Dog and cat adoption fees include spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, microchipping, and a one-year license. Rabbit adoption fees include vaccinations and microchipping.

Fees for Adopting Dogs

Fees for Adopting Cats

Small Animal Adoption Fees

veterans

We thank our service members by waiving all adoption fees for United States military veterans. Just provide identification during your adoption process. 

We are a proud shelter partner to Pets for Patriots, a national program pairing overlooked shelter dogs and cats with veterans. Scroll through the linked webpage above to learn more. 

Any person reclaiming their pet is asked for the below fees and may have applicable penalties. Reuniting you with your family member is our top priority. Talk with our staff to assess the required fees. 

The owner of the reclaimed pet will also be charged an additional $6 rabies vaccination fee, if not up to date. In addition, owners of reclaimed pets will be charged the unspayed/unneutered State Fine unless they show veterinary proof of spay/neuter at the time of reclaim. 

*Unspayed/unneutered pets only - The state-mandated penalty imposed by the State Food & Agricultural Code 31751.7 & 30804.7 requires City Animal Control agencies to penalize owners of impounded, unaltered dogs and cats. By law, monies collected are to be allocated for spay/neuter programs, education and administration cost recovery.

*Late fees are imposed for any application received more than thirty (30) days after the dog became four months old, more than thirty (30) days after the date the dog was acquired or brought into the city, or more than thirty (30) days after expiration of previously issued license. Reduced license fees are available for dogs or cats that have been spayed or neutered, cannot be spayed or neutered for health reasons, or are incapable of breeding.