HOW TO ADOPT A PET
How it works:
1. Visit us in person at 2802 W. Central Park Ave. Davenport, IA 52804 or visit our website at www.hssc.us and browse our adoptable pets. Click on their profile for more information!
2. While you're here at the shelter, our adoption counselors will answer any questions you have about a particular pet and allow for a meet and greet with you and your family in one of our meeting rooms with any pet you're interested in that would be a good fit for your home.
If you are interested in adopting a dog and have another dog in the home, we will assist you with a meet and greet between canine companions as well. This dog meet and greet will be scheduled for a time after the meet and greet between the dog and human family members has been done.
3. In the event that two families choose to meet the same pet and he/she gets adopted by the first family, we are happy to make recommendations on other pets that would fit your interests!
4. Once you've found your match, we'll have you fill out one of our digital applications and process the adoption. Our adoption process is completely online now, so our preferred payment method is credit card!
Adoption Fees
Dogs
Dogs are spayed/neutered, age appropriately vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm tested if over 6 months old, and given a general health exam prior to adoption.
2 months to 6 months - $250
7 months to 6 years - $150
7 years and older - $90
Cats
Cats are spayed/neutered, age-appropriately vaccinated, microchipped, and given a general health exam prior to adoption.
2 months to 6 months - $80
7 months to 6 years - $50
7 years and older - $30
Rabbits
Guinea Pigs
Adoption fee for all rabbits, regardless of age is $50. All rabbits are spayed/neutered prior to adoption.
Guinea Pigs
Other furry & feathered friends
Guinea Pigs
Adoption fee for all Guinea Pigs, regardless of age is $15.
Other furry & feathered friends
Other furry & feathered friends
Other furry & feathered friends
At times, we also have ferrets, rats, gerbils and hamsters. Please click the link below to see any adoptable critters.
Adoption Regulations
Adoption requirements:
- 18 years of age.
- Proof of identity such as a valid driver's license or government issued ID. (If the address on your license differs from your current address, please bring proof of current address, such as a utility bill.)
- Landlord approval if you rent your home.
*Bring all of this information with you if you plan to adopt.
Other rules and regulations:
- Adoptions must be done in person. Please call if traveling a long distance to verify availability.
- If adopting a dog into a home with a dog, a meet and greet with that dog will be required.
- If children live in the home, we encourage that the child or children meet the pet prior to adoption. It may be required for some dogs.
- If adopting a dog, please bring a collar and leash at the time of pick up. If adopting a cat, please bring a carrier.
Health of adoptable pets
Our animals come from various environments and their medical history is typically unknown to us. We make every effort possible to ensure that animals are healthy both mentally and physically when making them available for adoption, however we can make no guarantee to health, behavior, breed, or temperament.
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