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Adoption Overview

Meet our Matchmakers

Sarah holding a cat

Sarah

I’m Sarah and I’ve had a four-legged best friend since before I could walk! My love for animals has been a constant passion in my life starting at a young age, with foster pets and rescues of my own. Now, I find great joy in helping all animals in need and finding our forever homes for all our pets as an adoption specialist.

Anna holding a gray and white cat

Anna

Hi, I am Anna! I’ve always had a deep love for animals. Throughout my life, I’ve had dogs, cats, horses, and even small rodents. Animals have always been a huge part of who I am, and working at Suncoast allows me to combine that passion with my experience working with people. Helping animals find their perfect families and helping people find their perfect companions fills my heart in a way nothing else can. It’s truly rewarding to be part of a team that changes lives; both human and animal, every single day.

Ready to adopt?

Here at Suncoast Humane Society, we take our adoptions seriously, but our policies are simple. We have an obligation to see that every animal is adopted into a responsible, loving home.

Please follow the simple steps:

  • Visit our website to see which pets need their Furever Homes. Then come on in and meet one of our matchmakers!
  • Complete an application (be sure to specify the animal you are interested in).
941-474-7884 x 419

Our adopters
must meet these requirements:

  • 18 years of age
  • Valid ID with name and current address
  • Landlord and/or parental verification
  • Completed Adoption Application
Adoption Application

Included Adoption Services:

Spaying or neutering

Heartworm test for dogs

First distemper shot

De-worming

A complimentary bag of Hills Science Diet pet food

A complete medical history showing all of the care, shots, and tests that were administered to the animal during its shelter stay

An implanted microchip with registration (helping to return lost animals to their owners)

Lifelong friendship

Standard Animal Adoption Fees:

Puppies* (less than 6 months old) – $225
Kittens* (less than 6 months old) – $150
Dogs (7 months and over) – $125
Dogs Small Breed* (25lbs or less, 7 months and over) – $225
Cats (7 months and over) – $100
Senior Adopters (65 years or older – Pets for Seniors Program) – $75
Senior Pets (7 years or older) – $75
Senior Adopters (65 years or older) Adopting Senior Pet (7 years or older) – $50
Pets with Seniority (At SHS for 6 calendar months or longer) – $50

*We do not apply discounts to puppies, kittens, or small dogs

Small Animals

Ferrets – $50
Rabbits – $30
Guinea Pigs – $20
Gerbils and Hamster – $10
Rats and Mice – $10
Birds Parakeets – $15
Cockatiels – $40

THERE MAY BE AN ADDITIONAL $20 FEE FOR RABIES VACCINATION AND A $10 OR $17 FEE FOR YOUR COUNTY PET LICENSE.

These prices are subject to change.

Adoption Application

Dog
Cat
Rabbit
Bird
Exotic / Other
Small Mammal

Adoption Application

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Englewood, FL 34224
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Suncoast Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN THE STATE, 1-800-435-7352 (800-HELP-FLA), OR VISITING www.fdacs.gov/Consumer-Resources/Charities. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Florida Registration Number: CH5561
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