Adoption Process
There are hundreds of homeless animals waiting anxiously for their furever homes. These animals have been abandoned, neglected, or forgotten, and it's up to us as a community to find these loving companions a home to last a lifetime.
The staff here at Panhandle Humane Society work tirelessly to ensure that every animal is placed in the best furever home possible. We use a program developed by the Humane Society of America called Adopters Welcome. Adopters Welcome highlights an approach to adoptions that embraces community members, encourages them to adopt, and helps them and their pets succeed. This program is endorsed by Maddie's Fund and used by many shelters. A simple questionnaire is completed and then you'll have a conversation style "interview" with a Panhandle Humane Society employee who will help you find a dog or cat that is just right for you! Adoptions will not be processed 30 minutes prior to our closing time due to the amount of time it takes to complete the process. Adoptions are first come, first served, first approved.
To learn more about Adopters Welcome, click here.
All adoptions are same day, unless the dog you are interested in isn't spayed or neutered. In that case, an adoption deposit is paid (usually $50.00) and the dog is spayed/neutered the following Wednesday. Call or visit us today if you have any questions about our adoptable animals.
Our adoptable animals are uploaded to Adopt-a-Pet through the database we use. If you can't find the type of animal you are searching for (specific breed, age, size, color, etc.) you can easily set up an alert through Adopt-a-Pet. There are two options: a free alert, which your search will be run once a day and you will receive an email within 24 hours of having a new match. Or, you can sign up for Premium Alerts and get real time instant notifications with a new match for $10 a month. (You can cancel at any time.)
Adoption Fees
All adoptable dogs range in price:
- Puppies (6 months and under) are $225.00
- Adult dogs (7 months and older) are $175.00
- Senior dogs range from $50.00 to $100.00
All adoptable cats range in price:
- Kittens (6 months and under) are $85.00
- Young Adult Cats (7 months to 2 years) are $60.00
- Adult cats (3 years and older) are $50.00
- Senior cats are $35.00
For more information on specific adoption fees, call or visit Panhandle Humane Society today!
Benefits of Adopting from Panhandle Humane Society
All Dogs Receive the Following Services
- Parvo and distemper vaccinations upon intake
- Boosters for puppies
- Deworming
- Flea/Tick preventative treatment
- Rabies vaccination included in adoption price
- Spay/Neuter included in adoption price
- Microchip
- Sample bag of food
- Free wellness check at participating vet offices
All Cats Receive the Following Services
- FVRCP Vaccinations upon intake
- Deworming
- Flea/Tick/Ear mites preventative treatment
- Rabies Vaccination included in adoption price
- Spay/Neuter included in adoption price
- Microchip
- Sample bag of food
- Free wellness check at participating vet offices
Adoption Forms
