Animals for Adoption

Adoption Requirements

Please review all requirements before submitting an application.

• You must be 21 years of age or older.
• You must live in a residence that allows pets.
• The pet you have chosen must fit within any weight and breed requirements your landlord or community may have. (Remember, puppies get bigger!)
• If you already own animals, they must be up to date on their core vaccines, including but not limited to rabies and other current preventions.
• We also perform meet & greets between all dogs and family members in the household.
• If a cat is present in the home, we must perform a "cat test" in-shelter.
• Although Marion County doesn't have a law limiting the number of pets allowed in a home, HSMC will not adopt more than two domestic animals at once and will not adopt to a household that already owns seven or more domestic pets.
• You must provide a current driver's license or state-issued identification.
• You cannot currently be in violation of the animal control ordinance, and you cannot have had any serious animal control ordinance violations in the past.
• If you are currently enrolled or have been participating in our Happy Paws food program for the past six months, you would not be eligible for adoption.
• If you are currently enrolled in our community service program (and haven't completed all hours), you would not be eligible for adoption.