You must be at least 21 years of age and have identification showing your present address. If you rent your home, you must be able to provide the name, address, and phone number of the property owner or manager. Most apartment complexes have rules and restrictions regarding pets. Please check with your landlord or apartment manager before adopting a pet.

You must be willing and able to spend time with your pet. It takes an average of two months for an animal to adjust to a new home. You must also be able to afford necessary training, medical treatment, and proper care for your pet. You will need to maintain your adopted animal in accordance with the licensing and other laws of the community in which you live. All adoptions come with a spay/neuter certificate redeemable from your local vet.

No animal will be adopted to persons having a history of losing, giving away, selling, or having animals injured or killed by moving vehicles. No animals will be adopted to persons who mislead or fail to provide accurate information on the adoption application. Adopters are legally bound by the terms of the signed adoption agreement and shall be subject to paying any legal fees incurred by the Humane Society of Jackson County in enforcing said agreement.

Adoption fees are $50 for dogs and $40 for cats. Cash or checks (with 2 ID's) only. The adoption fee covers only a small portion we incur for boarding, first immunizations, worming, and a spay/neuter certificate redeemable through your veterinarian.