You must be at least 21 years of age, have the knowledge and consent of all adults living in your household to adopt a pet, and have valid identification with your current address.

It is not the Animal Shelter's intent to make pet ownership seem inexpensive or unrealistically easy. Our goal is to attract responsible pet owners and to help them provide permanent, loving homes. To that extent, we ask you to give serious thought to the responsibilities of pet ownership.

Adoption of animals as surprise gifts is strongly discouraged, not everyone is ready for the challenge. We suggest that individuals select their own pets or surprise the person with a trip to the shelter to pick out a pet. Gift certificates are also available to purchase that would cover the cost of the adoption.