How to Adopt
The adoption process starts with a promise

A promise to yourself and a promise to your future pet that you are willing and able to give the best care you can. For some of the animals at the Animal Allies Humane Society, this is a promise that has been broken. We want you to build a relationship with your new pet, based on trust and commitment, just as much as your potential pet does. The animal deserves it, you have promised it and our shelter expects it. Our mission is not only to find homes for our pets; our mission is to find loving homes for them. And we take our mission very seriously and hope you do to.

We encourage you to spend as much time as possible with your potential pet before taking him or her home. Get to know its personality and demeanor. See how it reacts to grooming and petting, other animals and children. We even let you bring your own dogs to our shelter to detect any initial conflict.

When you find the right pet, or should we say, when the right pet finds you, you'll complete the adoption process by completing the adoption contract. Our adoption counselors will go over all the information you need to know concerning the final adoption stages, and then it's time to go home!

Now that you’ve taken the first step to adopting your new best friend, our staff will help you through the process. Need help? We’ve got valuable tips to help you select the animal that’s best for you and your family, and when you’re ready to adopt, come visit us.

What do I need to bring with me to the shelter? - The entire family! It’s hard to pick a family pet when the whole family isn’t there. Some pets react differently to children, to men, to women, to older people, than they do anyone else. Please understand this is a big decision and the whole family should be allowed to make this decision together.

Should I bring my current companion to the shelter? - We strongly recommend this! Let your resident dog pick his/her new best friend. That way you are guaranteed a success!

How much time should I plan to spend at the shelter? - When you first arrive at the shelter, you should plan to spend some time with the animals you may be interested in adopting. After meeting with the pets, you will be required to READ and complete an adoption contract. An adoption coordinator will then review all vaccination records, postoperative procedures and any additional questions you may have. For dog adoptions, expect the complete process to take at least one hour. Cat adoptions will be less extensive. Please plan your visit accordingly.

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