Adopting a Friend Adoption Fees:

ONLY ILLINOIS CHECKS WITH PROPER ID CAN BE ACCEPTED. WE ASK OUR OUT OF STATE ADOPTERS TO PLEASE BRING CASH.

Dogs: Dogs: The adoption fee for PAWS' puppies and small dogs under the age of three is $200. The adoption fee for PAWS' large dogs one year of age and over is $175, and for small dogs three years of age and over is $175. When you adopt your new dog or puppy, it will be spayed or neutered, wormed, micro-chipped, and up to date on its shots, with the exception of its rabies shot, which must be given by a vet.

Cats: The adoption fee for all PAWS' kittens and cats is $75. When you adopt your new cat or kitten, it will be spayed or neutered, wormed, micro-chipped, and up to date on its shots, with the exception of its rabies shot, which must be given by a vet.

IF YOU RENT, YOU MUST BRING A SIGNED RENTAL AGREEMENT FROM YOUR LANDLORD STATING THAT IT IS OKAY FOR YOU TO HAVE AN ANIMAL IN THE HOUSE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A RENTAL AGREEMENT, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TAKE THE COMPANION ANIMAL OF YOUR CHOICE HOME WITH YOU.