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Morris' adoption services cover the Greater Philadelphia/Pennsylvania Region including the tri-state area: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
Morris Animal Refuge's adoption process
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When you adopt an animal, you’re not just saving the life of the animal you adopted. You’re also opening up space for the next animal in need. Our goal at the Morris Animal Refuge is to approach the adoption process holistically to make the best matches for our adopters and for our animals.
We are no longer requiring appointments or pre-approvals to adopt! Visit our shelter (1242 Lombard St) or PetSmart Adoption Center (2360 Oregon Ave.) during the following hours to adopt your new best friend. We will process your information at the time of adoption and in most cases your animal can go home with you on the same day.
1242 Lombard St. Shelter Adoption Hours:
Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday: 11-4
Wednesday: 11-7
2360 Oregon Ave. Adoption Hours*
Monday, Wednesday, Friday-Sunday: 12-3
Tuesday and Thursday: 6-8:30
*Please keep in mind that this center is staffed by volunteers, so hours are subject to occasional change based on volunteer availability
Adoption Fees
Kittens: $150, or $200 for a bonded pair
Adult Cats (6 months+): $80, or $100 for a bonded pair
Puppies: $500
Small Dogs (<25 lbs): $350
Large Dogs: $150
Other Animals: Contact us at adoptions@morrisanimalrefuge.org
All animals adopted from Morris Animal Refuge are:
- Spayed/Neutered
- Up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccinations
- Treated for fleas and most intestinal parasites
- Microchipped
- Cared for by our loving staff until they find their forever homes
We strongly recommend any animals adopted from us to see a veterinarian for a post-adoption check-up and to establish care.
The Morris Animal Refuge reserves the right to refuse any adoption.
When you adopt an animal, you’re not just saving the life of the animal you adopted. You’re also opening up space for the next animal in need. Our goal at the Morris Animal Refuge is to approach the adoption process holistically to make the best matches for our adopters and for our animals.
We are no longer requiring appointments or pre-approvals to adopt! Visit our shelter (1242 Lombard St) or PetSmart Adoption Center (2360 Oregon Ave.) during the following hours to adopt your new best friend. We will process your information at the time of adoption and in most cases your animal can go home with you on the same day.
1242 Lombard St. Shelter Adoption Hours:
Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday: 11-4
Wednesday: 11-7
2360 Oregon Ave. Adoption Hours*
Monday, Wednesday, Friday-Sunday: 12-3
Tuesday and Thursday: 6-8:30
*Please keep in mind that this center is staffed by volunteers, so hours are subject to occasional change based on volunteer availability
Adoption Fees
Kittens: $150, or $200 for a bonded pair
Adult Cats (6 months+): $80, or $100 for a bonded pair
Puppies: $500
Small Dogs (<25 lbs): $350
Large Dogs: $150
Other Animals: Contact us at adoptions@morrisanimalrefuge.org
All animals adopted from Morris Animal Refuge are:
- Spayed/Neutered
- Up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccinations
- Treated for fleas and most intestinal parasites
- Microchipped
- Cared for by our loving staff until they find their forever homes
We strongly recommend any animals adopted from us to see a veterinarian for a post-adoption check-up and to establish care.
The Morris Animal Refuge reserves the right to refuse any adoption.
The Morris Animal Refuge is a 501(c)(3) shelter dedicated to helping the homeless, abandoned and unwanted pets of the Philadelphia region. Founded in 1874 by Elizabeth Morris, we were the first organization dedicated to sheltering and rehoming pets, and continue that legacy today by providing adoptions, a low-cost spay/neuter program, fostering, humane education and more.
The Morris Animal Refuge is a 501(c)(3) shelter dedicated to helping the homeless, abandoned and unwanted pets of the Philadelphia region. Founded in 1874 by Elizabeth Morris, we were the first organization dedicated to sheltering and rehoming pets, and continue that legacy today by providing adoptions, a low-cost spay/neuter program, fostering, humane education and more.
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When someone is breeding puppies or breeding kittens, they are creating new dogs and cats who need homes. Some people are interested in a very specific breed of dog, cat, puppy or kitten and they think the only way to find that specific breed is to buy a dog for sale or buy a cat for sale from a puppy breeder or a kitten breeder. Yet animal shelters are filled with dogs and cats who must find homes.
So rather than buying a dog or puppy for sale from a dog breeder or buying a cat or kitten for sale from a cat breeder, we encourage people to adopt a dog, adopt a cat, adopt a puppy or adopt a kitten at their local animal shelter, SPCA, humane society or pet rescue group.
