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then... In 1979, seven Mason County residents - Jan Chunard, Jan Danford, Elivira Fern, Dorothy Hurley, Dr. Doug Larson, Edith Levitt, and Pat Neely - saw the need of finding homes for the unwanted dogs in Shelton, Washington. Calling themselves the "Looking for a Home" team, they built two wooden kennels and a chain link fence in the backyard of a volunteer's home. The number of abandoned dogs needing a home increased by 1980 and "Looking for a Home" expanded, adding four new kennels and became a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization. In July, 1983, the organization changed its name to ADOPT-A-PET. Our spay/neuter program began in 1985, making it the only one in Mason County at that time. now... ADOPT-A-PET has continued to expand over the years because of the generous financial support of its members, volunteers, and community. ADOPT-A-PET currently has 71 members and 37 active volunteers. The shelter can accommodate 35 dogs and supports Mason County by providing adoptions, a low-cost spay/neuter program and various other needs.
You must be 21 years or older and present a current photo ID at the time of adoption. Complete and submit the online application for the dog that you are interested in adopting. The Adoption Staff will review your application, and if approved, a team member will notify you to schedule an appointment to meet the dog. All members of the family/household must be present during the visit. If you have an existing dog(s), a second appointment is required so that you may bring him/her with you. This ensures that there won’t be any problems introducing a new member to your family in your home. Adoption Staff may arrange for a home visit prior to the adoption. Adopt-A-Pet reserves the right to refuse any application. The final adoption decision will be made based on the best match for the dog. This determination will be made after all scheduled adopters have met with the dog and AAP Adoption Staff. You are not obligated to adopt any dog and can terminate the adoption process at any time. For directions visit our website at www.adoptapet-wa.org.