Find a companion on Petfinder

Our adoptable animals are posted on the Petfinder website.

What is the process to adopt a pet at the Winchester SPCA?

Animals at the SPCA can only be adopted within a 40-mile radius. All animals adopted from our SPCA must be spayed or neutered before crossing the Virginia state line. Therefore, it must already be spayed or neutered, or be at least 4 months of age to be adopted out of state. If a dog or cat is not neutered, but is old enough, the SPCA may take the animal to a local vet for neutering and the adopter can pick up the animal at the vet, pay the bill, and take the pet home.

The SPCA charges $75.00 for cat adoptions and $75.00 for dog adoptions. If the animals have not already been spayed or neutered, you will receive a $45 coupon to take to your vet that will apply to the cost of the animal's spay/neuter. All animals adopted from our shelter must be spayed or neutered by the time they are 6 months old - if they are older than that, the adopter will have 30 days after the date of the adoption to have the animal spayed or neutered.

Some of the animals at the SPCA have already been spayed or neutered through our SNAP program. Animals fixed through SNAP are $95.00 to adopt. The extra charge helps us cover the cost of having the animals spayed or neutered, plus these animals have also received all of their vaccinations.

The SPCA also adopts out small animals such as rabbits, hamsters, mice, guinea pigs, and birds. Rabbits are $15.00 to adopt and any other small animal is $1.00, with an extra charge of $10.00 if you are taking a cage as well as the animal.

Once you have selected (or been selected by!) that perfect companion, stop by the front desk to pick up an application for adoption. The application should be filled out completely and returned to the front desk staff. Each application will be reviewed thoroughly to ensure the best homes for our little friends. Upon approval, the office staff will explain the terms of adoption and have you sign the contract for adoption.

 

How much does it cost to adopt a companion animal?

Dog Adoption: $75.00 with $45.00 Coupon Towards Spay or Neuter.

Cat Adoption: $75.00 with $45.00 Coupon Towards Spay or Neuter.

Dog Adoption: $95.00 Already Spayed or Neutered.

Cat Adoption: $95.00 Already Spayed or Neutered.

Rabbit Adoption: $15.00 Large Rabbits.

Small Animals Adoption: $1.00 Includes Birds, Gerbils, Guinea Pig's, Rats, Mice, etc.