Step One: Bring the family for a visit. The Humane Colorado pet adoptions process begins in shelter with our knowledgeable adoption counselors. They will help you understand each animal’s unique history, experience, and needs. Browse our available pets, then when you’re ready, note the animal ID number(s) and follow the signage to join our digital queue. Please sign in only when you are ready to adopt. The adoptions queue closes at least one hour before closing to better serve you and the animals in our care. Our queue may be closed at other times due to capacity.
Step Two: Meet Some of Our Friends When it’s your turn, visit with the pets you are interested in. We have private rooms for you and your family to interact with our cats and dogs as well as an outdoor area for dog-dog meet and greets. Our adoption counselors will answer any questions you have about the pet to the best of their knowledge. This may include medical and behavior reviews, dog walking reports, and foster care notes. When animals come to us without prior history, we don’t know their experience or compatibility with small children, other dogs, or cats. Through behavior reviews, we get some idea of qualities and characteristics that will best suit each animal based on their in-shelter experience.
Step Three: Complete your adoption Adoptions are finalized on the same day as your visit unless otherwise indicated by your adoption counselor. Once you’ve found a pet for your family, you will complete the paperwork, pay your adoption fee, and receive your adoption packet and a free bag of Hill’s Science Diet. Stop by the Sit, Stay. Shop for more accessories and goodies. Now, for the best part of your adoption experience; taking your new family member home to start your next adventure together.
What to Bring with you on Adoption Day We recommend bringing the whole family in to make sure everyone has a positive first experience with their potential new pet. Please bring a valid ID with your current address. If your ID does not match your current address, please bring proof of residence, such as a utility bill or vehicle registration. If you have a resident dog, we may ask you to bring them in for a dog-dog meet and greet to ensure compatibility. We do not allow meetings for any animals besides dog-dog meet and greets due to liability and training purposes.
Cats & kittens Kittens 5 months and under $300 Kittens 6 months to 1 year $200 Cats 1 to 5 years $110 Cats 5+ years $50 To better support our communities, we offer local pricing at the San Luis Valley Animal Center. Kittens 5 months and under – $120 Kittens 6 months to 1 year $95 Cats 1 to 5 years $75 Cats 5+ years $50
Dogs & puppies Puppies 5 months and under $350 Puppies 6 months to 1 year $250 Dogs 1 to 5 years $200 Dogs 5+ years $50 To better support our communities, we offer local pricing at the San Luis Valley Animal Center. Puppies 5 months and under $250 Puppies 6 months to 1 year $250 Dogs 1 to 5 years $200 Dogs 5+ years $100
Small Pets Ferrets, chinchillas, & Hedgehogs $75 Rabbits: $45 Guinea Pigs: $30 Mice, rats, and other small pets start at $5
Equines Adoption fees for equines range from $250-$2,000. Visit the equine adoption process to learn more about our equine adoption experience and fill out the adoption form!
