Are you ready for a new pet?
At Valley Humane Society, our goal is to find a home for each dog and cat in our care. Our adoption counselors are available to assist you in choosing the right cat or dog for your family.
How It Works
- Potential adopters can read an animal’s profile to determine if the pet would be a good fit for their home and lifestyle. Copy and paste the application URL from the animal’s profile or click to apply.
- Once the application is received, an adoption counselor will call to discuss the match. Be ready to answer the call from Valley Humane as soon as your application is submitted.
- Animals shown on our website are ready to go home. We typically schedule an adoption appointment within 24-48 hours of approving an application where you can meet the pet and complete paperwork.
- Once you’ve decided a pet is the right fit for your family, the adoption counselor will walk you through our adoption agreement. All pertinent medical information will be provided to you, as well as a take-home packet including information on feeding your new pet. We will also verify that the animals’ microchip is accurate and prepare them for travel. Finally, we will collect the adoption fee. Please allow approximately one hour to complete the adoption process.
- After taking a quick picture to share on social media (optional, of course!), you’re ready to head home and start enjoying life with your new friend
Come See Us Any Time
While applications may be submitted online, you are more than welcome to stop by our adoption center. Located at 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton, we are open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 am – 4 pm. Be aware, some animals live in foster care and will need prior notice to visit with you.
Additional Requirements
The following requirements apply to all adoptions; you must:
- Be at least 21 years of age, or 18 years old with a co-adopter age 21+ years at the same residence.
- Provide legal ID showing your current address to verify age.
- Please understand that Valley Humane reserves the right to deny any adoption for any reason. While it is our goal to find a home for each and every animal in our care, it is also our responsibility to ensure that each animal finds a home that is not only safe and loving, but is right for their particular temperament.
You Made it Home… Now What?
It’s important to us that you and your new pet are happy together! We’re here to provide support and counseling during the transition to your home. Contact us any time for assistance and advice.
If you have recently adopted a dog, please visit the Dog Registration/Licensing page to learn how to register your pet in compliance with the State of California.
Adoption Fees & Requirements
We get so much out of our furry companions, but at Valley Humane Society we also put a lot in! Each dog and cat in our care receives high-quality veterinary care, vaccines, microchips, nutritional diets, socialization, and plenty of love.
In addition, each pet is spayed or neutered before going home. Connect with one of our knowledgeable adoption counselors who can pair you up with the pet that’s right for you!
Adult Dogs
$200
Puppies
$250
Adult Cats
$100
Kittens
$125
Kitten Pair
$200
Over 65?
-50%*
*on pets over 7 years old
Ready to Adopt?
If you've already perused our adoptable cat and dog listings, reviewed what to expect from the adoption process, and understand the applicable fees and requirements, let's get started! Here's a link to our online adoption application.
Before the pet’s “fur-ever” home
The cost of preparing an animal for adoption is far greater than we recoup in fees, and that’s not including food, boarding, staff time, or shelter overhead. And yet you get a lot in return!
All animals come with the following:
Feline
- Unconditional Love
- Veterinary Examination
- Spay or Neuter Surgery
- FVRCP Vaccine
- Parasite Removal (as needed)
- Microchip Implant
- Cardboard carrier
- Take-home goody bag
Canine
- Unconditional Love
- Veterinary Examination
- Spay or Neuter Surgery
- DAPPV Combo
- Rabies Vaccine (if aged over 3 months)
- Parasite Removal (as needed)
- Microchip Implant
- Leash
- Take-home goody bag