Adoption fees vary for cats and dogs by age:
Cats over 7 years old: $35
Cats ages 6 months - 7 years: $60
Cats under 6 months old: $85
Dogs over 7 years old: $85
Dogs ages 6 months - 7 years: $200
Dogs under 6 months old: $325
All adoption fees include up-to-date vaccinations, spay/neuter, and microchip. You must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid photo ID, and any current animals in the home must be up-to-date on their rabies vaccine in order to adopt. Please call the shelter at 417-833-2526 or visit SWH.ORG for more information.
Adoption steps
- Submit Application
Please submit an application in person or online for any animal you're interested in meeting. You may list multiple names on a single app.
- Approve Application
Please visit the shelter to go over your online application. If the application is done in person, we will inform you at that time.
- Meet the Pet
Once your app is approved, you can meet the animals you're interested in! We will have you meet one at a time in a meet and greet room.
- Pay Fee
After we've gone over the animal's file and answered any questions you may have, you'll pay the adoption fee and finalize the adoption.
- Take the Pet Home
Congratulations on your new family member! Most animals can go home with you the same day you meet them. (Medical adopts may vary)