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hanks for visiting the Capital Area Humane Society! The Humane
Society is the only open admission shelter in Franklin County
accepting all companion animals year-round.
Humane Society Adoptions
The mission of our adoption program is to match
our wonderful animals with great people. Our staff and volunteers
are here to help you in whatever way we can!
Finding the Humane Society and your next Forever
Friend!
| Hours for Adoptions |
2:00 pm to
7:00 pm M – F |
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adoptions are not processed the last 15 minutes of each day.
Holds may be placed. |
12:00 pm to
5:00 pm S – S |
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Closed on Major Holidays |
Click here for directions.
| Website |
www.cahs-pets.org |
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Our adoptions pages are
updated five days a week, but many animals are adopted
quickly so please check the website often and visit our
facility whenever possible! |
Adoption Basics
Our adoption fee includes each of the following:
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spay/neuter surgery
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first vaccinations
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rabies vaccine if the animal is old enough
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deworming medication
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flea control
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feline leukemia test for cats
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heartworm test for dogs
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micro
chipping and microchip registration.
The adoption fees vary based on an animal’s
species, breed, and training – beginning at $70 for an adult cat,
$80 for an adult dog, $100 for kittens and $125 for puppies. The adoption
fee for rabbits is $40 and includes the House Rabbit Handbook.
Pocket Pets are priced individually. Our adoptions fees
are an incredible value as the services we provide for the adopted
animal would cost $250 to $500 if provided by a private
veterinarian.
In order to provide top quality care for the animals at the Humane
Society, we have instituted variable pricing in order to help
subsidize the cost of keeping animals at our shelter as long as it
takes them to find a home. The Capital Area Humane Society is a
non-profit organization that relies on the generosity of the
community to enable us to care for thousands of abused, abandoned
and unwanted animals throughout the year.
The Adoption Application
Once you’ve found an animal you are interested
in, remove the kennel card and proceed to an adoption kiosk.
What we’ll need from you:
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Photo ID
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Proof of current vaccinations for any other
companion animals in house
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If you rent, permission from your landlord
to have the pet you are considering – either in writing on
business letterhead or by phone at a verifiable business phone
number
The Adoption Process
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Meet with an Adoption Counselor to go over
the application and discuss the animal you are considering. Our
counselors will focus on working with you to ensure we find a
companion animal who will be a great fit for your family!
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Review necessary documents and permissions
(including support for the decision by other adults in the home,
proof of current vaccinations for other companion animals in the
home and if necessary, permission from landlord to have a pet. Home
ownership will be verified.
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If everything looks like a great fit, the
adoption is nearly complete! Schedule spay/neuter surgery if
necessary. If the animals is already altered, and no additional
medical attention is necessary, he or she can go home with you the
same day.
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Other animals in the home (what can we do about
dogs meeting other dogs).
Adoption Holds
The Capital Area Humane Society is able to accommodate up to three holds per animals if a family needs more time to decide or if our adoptions staff needs to confirm documents and permissions.
Weekends are busy!!
Saturday, Sunday and Mondays are among our busiest adoption days. Our staff and volunteers will do their best to assist you in a timely fashion; however, the wait to complete an adoption can take several hours during a busy Saturday afternoon.
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