Thank you for your interest in adopting from us! We pride ourselves on our care for our animals. Each animal adopted:
  •  is spayed/neutered
  •  is microchipped (and you will be given the chance to register their chip for life for a one-time fee at the time of adoption)
  •  has received at least one distemper vaccination
  •  has received a rabies vaccination if age appropriate (kittens under 12 weeks old are not old enough for the rabies vaccine)
  •  is current on heartworm (dogs only) and flea preventative (both cats and dogs)
  •  has been treated for intestinal parasites
  • Dogs are tested for heartworm and tick-borne diseases
  • At-risk cats are tested for both FIV and FeLV

ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS

Adopting a new pet is a big commitment, and we have a few requirements you must meet before you can bring your new pet home.

  • adopters must be 18 years of age or older
  • adopter must have consent from landlord and all other members listed in your household
  • adopter must be willing and able to spend the time and money required to cover the pet’s ongoing veterinary and training needs and ensure they receive all needed treatment for proper care
  • adopter must be willing to work with our adoption staff to find the right pet for your lifestyle and experience.

You can visit our cats in the lobby and rooms Wednesdays through Saturdays from 12pm to 4pm. If you are looking to adopt a dog, please schedule an appointment ahead of time so we can ensure we can accommodate a stress-free meet-and-greet. Appointments are prioritized with approved adopters.

Our staff will review your application in about 3 to 7 business days, depending on how many applications have come in and on how easy it is to get in touch with your veterinarian and/or landlord. We do a vet check and, if you rent, landlord check for every applicant. If you want to speed the process along, please feel free to have your veterinarian or landlord contact us at 207-667-8088 or info@spcahancockcounty.org or attach records to your application.

How much does it cost to adopt?

Discounts for cat or dog adoptions:

All veterans interested in adopting an adult (whether young, middle aged, or senior) animal will receive 20% off if they provide proof of their military identification. This discount applies for active, retired, or military-disabled veterans.

When SPCA senior animals (8 years and older) are adopted by a senior citizen (65 years or older), you can get a discount of 30% off your adoption fee.

If you have a condition that falls under the ADA (American Disability Act) and adopt an adult or older pet, you qualify for a 20% discount on the adoption fee.

Only one discount applies per visit. Best offer will be applied to your purchase at the time of checkout.

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Adoption fees for dogs include not only a wonderful new family member but the following: their spay/neuter, microchip implantation, rabies vaccination, heartworm and tick-borne disease testing, flea/tick preventative, and heartworm medication for the month. Our dogs also often receive medical care while at the shelter, including and not limited to: physical exams and treatment for irritated skin, dental work as needed, and so on. We do our best to ensure the health of every one of our animals but after adoption, we are not responsible for the condition of the adopted animal and responsibility to follow up with appropriate vet care falls on the adopter. All medical records are sent to the adoption electronically, and if requested, can be printed out at the time of adoption.

Adoption fees for cats include not only a wonderful new family member but the following: spay/neuter, microchip implantation, rabies vaccination, at least one distemper vaccine, flea/tick preventative, and FIV/FeLV testing for previous outdoor cats or at-risk cats. Our cats also often receive medical care while at the shelter, including and not limited to: physical exams and treatment for ear mites, URI symptoms, dental work as needed, and so on. We do our best to ensure the health of every one of our animals but after adoption, we are not responsible for the condition of the adopted animal and responsibility to follow up with appropriate vet care falls on the adopter. All medical records are sent to the adoption electronically, and if requested, can be printed out at the time of adoption.

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