I can’t wait to see you

Pet Adoptions

Do you like long walks and belly rubs? Me too! It sounds like we could be the perfect match. Luckily, there’s a tried-and-true process here at the Humane Society for pairing me with my new companion.

More than a shelter

Why adopt?

Adopting an animal is a fulfilling experience. It is a lifetime commitment between you and your new furry friend and one that changes the life of the pet and the adopter. When you choose to adopt, you make room in the shelter for another homeless pet to find their new family.

Dogs and cats are the most common pets found at Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, but there are a wide variety of other animals – hamsters, guinea pigs, horses, goats, birds, snakes, iguanas, fish, turtles, rabbits – often available for adoption. Most animals that come to the shelter are either pets relinquished by their owners or stray animals.

How it works

View available pets online

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Use the location sorter if you only want to see pets available at a specific campus. Then, come in as soon as possible if there’s someone you’d like to meet. There’s always a possibility the animal you saw online may have found a home already. The online database updates hourly.

If you have a question about a pet, call us instead of emailing so we can respond quicker.

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Come in for a visit

You’ll notice each pet will have an info card attached to their kennel with an ID number. Write down this ID number so a matchmaker can give you more information.

We limit visitations to two pets per family, per day. This ensures everyone interested in adopting has the opportunity to spend time with their potential new family member. Please speak with a staff member for details.

Find a match? Onward!

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Sign on the line and head home

Once your visit is complete, you will meet with a customer service representative. We will review any special medical or behavior information and offer tips on how to help you get settled in.

Please bring a photo ID and review any pet restrictions that may exist within your lease/rental agreement, HOA bylaws, or city’s ordinances.

Good to know

Leave furry friends at home

We are all about pets at HSPPR, but we ask that you leave your current furry family members at home. A short meeting at the shelter hasn’t proven to be a true indicator as to how the animals will react to one another once they are home and have to share space/resources. Additionally, the shelter environment may unnecessarily expose your pet to disease.

No checks please

We do not accept checks; adoption fees can be paid using cash, MasterCard, Visa, or Discover only.

Leashes & carriers

All dogs must leave on a leash, and cats and other small animals must leave in a carrier.

Seniors (65 and older), veterans, and active military members receive 10% off services. One discount per family per visit (including sales).

Adoption package

We’re here to get you and your new furry family member off on the right paw. That’s why all HSPPR adoptions include:

Choice holds & fees

A choice hold makes you the first person we call if a stray dog or cat doesn’t get reclaimed. You will have the opportunity to meet the pet and decide whether you wish to adopt once the stray period is up (we are unable to allow visitations until then). There are a few requirements:

Choice holds are done over the phone and you will be required to provide a credit card number to place the hold. Visit the Contact Us page for phone number information.
Only the potential adopter (not a friend, family member living in another household, etc.) may place a choice hold.
You must be able to complete the adoption process and take the pet home the first day he or she is made available for adoption.

Choice hold fees are non-refundable, unless the pet is reclaimed by his owner.

Owner surrendered pets, pets held for court cases or safe-keeping, and pets younger than 6 weeks of age are not eligible for a choice hold.