How to Adopt

Visit the shelter during adoption hours:*

Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday: Noon – 5:30 p.m.
(New adoption applications must be submitted by 4:30 p.m.)

Friday: Noon – 6:30 p.m.
(New adoption applications must be submitted by 5:30 p.m.)

*Closed Tuesdays.

View the available pets and pick a few to meet.

Complete the KHS Adoption Application and submit it to the Customer Service desk for a Meet and Greet.

Applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis and are non-binding. KHS does not place “holds” on available animals for any reason. 

• Download our Adoption Application to fill out in advance.
• Bring a valid photo ID and payment for the adoption fee (cash and major credit cards only, no checks).

Once your Adoption Application has been submitted, you will have a Meet and Greet with an Adoption Counselor to discuss your application, review the information on the pets you want to meet, and introduce you to the pets. 

*Please note: For dogs ages 6 months and up, all people in your household are required to come to the shelter for a Meet and Greet before an adoption can be approved or finalized.  Do you have other dogs in your home? You must bring them to the shelter for a Meet and Greet with the dog you are interested in adopting before your application may be approved.

If the Meet and Greet is a success, Customer Service staff will complete your adoption paperwork to make it official! 

If your adopted dog or cat is already spayed/neutered, your new pet will go home with you right away!

If your adopted dog or cat is not yet spayed/neutered, your new pet will stay at the shelter for surgery and you will get a call for pick up when your new pet is ready to go home.

All adopted dogs must leave the shelter on leash  and collar. Cats must leave in a carrier. Collars, leashes, and cardboard carriers are available for purchase at the shelter.

Small pets must leave in a size-appropriate carrier and livestock must leave in either a size-appropriate carrier (for example for fowl) or in a secure trailer (for example for goats, pigs, horses, etc.)