​Adopt

​Adoption Application

Adoption Fees

All HumaneCNY adoption fees include the animal's vaccines for their first year (including rabies and DHPP for dogs or FVRCP for cats), a spay/neuter, a microchip, and dewormer/flea and tick treatment for the duration of their stay with us. 

Puppies: $350
Adult Dogs (over 1 year old): $250

Kittens: $140
Adult Cats (1yr - 5yr): $100
Senior Cats (over 5 years old): $75

​Guidelines for Responsible Pet Adoption

Applicants must:

• Be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Provide proof of permanent residence
• Possess a valid NYS driver’s license or NYS non-driver photo ID
• Possess proof of steady income (employment, social security, pension, etc)
• Provide a signed copy of their lease stating that animals are allowed, as well as any restrictions on type/number of animals or fees/penalties that may apply, if they rent the home in which the animal is to reside
• Understand that HumaneCNY will contact their veterinarian to ensure that they provide quality animal care and reserve the right to investigate further if issues indicate

Guidelines:

1) With animal welfare and child safety foremost in mind, HumaneCNY reserves the right to determine if a family with young children is an appropriate match for the desired animal adoption.

2) Dogs must be provided with regular interactive exercise (walking on a leash, fenced in yard etc). Chaining a dog in the yard all day or allowing it to run loose is not acceptable.

3) There are many alternatives to declawing a cat, and our staff will provide information to help achieve the desired outcome. If you desire a declawed cat, you may find a good match with one already in residence at our facility.

4) The outdoors is dangerous for domestic cats: other animals, traffic, feline leukemia/FIV, traps, poison, etc.; hence, HumaneCNY requires that owners keep cats indoors.

5) HumaneCNY places its animals as domestic companions only. No dogs will be released for primary use as hunting dogs or guard dogs; non-feral cats will not be released for use as barn cats.

6) No animal may be adopted with the intent of giving it as a gift to another adult person. In all cases, the new owner must be the adopter of record, and approval/denial of the application is based upon their information.

7) Animals from HumaneCNY cannot be given or sold to laboratories or animal testing facilities.

8) Return Policy: Adoption fees are non-refundable. It is important to realize that this is not a purchase; it’s an adoption. The fees actually go to the upkeep of our facility as well as to recoup some of the costs associated with providing medical care to all of our animals. Many times we adopt animals out for a fee that is actually less than the cost of medical care they have been provided.

If any animal adopted from HumaneCNY needs to be rehomed, HumaneCNY will offer rehoming assistance and discuss a possible return to HumaneCNY. HumaneCNY animals may not be surrendered to another animal shelter.

9) If dogs or cats already reside in the home, it is the expectation that they are spayed or neutered unless age, medical condition, or AKC or CFA–registration breeding intentions make them ineligible at this time.

Our Adoption Application is designed to help us determine if the adoption is in yours and the animal’s best interest and to place our animals into permanent, responsible homes. We want to assist you in finding the pet most compatible with your lifestyle. Because the animal’s welfare must be our foremost consideration, staff reserves the right to accept or deny any adoption. Staff will review your application to ensure that the animal is going to a good home and that it is also the right animal for you.

​Complimentary Pet Wellness Examination

from VCA Animal Hospital