Adoption FAQs

The majority of our dogs and cats come from animal control facilities with high euthanasia rates. We focus on facilities in Illinois when possible. These facilities must euthanize for space regardless of whether an animal is adoptable or not. Additionally, we accept strays and sometimes, owner surrenders.

CANINE:

• Puppies/juveniles up to 6 months: $450
• Small dogs (under 35 pounds) over 6 months to 8 years: $375
• Medium/large dogs (over 35 pounds) over 6 months to 8 years: $300
• Senior dogs (all sizes) over 8 years: $175  *free for seniors (over 65 years)

FELINE:

• Kittens up to 6 months: $200 (pair for $350)
• Cats over 6 months to 8 years: $150 (pair or $250)
• Senior cats over 8 years: $125 (pair for $200)  *free for seniors (over 65 years)
• Please note: We strongly recommend that kittens under five months of age be adopted in pairs (with few exceptions that may be made at the discretion of the Executive Director).

There’s no such thing as a “free pet.” Medical procedures performed by the animal shelter would cost well over $500 at an animal hospital. We never make a profit off of an adoption fee. Our adoption fees cover age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, heartworm test (dogs over 6 months), FeLV test (cats), FIV test (cats and kittens over six months) microchip and spay/neuter.

We accept cash or credit card at the time of adoption.

Yes, every dog and cat is spayed or neutered before an adoption is finalized.

You must be 21 or older to adopt with a valid government-issued ID.

Any person that lives in the house with a prospective adopter should meet the animal before it goes home. Also, if you are looking to adopt a dog and already have one or more at home, we need to do at least one onsite “meet and greet.” Please note that if you are coming in for a meet and greet with your dog, we highly encourage that your dog be current on vaccinations.

We do same day adoptions for approved applications.

Yes we adopt our of state to approved applicants.