Cat single adoption = $150/ Kitten (under 7 months) = $175/ Senior Cat (8yrs+) = $100 (case-by-case basis at shelter discretion)
Includes spay/neuter/microchip and Metro License* if applicable and non-refundable fee
Cat/Kitten multiple adoption = $75 each additional
Includes spay/neuter/microchip and Metro License* if applicable and non-refundable fee.
Full adoption rate applies to first cat, subsequent cats at this lower rate
Dog single adoption = $275 / Senior Dog 8yrs+ = $150 (case-by-case basis at shelter discretion)
Includes spay/neuter/microchip and Metro License* if applicable and non-refundable fee
Puppy (under 7 months) single adoption = $275 (case-by-case basis at shelter discretion)
Includes spay/neuter/microchip and Metro License* if applicable and non-refundable fee
Dog multiple adoption = $150 each additional
Includes spay/neuter/microchip and Metro License* if applicable and non-refundable fee.
Full adoption rate applies to first dog, subsequent dogs at this lower rate
Small Animal (rabbit, fowl, snakes, etc.) = $25/$50
Under 20 lbs is $25; over 20 lbs is $50
Non-Refundable Adoption Fee (per pet adopted) = $25 (built into the above canine/feline adoption fees – does not apply to small animal adoptions.)
Adoption Spay/Neuter Refundable Deposit = $75
Necessary if pet is too young to spay/neuter at time of adoption. Deposit is refunded upon proof of spay/neuter.
Adoption Hold Fee = $35 (Upon approval by staff) Otherwise, adoptions are on a first-come first-serve basis.
*Licensing for residents of unincorporated Pierce County will be charged for 1st year licensing. Updated 10/1/24