How to Adopt
Adoption Steps
- Visit the shelter during adoption hours: Sun1-4 pm, Wednesday 6:30-8 pm, and Thursday 6:30-8 pm. We ask that everyone in the adopting household be present. Adopting an animal is a family decision.
- Complete an application at the shelter or download now. If you are coming from a distance and would like us to preview your application prior to coming to the shelter, please email it back to mwhspaw@yahoo.com.
- Please note that final approval of an application is done at the shelter with an adoption counselor. We may ask many questions about your home, family, current pets, etc. Although this may seem intrusive or excessively time-consuming, please keep in mind that our interview process is our best assurance for a successful adoption.
- We reserve the right to decline an application. Please keep in mind that we must always do what we feel is in the best interest of the cat.
- If you and MWHS feel that a possible match has been made, we ask that you spend time visiting with the cat. The decision to adopt should not be made lightly as the cat will be with you for many years to come. We encourage you to come back and visit again if you have the slightest bit of uncertainty. It is stressful for an animal to go to a new home only to be returned to the shelter.
- Review all paperwork with an adoption counselor regarding care of the cat you are adopting.
- The cat(s) must leave the shelter in an approved cat carrier.
- Transition the cat to his/her new home, following the instructions of your adoption counselor.
Adoption Fees
Our very reasonable adoption fee covers just a small amount of the money we spend for veterinary care. MetroWest Humane Society accepts MasterCard, Visa, Personal Check or Cash.
- Adult cat - $125 or $225 for 2 adults. All our adult cats are spayed/neutered, tested negative for FeLV/FIV and are current on their rabies and distemper shots.
- Kittens - $150 or $275 for 2 kittens. All kittens are tested negative for FeLV.
The fee does not cover the care we have provided to the animals, but it does help us to continue to provide on-going quality care.
Adoption Application
- Please download the MWHS Adoption Form onto your computer
- Fill out the application completely
- Email it back to MWHS at mwhspaw@yahoo.com or be sure to bring it with when you visit the shelter
