Pet Adoptions

When you adopt a shelter pet, you save two lives—the pet you adopt and the pet who takes the space your new pet just vacated. HSSC has been a no-kill facility since 2009, which means that no animal is ever euthanized to make space for another. Every animal in our facility is getting a second chance for a happy life.

Falling in love with a pet is easy. Adopting a pet, however, is a big decision. Dogs and cats require a lot of time, money, and commitment. HSSC encourages you to think through your decision before you adopt a companion animal. When you visit HSSC to adopt, our experienced Adoption Counselors and Matchmakers will help you find the pet that’s likely to be a good fit for your lifestyle and living arrangements.

Are you an active-duty member or veteran of the U.S. Military? Your adoption fee may be waived. Learn more about our Military Adoption Program.

Are you age 65 or older? Your adoption fee may be waived if you adopt a senior animal (ages 7+). Learn more about our Seniors for Seniors Adoption Program.

Please read the Adoption FAQ below for other helpful information.

Special thanks to our Foundation Partner, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County for their lifesaving support.

Available Pets

HSSC Adoptable Pets Are:

Given a comprehensive medical exam
Up to date on vaccinations and flea, tick, and parasite preventives
Spayed/Neutered
Microchipped
Dewormed
Heartworm tested (dogs). If heartworm positive, the heartworm treatment is scheduled and continued at the shelter after adoption. Learn more about Heartworm Disease.

In addition, cats are tested for FELV and FIV on a case by case basis if determined necessary by our shelter medical team.

Browse our real-time listings of available dogs and cats.

AVAILABLE CATS AND KITTENS

AVAILABLE DOGS AND PUPPIES

Adoption FAQ

Adoption Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday-Thursday: 10am-6pm

Friday: Noon-7pm

Saturday: 10am-4pm

Sunday: Closed

While we encourage all adoptions to be completed 30 minutes prior to closing, it is to be understood that our mission is to find the pets in our care homes, which may require Adoptions to be completed up to and past our time of closing.

No appointment is required.

The adoption fees we collect help us provide food, shelter, important medical care, and treatment for the animals.

Adoption Fees for Dogs
Puppies (6 months & under)	$300
Small Adult Dogs (less than 30lbs)	$300
Medium & Large Adult Dogs (30lbs or more)	$85
Small Senior Dogs (7 years & older)	$200
Medium & Large Senior Dogs (7 years & older)	$55
Adoption Fees for Cats
Kittens (5 months & under)	$85
Adult Cats	$50
Senior Cats (7 years & older)	Free

We complete all adoptions digitally, so we can either text a checkout link to your mobile phone or you can complete the process using one of our devices. We accept debit/credit cards.

Additional Fees

There is a $13 fee for your Sarasota County Rabies License and Tag. If you are not a Sarasota County resident, you will be provided with all the paperwork you need to obtain a Rabies License and Tag in your county.
The purchase of heartworm prevention is highly recommended for dogs over six months. Prices vary from $35 to $50 for a six-month supply, depending on the weight of the dog. All preventives can be purchased at the Animal Clinic of the Humane Society of Sarasota County. All prescriptions require a physical exam.

Adopters Receive:

$10 discount on your first K-9 Obedience Training Course.
Microchip registered with Michelson Found Animals Registry.

Adoption Programs:

Military Adoption Program: The Humane Society of Sarasota County's Military Adoption Program is made possible by Sun Outdoors Sarasota. Thanks to Sun Outdoors Sarasota's generosity, adoption fees are waived for all active‐duty and veteran members of the U.S. Armed Forces when they adopt a companion animal from HSSC. Service members simply need to show proof of military service, and their adoption fee is covered. While not trained service animals, HSSC adoptable animals are guaranteed to provide love and support and be a true comrades in arms.

Seniors for Seniors Adoption Program: The Humane Society of Sarasota County's Seniors for Seniors Adoption Program is made possible by the Wenk Family Charitable Foundation. Thanks to a generous grant, adoption fees are waived for older adults (ages 65+) adopting a senior animal (ages 7+) from HSSC. The program was developed to help older adults enjoy pet companionship while providing a loving home to an animal in need.

Pet Adoptions

Available Pets

Adoption FAQ

THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF SARASOTA COUNTY

HSSC'S ANIMAL CLINIC