Dogs
Puppies (0-6 months of age) $150
Adults (7 months to 7 years of age) $125
Seniors (8 years and older) $100

Includes:

• Spay/Neuter, first set of vaccinations, dewormer, microchip, rabies vaccination and heartworm test (if old enough).
• Special adoption fee for dogs that come in as a pair and are adopted as a pair in order to keep them together if they are bonded: “2 for1”
• County License for all animals 4 months and up must be purchased at time of adoption

Cats and Kittens
75 for 1 or $75 for 2
June to September (1 year and older) $40

Includes:

• Spay/Neuter, first set of vaccinations, dewormer, microchip, rabies vaccination and Felv/FIV test (if old enough).
• If an animal has been in our care for more than 3 weeks, including its stray period, we will offer a special adoption fee in order to help find that deserving animal a loving home.

Harbor Humane Society is able, through Purina Pets for People, to discount our adoption fee by $50 to people age 60 and over. The interested party will need to fill out an application to participate. We are allocated a limited amount, so please check to see if they’re still available.

Surrendering an animal
$20/animal
For a litter, $20/first animal and $5/animal after that

Our goals
The goal of Harbor Humane Society is to provide for the needs of each animal in our care. The adoption fee allows us to meet the needs of ALL the animals that for no fault of their own, find themselves homeless, abandoned or neglected.

Value of adopting from HHS vs. a “free” or Backyard breeder pet: The average cost for a spay/neuter, medical exam, vaccinations, hw test, microchip, county license at a local veterinarian is between $220-$520 depending on clinic, size and age of dog. $200-$300 depending on clinic, size and age of cat.

Variable Adoption Fee Policies & Frequently Asked Questions

Why is one animal adoption fee higher than another?
“Supply and Demand” at HHS, we see the value in every animal that comes to stay with us, whether they are big, small, fuzzy, bald, purebred, Heinz 57, young or old…Unfortunately, not all of society views all animals equal and valuable, we don’t make these rules, but in order to insure that everyone here gets a chance, we are willing to do variable adoption fees to meet Society’s Supply and Demand.

Why don’t you keep all prices low so animals get adopted faster?
The fees involved in the adoption process help to cover the expense of housing, feeding, and seeing to the basic needs of ALL the animals at HHS, not just the animal you are considering adopting. We are a non profit organization that operates on the generosity of donors, funds received from services and special events.

Why do you have to euthanize animals?
Unfortunately, HHS cannot possibly keep up with the countless numbers of animals that are left abandoned either on our doorstep or at large, we cannot keep up with the numbers of stray kittens brought in daily before their eyes are even open. We need the help of this community to eliminate overpopulation.

PLEASE SPAY or NEUTER your pets, please don’t support the industry of Back Yard or hobby breeders and please keep proper identification on all your pets.