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Adopt an Animal

If you are interested in adopting, please come to our adoption hours Tuesday-Saturday 12pm-4:30pm at 1247 Century Court in Santa Rosa.

In order to be considered for adoption, please bring the following to the shelter:

Proof that you can have animals at your home:
- If you own your home, please bring a copy of your deed or mortgage statement.
- If you rent your home, please bring your lease agreement detailing pets are allowable on the premises or a signed letter from your landlord. A call to your landlord or property manager/owner may also be required.
If are adopting a dog and you currently have a dog within Sonoma County, please bring your dog with you to determine compatibility.

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Adoptable Dogs

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Adoptable Cats

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Dog and Puppy Adoption Fees

Dogs 6 years and older	$120.00
Dogs over 6 months to 5 years and 11 months	$163.00
Puppies 8 weeks up to 6 months	$230.00
Dogs 6 years and up always free, thanks to Silver Paws for Love

Included with your Adoption:

Spay or neuter surgery
DHLPP and bordetella vaccines
Rabies vaccine for dogs 12 weeks and older
Heartworm testing and flea treatment
Slip leash and collar
Microchip
Free post-adoption behavior advice

Adoption fee does not include a dog license, required for all dogs 4 months and older.

See Adoptable Dogs

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Cat and Kitten Adoption Fees

Cats 6 years and older	$71.00
Cats over 6 months to 5 years and 11 months	$104.00
Kittens 8 weeks up to 6 months	$142.00
Cats 6 years and up always free, thanks to Silver Paws for Love

Included with your Adoption:

Spay or neuter surgery
Feline Leukemia test
Feline Leukemia, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus and Heartworm test for cats 6 months of age and older
FVRCP vaccine
Rabies vaccine for cats 12 weeks and older
Microchip
Free post-adoption behavior advice
Travel box

See Adoptable Cats

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Rabbit, Small Animal and Livestock Adoption Fees

Rabbits	$53.00
Small Mammals, Hens, Roosters	$16.00
Livestock, Birds, Fish & Exotic Animals	Fair Market Value

Included with your rabbit adoption:

Spay or Neuter Surgery
Microchip
Travel Box

See Adoptable Small Animals and Livestock

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Silver Paws for Love

Silver Paws for Love is a senior animal adoption program. Adoption fees are waived if you adopt a pet who is 6 years of age or older.

The Silver Paws for Love program is subsidized by the Paws for Love Foundation.

Paws for Love

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Horses

Sonoma County Animal Services partners with the CHANGE program to address equine neglect, abuse and cruelty cases as well as provide 24/7 on-call equine transport, foster and rehabilitative care. CHANGE provides: housing, transportation, Veterinary Care, Training, Rehabilitation and Adoption Services for horses. The CHANGE program is an accredited 501c(3) non-profit organization supported by private donations

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