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We welcome both local and out-of-area adopters. If you are interested in a specific animals, please call ahead to check availability. Special arrangements may be required for out-of-area adopters so please call ahead to discuss. Adopters are welcome to bring their dogs along to see if everyone gets along prior to adoption.
Adoption steps
Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
Appointments are recommended if you are interested in a specific pet or want to bring your dog to meet one of the shelter dogs
Meet the Pet
Adoption fees include spay/neuter, up to date shots, microchip and registration. Heartworm testing is included for dogs 6 months and older.
Pay Fee
Cats 5 months and older $105 Kittens under 5 months $125 Dogs 5 months and older $170 Puppies under 5 months $200
Sign Adoption Contract
Adopters must be at least 18 years old and present a valid government issued photo ID
Take the Pet Home
Animals that are already spayed/neutered will go home with adopter the same day
Take the Pet Home
Animals that still need to be spayed/neutered are transported to the vet by shelter staff and are picked up by the adopter after surgery.
Go meet their pets
HOURS AND PROCEDURES SUBJECT TO CHANGE ON SHORT NOTICE Please check our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CookevillePutnamCountyAnimalShelter/ or email jtracy@cookeville-tn.gov for current information
The Cookeville-Putnam County Animal Shelter (CPCAS) Adoption Outreach seeks to place all adoptable animals in loving, lifetime homes. The care and safekeeping of our area’s dogs, cats, bunnies and guinea pigs, ferrets and other domesticated animals is our first priority. CPCAS does not turn any Putnam County animal away. Please check our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CookevillePutnamCountyAnimalShelter for the latest news and information.