Adopt a Dog or Cat - Etowah Valley Humane Society

Q: What should I wear when going to the shelter?

Please wear appropriate clothing It is best to wear pants and tennis shoes or boots if you are working with dogs in the kennels. Please don’t wear your nicest clothes, wear items you would not mind getting a little dirty! no open-toed shoes no short shorts no tank tops no large earrings or chunky jewelry

Q: Can you pull a specific dog or cat from animal control for me to adopt?

Possibly. This is contingent upon space and testing of the animal. This requires a non-refundable fee of $125 in cash, or credit card.

Adopting a pet is a big decision! We are here to help you through the whole process to make sure both your family and our furry friends have the best possible experience. Adopting a pet from Etowah Valley Humane Society is a step-by-step process:

Step 1 –

Look at Our Pets

Thinking about adopting? Check our our Adoptable Pets page to view photos and more information about all of the pets currently at Etowah Valley Humane Society. We have new animals come in all of the time, so make sure to check back often!

View Adoptable Pets

Step 2 –

Fill out an Application

Are you ready to meet a furry friend? To provide the best experience for you and our adoptable animals, adoptions are by appointment only with an approved application. You can easily fill out an application at the link below for a dog or a cat.

Fill out an Application

Step 3 –

Schedule a Visit

After you have submitted an application our staff will review your application within 24 hours. You will receive an email with the status of your application and a scheduling link so that you may choose a date and time that is best for you.

Step 4 –

Visit & Adopt!

Today is the Day! During your scheduled visit our staff will have your chosen pet(s) ready for visitation. You can also visit with other pets while you are here. If you don’t find your perfect match on your initial visit, feel free to schedule additional visits.

What should I wear when going to the shelter?etowahhumane2024-08-15T17:22:51-04:00

What should I wear when going to the shelter?

Please wear appropriate clothing
It is best to wear pants and tennis shoes or boots if you are working with dogs in the kennels. Please don’t wear your nicest clothes, wear items you would not mind getting a little dirty!

no open-toed shoes
no short shorts
no tank tops
no large earrings or chunky jewelry

Can you pull a specific dog or cat from animal control for me to adopt?etowahhumane2024-03-16T13:09:55-04:00

Can you pull a specific dog or cat from animal control for me to adopt?

Possibly. This is contingent upon space and testing of the animal. This requires a non-refundable fee of $125 in cash, or credit card.

Do you have a list of rescues?etowahhumane2024-03-11T15:06:47-04:00

Do you have a list of rescues?

There are many rescues in the area; you can search online for general animal rescue groups or for specific breeds.

Will you spay or neuter my pet?etowahhumane2024-03-16T13:07:01-04:00

Will you spay or neuter my pet?

We cannot provide this service for personal pets at this time, but we do have a list of low-cost spay/neuter services on this page.

If you choose to adopt an animal from Etowah Valley Humane Society the adoption Fees include Spay/ Neuter, up-to-date Vaccines, Microchip, FIV/FeLV* (cats) or Heartworm* tested (dogs), Flea and tick and or Heartworm* preventatives, rabies shot*, and a free wellness exam by participating DVM’s, collar and leash, plus some goodies for the pet to take home!

*If animal is old enough

Can you give a history on the animal I am adopting?etowahhumane2024-03-16T13:08:06-04:00

Can you give a history on the animal I am adopting?

Unfortunately, due to the nature of how most animals end up at Animal Control, we may not have the animal’s history.

We will provide you with any information that we have about your new pet upon adoption – including all veterinary services they received during our care.

How much does it cost to adopt a dog or cat?etowahhumane2024-03-16T13:09:03-04:00

How much does it cost to adopt a dog or cat?

Our adoption fees are:

Dogs & Puppies $225
Cats & Kittens $175

This includes spay / neuter, microchipping, shots, dewormer, Capstar for fleas if needed, and immunizations. It also includes an initial visit to a participating veterinarian and a rabies vaccine. If the animal is old enough we also test for heartworms (dogs and cats), FIV (cats), and feline leukemia.