Adoption Fees

Cat adoption fees range from $65 to $105. Dog adoption fees range from $65 to $350 (plus an additional $9.50 for any applicable Jefferson County licensing fees), with the average fee being $145.


All Adoption Fees Include:

• Spaying/neutering
• Microchipping, plus microchip registration
• Up-to-date vaccinations
• FREE month of ShelterCare pet insurance (optional registration)
• More than $125 in KHS gift certificates (for behavior training, pet boarding, doggie daycare, adoptions and more!)
• $100 Feeders Supply coupon book
• A great new furry companion!

Pets with higher adoption fees leave a financial legacy for those animals who may need extensive medical care or just more time to find a loving home.


We Can Hold an Animal for You!
We’re happy to place a 24-hour hold on a cat or dog you’re interested in with a $25 hold fee, paid by credit card, cash or check. If you decide to adopt that pet, the $25 will be applied directly to his/her adoption fee. If you choose not to adopt, we kindly thank you for your $25 donation to KHS!