Please read all of the information on this page if you are interested in adopting from our shelter. This page contains important information about our polices and the adoption process.

If you see a dog or cat on our website that you would like to meet, please visit our shelter in person. Our adoption counselors are familiar with every animal in our shelter and are happy to discuss each animal’s individual needs.

AVAILABLE DOGS

AVAILABLE CATS

ADOPTION FEES

ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS

ADOPTION APPLICATIONS

• Spay/neuter surgery
• Age appropriate vaccinations
• Rabies certificate and tag for puppies 16 weeks and older
• Micro-chipping
• Free pet insurance (for 1 month)*
• Initial treatment of heartworm preventative
• Initial treatment of flea and tick preventative
• De-worming
• Small bag of Science Diet food
• Free collar and leash
• Pre-adoption medical & behavioral care

• Spay/neuter surgery
• Age appropriate vaccinations
• Rabies certificate and tag for kittens 16 weeks and older
• Feline Leukemia and FIV test
• Micro-chipping
• Free pet insurance (for 1 month)*
• Initial treatment of heartworm preventative
• Initial treatment of flea and tick preventative
• De-worming
• Small bag of Science Diet food
• Pre-adoption medical & behavioral care

• Spay/neuter surgery if needed
• Age appropriate vaccinations
• Rabies certificate and tag
• Feline Leukemia and FIV test
• Micro-chipping
• Free pet insurance (for 1 month)*
• Initial treatment of heartworm preventative
• Initial treatment of flea and tick preventative
• De-worming
• Small bag of Science Diet food
• Pre-adoption medical & behavioral care

• Spay/neuter surgery if needed
• Age appropriate vaccinations
• Rabies certificate and tag
• Feline Leukemia and FIV test
• Micro-chipping
• Free pet insurance (for 1 month)*
• Initial treatment of heartworm preventative
• Initial treatment of flea and tick preventative
• De-worming
• Small bag of Science Diet food
• Pre-adoption medical & behavioral care

If you are interested in adopting an animal from CAAA, we will ask you to fill out an adoption application before you can interact with the animal.

Please be aware that:

• For the general public, adoptions are completed on a first come, first serve basis.
• We cannot hold an animal over the phone.
• We prefer all family members to meet the dog/cat before the adoption is final.
• If you have children, they must visit with the pet before an adoption will be made final. We feel it's important that everyone has the opportunity to interact with the prospective new family member prior to bringing them home.
• We will only place new pets in homes where all the resident pets are up-to-date on all routine vaccinations. You must bring proof of vaccinations or we must speak with your vet's office.
• FOR DOGS ADOPTIONS ONLY: All existing household dogs must meet the dog that you are interested in adopting in order to ensure the safety and compatibility of the dogs. Please note that dogs are not allowed into our front room because it serves as our cat adoption area. This is for the safety of all of the animals. Thank you for your understanding.
• If you arrive near the end of our operating hours, please be aware that adoptions must be started no less than 30 minutes before we close or we cannot complete the adoption that day.
  

Additionally:

• Adopting applicants must be 21 years or older.
• If you rent, we require verbal landlord approval or written approval via your rental agreement. You must bring this document or supply contact information for your landlord before interacting with any animal.
• If you own your home, we require proof of home ownership (tax statement, homeowner’s insurance statement or mortgage statement) If you live locally we may be able to look this up online.
• We accept cash, Master Card, Visa, or American Express to pay the adoption fee. We cannot take checks.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A CAT ADOPTION APPLICATION

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A DOG ADOPTION APPLICATION

Please DO NOT mail your application. Applications must be submitted in person for any animal currently available for adoption unless noted otherwise.
(Applications are in PDF format and may require Adobe Acrobat Reader, a free application available here)

The Cape Ann Animal Aid reserves the right to refuse:

• To place cats or kittens in homes where previously owned felines have been known to be declawed.
• To place any dog, cat, puppy, or kitten in homes where previously owned animals have been known to be abused, neglected, given away, or abandoned.
• Financial responsibility for any veterinary expenses incurred after an animal has been adopted.