How to Adopt
Adoption Process
The Humane Society of Cambria County (HSCC) does not put a time limit on its adoption process as each adoption is different.
HSCC has been at or above capacity for quite some time and to minimize our animalsβ stress levels, HSCC requires an approved application on file to enter our animal rooms. Applications are valid for 6 months from the date you are approved. HSCC has had much success with this process.
HSCC schedules adoptions between the hours of 12:00pm and 4:30pm Tuesday through Saturday with extended hours through 6:30pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Scheduled appointments will take precedence over walk-in visits.
If you rent, you must provide proof that your landlord allows pets on the property. All pets in the home must be spayed/neutered and current on vaccinations. We will contact your veterinarian if documentation is not provided. We strongly recommend multiple meet and greets with your potential companion prior to adoption.
In order to minimize the amount of time our pets spend at our shelter, we do not reserve or otherwise hold any animals.
Spay/Neuter Law
Any pet that we adopt out must be spayed/neutered. Kittens and puppies are too young to have the surgery completed before adoption. And, while we do our best to spay/neuter our animals before adoption, we cannot complete all surgeries due to our large volume of animals and restricted resources. Only animals with a written veterinarian excuse due to health or age will be pardoned. At the time of adoption you are expected to pay a spay/neuter deposit of $30 for kittens and cats and $75 for puppies and dogs. The deposit refund will be processed once we receive confirmation that the procedure has been completed within 6 months of adoption.
How To Adopt
The Next Steps
Here are the steps to bringing home a new companion from the Humane Society of Cambria County:
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βFind a companion
Click below to view our adoptable animals or visit the shelter during business hours with an approved application.
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Application
Complete an adoption application with the required information.
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Happy Gotcha Day
If a connection is made; Congratulations! Our Adoptions Counselor will assist you with finalizing your new companion's adoption. (Or assist with setting up a "trial adoption" if necessary)
Ready to take the next step?
View our pets and fill out our online application to start the process
