Looking to add an animal to your family? Adoption is a win-win situation! You get the satisfaction of saving the life of a homeless animal, and a great value - our reasonable adoption fees include (for cats and dogs) spay/neuter, microchip, vaccinations, and more; plus our experienced adoption counselors will help you find the right pet for your home and lifestyle.
Listed below are the minimum fees (which include sales tax) for adopting an animal from our shelter. In most cases, we have spent considerably more than this amount caring for your new friend while he or she has been with us -- you are certainly welcome to donate more than the minimum fee and help the next homeless animal find their forever home!
Dogs | Cats | Birds | Small Mammals | Reptiles
Dogs
All dogs at minimum are spayed or neutered, vaccinated against Distemper/Parvovirus, and Bordatella (kennel cough), heartworm tested and/or started on heartworm preventative depending on age, microchipped, treated for fleas/ticks, dewormed, and include 30 days of free pet health insurance (when an email address is provided at the time of adoption).
| Adult Dog (6 months and older) |
$140 |
| Dog Buddies (2 adult dogs or a bonded pair) |
$210 |
| Puppies (up to 6 months) |
$180 |
| Dog Buddies (1 adult dog and 1 puppy) |
$260 |
| Puppy Buddies (2 puppies) |
$310 |
| Adoption Guarantee Fund Adult Dog* |
$200 |
| Adoption Guarantee Fund Puppy* |
$250 |
*Adoption Guarantee Fund dogs are highly-adoptable and therefore have a higher adoption fee. The extra fee goes to our Adoption Guarantee Fund, which will enable us to continue our efforts to find homes for every healthy, adoptable animal in Rock County.
Cats
All cats at minimum are spayed or neutered, vaccinated against feline Distemper/Calici/Panleuk/Rhino, microchipped, tested for Feline Leukemia (FELV) and/or FIV, treated for fleas, ticks, and ear mites, dewormed, and include 30 days of free pet health insurance (when an email address is provided at the time of adoption).
| Adult Cat (6 months to 7 years) |
$65 |
| Cat Buddies (2 adult cats or a bonded pair) |
$105 |
| Cat Buddies (1 adult cat and one kitten) |
$135 |
| Senior Cat (7+ years) |
$35 |
| Kitten (up to 6 months) |
$105 |
| Two Kittens |
$180 |
Birds
| Canary |
$45 |
| Cockatiel |
$60 |
| Cockatiel Buddies (2 adult cockatiels or a bonded pair) |
$90 |
| Conure |
$110 |
| Dove |
$15 |
| Finch |
$15 |
| Finch Buddies (2 adult finches or a bonded pair) |
$20 |
| Lovebird |
$60 |
| Lovebird Buddies (2 adult lovebird or a bonded pair) |
$90 |
| Parakeet |
$20 |
| Parakeet Buddies (2 adult parakeets or a bonded pair) |
$30 |
Small Mammals
All ferrets and rabbits are spayed or neutered.
| Chinchilla |
$80 |
| Ferret |
$80 |
| Ferret Buddies (2 adult ferrets or a bonded pair) |
$120 |
| Gerbil |
$10 |
| Guinea Pig |
$20 |
| Hamster |
$10 |
| Hedgehog |
$45 |
| Mouse |
$7 |
| Rabbit |
$30 |
| Rabbit Buddies (2 adult rabbits or a bonded pair) |
$45 |
| Rat |
$10 |
| Sugar Glider |
$110 |
Reptiles
| Gecko |
$25 |
| Iguana |
$40 |
| Snake, Turtle |
Varies by Species |
Stay up to date on the latest animal news and events through our paper and electronic newsletters.
RCHS will be closed Monday, September 6th in observance of Labor Day.
Help raise money for Rock County Humane Society every time you send flowers! Fairview Florists in Janesville is teaming up with Flowers for a Good Cause to benefit local charities RCHS.
Pacesetter Alpacas and Token Creek Alpacas invite you to a free “Day on the Farm" Saturday September 25th from 9-4 and Sunday, September 26th from noon-4!
Don't miss our 19th Annual Cause for the Paws - now with a Barktoberfest celebration! Saturday, October 2nd at Schilberg Park in Milton.
