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 and Kittens (less than 1 year old) – $125
Canines and Felines – $95 plus $25 Rabies Vaccination
Canines and Felines for Senior Adopters (65+ years) – $75 plus $25 Rabies Vaccination
Senior Canines and Felines (7+ years) for Senior Adopters (65+ years) – $50 plus $25 Rabies Vaccination
Pets with Seniority (In Shelter more than 6 months) – $25 plus $25 Rabies Vaccination
Mice and Rats – $10
Rabbits – $50
Ferrets – $50
Parakeets – $15
Cockatiels – $75
*There may be additional inoculations that you will be responsible for. Additionally, you will have to purchase a $17 County License/Tag for your pet. We sell County License Tags for Charlotte County.
Adoption Application
*Visit our Make a Donation page for more donation options.
