Adoption Information

Thank you for your interest in adopting a pet!  You’ve made a great decision to give a special animal a new, loving home. To see a full list of all the beautiful animals available for adoption, please click here for our PetFinder listings.

What’s the adoption process?

Our Companions does not operate a shelter. The pets we have available for adoption are living with their original families* or are being temporarily cared for in foster homes.

The first step in the adoption process is to complete an adoption application. Below are applications for cats and dogs.

Dog Adoption Application (2 Page Word Document)

Cat Adoption Application (2 Page Word Document)

Once the application is received, you will be assigned to one of our Helpline volunteers who will assist you throughout this process.  We then check the applicants‘ references. In the case of dogs we arrange to visit your home and have a "meet and greet" with your family members (including the four legged ones) to make sure that the new pet is a good match for your entire family.
We also provide follow-up training and you will have access to some of the area’s best trainers to help the pet’s transition.

How much does it cost to adopt and what’s included?

Cats: $65
Kittens: $125
Dogs/Puppies: $125

All pets are vaccinated, neutered and treated for internal and external parasites. Dogs are tested for Lyme and Heartworm and cats are tested for FeLV and FIV.  All dogs come with a free 8-week basic obedience course and free phone consultations with our trainers.

*What is the process if I want to adopt a dog who is living in their original home?

We often help when families rehome their dogs to avoid the dog entering a shelter.

This is much better for the dog and it also helps keep the burden off of overcrowded shelters.  During this process we give the original owner the option of being as involved as they wish throughout the process.

In some cases this may cause the adoption process to take a bit longer but we have found that this is the best process for us as we strive to find not only the best dog for you but also the best home for the dog. 

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Contact Us:

Email us at Helpline@ourcompanions.org or call us at (860) 242-9999.  If there is a particular animal that is of interest to you, please contact the volunteer listed on their Petfinder profile.