Adoption Process & Fees

Adoption Process

We use a conversational approach to the adoption process to help match you with a companion animal. In other words, we do not have an application for you to fill out. Our staff members will have a discussion with you about the type of animal you’re looking for, your lifestyle, etc. in order to make the best match possible for everyone.

All available animals can be viewed right here on our website. This is the most up-to-date information as the website is connected to our animal database.

If you are interested in a particular animal, please call us at 603-448-6888.
We’d be happy to discuss our available animals and help find a great match for you!

In many cases, you may take your new furry family member home the same day.

Adoption Fees

Dogs and cats adopted from UVHS will be spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, examined by our medical team and veterinarian, evaluated by our behavior coordinator (for dogs), and loved by staff members and volunteers.

Cats
Kitten8 weeks – 6 months$250
Young Adult7 months – 2 years$200
Adult3 – 7 years$150
Senior8+ years$100
Special Casevaries$100
Barn Catany age$25
Cats and kittens in the Rescue+ program have an additional $50 fee to help support transport costs.
A $25 discount from any cat adoption fee will be provided to senior citizens aged 65+ and veterans with military ID.

Dogs
Puppy8 weeks – 6 months$450
Young Adult7 months – 2 years$400
Adult3 – 7 years$350
Senior8+ years$250
Special Casevaries$250
Dogs and puppies in the Rescue+ program have an additional $100 fee to help support transport costs.
A $50 discount from any dog adoption fee will be provided to senior citizens aged 65+ and veterans with military ID.

Small Animals
Rabbitany age$50
Ferretany age$50
Chinchillaany age$50
Guinea Pigany age$25
Rodent (mouse, rat, gerbil)any age$10
Birdany agebased on species
Reptileany agebased on species

Adoption Refund Policy

Please click here to view our adoption refund policy.