The Adoption Process
Before adopting an animal, we strongly encourage you to read and consider these two documents:
• Nine Things to Consider Prior to Adopting a Pet
• Things to Think About Before You Adopt a Pet
If you are ready to proceed, please read The Adoption Process as it will answer many questions you may have.
Dogs and Puppies
All dogs and puppies receive a physical exam, rabies, parvovirus, and distemper shots, spaying/neutering,
heartworm and seasonal flea & tick preventative, and worming (puppies only). The adoption fee is $120 for puppies and dogs.
Print our Dog Adoption Application in Word or PDF.
All of our kittens receive a physical exam and all age-appropriate shots. Adult cats receive a physical exam, shots with rabies vaccination, combo test for FIV/FELV, and are either spayed or neutered. Flea treatment, ear cleaning and nail trimming are included in the adoption fee for both cats and kittens. The adoption fee is $120 for adult cats. Kittens may be adopted for $120 with a $30 refund upon proof of spay or neuter. Print our Cat Adoption Application in Word or PDF.
Payment - City of Attleboro Dogs
Adoption fee payments must be made in the form of a bank check or money order only payable to City of Attleboro.
The City of Attleboro cannot accept cash or personal checks.
Payment - FAAS Cats or Dogs
Adoption fee payments must be made in the form of a money order (preferred), bank check or personal check payable to FAAS.
FAAS cannot accept cash.
Save time! Complete your application before you arrive at the Shelter to make the approval and adoption process faster and easier!
NEW! Completed cat and dog applications can be faxed to (508) 276-0444 or sent to us via email.
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