Our goal is to make shelters the first place potential adopters turn when looking to get a new pet, ensuring that all healthy and treatable pets find loving homes. We do this by breaking down misconceptions surrounding shelter pets and communicating that “A person is the best thing to happen to a shelter pet. Be that person. Adopt.” Learn About Pet Adoption

Are all animal shelters the same?

There are three kinds of adoption organizations: municipal animal shelters, private humane societies and SPCAs and rescue organizations. The first two are “brick and mortar” facilities; rescue groups are volunteer organizations that care for the pets in their homes. What does it cost to adopt from a shelter or rescue?

Generally speaking, fees range between $25 and $250. Sometimes pets are free if there is a special promotion going on; occasionally they will cost more. How long does the adoption process take?

The adoption process can take minutes, more than an hour or even longer. It all depends on the type of organization and the adoption policies of that organization.

Visit theshelterpetproject.org to learn more about how and where to adopt.