Adoption Questions

What are your adoption fees?

Adoption fees vary by age, and adoptable dogs and cats will have their adoption fees posted on their profiles. In addition to the adoption fee posted, state and local sales tax will be collected as required.

What is included in the adoption fee?

Our animals are up-to-date on the following preventative care before adoptions are finalized (as age appropriate):

  • Dogs:

    • Intake exam

    • Parasite control/prevention

    • DHPP vaccine (Distemper/Hepatitis/Parainfluenza/Parvovirus)

    • Bordetella Vaccine 

    • 4Dx Test

    • Rabies vaccination (if >16 weeks of age)

    • Sterilization surgery (also known as spay/neuter)

    • Microchip

  • Cats:

    • Intake exam

    • SNAP FIV/FeLV Combo Test (if not born in care)

    • Parasite control/prevention

    • FVRCP vaccine (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis/Calicivirus/Panleukopenia)

    • Rabies vaccination (if >16 weeks of age)

    • Sterilization surgery (also known as spay/neuter) 

    • Microchip

In addition to our standard schedule of care, sometimes, our animals require additional medical attention. This could include dental work, urinalysis, fecal exams, heartworm treatment, skin scrapes, and occasionally emergency medical treatment. All veterinary services received by your new pet will be shared with you before the adoption is finalized, and you will receive copies of your pet’s veterinary records after adoption.

Do you provide ongoing support?

Yes. We provide ongoing support to all of our adopters to ensure they are set up for success from the moment they bring home their new furry family member. Our staff and volunteers can offer you advice, resources, and other services, as appropriate. Did you recently adopt from us and need help? Head over to our Adoption Support page for helpful tips and resources related to welcoming home your furry family member. Need further support with your pet? Read about the services and resources we can offer on our Pet Support page.

Can I adopt more than one animal?

To ensure the well-being of our rescued animals and provide adopters with adequate time and resources to acclimate their new pets, Carver Scott Humane Society has implemented the following policy regarding the adoption of animals.

Adopters are permitted to adopt a maximum of one canine within a six-month period and a maximum of two felines within a six-month period through Carver Scott Humane Society.

To ensure the well-being of adopted animals and provide them with adequate time to adjust to their new home, Carver Scott Humane Society enforces the following adoption limits and spacing requirements:

  • Within a six-month period, adopters may adopt either:

    • One (1) dog and one (1) cat OR

    • Two (2) cats

  • If adopting two cats within the six-month period, they must either:

    • Be from the same litter OR

    • Be adopted at least 90 days apart

  • If adopting one dog and one cat, the second adoption must occur at least 90 days after the first.

This policy is designed to:

  1. Provide adopters with the opportunity to fully integrate their new pets into their homes.

  2. Reduce the potential for adopters becoming overwhelmed by the responsibilities of pet care.

  3. Ensure that each animal receives the attention, training, and care they need to thrive in their new environment.

This policy will be enforced by our team during the application and screening process and any violation may result in restrictions on future adoptions.