All dogs and cats are vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed/neutered prior to adoption. Our rabbits are also spayed/neutered prior to adoption. We often have other animals for adoption such as: guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, rats, mice, ferrets, etc.
DOG FEES INCLUDE: neutering/spaying, initial distemper & bordetella vaccination, rabies vaccination (or voucher), microchip/registration, HW test, vet health exam and county license.
Dogs 1 year to 5 years = $92.50
Puppies 8 weeks to 1 year = $150.00 **Note: we will only adopt 1 puppy per household**
Dogs 5 - 9 years of age = $72.50
Dogs 10+ years of age = $52.50
CAT FEES INCLUDE: neutering/spaying, initial distemper vaccination, microchip/registration, rabies vaccination (or voucher), FeLV/FIV test and county license.
Cats under 5 years old = $97.50
Cats 5 -9 years of age = $77.50
Cats 10+ years of age = $57.50
**Note: we will adopt no more than 2 cats at a time**
Cats are litter trained in the shelter or in foster care unless otherwise noted.
Adoption steps
- Submit Application
Our application can be found on our website at:
https://www.frederickcountymd.gov/114/Adopt
Submit by email or deliver to shelter.
- Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
We accept up to 2 applications per animal except dogs. We accept up to 4 applications per dog.
- Approve Application
All household pets must be current on their rabies vaccine. Proof is required.
- Interview
Our adoption interviews are by phone or in person. Our interviews go over everything there is to know about the animal you are adopting.