UPDATE – PLEASE READ: At this time, we are only accepting adoption applications for specific animals currently in our shelter and foster homes.
- If there isn’t a specific pet attached to the application, we can’t guarantee that we’ll review it. If you didn’t list an animal on your application, please check out our available dogs, cats, and small animals and email us with the name(s) of the pet(s) that you’re interested in so we can add them to your application. If you don’t see anyone that seems like a fit for your home, check back! We have new animals coming in regularly.
- If you are interested in a pet that is in foster care, please reach out to the foster parent directly (their contact info is noted in the pet’s bio on our adoption page) to let them know you have applied for adoption.
- If we are able to match you with the pet you listed on your application, we will reach out to you!
- If you’ve submitted an application already but see another animal you’re interested in, please email us rather than submit a second application — we can just update the application we already have on file.
We are processing applications as quickly as we can: sometimes the volume outstrips our capacity, so we thank you in advance for your patience and understanding!
Adoption fees:
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- Cat (6 months of age and older): $60
- Kitten (under 6 months): $100
- Kitten pair (under 6 months): $150
- Large adult dog (older than 1 year): $150
- Small dog (under 25 lbs): $250
- Puppy (under 1 year of age): $250
- Small animal (guinea pig, hamster, gerbil, rabbit): $25
(Fees do not include PA sales tax.)
Cat Adoption Information
Before going home, all cats and kittens are:
- spayed or neutered;
- vaccinated for: panleukopenia, rhinotracheitis, and calici (for kittens, the first in a series of vaccinations that should be completed by the adopter at your veterinarian’s office or by returning to a PAWS clinic) and rabies (for cats three months and older);
- dewormed (often the first in a series of treatments that should be completed by the adopter);
- treated for fleas (treatment must continue monthly to keep your pet flea-free); and,
- microchipped. If your pet is ever lost, a microchip with your contact info can be its ticket home.
Cats must go home in a cat carrier for safety; you can bring one with you or purchase at our facilities.
Dog Adoption Information
Before going home, all dogs and puppies are:
- spayed or neutered;
- vaccinated for: distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, and parvovirus (DHPP – for puppies, the first in a series of three vaccinations that should be completed by the adopter either at your veterinarian’s office or by returning to a PAWS clinic), bordetella, and rabies;
- dewormed (often the first in a series of treatments that should be completed by the adopter);
- treated for fleas (treatment must continue monthly to keep your pet flea-free); and,
- microchipped. If your pet is ever lost, a microchip with your contact info can be its ticket home.
Dogs must go home in a collar or harness and leash, for safety. You can bring your own or they are available for purchase at our facilities. Adopters living in Philadelphia must also purchase a city dog license at the time of adoption ($18).
