If you are considering adopting, it is important to meet a new pet in person. Our facility offers a special room that allows families to spend time bonding with a pet they are interested in adopting.
Walk-in adoption are welcome Monday - Friday 10am-4pm and Saturday Events from 10am-3pm!
Save time and apply before you arrive,
complete an Adoption Application online!
Adoption FAQ
How does the adoption process work?
All of our adoptable pets are displayed on our website below and can be seen in person during our adoption hours. Animals available for adoption can also be viewed anytime on our Petfinder or Adopt a Pet sites.
Regular adoption hours are Monday - Friday 10 am - 4pm and Saturday Events 10 am - 3 pm.
What are the adoption requirements?
- Adopters must be 18 years or older
- Drivers License or State ID
- All adults in the home must be in agreement with the adoption
- It is recommended that children in the home be present for the meet-n-greet
- It is recommended that current dog(s) in the home are present for a dog-to-dog meet-n-greet in our controlled environment
- Current dog(s)/cat(s) in the home must be spayed/neutered, unless there is a medical reason that they cannot be
- Dog(s) residing in the home should be up-to-date on Rabies, Distemper, Heartworm tested and receiving prevention
- Cat(s) residing in the home should be up-to-date on Rabies if looking to adopt a dog, and up-to-date on Distemper as well as FeLV/FIV tested if looking to adopt another cat
How much are the adoption fees?
Adoption fees vary based on breed, age and size. We reserve the right to adjust adoption fees on our animals per our discretion. Each pet profile listed on our PetFinder page will specify individual adoption fees.
- Dogs and Puppy adoption fees typically range from $50 - $500
- Cats and Kitten adoption fees typically range from $25 - $150
- During adoption events many fees are sponsored (free)
What is included in the adoption fee?
Adoption fees cover:
- Vaccines (DHLPP, Bordatella and Rabies)
- Heartworm test and prevention (dogs/puppies)
- FeLV/FIV test (cats/kittens)
- Spay/Neuter surgery
- Microchip with lifetime registration
- Flea prevention
*Dog license fee is NOT included in the adoption fee*
Local animal shelters/humane societies
Humane Society of Macomb
11350 22 Mile Road, Shelby Township, MI, 48317
Shelter: 586-731-9210
Clinic: 586-739-6870
Oakland County Animal Shelter
1700 Brown Road, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326
248-391-4100
Michigan Humane Society (3 Branches)
North Shelter
3600 Auburn Road, Auburn Hills, MI
248-852-7420
Central Shelter
7401 Chrysler Dr, Detroit, MI
313-872-3400
West Shelter
37255 Marquette, Detroit, MI
313-721-7300
Michigan Anti-Cruelty Society
13569 Joseph Campau, Detroit, MI, 48212
313-891-7188
Detroit Animal Control
3511 W. Jefferson, Detroit, MI, 48212
313-224-7132
St. Clair County Animal Control
3378 Griswald, Port Huron, MI, 48060
810-984-3155
Harper Woods Animal Clinic
15612 Harper, Harper Woods, MI, 48225
313-882-0505
Grosse Pointe Animal Clinic
15135 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe Park, MI
313-822-5707
Berkley-Lathrup Village
2395 W. 12 Mile Rd, Berkley, MI, 48072
248-541 -9000
Beverly Hills Vet Clinic Board For: Franklin, Bingham Farms and Southfield
Clawson
425 N. Main, Clawson, MI, 48017
248-435-4500
Ferndale
111 E. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale, MI, 48030
248-588-1203
Madison Heights
300 W. 13 Mile Road, Madison Hts., MI, 48071
248-588-1203
Southfield
25503 Clara Ln, Southfield, MI, 48076
248-354-4870
Lapeer Animal Control
Livingston Animal Shelter
Sanilac County
Other animal adoption websites
