If you wish to adopt a companion animal from Homeward Pet Adoption Center please read through the information below. It is our goal to match the right companion animal with the right guardian.
- Print and complete a Cat Adoption Application or Dog Adoption Application
- For cats - bring your completed Cat Adoption Application to Homeward, where an Adoption Counselor will speak with you and review your application. You can view online cat descriptions and pictures of cats currently available for adoption.
- For dogs - bring your completed Dog Adoption Application to Homeward, where an Adoption Counselor will speak with you and review your application. You can view online dog descriptions and pictures of dogs currently available for adoption.
The following items are required for all Homeward Pet adoptions:
- You must be at least 21 years of age to adopt.
- We require that all members of the household meet the adoptive animal. This includes resident dogs. We have an enclosed outdoor area where the dogs can be safely introduced.
- We will ask you to present identification showing your present address. If you have recently relocated and have not yet secured identification we will request a bill or bank statement with your name and current address.
- We require that you have the knowledge and consent of your landlord. Certain animal breeds face restrictions and we may ask to speak directly with your landlord to verify that they are welcome.
- You must be able and willing to spend the time and money necessary to provide training, medical treatment and proper care for a pet.
- We generally do not place animals with new owners who live more than 150 miles from our facility.
Completion of the Homeward Pet Application does not guarantee adoption. It is the first step in our adoption process.
If an animal is found that is a good match for you and your lifestyle, and your adoption proceeds:
- You will pay a non-refundable adoption fee and sign our adoption contract.This contract is a legally binding document!
- If you live in King County, we will issue you a King County Pet license. Fees are as follows:
- Puppy or Kitten under 6 months: $15 (6 month license)
- Adult dog or cat: $30 (annual fee)
- Senior Citizen adopting a cat or dog: $15 (annual fee)
- You will receive copies of the adoption contract, the King County license tag, and the medical record and health history of the animal. You will also be provided a free vet exam by one of our participating veterinarians.
Cat Adoption Donations
Our adoption donations (which help us cover a portion of our shelter expenses) for cats are as follows:
- $100 one adult cat
- $100 one kitten
- $175 two adult cats
- $175 two kittens
- $60 senior cat
- $60 special needs cats
The adoption cost covers only a portion of our animal care expenses and includes the spay or neuter surgery, FVRCP and Rabies vaccines (if appropriate), de-worming, flea treatment and micro-chipping. For safety reasons, we require all cats leaving our facility to be contained in a pet carrier. We will provide a cardboard carrier as part of the adoption or you may use your own carrier.
Dog Adoption Donations
Our adoption donations (which help us cover a portion of our shelter expenses) for dogs are as follows:
- $175 adult dog (over 25 lbs.)
- $250 small dog (25 lbs. or less)
- $250 puppy (6 months and under)
- $75 senior dog
- $75 special needs dogs
- TBD rare breed puppies/dogs and special cases
The adoption cost covers only a portion of our animal care expenses and includes the spay or neuter surgery, DA2PP, Bordetella and Rabies (if appropriate) vaccinations, de-worming, flea treatment and micro-chipping. For safety reasons, we require all dogs leave our facility on a leash and collar so please bring these items from home.
Our goal is to make good matches between companion animals and people, placing each individual animal in a suitable, loving home.
