Pet adoptions are processed on a first come basis. It's possible that an animal listed may already be adopted when you visit the shelter. Please email [email protected] for general inquiries or with the animal ID number to find out the current status of a pet.
Standard Adoption Fees
Dogs/Puppies: $50
Cats: $25
Kittens: $50
The Seniors for Seniors Program pairs adopters aged 55 or older with a 7 year-old or older pet for a reduced $10 adoption fee. Military, Veterans and First Responders will have adoption fees waived with ID. Adoption fees are waived for animals residing at the shelter for longer than 60 days. Every Tuesday is Half Price Tuesday, where all adoption fees are 50% off. Manatee County residents are required to license their new pet for an additional $20, regardless of the price of adoption.
Note: Regardless of adoption fee, Manatee County residents will still need to pay for a pet license.
What the Adoption Fees Include
The adoption fees that we collect help us provide food, shelter, important medical care and inoculations for the animals.
Each adoption fee includes the following for your new pet (retail value is approximately $400):
- Cost of spaying and neutering
- Initial vaccines
- Microchip implant (all animals)
- FeLV/FIV Combo Test (cats only)
- Heartworm Test (dogs only)
- Parvovirus testing on puppies (if needed)
- Rabies vaccine
- Flea and Tick Prevention
- Monthly Parasite Prevention
The adoption fee does not include the cost to license your new pet (required for Mantee County residents). You can buy the license at the shelter when you adopt.