Humane Society of Somerset County

Additional adoption info

Be aware that completing an application does not guarantee approval for your chosen animal.

•You will need to complete an application. We will process it. Please allow between 48 and 72 hours (maybe longer if it's over a weekend or holiday).
• Potential adopters must provide good medical care for the animals, so we expect that any current animal(s) in your home are up to date on all required vaccines and are spayed and neutered. We will contact your current veterinarian for this information. If, for some reason, your current animal(s) cannot receive vaccinations, submit a verification letter from your veterinarian. Some veterinarians require that the owners of the pet(s) give consent to release the client’s pet history to us. Please be sure to contact your veterinarian and inform them that we will be contacting them.
•We will also contact your references and, if necessary, a landlord to verify you are permitted to have a pet.
•Many of the animals in our care have suffered a traumatic past and have been poorly cared for, so we need to be assured they will be going to a safe and loving environment. Because of this, we may access public records of potential adopters, including criminal background checks.
• Any current dogs in your home must have a valid dog license.
•If the dog/cat you have chosen has not yet been spayed or neutered at the time of adoption. A spay/neuter contract must be signed on the day of adoption.
•If you already have a dog, a meet-and-greet must occur between your current dog and the dog you intend to adopt. The same is suggested for children in the home. ALL DOGS MUST BE ON LEASHES WHEN ON SHELTER PROPERTY.

(For Cats) If you have young children, we ask that you bring those children to meet with the cat you intend to adopt.

If you already have an animal(s), a meet-and-greet is not required when adopting a cat, but one can be arranged at the adopter's request. ALL DOGS MUST BE ON LEASHES, AND ALL CATS MUST BE IN CARRIERS WHEN ON SHELTER PROPERTY.

All cats must leave in a carrier that is size-appropriate and in good working order.


Adoption Fee's
Puppies $195.00 3-6 months
Adult Dogs $175.00 7 months-7 years
Senior Dogs $100.00 7-11 years
Super Senior Dogs $50.00 11 years+


Kittens $85.00 3-6 months
Adult Cats $75.00 7 months - 7 years
Senior Cats $25.00 7-11 years
Super Senior Cats $15.00 11 years +