How Does the Adoption Process Work?

Step 1 : Watch This Video

Step 2 : View Available Pets Online

Begin the process by viewing our website’s Available Dogs or Available Cats page and select an animal you would like to adopt.

Step 3 : Create Adopets Account

Once you have found an animal to adopt, click the button “Adopt me” found on the animal’s individual webpage. You will then need to create an Adopets account providing some general information like your name, email, and address. (Hint: After creating an account, you may ‘save’ more than one animal to come back to later.)

Step 4 : Submit Adoption Inquiry Questionnaire

After creating your Adopets account, you should complete the Adoption Inquiry Questionnaire for the animal you’re interested in adopting. Provide as much detail in your answers as possible because we choose an adopter based on what we feel would be the best match.

Note: Submitting an inquiry questionnaire is not a hold and does not guarantee that you’ll be matched for adoption with that animal. It is merely the first step in the matching process.

Step 5 : Check Email for Updates Regarding Adoption Status

Once you’ve submitted your adoption inquiry questionnaire, please continue to check your email to be kept up-to-date on the adoption process for that animal.

NOTE:

• We are currently only accepting applications submitted online.
• We do not do out-of-state adoptions.

If you are selected as an approved adopter, we will schedule an appointment with you to visit the shelter. A maximum of only 2 people may come to an appointment time.

We may require your new pet to meet any current pets you own prior to adoption and will schedule a meet & greet with you. You will need to bring your current pet’s immunization records with you to the meet & greet.