Adoption Process and Fees

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How to Adopt an Animal from HHS

Each year hundreds of homeless animals are united with caring adopters at Hinsdale Humane Society. Our goal is to make appropriate, permanent, matches between adopters and our shelter animals. Our staff members are trained to help families find just the right animal for their needs.

Adoption Process

We invite you begin your search for a loving pet. Please visit our Online Adoption Application page for instructions and details.

Additional Information

Completing an application does not place a “hold” on the animal, nor is it a guarantee of adoption. All customers are handled on a “first come, first served” basis. We look forward to speaking with you to help you find your next furry family member!

Adoption Fees

Fees vary depending on factors such as breed, age, size, behavior, and physical condition. Please check the animal's individual Adoption page for details.

Each Adoption Includes:

Dogs:

  • Pet Adoption Kit including your Adoption Contract and pet care literature
  • General health exam
  • Inoculation against distemper and other canine diseases
  • De-worming
  • Flea/ear mite treatment, if applicable
  • Heartworm test for dogs 6 months of age or older
  • Heartworm preventative while at HHS (April through November)
  • Microchip
  • Lifetime ID tag (on HHS registry)
  • Free medical exam at participating veterinary clinic

Cats:

  • Pet Adoption Kit including your Adoption Contract and pet care literature
  • General health exam
  • Inoculation against distemper and other feline diseases
  • De-worming
  • Feline leukemia/FIV tests for cats 6 months of age or older
  • Flea/ear mite treatment, if applicable
  • Microchip
  • Lifetime ID tag (on HHS registry)
  • Safety collar
  • Cardboard cat carrier
  • Free medical exam at participating veterinary clinic

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