cats & dogs
Adopt a Pet
View the wonderful, adoptable cats and dogs in our care at the moment, and see if one of them is the right fit for you! WCGHS works hard to find homes for every pet. Our adoption counselors will work with you to make sure you and your new pet are the right fit.
Adoption Fees & Questions
General Adoption Criteria
- Adopter must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid photo ID.
- Renters must provide a copy of their Renter’s Policy (or written letter from landlord) stating specific guidelines for what type of animals are permitted on the property.
- All members of the household must agree to the adoption and meet the pet prior to finalizing the adoption.
- You must meet any special requirements that have been set for the specific pet you are interested in adopting.
Cat Adoption Fees & Information
All WCGHS cats go home:
- Spayed or neutered
- Microchipped
- Vaccines current to age of pet
- Up-to-date on parasite control
- Free post-adoption vet appointment with a WCGHS veterinary partner
Adoption Fees:
Kitten (6 Months Old and Younger) – $200*
Youth (7 Months to 2+ Years Old) – $125
Adult (3 to 6+ Years Old) – $100
Senior (7+ Years Old) – $50
*Adopt a pair of kittens, and receive a discount of $100.00
Adoption fees are included on each animal’s profile. We may use customized pricing and set an adoption fee dependent on individual factors, including health or breed of an animal.
PLEASE NOTE: We only accept cash and all major credit cards. County and/or City animal licensing fees are not included.
We offer a 10% discount on adoption fees for cats, to individuals who meet any of the following criteria:
Seniors – aged 60 and up
Military
Veterans
For a fee of $25 for kittens or cats, adopters may place a 24 hour hold on an available animal after completing an application. This fee is non-refundable, but may be applied to the adoption fee if the applicant finalizes an adoption for the animal. Holds are only valid for 24 hours. Please note that paying a hold fee does not guarantee approval of the adoption application.
We are excited to introduce a new program “Partners in Placement (PIP) Sponsorship”
This program is designed to assist long term/hard to place residents for successful placement by offering a discount on adoption fees.
Sponsored in part by our Partners in Placement – McKean Smith Law
Look for the “Partners in Placement Sponsorship” tag on certain pets who qualify for this program.
Dog Adoption Fees & Information
All WCGHS dogs go home:
- Spayed or neutered
- Microchipped
- Vaccines current to age of pet
- Up-to-date on parasite control
- Free post-adoption vet appointment with a WCGHS veterinary partner
Adoption Fees:
Puppy Up to 6 Months Old: $625*
Youth 7 Months to 2+ Years Old: $425*
Adult 3 to 6+ Years Old: $325*
Senior 7+ Years Old: $100*
*Small breed dogs under 25 pounds +$25.00
Adoption fees are included on each animal’s profile. We may use customized pricing and set an adoption fee dependent on individual factors, including health or breed of an animal.
PLEASE NOTE: We only accept cash and all major credit cards. County and/or City animal licensing fees are not included.
We offer a 10% discount on adoption fees for dogs, to individuals who meet any of the following criteria:
Seniors – aged 60 and up
Military
Veterans
For a fee of $50 for dogs and puppies, adopters may place a 24 hour hold on an available animal after completing an application. This fee is non-refundable, but may be applied to the adoption fee if the applicant finalizes an adoption for the animal. Holds are only valid for 24 hours. Please note that paying a hold fee does not guarantee approval of the adoption application.
We are excited to introduce a new program “Partners in Placement (PIP) Sponsorship”
This program is designed to assist long term/hard to place residents for successful placement by offering a discount on adoption fees.
Sponsored in part by our Partners in Placement – McKean Smith Law
Look for the “Partners in Placement Sponsorship” tag on certain pets who qualify for this program.
On-site Meet & Greet Adoption Process
This process includes a 30 minute on-site meet and greet appointment at the shelter. During the appointment at the shelter, the adopter will be given the opportunity to meet with available adoptable pets.
Step 1
Application
Adopters must complete either a dog or cat adoption application:

Step 2
Approval
Once the application is approved, a WCGHS team member will reach out by phone to schedule an on-site meet and greet appointment.

Step 3
Meet & Greet
Adopters will need to arrive on time to the shelter for the 30-minute adoption appointment. Any appointment that is over 10 minutes late will need to be rescheduled.
Step 4
Finalizing the Adoption
During the appointment a WCGHS team member will work with the adopter to finalize paperwork and payment prior to leaving the shelter.



