Adoption Center
Only one in three animals has a home that lasts their entire lifetime.
Will you be one?
Interested In Adopting?
Finding your perfect pet can be a challenge, especially since there are so many gorgeous furry faces at the shelter to choose from, all looking for a new home. Don't worry though! We have streamlined our adoption process to make it easier and faster to find your perfect companion. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you find just the right pet for you so that visiting the shelter is not overwhelming.
What costs should I expect in the long term for my new pet?
Find out capital and average annual costs when adopting from the Bangor Humane Society.
Where does my money go?
The adoption fee includes: spay or neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, flea prevention treatment, an engraved identfication tag and more!
Fees
Of course, the feeling you get from giving a shelter pet a home is priceless, but your adoption fee helps pay for some of their care during your new pets stay with us.
| Dog Adoption Fees | ||
|---|---|---|
| Puppies | 8 wks - 6 months | $280 |
| Small dogs | Under 30 pounds | $180 |
| Young dogs | 7 mths - 4 yrs | $125 |
| Mature dogs | 5 yrs - 6 yrs | $100 |
| Older dogs | 7+ yrs | $50 |
| Older small dogs | Over 7 yrs & under 30 pounds |
$125 |
| Cat Adoption Fees | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kittens | 8 wks - 6 months | $100 |
| Young cats | 7 mths - 4 yrs | $75 |
| Mature cats | 5 yrs - 10 yrs | $40 |
| Older cats | 11 yrs and over | FREE |
Adopt two pets at the same time and receive a 50% discount on the second adoption fee!
Check out our Adoption Discount Programs!
Responsible Pet Owner Tips
The following is a list of books and videos that were recommend for dog owners by the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.
Books:
- The Culture Clash Jean Donaldson
- Don't Shoot the Dog Karen Pryor
- On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals Turid Rugaas
- Dogs are from Neptune Jean Donaldson
- How to Teach a New Dog Old Tricks Ian Dunbar
- Clicker Training for Dogs Karen Pryor
- Dog Behavior: An Owner's Guide to a Happy, Healthy Pet Ian Dunbar
- Labrador Retrievers for Dummies Joel Watson and Eve Adamson
- The Toolbox for Remodeling Your Problem Dog Terry Ryan
- The Dog Whisperer: A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach to Dog Training Paul Owens
Videos:
- Sirius Puppy Training Ian Dunbar
- Calming Signals: What Your Dog Tells You Turid Rugaas
- Clicker Magic Karen Pryor
- Take a Bow-Wow: Fun and Functional Tricks Virginia Broitman and Sherri Lippman
- Dog Aggression: Biting Ian Dunbar
- Training the Companion Dog: Basic Training Vol. I-IV Ian Dunbar
- Puppy Love: Raise Your Dog the Clicker Way Karen Pryor
- Dog Aggression: Fighting Ian Dunbar
- Training the Companion Dog Ian Dunbar
- Clicker Fun Series (Click & Go, Click & Fetch, Click & Fix) Deborah Jones