Find Your Perfect Companion

Adopt from Owensboro Humane Society and Save a Life Today!

Thousands of animals need a caring and loving home as they find themselves without a family or a place to go, despite their innocence. By adopting an animal from the Owensboro Humane Society, you offer hope to more abandoned animals, as we can provide them with shelter and care.

When you adopt from the Owensboro Humane Society, you actively save a life, forge a friendship, and receive our support every step of the way with your animal. We strive for you and your animal to grow together, play together, and develop mutual trust, enabling you both to live a happy life together.

Adoption Policy & Process

1. ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS

Must be 21 years of age.
Must have Photo ID (drivers licenses or state ID)
Must have great vet records (if owned previous animals). Bring vet records with you. It helps to speed up the process
Must be willing to identify a vet that will be used for the animal before you adopt.
Must be willing to microchip .
All of our animals are spayed/neutered before adoption. All animals in the home now must be spayed/neutered.
Must have great references.
Must realize that an animal could live for 10-15 years, are you willing to make that commitment?
All adoptions are final (no refunds). If at any time, you cannot keep the animal you MUST bring the animal back to us. You are not allowed to re-home or turn the animal over to anyone else.
If you don’t have vet records for previous pets, you must agree to take the adopted animal to your vet within 7 days of adoption for an exam, and fax or mail proof of visit.
You will have to sign a legally binding contract including the above stipulations.
In most cases you must have a securely fenced yard in order to adopt a large or active dog. This may be waved in the case of an mature or inactive animal.

2. THE ADOPTION PROCESS

We receive all of our animals either through abandonment or surrender. To ensure the best possible match for our animals, we assess their temperament and observe how they interact with other animals, children, and adults. As the Owensboro Humane Society is committed to finding the perfect forever homes for our animals, the adoption process will be thorough rather than instant.

To expedite the process, we strongly encourage you to take advantage of completing as much of the paperwork online and by informing us of your preferences. To begin, we recommend filling out the interest form below, which is a required part of the adoption contract, and we will respond as quickly as possible.

3. ADOPTION FEES

Dog Adoption Fee is dependent upon the animal and required medical procedures. This Includes: Spay/Neuter, Heartworm Test, All Booster Shots, Rabies, De-Flea, & De-Wormed

Cat Adoption Fee is typically $100.00 for adult and $120 for Kittens, but may be more depending upon the breed. This Includes: Spay/Neuter, FeLv & FIV test, All Boosters, Rabies, De-Flea & De-Wormed

6% SALES TAX WILL BE ADDED TO ALL ADOPTION FEES.

4. THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND

Our adoption application is several pages long. We will interview you to make sure the animal you have chosen is right for your home. Our process is thorough to help ensure the best possible outcome for you, your family, and your new pet.
We may require a home check.
If you have animals in the home now or previously, please bring a copy of your vet records. This will help to speed up the process of the adoption.
You will sign a binding, legal contract enforceable by the courts.
If you are interested in one of our animals, please come down to the Humane Society any day between the hours of 11:00am-4:00pm. To help make best use of your time we encourage you call before your visit so that we can share information about any animal you’re interested in or the adoption process, and to make sure our very limited staff will be available. Please call 270-302-6813 or email help@owensborohumane.org