adopt a pet
Helping animals ready for permanent, loving homes
'Ready to adopt' pets
View 'Ready to adopt" animals on our
ADOPTABLE PETS page.
Ready to adopt? Download and complete Adoption Form
CATS: WCGHS Cat Adoption Form
DOGS: WCGHS Dog Adoption Form
Other resources on the Internet include:
- Petfinder.com (Same info is on our ADOPTABLE PETS page.
- Adopt-a-Pet.com
- Pets911.com
We are dedicated to ensuring our animals go to permanent, loving homes.
Adoption criteria:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have a valid photo I.D.
- Be able to verify with your landlord that you may have a pet if you are renting or provide proof that you own your own home through a property tax bill or through the County Assessor's Office
- Have all members of the family, or roommates in the household agree to meet the pet prior to an adoption being approved
- Have a fenced yard if you are adopting a dog
- Meet any additional requirements for the specific pet you are interested in adopting
Adoption process:
- Potential adopters complete 'Dog or Cat Adoption Application Form'
- Adoption Counselor reviews application
- Phone Interview with adoptee is conducted
- Home Visit is scheduled and completed
- Time is scheduled for animal to leave the shelter
- Adopter pay the Adoption Fee
- Pet is welcomed into a loving, new home
Adoption Fees
NOTE: County and/or city animal licensing fees are not included
| DOGS | CATS | |||
| Puppies | $150 | Kittens | $75 | |
| Purebreds | $150 | Purebreds | $75 | |
| Seniors | $45 | Seniors | $45 | |
| Special Needs | $45 | Special Needs | $45 | |
| All others | $60 | All others | $60 |
Adoption Center information
Come to our local Clark County Adoption Centers in these locations to visit some of our adoptable cats and kittens :
- Petco: Orchards: 11505 NE Fourth Plain Road, Vancouver, WA
- PetSmart:
East Vancouver: 130 SE 192nd Avenue, Camas, WA
near Home Depot and across from Costco
Adoption Kits for pets
Upon approval, the adopter will welcome his/her new pet into the home with a WCGHS Adoption Kit that includes:
Free 1st Veterinary Exam Certificate
Pet care information video and pamphlets
Coupons from participating pet care retailers
Free bag of premium pet food
We often include other items, such a cat treats, toys, dog leash, dog harness, etc., when available.
Our pets go home with the BIG THREE:
Microchip ~ Spay/Neuter ~ Vaccinations
At the time all a WCGHS cat or dog goes to its new home, it will be:
1. Microchip implanted with a unique, identifying ID
2. Current vaccinations
3. Parasite control treatment
Any animal that has NOT received a microchip or has NOT been spayed/neutered prior to adoption will go home with a certificate to cover the cost of these important procedures.
'100% Matchmaker' Guarantee
At WGCHS, we get to know the personality of our animals, which helps us match them with their new surroundings, and the families who will take care of them. Sometimes, however, unanticipated issues arise that make it impossible for the adoption to last. For this reason, we send every animal home with our '100% Matchmaker Guarantee.' It is our assurance to you and your adopted pet that if you are not right for each other for any reason, we will welcome the animal back any time.
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