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ADOPT A PET

Chesapeake Humane Society has many adoptable pets looking for their forever homes. Our cats are free-roaming within the Adoption Center so it’s easy to drop by to see their personalities. Most of our dogs reside in our Adoption Center while some reside in loving foster homes, please read their bios to see where they are located. Scroll down to view our adoptable pets on our Adopt-a-Pet feed or visit our Adopt-a-Pet page.

Our adoption fees (listed below) help to cover a fraction of the cost of providing food, shelter, and veterinary care for our adoptable pets. CHS does not profit from these adoption fees.

Kittens (Less than 1 year): $150, Cats: $75, Cats 9 years of age and older: $50 – includes spay/neuter, rabies vaccine and FVRCP vaccine appropriate to age, FIV/FeLV combo test, senior bloodwork for cats 9+, ProBNP for cats 9+, de-worming, flea/tick treatment, microchip and registration, and veterinary exam.

Puppies (Less than 1 year): $225, Dogs: $175, Dogs 7 years of age and older: $100 – includes spay/neuter, rabies vaccine, DHPP vaccine, and bordetella vaccine appropriate to age, senior bloodwork for dogs 7+, heartworm test and heartworm preventative (6 months of heartworm preventive for dogs over 10 months of age), de-worming, flea/tick treatment, microchip and registration, and veterinary exam.

Rabbits: $50 – includes spay/neuter, microchip and registration, and veterinary exam.

Small Animals/Birds: Fee varies by species

Animals with special medical care – prices vary

Adoption Requirements:

    • Must be 18 years of age or older.
    • Live in an apartment complex/rental that allows the breed, size, and quantity of pet they are interested in adoption OR own their own home and have less than the legal limit of animals allowed in their city/county.
    • Agree not to declaw, crop ears, dock tail, or any other cosmetic procedures.
    • Agree that all cats will be kept only indoors.
    • Have all resident cats up to date on Rabies, FVRCP, and all resident dogs up to date on Rabies, DHPP, HW test, and on HW preventative.
    • All people in the home must visit the pet.
    • Proof of cage set up for rabbits, small animals, and birds.

ADOPTION CENTER LOCATION & HOURS

1149 New Mill Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23322

Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Sunday: 12pm – 4pm

*Masks are not required but respected.

How to Adopt a Pet

  • Step 1

    Determine the pet that is best for your lifestyle. Since your new pet will be with you for the rest of its life, this is an important commitment that should not be rushed! If needed, our adoption counselors are happy to guide you and help you find your perfect fit.

  • Step 2

    Select your pet and complete the adoption application. Filling out an application does not obligate you to adopt. Submit your application online or at the Humane Society.

  • Step 3

    Once your application is approved, we can schedule any additional meet-and-greets (if needed).

  • Step 4

    Provide a loving new home for your new addition to the family!  We encourage you to keep in touch with us – we love receiving updates and if you ever need advice, we are here to help!

Current CHS Pets for Adoption

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Adoption Promotions

Double the Love
Adopt two adult cats and the second adoption fee is waived.

The Golden Years
Adopters 65+ years of age adopting a pet in their golden years will receive 50% off the adoption fee.

Pets for Patriots
Chespets-for-patriots-logoapeake Humane Society is a proud Pets for Patriots shelter partner. Pets for Patriots supports members of the military and shelter animals by reducing the overall costs of pet guardianship and providing ongoing support. This program serves pets that are two or more years old, are special needs, and/or weigh over 40 pounds. In addition to a $25 discount on the adoption fee and New Pet Kit, veterans receive program benefits through Pets for Patriots. Men and women at all stages of their military careers are eligible to participate.

Adoption Partners

Looking for other options?

Check out adoptable dogs, cats, and other critters from Chesapeake Animals Services. CHS works closely with Chesapeake Animal Services to promote adoption. They have many different types of cats, dogs, bunnies, ferrets and other pets available who are waiting to find loving homes!