Adoption Prices / Specials

ACC has a wide range of adoption specials and programs to bring animals and people together. We have a wide variety of animals available for adoption. Dogs/puppies, cats/kittens, small pets (rabbits and guinea pigs are the most common), farm pets.

Fees tend to range from $10 to $118 depending on the species, gender, and sometimes size of the adoptable pet.

You'll also find the programs we have in place for certain pets. We have pets who have come in spayed/neutered and/or microchipped so they have a reduced adoption fee as we don't make you pay for a service that was already done. In addition, Senior Citizens receive discounted adoptions through our "Pets for the Elderly" program.

By making a monetary donation, you can pay for someone's adoption fee! You can also help us purchase supplies needed for the animals in our care.

 

Dog/Puppy Fees

Adult Dogs (4+ months)
Services Cost
Adoption fee $30
Spay fee $75
Neuter fee $70
Microchip $10
License $10
Spay Total $125
Neuter Total $120
Puppies (under 4 months)
Services Cost
Adoption fee $50
Spay fee $75
Neuter fee $70
Microchip $10
Spay Total $135
Neuter Total $130

Cat/Kittens Fees

Adult Cats (4+ months)
Services Cost
Adoption fee $20
Spay fee $55
Neuter fee $50
Microchip $10
License $10
Spay Total $95
Neuter Total $90
Kittens (under 4 months)
Services Cost
Adoption fee $40
Spay fee $55
Neuter fee $50
Microchip $10
Spay Total $105
Neuter Total $100

Small Pet Fees

Rabbits: Female - $170  Male - $145
Guinea Pigs: $5 
Rats: $2 
Hamsters: $3
Gerbils: $3
Mice: $1
Ferrets: $25
Snakes: $25-$75
Iguanas: $25-$75
Parakeets/Canaries: Market Rate
Finches: Market Rate
Fish: $2

Farm Pets

If you live in Mecklenburg County and wish to adopt livestock or farm pets, a livestock permit is required prior to adoption.
Prices of adoption will vary based on the type of animal and size. Some livestock are required to be auctioned.

Horses
Cattle
Llamas
Donkeys
Mules
Chickens: $2
Turkeys $5
Ducks
Peacocks
Other fowl
Goats $15
Sheep
Pigs: small: $25 medium: $15 large: $5

Reduced Adoption Fee

Some of our adoptable pets will have varied reduced prices due to having had services, which we usually provide, completed prior to coming to our shelter.  We are happy to pass this savings on to the new owners. This may include spay/neuter surgery, microchipping, or both.  As always, we recommend that you visit our shelter pets in person to select the best fit for your family. When you have decided, you will be given the background information and final price for your rescued pet.

*A $10 pet license applies to Mecklenburg County pet owners when adopting.

Pets for the Elderly

ACC is now an official partner shelter for Pets for the Elderly Foundation, which helps with the cost of adoptions and additional pet-related expenses for senior citizens.  The organization's mission is to help reduce the number of animals in shelters and provide companionship, health and happiness to senior citizens. Through the new program, seniors in our community (ages 60+) can adopt an animal companion (up to 2) for free* and will receive a six-month supply of heartworm and flea/tick preventatives with each adoption.

*Due to county regulations, a $10 license fee is required for seniors 60 – 61 years of age living in Mecklenburg County.

      
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