Adoption Policies

Below is a listing of our adoption policies:

• A person adopting an animal must be 18 years of age or older or have a parent or legal guardian present to sign release forms.
• We will not adopt animals to persons expressing a desire to breed the animals. In addition, the Humane Society will not assist in providing pedigree papers on animals adopted from us.
• A person adopting an animal must present proper identification consisting of driver's license or social security or other suitable identification.
• Puppies or kittens under the age of three months of age, or eight pounds should not be placed in homes with children under six years of age. Small childrens' enthusiasm or carelessness can sometimes endanger the life or a small kitten or puppy. The final decision must rest with the Shelter Manager.
• All animals must be at least 8 weeks of age when adopted.
• By law, dogs and cats adopted from the HSCC must be spayed or neutered. The HSCC provides a coupon for a discounted procedure with each adoption.

Adoption Fees

DOGS and PUPPIES - $85.00 charge per animal

• Adoption includes distemper/parvo vaccination, heartworm test, preventative intestinal worming and a voucher for a spay or neuter at the local participating veterinarian. Voucher amount is $65.00 for a female dog and $60.00 for a male dog.
• Any further vaccination or veterinary care is not the responsibility of the Humane Society of Camden County.
• Adopters of puppies under six months of age should obtain an occult heartworm test for the animal from their veterinarian once the puppy is six months old.

CATS and KITTENS - $75.00 charge per animal

• Two cats or kittens may be adopted at full price for the first plus spay/neuter fee for the second.
• Adoption includes distemper/upper respiratory vaccination and feline leukemia test, worming, and a voucher for a spay or neuter at a participating local veterinarian.
• Voucher amount is $45.00 for a female cat or $20.00 for a male cat.
• Any further vaccination or veterinary care is the responsibility of the new owner and is not the responsibility of the Humane Society of Camden County.

SENIORS FOR SENIORS PROGRAM

Any individual 60 years or older can adopt an animal that is 3 years old or older without paying our normal adoption fee as long as all other adoption criteria are met. If the Senior can afford a contribution to help defray the cost of the animal's care it is appreciated but not required.

In addition, if the Senior who adopted the animal is unable to provide the necessary care at a future date, the animal can be returned to the Humane Society.

For more information about adopting from the HSCC please contact us with your questions and inquires.

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