Adopting a Pet
How Do I Adopt?
1. Search our website for your next baby
2. Fill out an adoption application
3. Wait to be approved (usually 2-3 days)
4. Set up a "Meet and Greet"
5. Make sure the adoption is right for you
6. Bring your newest family member home!
3. Wait to be approved (usually 2-3 days)
4. Set up a "Meet and Greet"
5. Make sure the adoption is right for you
6. Bring your newest family member home!
What Are The Adoption Fees?
~Dogs~
Up to 1 Year: $300
1 Year to 7 Years: $200
8 Years and Up: $150
*To put an adoption hold a puppy under 8 weeks old, or on a dog that is not yet ready to go home,
there is a $100 nonrefundable deposit, which comes out of the adoption fee.
Adoption holds are not available until the puppy is 4 weeks of age.*
~Cats~
Up to 1 Year: $100
1 Year to 9 Years: $75
10 Years and Up: $50
*To put an adoption hold a kitten under 8 weeks old, or on a cat that is not yet ready to go home,
there is a $50 nonrefundable deposit, which comes out of the adoption fee.
Adoption holds are not available until the kitten is 4 weeks of age.*
~Small Animals~
Ferrets: Single $100, Pair $150, Trio $200
Rabbits: Single $150, Pair $275, Trio $400
Guinea Pigs: Single $60, Pair $90, Trio $120
Rats: Single $60, Pair $90, Trio $120
Other Small Animals: Varies
*Small animals are extremely social. Because of this, most of them will be required to have
a friend of the same species, either with one at home, or adopted out as a pair or trio.*
Up to 1 Year: $300
1 Year to 7 Years: $200
8 Years and Up: $150
*To put an adoption hold a puppy under 8 weeks old, or on a dog that is not yet ready to go home,
there is a $100 nonrefundable deposit, which comes out of the adoption fee.
Adoption holds are not available until the puppy is 4 weeks of age.*
~Cats~
Up to 1 Year: $100
1 Year to 9 Years: $75
10 Years and Up: $50
*To put an adoption hold a kitten under 8 weeks old, or on a cat that is not yet ready to go home,
there is a $50 nonrefundable deposit, which comes out of the adoption fee.
Adoption holds are not available until the kitten is 4 weeks of age.*
~Small Animals~
Ferrets: Single $100, Pair $150, Trio $200
Rabbits: Single $150, Pair $275, Trio $400
Guinea Pigs: Single $60, Pair $90, Trio $120
Rats: Single $60, Pair $90, Trio $120
Other Small Animals: Varies
*Small animals are extremely social. Because of this, most of them will be required to have
a friend of the same species, either with one at home, or adopted out as a pair or trio.*
What Do Adoption Fees Cover (And Not Quite Cover)?
* Veterinary Examination: $45-$65 per animal/litter
* Blood/Heartworm Test: $35-$180 per animal
* Fecal Examination: $25-$50 per animal
* Spay/Neuter: $50-$125 per animal
* Vaccinations: $20/vaccine
* Flea Treatments: $20 per month
* Heartworm/Flea Preventatives: $20 per month
* Other Medications: $30-$80 per animal
* Microchip: $25 per animal
* Food/Supplies: $40-$80 per animal
* Emergency Treatments/Surgeries: $600-$3,000+
* Blood/Heartworm Test: $35-$180 per animal
* Fecal Examination: $25-$50 per animal
* Spay/Neuter: $50-$125 per animal
* Vaccinations: $20/vaccine
* Flea Treatments: $20 per month
* Heartworm/Flea Preventatives: $20 per month
* Other Medications: $30-$80 per animal
* Microchip: $25 per animal
* Food/Supplies: $40-$80 per animal
* Emergency Treatments/Surgeries: $600-$3,000+
-Please Note-
-Most cats (the exception being barn cats) are indoor only.
-Most dogs will require a yard and/or daily exercise, no exceptions.
-We are dedicated to finding the right home for each pet, so adoptions are NOT "first come first serve".
-Playful Paws Animal Rescue reserves the right to refuse ANY application at ANY time.
-Most dogs will require a yard and/or daily exercise, no exceptions.
-We are dedicated to finding the right home for each pet, so adoptions are NOT "first come first serve".
-Playful Paws Animal Rescue reserves the right to refuse ANY application at ANY time.
We proudly support the LGBTQ+ community! 🏳🌈
It's come to our attention that many people in the LGBTQ+ community are afraid to tell us that they are a couple, or that they prefer "they/them" pronouns, etc, because they are afraid of backlash or disqualification. We want this amazing community to know that we do not discriminate and we are fully supportive. Please be open and honest with us (if that's what you wish), because we don't want you to feel uncomfortable if you don't have to be! Playful Paws has LGBTQ+ staff.
We support those with neurodiversities and mental health conditions 🧠
Trying to find the right baby for you is stressful enough. We want to help figure out the best fit for you! Tell us your wants and needs so that you can bring your new baby home feeling good, and we can give you advice on what to do when you get home to prevent yourself from getting overwhelmed. Playful Paws has neurodiverse staff with Autism and ADHD, and staff with mental health conditions such as Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, etc! It's okay to not be okay.
It's come to our attention that many people in the LGBTQ+ community are afraid to tell us that they are a couple, or that they prefer "they/them" pronouns, etc, because they are afraid of backlash or disqualification. We want this amazing community to know that we do not discriminate and we are fully supportive. Please be open and honest with us (if that's what you wish), because we don't want you to feel uncomfortable if you don't have to be! Playful Paws has LGBTQ+ staff.
We support those with neurodiversities and mental health conditions 🧠
Trying to find the right baby for you is stressful enough. We want to help figure out the best fit for you! Tell us your wants and needs so that you can bring your new baby home feeling good, and we can give you advice on what to do when you get home to prevent yourself from getting overwhelmed. Playful Paws has neurodiverse staff with Autism and ADHD, and staff with mental health conditions such as Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, etc! It's okay to not be okay.
