Adoption Process

Come visit our Adoption Centers, open daily, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Adoption visits end at 4:30 p.m.

Placing an animal on hold:

If you need additional time to think about your adoption prior to taking an animal home, we offer an adoption hold program. You may place an animal on hold in-person and over the phone* (NEW in 2024!) during regular operating business hours for a $25 fee. Holds expire after 24 hours, are non-refundable and are not applied towards the adoption fee.

*Holds placed over the phone via voicemail are not accepted.

Adoption fees:

The adoption fees help offset the cost of housing, feeding, training and medical care for the thousands of animals we see at our Shelter each year.

Included with the adoption:

Each dog and cat adoption fee includes a dog collar or take-home cat carrier, spay or neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, microchip ID, 30 days of pet insurance through MetLife Pet Insurance, and a voucher for a free veterinary office visit. These items hold no cash value if not applicable.

Get a quote or enroll in MetLife Pet Insurance today here.

Returning an adopted animal:

Though we hope an animal is the right fit when they go to a new home, we know that is not always the case. If an animal is relinquished within 30 days of their adoption, 100% of the adoption fee will be refunded. 

Foothills Animal Shelter Retail Store

Visit our retail store to stock up on supplies for your new pet. Our retail store is open to the public and in most cases, our prices are lower than other pet retailers. All proceeds benefit Foothills Animal Shelter.