Adoption Information

Dog Adoption Fees:

  • $350 -$450 per Puppy (under 1 year)
  • $250- $400 per Dog

Cat Adoption Fees:

  • $190-$250 per Kitten (under 1 year)
  • $150 -$250 per Cat

    How do I Adopt from Precious Paws?



    View our adoptable pets! Check out HERE for our available cats and dogs, where you can view their photos and read their bios. You can meet our adoptable animals at our shelter during our open hours.


    Fill out an application. If you would like to meet a dog or cat that interests you, complete our online adoption application. Your application is not binding—it is just the first step in learning about your household. We often get several applications for one pet so please understand filling out an application does not guarantee you will be able to adopt this pet.


    Meet and greet time! A Precious Paws volunteer will reach out to you and let you know that your application was approved then schedule a “meet and greet.” This meeting takes place at our shelter. We also do meet and greets with cats and dogs to make sure the animal you want to add to your family is a great match.
     
    If the meet and greet is a match, you will then pay the adoption fee.  Our adoption fee includes the cost of the spay/neuter surgery, microchip implant, and all age-appropriate vaccinations. If the animal cannot go home after that visit- needs their spay/neuter, etc., the full amount of the adoption fee is required.


    Congratulations, you’ve got a new family member! You'll receive lots of support leading up to and after your adoption. Once you adopt from Precious Paws, you're always a part of our family and we'll be here for any support or questions!


    Please Note:


    Meeting the animal or submitting an adoption application does not guarantee approval of adoption 

    Precious Paws reserves the right to refuse any adoption for any reason.



    Interested in adopting a new family member?

    We are here to help you find the one for you!


    When you come to the shelter please bring your photo Identification and an open mind and heart. Our amazing staff and volunteers will work with you throughout your visit to help find the right companion for you.

    Precious Paws Humane Society of Chisholm charges an adoption fee to adopt a dog or cat. 


    This Adoption fees include the following:


    • Health screening and veterinary examination
    • Spay/Neuter 
    • Rabies vaccination (if over 4 months old)
    • Distemper combination vaccination
    • Flea treatment and preventative
    • Deworming for intestinal parasites
    • Microchip and registration
    • Dogs only: Heartworm test and preventative medication
    • Dogs only: Bordetella vaccination
    • Cats only: FeLV/FIV & heartworm test
    • Free nail trims/caps



    Adoption fees can be paid the following ways:

    • Check
    • Credit Card- we do add a $5 processing fee
    • Cash