Questions and answers

No. Animals cannot be held through the website, email, or phone, so we recommend visiting as soon as you find someone you like. You can book a visit time and list the animals you want to meet.

You can browse animals, see visit times and volunteer shifts, and use the quiz without one. You only sign in when you confirm a visit, apply, or sign up to volunteer, so we can keep your details and send confirmations.

Dogs are $85 and cats are $65. Seniors over 7 are free this year, and adopters 55 and older pay $40 for pets under 7. See the full list on the adoption page.

Spay or neuter, Microchip, Vaccinations, Heartworm test (dogs) or FIV/FeLV test (cats), Dewormer, Flea and tick prevention.

Be at least 18 years old. Bring a government-issued photo ID. Complete a short questionnaire. Meet with an adoption counselor.

You can return an adopted pet by appointment during open hours. We can also help you find a new home yourself.

You care for an animal in your home for a few weeks while they wait for adoption. Apply once, and we will reach out when an animal matches your availability. You can say yes or no to each request.

Volunteers must be 18 to volunteer on their own. Young people 10 and older can volunteer with a parent or another adult, but cannot handle animals. We suggest about 6 hours a month, with no required minimum.

Visit the shelter often, bring a current photo, and ask staff to walk the kennels with you. You can also check our found animals online and make a flyer on our lost pet page. If your pet is microchipped, contact the chip company to confirm your details.

Call us at (404) 555-0100 or bring the animal during open hours. We will scan for a microchip and check for a match with lost pet reports.

Please ask us for a receipt. Stripe also emails one after every gift.