See a pet you feel could be your 'fur'ever companion?
You will need to come to the PAWS facility and visit the potential new pal. For dogs, you will be instructed to take the dog out to the one of two play yard areas and get to know each other. Animal specialists or volunteers will also answer questions you may have.
To be approved for adoption:
Potential adopters will fill out an application with a staff member while at the facility.
Be sure that other pets in the home are up to date on their rabies vaccinations (ages 3 months+). Your vet will be used as a reference, or you may bring in a signed rabies certificate. PAWS is able to provide rabies vaccinations for $15.
In addition, for those who do not own their home, but rent or live at an apartment complex, staff will have to verify that you are permitted to have the type of pet you are interested in adopting. It is always best to inform rental property owners/staff that PAWS will need to speak with them over the phone.
All pets available for adoption will be spayed or neutered and up to date on all vaccinations.
PAWS runs adoption specials almost every month, but on a normal day, fees can range anywhere from $5 to $120. That fee includes parvo/distemper vaccination, rabies vaccination, initial worming, heartworm testing if old enough, and spay/neuter surgery.
Adoption steps
- Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
You will be able to walk the dog adoption floor as well as see the available cats in our lobby after you sign in by the front door.
- Meet the Pet
If the pet you choose is currently available and not on "Stray App", you will be able to meet with them inside the facility.
- Submit Application
Our application process is an interview with our adoption staff at the front desk. All requirements can be found on our website.
- Approve Application
Applications can be approved same day and all available animals go home same day!
- Sign Adoption Contract