Adoption Overview
Ready to adopt?
Here at Suncoast Humane Society, we take our adoptions seriously, but our policies are simple. We have an obligation to see that every animal is adopted into a responsible, loving home.
All animal adoptions are by appointment only. Please call to set up your appointment.
Our adopters
must meet these requirements:
18 years of age
Valid ID with name and current address
Landlord and/or parental verification
Included Pre-Adoption Services:
Spaying or neutering
Heartworm or feline leukemia/AIDS test
First distemper shot
De-worming
A complimentary bag of Hills Science Diet pet food
A complete medical history showing all of the care, shots, and tests that were administered to the animal during its shelter stay
An implanted microchip with registration (helping to return lost animals to their owners)
Lifelong friendship
Standard Animal Adoption Fees:
Puppies (less than 6 months old) – $200
Kittens (less than 6 months old) – $150
Dogs (7 months and over) – $125
Cats (7 months and over) – $100
Senior Adopters (65 years or older – Pets for Seniors Program) – $75
Senior Pets (7 years or older) – $75
Senior Adopters (65 years or older) Adopting Senior Pet (7 years or older) – $50
Pets with Seniority (At SHS for 6 calendar months or longer) – $50
Small Animals
Ferrets – $50
Rabbits – $30
Guinea Pigs – $20
Gerbils and Hamster – $10
Rats and Mice – $10
Birds Parakeets – $15
Cockatiels – $40
THERE MAY BE AN ADDITIONAL $20 FEE FOR RABIES VACCINATION AND A $10 OR $17 FEE FOR YOUR COUNTY PET LICENSE.
These prices are subject to change.
Adoption Application
Adoption Application
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