Adopt A Pet
Adoption Fees
| Puppies (under 1 year) | $225 |
| Adult Dogs (1 year+) | $175 |
| Senior Dogs (8 years+) | $90 |
| Kittens (under 1 year) | $100 or 2 kittens for $150 |
| Adult Cats (1 year+) | $75 or 2 adult cats for $100 |
| Senior Cats (8 years+) | $40 or 2 senior cats for $50 |
| Senior 65+ | Kitten $60 Adult Cat $35 Senior Cat $5 Puppy $185 Adult Dog $135 Senior Dog $20 |
Thank you for your interest in adopting from Vermilion County Animal Control!
Please submit a short adoption application then come see us to take home your new best friend! Adoption Form
Animal Control is open for walk-in viewing and adoptions for approved adopters, 10am to 6pm, Monday through Friday and 11am to 430pm on Saturday’s. If you are planning to adopt the day you visit, please plan to arrive before 5:00 pm. Visitors arriving after 5:30pm will still be able to view animals.
You must be 18 years or older & have a valid government-issued photo ID
Please note: We prefer to have dogs meet all family members under 12 years old on adoption day and if you have another dog at home, we encourage you to do a meet and greet with your dog. However this is not required.
Now offering same day cat adoptions! Apply when you arrive, meet available cats and kittens, give the adoption counselors a little time to process your application then take home your new friend!
Due to the large number of animals coming into the shelter every day, we are unable to place an animal on hold unless the adopter pays a non refundable $100 adoption hold fee on the animal that they intend to adopt. An adoption hold is only valid for two days. If the animal is not adopted and does not leave the facility within the two day hold period, the $100 adoption hold fee will be considered a donation and the animal will again be available for adoption.
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If You Meet the Pet for You… |
| You will review some paperwork and pet care resources with one of our staff or volunteers, including a contract for you to sign. |
| If your animal is ready for same-day adoption, a staff member will bring them to the adoption lobby. |
| If your dog or cat is not yet altered, an adoption counselor will have you sign a foster contract until the animal can be altered. Your adoption counselor will either set up an appointment for spay and neuter while you are at the shelter or may need to you to schedule the appointment. You will be allowed to take your new pet home, but we are unable to finalize an adoption until after the animal is altered. |
| Make sure to bring along an appropriate carrier for your new cat or critter and a leash for your new dog! |
| Vermilion County may take adoption photos to be used in social media and marketing materials. |
If You Don’t Meet the Right Pet… |
| Continue to visit the shelter often, keep your eye on adoptable animals listed available online (Cats, Dogs, & Small Critters) and social media (Facebook & Instagram) |
| Some pets are not available for direct adoption when you visit the shelter. They may be on a stray hold or have medical issues. These animals may be considered for foster to adopt, just ask one of our team members! |
Links
- First thing to do when adopting a dog from a shelter
- Adoption Application (online form)
- Rescue Pull Form (online form)