Thinking About Adopting?
If you are looking to add a new member to your family, look no further! PHP Animal Shelter has new dogs and cats come through its doors every week that are all searching for a forever home.
Adopting from PHP Shelter
Our adoption process is very simple. First, come by the shelter to meet our animals! Find a pet that you know will have the time and ability to car for, and that you think is a good fit for you. Next, you will need to fill out an adoption form either online or at the shelter; the request may take up to 48 hours to be processed and approved. If your adoption request gets approved, you will be notified and you can bring your new best friend home!
Fill out our online adoption form here
How to Know if You Are Ready to Adopt
Having an animal in your home is fun, but it comes with responsibility as well. Finances, other house members, space and time are all factor into your preparedness for pet ownership.
- The average American cat owner spends approximately $90 per month on their cat, while the average dog owner spends approximately $130 per month. Annual veterinarian care can cost anywhere from $60 to over $300.
- If you have children or other pets in your home, you should choose your new pet depending on their compatibility with children or other animals. Some pets prefer to be an only child!
- Pets, especially dogs, require a lot of your time to be cared for. You must have the time to be able to socialize with your pet, clean up after it, feed it, and take it outside for walks if it is a dog.
- You should be sure to have enough space in your home to give to your pet. You should have enough space for a bed, food area, and potty area (which should be kept away from the other areas). Please keep in mind that keeping your animal outside at all times either in a pen or on a chain is very much frowned upon and seen as a form of abuse. Your pet is a member of your family and should be treated as such
Adoption Fees
Listed below are our shelter's adoption fees. The spay/neuter deposit is only required if the puppy or kitten purchased has not been spayed or neutered yet (we typically do this when they are between 4-6 months of age). You will receive a voucher for the procedure that can be used at any nearby veterinary clinic.
| Pet Type | Price | Spay/Neuter Deposit Price |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy (under 6 months old) | $275 | $50 |
| Adult dog (6 months to 6 years old) | $200 | No |
| Senior dog (over 6 years old) | $125 | No |
| Kitten (under 6 months old) | $150 | $30 |
| Adult cat (6 months to 6 years old) | $100 | No |
| Senior cat (over 6 years old) | $50 | No |
**People age 65 and older will receive a 40% discount on the adoption fee
Adopt, Don't Shop
A part of our mission is to prevent cruelty towards animals and animal suffering. A good way for anyone looking to help their four-legged friends is to encouraging purchasing pets at shelters rather than from breeders or pet stores. While some small-scale breeders operate ethically, many breeders over-breed their animals and keep them in poor conditions. Many people hold the misconception that animals from shelters are "broken" or "used", but this is far from the truth. All animals have their own unique personality that they are waiting to show to their future human friend. Buying pets from breeders prevents freeing up space in shelters for more animals to be rescued. Please be conscious of where you are purchasing your pets from, and support your local shelter by choosing adoption.