I have an animal : Adoption Fees
Adoption Fees
The fees for adopting animals at the Seattle Humane Society help us provide medical care, food, and shelter the animals in our care.
Dogs
Under six-months $250 - Includes one 6 week obedience training course at SHS ($140 value)
Seven-months & older $199 - Includes one 6 week obedience training course at SHS ($95 value) Purebred/Under 25 lbs $275 - Includes one 6 week obedience training course at SHS ($95 value) "Extra Special" dogs $50-75
Cats
Under six-months $125
Seven months to One Year $80
One year & older $25
Two adult cats same day $40
Two kittens same day $200
Small Animals
Rabbits - $45
Guinea Pigs - $15
Rats, Mice, Gerbils & Hamsters - $5 - $10
Included in Adoption Fee:
- Spay/Neuter surgery
- Vaccinations and Intestinal Worming
- Rabies Vaccination for dogs and cats (young kittens/puppies excluded)
- Feline Leukemia testing for cats
- FIV Testing for cats over 6-months
- Collar for cats
- Certificate for a complimentary health exam with a King County veterinarian
- 24PetWatch Microchip and registration
- 30 days of free Sheltercare Pet Health Insurance
- Reference material on pet care and training
Adoption Procedures
- Adopter must be 18 years of age
- Adopter must provide landlord approval or provide proof of home ownership
- Entire families encouraged to visit
- On site dog to dog introductions offered
- All applications subject to approval by an adoption advisor
Pre-Adoption Questionnaires
To save some time, you are welcome to download our pre-adoption questionnaires to complete at home. Please bring questionnaire with you when you visit our adoption center or offsite event. Questionnaires cannot be accepted by mail.
Puppies/Dogs
Kittens/Cats
Rabbits
Small Animals (hamsters, guinea pigs, etc.)
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