to ask for a meet and greet.
How do I adopt a pet from the MD SPCA?
If you want to adopt a pet in person, you can make an appointment to walk through our shelter. Please limit your party to two (2) people maximum. Click here to choose an available time. Arrive at the MD SPCA at your appointment time. Park your car in front of a blue adoption sign and call (410) 235-6205 to check in.
Why adopt from the SF SPCA?
The SF SPCA brings people and animals together. Our goal is to connect animals with adopters who love them and to inspire a lasting bond for all. We have an open adoption process and will help match your preferences to a pet who will fit them best. If you have a resident dog, we do not require dog to dog introductions.
How does the process of adopting a dog work?
You'll find a dog, either online or during a shelter visit, that you're interested in adopting. Fill out an adoption form, and a counselor will schedule a meeting if the dog is still available. Meet the dog to assess its temperament. Bring everyone who will live with your new pet to the meeting, including other dogs.
How do you approach a dog you want to adopt?
MEET AND GREET TIPS: Never reach over a dog's head, approaching from the side rather than face on is considered polite. Spend time interacting the dog, remember as much as you are “interviewing” the dog we are also trying to gauge the dog's reaction to you. Take some time physically with the dog.
What should I know before adopting a dog?
16 Things to Think About Before Adopting a DogTake your time making a decision. ... Adopting means getting your pup from a shelter. ... Make sure your family's wallet can handle it! ... It's so important to get your dog spayed or neutered. ... Dog tags and microchipping are a must! ... Dogs need their teeth brushed, just like humans.More items...
How do you pick a dog from a shelter?
If possible, see how each dog behaves around other leashed dogs. Look for friendly greetings, wagging tails, and a playful demeanor. If all goes well, see how each dog takes a treat. Dogs older than a few months may know basic behaviours such as “sit” or “shake,” so ask for a quick sit and see what happens.
What is the San Francisco SPCA?
The San Francisco SPCA brings people and animals together. Our goal is a loving home and a lasting bond. We consider important details such as a person’s home, interests and lifestyle. We match those with an animal’s social, exercise and training needs.
How old do you have to be to adopt a dog?
Adoption Requirements. Adopters must be at least 18 years old and present valid photo ID with proof of current address. We encourage or may require all household members to meet the new dog or cat prior to adoption. If you have a dog and want to adopt another, a dog to dog introduction can be arranged by request.
Where is Mission Adoption Center in Florida?
Our Mission Adoption Center is located at 250 Florida Street ( Map) Monday – Tuesday: Closed. Wednesday – Friday: 1pm – 6pm. Saturday – Sunday: 10am – 5pm.
Simple steps to a second chance and a forever home
When you adopt a pet, you welcome a new family member into your home and save a life. We’ll be there for you every step of the way.
What kind of furry friend would be great for you?
Select the type of animal you’re interested in below, and we’ll take you to all the details on the adoption process that will connect you with your new pet.
Dogs & Cats
A wide variety of dogs and cats are waiting for their new homes at our shelters and in foster homes. We prepare all dogs and cats for adoption by providing the following: spay or neuter surgery, microchipping, all age-appropriate vaccinations and medical and behavioral evaluations.
Our animals are fully assessed and medically readied for their new home
We prepare all dogs and cats for adoption by providing the following: spay or neuter surgery, microchipping, all age-appropriate vaccinations and medical/behavioral evaluations.
Our process is transparent and aims for a perfect match
Many of the dogs and cats in our care come from places where they suffered from cruelty and neglect, and we spare no effort in giving them a second chance at a happy life. Our staff is transparent about each pet, where they came from, what we know about them, and what we don’t know so that you can feel confident when making your decision to adopt.
Equine & Livestock
SPCA of Texas creates a second chance at life for horses and livestock that have been neglected, abused or surrendered. Our adoption specialists will help pair you with an animal to create a bond that will last a lifetime.
Our animals are fully assessed and medically readied for their new home
Every animal in our care is assessed medically as well as behaviorally. For our equine companions, this also includes a training assessment that assesses each horse’s experience level so they can be paired with an owner whose skill levels match theirs.
Adopt by appointment
If you want to adopt a pet in person, you can make an appointment to walk through our shelter. Please limit your party to two (2) people maximum.
Fees
Your fee helps cover the costs of caring for animals at the shelter. On average, the cost to care for a pet at the Maryland SPCA is $750.
Adoption Spotlight
Teddy is very sweet, loves to cuddle, loves seeing me come home, and thoroughly loves his walks. He is an absolute joy.
What are the benefits of adopting from the Pennsylvania SPCA?
Benefits of adopting from the Pennsylvania SPCA: Spay or neuter surgery. Microchip with lifetime registration. Deworming. Age-appropriate vaccines. Dogs: Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus, Bordetella plus first dose of canine influenza. Cats: Panleukopenia, Rhinotracheitis, and calici (for kittens)
What to bring to a dog adoption?
If adopting a dog, bring any dogs currently living in the home for a meet. You must bring proof of their up-to-date rabies and distemper vaccinations.
