Before You Adopt

Planning Ahead

On this page, we cover what to expect when you adopt, what’s included in your adoption, and our adoption fees

When you adopt from ACSKC,
your new pet will have received:

Cats

  • Treatment/preventative for fleas, mites and intestinal parasites
  • Testing for Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency virus (FIV)
  • A three-day dose of dewormer (for kittens under eight weeks of age)
  • Distemper Vaccine
  • Rabies Vaccine
  • A Microchip
  • Spay/Neuter Surgery

Dogs

  • Treatment/preventative for heartworm disease, fleas, mites and internal parasites
  • Kennel Cough Vaccine
  • Distemper Vaccine
  • Rabies Vaccine
  • A Microchip
  • Spay/Neuter Surgery
  • Behavioral Assessment that evaluates for resource guarding and whether the dog could live with other dogs in their new home

Adoption Fees

  • Kittens $75

    (under 1 year old)

  • Adult Cats $45
  • Puppies $250

    (under 1 year old)

  • Adult Dogs $175
  • Senior Animals FREE

    (7+ years old)

  • Other Pets VARIES

    (small mammals, birds, reptiles)

Ready to adopt your forever friend? Please complete our Adoption Application to get started!