Adopt an Animal
Division of Animal Services
Adoption Process
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.
- Adoption applications can be downloaded below and brought to the shelter or you may complete one upon arrival.
Dog & Puppy Adoption Fees
| Dogs 6 years and older* | $117.00 |
| Dogs 17 weeks to 5 years 11 months | $159.00 |
| Puppies 8 to 16 weeks | $212.00 |
| *Dogs 6 years and up always free, thanks to Silver Paws for Love | |
Adoption Special
We're full of great big dogs! All dogs over 50 pounds are $50.00. Ends November 16, 2024.
Included with your Adoption:
- One week of free virtual training by a Certified Dog Trainer through Good Pup and a 10% discount on all future Good Pup training
- Spay or Neuter surgery
- DHLPP & Bordetella ("Kennel Cough") vaccines
- Rabies vaccine for dogs 12 weeks and older
- Heartworm testing & Flea treatment
- Slip Leash & Collar
- Microchip
- Free post-adoption behavior advice
Adoption fee does not include a dog license (required for all dogs 4 months and older)
Cat & Kitten Adoption Fees
| Cats 6 years and older* | $69.00 |
| Cats 17 weeks to 5 years 11 months | $101.00 |
| Kittens 8 to 16 weeks | $138.00 |
| *Cats 6 years and up always free, thanks to Silver Paws for Love | |
Included with your Adoption:
- Spay or neuter surgery
- Feline Leukemia test (8 weeks to 6 months of age)
- Feline Leukemia/Feline Immunodeficiency Virus/Heartworm test (6 months of age and older)
- FVRCP vaccine
- Rabies vaccine for cats 12 weeks and older
- Microchip
- Free post-adoption behavior advice
- Travel box
Rabbit, Small Animal & Livestock Adoption Fees
| Rabbits | $53.00 |
| Small Mammals, Hens, Roosters | $16.00 |
| Livestock, Birds, Fish & Exotic Animals | Fair Market Value |
Included with your Adoption:
- RABBITS ONLY
- Spay or Neuter Surgery
- Microchip
- Travel Box
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.
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.
