Adoption Policies
The Process
Explore the CCHS website to find a dog or cat that catches your eye. If you find one, apply directly on our website with the name of the animal. Our staff will review applications and contact you as soon as the application is processed.
Once your application is approved, CCHS will contact you to set up an appointment. Adoptions are conducted by appointment.
We recommend that the dogs already in your home come to CCHS to meet any potential new additions. This practice assists us in helping you and us to make the best decision for your household and existing pets.
If you own cats, CCHS offers a cat test for dogs. This test, designed for the cat’s safety, involves placing a shelter cat in a carrier within the training room. The dog is then permitted to approach the carrier, and its reaction to the cat is observed. The cat remains securely in the carrier throughout the test. If the interaction appears safe, we will inform you, but we cannot guarantee that any dog adopted from us will be safe with cats or other small animals. Upon bringing your new dog home, please proceed with caution and keep the dog leashed until you are confident in its behavior around cats outside the shelter.
Click here to view available cats.