Adopt a Pet

Adopting a pet is a lifelong commitment.

We take the adoption process very seriously. Before adopting a pet, you must truly understand the level of care and commitment required for a successful adoption. Each animal is an individual. Every pet requires specific care, which ranges from the exercise they need to the food they eat to the grooming they'll require. It is beneficial for you to do as much research as possible before adopting and taking your new companion home.

All families must complete a pre-adoption application prior to meeting an animal. You don't have to have a specific animal in mind to complete a pre-adoption application. Applications are held on file for 60 days.

Adoptions are approved to the first qualified home.

All dogs must leave with a Martingale collar and leash. All cats must leave in a carrier or cardboard transport box. If your adopted pet has not yet been sterilized, they must stay for their surgery prior to leaving for home.

Ready to adopt?

We want all our homeless pets to find the perfect family for them. We make an emotional commitment to all our homeless pets that ensures the new relationship between your family and your new companion will thrive for a lifetime.

Pre-Adoption Application

Browse Our Adoptable Pets

BCHS does NOT permit kennel walkthroughs

Your adoption counselor will facilitate a meeting with the animal you're considering for adoption in another area.

Adoption Procedure

After completing a pre-adoption application, your application will be reviewed by our staff within one to three business days. If your application is approved, you will be contacted by a team member to schedule a meet & greet.

Meet & Greet

BCHS does not permit kennel walkthroughs

Everything we do is in the best interest of our animals. Our adoption procedure aims to match you, your family, and your other pets with one of the adoptable pets in our care who fits your lifestyle.

When you arrive for your meet & greet, an Adoption Counselor will introduce you to the adoptable pet you identified in your application or expressed interest in meeting. Your introduction will take place in a private room, outside in our yards, or in our cat adoption room. Your counselor will share the animal's general and medical history, as well as their needs and any staff or volunteer comments.

If the meet & greet goes well, you're one step closer to taking home your new companion!

Some animals require multiple meet & greets, and this will be shared with prospective adopters prior to the first meet & greet.

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Adoption Information

You'll need to bring some things with you before adopting an animal or complete additional requirements.

You must present valid photo identification that displays your current address. If your photo identification does not display your current address, you must bring a utility bill in your name with your current address in addition to your valid photo identification.
If you rent your home, you must bring a copy of your lease that indicates that pets are permitted at the residence. Your landlord's name and phone number must be listed on the lease agreement.
All members of your household should meet the animal before finalizing adoption; however, we require all members of your household under age 10 to meet the animal prior to finalizing the adoption.
If you're planning to adopt a dog and have a dog(s) already living in your home, you are required to bring your dog(s) to the meet & greet.
Some animals may require a home visit prior to finalizing the adoption.
All adopters must be at least 18 years old.

Adoption Fees

Our adoption fees ensure we can continue to care for even more animals who are looking for their forever homes!

Adoption Fees

Senior-2-Senior Adoption Program

If you're 65 years of age or older, you're eligible for our Senior-2-Senior Adoption Program! This program connects eligible senior pets with a senior citizen who can give them the best place to live out their golden years.

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Your support saves lives.

This work simply wouldn't be possible without you. When you donate to Beaver County Humane Society, you're giving thousands of homeless, abused, and neglected pets a second chance. These animals are counting on your support to give them safe shelter, nutritious food, and all the love they deserve.

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