Adoption Information 

We are seeking a permanent, loving, responsible home for all companion animals.  So that we may be assured that the animal you wish to adopt is best suited to you, your home, and your lifestyle and is placed in an environment that is capatible with his/her needs, we ask that you complete an application.  Please note we have two separate applications, one for cats and one for dogs.

In order for you to adopt an animal, we need you to . . .

- be sure that you are financially able to provide for the animals's needs.  This includes food, supplies, license and veterinary care.

- be sure that you have adequate time to spend with your new pet, including training, exercising and grooming.

- have your landlord's permission to bring an animal into his/her property

- have the consent of all adults in your household.

- be at least 18 years of age and have verifiable identification.

- complete this application in full and discuss it with a GHAS employee or volunteer.

- understand that this an adoption, not a sale.  GHAS reserves the right to postpone or refuse an adoption.

If your application is approved, you will be asked to pay the adoption fee and sign an adoption contract.

Adoption Fees & Requirements

Dogs -  

The adoption fee for dogs is $90.10, which includes a bordetella and DA2PPV vaccine, worming and a $50 voucher towards the spaying/neutering of the dog.  You will be financially responsible for any fee in excess of $50 for the sterilization.  In addition, you will be financially responsible for having your dog vaccinated against rabies within 10 days of your adoption date.  Dogs must be sterilized within 30 days of the adoption date.

Cats -  

The adoption fee for cats is $65.10, which includes the FVRCP vaccine, worming and a $25 voucher towards the spaying/neutering of the cat.  You will be financially responsible for any fee in excess of $25 for the sterilization. Cats must be sterilized within 30 days of the adoption date.