Mission: To promote and protect the health, safety and welfare of companion animals.
1. Looking for Love. We offer adoptions every day of the week. Visit one of our locations to meet our animals, or search our website for up to date animal profiles. When a pet’s listing says they are in our foster care program, please call to schedule a meeting. We rescue new animals every day, so check back for updates! 2. Meet and Greet An adoption counselor will take you and a pooch out to the dog park where each member of your family (including children) and your resident dog (if you already have one) can get to know each other and play. These on-site dog-to-dog introductions are conducted by our Adoption Counselors and take place in Buffy’s ‘Get Acquainted’ Dog Park. Keep in mind, the best matches are made between animals that have both been spayed or neutered. For cats, we have a meet and greet room with toys and a cat play area. 3. Get the Details We will share what we know about the animal(s) you’re interested in and answer any questions you might have about bringing an animal home. Our adoption counselors have many tips on how to make the pet’s transition to a new home a positive one. Get answers on questions you might have about approaches like crate training, exercise, slow introductions, training, and more. 4. Finalize the Adoption Allow about 30 minutes for the adoption paperwork. We’ll go over your information, register your microchip, set up 30 days of pet insurance and make sure you understand the information in the adoption packet. Adopters must be at least 18 years of age and have photo identification. If you rent, please bring your lease agreement, stating that animals are allowed. Sometimes we’ll need a vet tech to check how a spay/neuter incision is healing and give you medical advice. Dogs and puppies must go home with a leash and collar. We have some for sale in our lobby gift shop or you can bring your own. Minimum donations (listed below) help us pay for the care of the 300 homeless animals we shelter every day. We appreciate cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover or YHS gift certificates. 5. Do your Adoption “Happy Dance” Congratulations on finding your new best friend! Make sure you post pictures and updates on our Facebook page and on our website’s Happy Tails page!