Adopt

Adoption Process and Requirements

Thank you for choosing Baypath Humane Society for the adoption of your new family member. Although all animals in our care are guaranteed a safe, comfortable home with us for as long as they require, we’re always thrilled to place them with a family perfectly suited for them.

We work hard to match each of the shelter’s animals with the most compatible family possible. Therefore, we interview potential adopters and ask many questions about your home, family, current pets and day to day activities. Although this may seem intrusive, please keep in mind that returning a pet is hard on both your family and the animal. We want our adoptions to be successful and our interview process is our best assurance for that success.

A Baypath adoption is a lifetime commitment that is likely to extend over 10 years. If you have ANY reservations, take your time. Think it over carefully, ask questions and discuss it with all family members! If you’re certain you wish to adopt, please review our policies and fees and then come for a visit.

Check out our Available Dogs.

Check out our Available Cats.

Policies

To be considered an eligible adopter of a Baypath animal, we ask that you do the following:

  • Complete an Adoption Application at the shelter for a Baypath adoption counselor to review. Our counselor must approve your application before you are eligible to adopt.
  • Provide verification of home ownership or landlord’s consent. We will accept a tax notice, water bill or mortgage bill as verification of ownership of your own home. If you rent, permission has to be granted in your lease, on your landlord’s letterhead, or by a call from Baypath’s staff to your landlord.
  • If applicable please bring your recent veterinary records for current and past pets.
  • Provide or buy a cat carrier for cat and kitten adoptions.
  • Provide or buy a leash for dog or puppy adoptions. For your convenience, we sell dog leashes.
  • Sign an Adoption Contract and pay the appropriate adoption fee.

We accept a $50.00 non-refundable deposit with an approved application. This holds your adoption for 24 hours to allow you to make appropriate arrangements.

Adoption Fees

Fees are subject to change without notice.

  • Dogs (1 year to 7 years): $320 Includes Spay/Neuter, Rabies and Distemper Vaccinations, 24 SafeWatch Microchip, Heartworm Test, Wormer and a Martingale no-slip collar.
  • Senior Dogs (7 and older): $150 Includes Spay/Neuter, Rabies and Distemper vaccinations, 24 SafeWatch Microchip, 4 DX Heartworm Test, Wormer and Martingale no-slip collar.
  • Puppies (Under 1 year): $380 Includes Spay/Neuter, Age Appropriate Vaccines, 24 SafeWatch Microchip and General Wormer, Heartworm Prevention and a Martingale no-slip collar.
  • Cats (6 months and older): $125 Includes Spay/Neuter, Rabies and Distemper Vaccinations, FELV/FIV Test and Wormer.
  • Senior Cats (7 and older): $50 Includes Spay/Neuter, Rabies and Distemper Vaccinations, FELV/FIV Test and Wormer.
  • Kittens (6 months and younger): $175 Includes Spay/Neuter, Age Appropriate Vaccines, General Wormer, and FELV/FIV Test.

Refunds

In rare situations where a Baypath adoption has not been successful, we make every effort to re-accommodate pets that must be returned. Please call beforehand to ensure that we have room for the animal. As stated in the Adoption Contract, there is no refund. Please be sure you are absolutely sure the adoption is right for you and your family. Adoption fees are not transferable to other animals.