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ADOPTING

Athens County Humane Society has wonderful pets available: local animals that need homes, and have received veterinary care. Working with the county shelter, with veterinarians, and with our terrific foster volunteers, we place healthy animals in happy homes.

Check our Adopt-A-Pet listing.

We take great care to make sure every adoption is a good fit. Fill out our adoption application

Adoption fees:

• Adult cat: $100 • Bonded pair: $175

• Kitten: $150 • Bonded pair: $275

• Senior cat: $75

• Dog: $150

Attend an adoption event!

You can meet our adoptable animals in-person!

Where: Friendly Paws Pet Store 940 E State St, Athens, OH

Day: every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month

Time: 1pm to 3pm

Our adoption events are great opportunities to interact with our adoptable pets. ACHS staff and volunteers can walk you through our adoption process and get you started!

Thinking of adopting?

Read these helpful articles from our Resource Library.

Introducing A New Cat to Your Household

I DONT HAVE ANY PETS IN MY HOME If you don’t have any other pets in the house, you should still start your new cat in a “safe room.” Cats like smaller, more confined spaces. Your new pet will acclimate better if started in a single room instead of being given access to the whole house right away. The “safe room” should have a secure door and be away from the noise and activity of the rest of the house. Generally, you want to choose a room that does not offer a lot of hiding p

Cat Adoption Checklist

Thinking of adopting a cat? First, check out these helpful tips, gathered by American Humane. 1. If you’re thinking about adopting a cat,...

Looking for a new home for a pet or found animal?

rehoming

Fill out our form to request support rehoming an animal in your care. We process these requests in the order they're received and according to our organization's capacity.

Complete the Rehoming Request Form.