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ADOPTION

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Looking for a pet? Consider adopting a cat, dog or other pet from an Animal Shelter.

Every adoptable animal in our community deserves a permanent, responsible and loving home. Visit our shelters and you will see many dogs and cats who need a home. We sometimes have other animals for adoption too (reptiles, birds, rabbits, horses, goats, emus, cattle, llamas and much more)!

 

Click on the links to see animals currently at shelters in El Dorado County.

Placerville shelter dogs, cats, and other animals

South Lake Tahoe shelter dogs, cats, and other animals

To see animals in other area shelters visit - www.petharbor.com


ADOPTER RESPONSIBILITY:

To adopt an animal you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old. Provide verifiable identification.
  • Guarantee adequate exercise, food, water, shelter, vaccinations, medical care, grooming, identification, lifelong care and love for your new pet.
  • If you rent, provide permission for a pet from the owner or manager of your rental unit.
  • Adhere to state and local ordinances pertaining to animal care and control.
  • Complete an adoption application.


ADOPTION FEES:

Adoption fees for dogs include the cost of the surgical sterilization of the animal, heartworm test (for dogs over 6 months), first distemper/parvo vaccination, deworming (as needed), flea prevention, rabies vaccination (if appropriate), microchip and a one-year license (for El Dorado County Residents).

Adoption fees for cats include the cost of the surgical sterilization of the animal, Leukemia/FIV test, first distemper vaccination,deworming (as needed), flea prevention, rabies vaccination (if appropriate) and a microchip.

Dogs: $90 plus $15 Dog License Fee (Dog License Fee is $22.50 in South Lake Tahoe)
Cats: $75
Small Livestock: $40
Other Small Animals: $15


ADOPTION HOURS:

In Placerville -
Monday through Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
We are closed on Sundays and Holidays.
For more information call us at (530) 621-5795 or visit our shelter.
Click here Animal Shelter locations in Placerville.

In South Lake Tahoe -
Open 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Closed Sunday and Major Holidays.
For more information call us at (530) 573-7925 or visit our shelter.
Click here for a map to the Animal Shelter.

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