Adoption Requirements
- Must be 18+ years old to adopt a cat & 21+ years old to adopt a dog
- Must have positive vet check
- All pets in the home must be up-to-date on vaccines & spayed/neutered unless medically excused with vet note
- Renters must show proof of pet policy lease
- Potential adopter must reply within 24 hours once notified or our adoption counselors will contact the next eligible applicant
- Must have animal spayed/neutered when adopted or by 6 months of age. (This may be extended to 1 year of age for large breed dogs if provided with a vet note.)
How Much Does It Cost to Adopt?
DOGS
- Under 1 year old = $400
- Dogs 1 – 8 years old = $350
- Senior Dogs 8+ years old = $250
Discount: -$100 for 2 dogs
* $60 Spay/Neuter Deposit included in dog adoption fee.
CATS
- Under 1 year old = $150
- Cats 1 year old – 8 years old = $125
- Senior Cats 8+ years old = $100
Discount: -$50 on 2 cats
* $40 Spay/Neuter Deposit included in cat adoption fee.
*If not altered prior to adoption due to age or health constraints, spay/neuter procedures are covered 100% by Happy Paws Haven Co. ONLY when coordinated by HPHC in advance with one of our approved veterinarians. Should Adopter choose to use their own vet, HPHC will refund the respective Deposit amount listed above upon receipt of proof of spay/neuter.
Adoption fees are used for the care of the animal, primarily veterinary expenses such as vaccines, testing, sterilization, and medications. Additional funds are used for supplies and go toward our extensive medical cases involving specialized surgeries, etc.
Our Available Pets
DOGS
CATS
POCKET PETS
RABBITS
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Foster Requirements
- Must be 18+ years old to foster a cat and 21+ years old to foster a dog
- Must have positive vet check
- All pets in the home must be up-to-date on vaccines & spayed/neutered unless medically excused with a vet note
- All animals in the home must be pet friendly
- Must live within 50 miles of the Metro-Detroit area
What Is the Difference Between Adopting and Fostering?
Fostering means you’re taking a dog or cat into your home, but only temporarily — you’re basically letting them live with you until they find a forever home so they don’t have to stay at a shelter.
It’s an important part of the rescue process because it helps the animals become acquainted with how to live in a home, sometimes among other pets or children, which helps them get adopted when they’re ready!
Adopting, on the other hand, means you’re taking on the full responsibility of that animal — and the dog or cat is now yours forever!