Hinsdale Humane Society

Additional adoption info

How to Adopt an Animal from HHS

Each year hundreds of homeless animals are united with caring adopters at HHS. Our goal is to make appropriate, permanent matches between adopters and our shelter animals. Our staff members are trained to help families find just the right animal for their needs.

We invite you begin your search for a loving pet. Here is how our adoption process works:

Visit the Shelter to meet our available adoptable pets.
Find the perfect pet? Talk with our adoption counselor to determine if the animal is well suited for your family.
Meet with the animals one-on-one! Our adoption counselor will set you up in our get acquainted area to interact with the animal you choose.
Finalize the adoption. Complete the adoption contract and receive a Pet Adoption Kit which includes your contract, pet care handbook, literature and ID tag.
All animals must be spayed or neutered before they go home. If they are not already altered, you will be able to pick up your new pet within 2-3 days.
Adoption Fees
The adoption fee for each animal varies and is dependent on many factors including: breed, age, size, behavior, physical condition, and public demand. Higher priced animals leave a financial legacy for other animals in our care that may need extensive medical care or more time to find a loving home.

Cats and Kittens: $50 to $175
Dogs and Puppies: $50 to $300

Two adult cats adopted together (excluding purebreds) - $100.00
Animals 8 years and older - $50.00

Each Adoption Includes:

Dogs:
General health exam
Inoculation against distemper and other canine diseases
De-worming
Flea/ear mite treatment, if applicable
Heartworm test – dogs 6 months of age or older
Heartworm preventative (April through November)
Microchip
Lifetime ID tag (on HHS registry)
Free medical exam at participating veterinary clinic

Cats:
General health exam
Inoculation against distemper and other feline diseases
De-worming
Feline leukemia/FIV test – cats 6 months of age or older
Flea/ear mite treatment, if applicable
Microchip
Lifetime ID tag (on HHS registry)
Safety collar
Cardboard cat carrier
Free medical exam at participating veterinary clinic
Adoption Fees are waived if you are a senior citizen 65 or older, adopting an animal 6 years or older as part of our Friends for Life Program.