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Lizbeth Zaragoza

Lizbeth Zaragoza
Lizbeth Zaragoza
  • Hound, Cattle Dog, Mixed
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date
Adult, Female, Medium

Apollonia Maria Theresa

Apollonia Maria Theresa
Apollonia Maria Theresa
  • Labrador Retriever, Hound, Mixed
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date
Adult, Female, Medium

Honey Chandler

Honey Chandler
Honey Chandler
  • Cattle Dog
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date
Baby, Female, Medium

Melvin

Melvin
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  • Cattle Dog, Labrador Retriever, Mixed
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Melvin is a male Cattle Dog/Labrador Retriever mix who is currently in a foster. Please complete an adoption application at...

Young, Male, Medium

Strait Mc Cool

Strait Mc Cool
Strait Mc Cool
  • Cattle Dog
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date
Baby, Male, Medium

Shwa Shwa

Shwa Shwa
Shwa Shwa
  • Cattle Dog
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date
Baby, Male, Medium

Zenna

Zenna
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  • Domestic Short Hair, Mixed
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken

Zenna will make you feel like one of the cool kids. If she accepts you into her inner circle, you'll...

Young, Female, Medium

Millie

Millie
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  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Meet Millie! Millie is a playful, loving young kitten who’s had the best start to life. Raised as a bottle...

Baby, Female, Medium

Pax

Pax
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  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

To inquire about one of the adoptable cats or kittens at Precious Paws Rescue, please call Lori at 716-695-6770. Thank...

Young, Male, Medium

Sf-Hank

Sf-Hank
Sf-Hank
  • Australian Shepherd, Husky, Mixed
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Hello, my name is Hank. I am a 1.5 yr old male aussi mix. I am current on vaccinations -rabies,...

Adult, Male, Medium

Thunder (BSM-Fostered in TN)

Thunder (BSM-Fostered in TN)
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  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date

Meet Thunder! Thunder is a precious black kitten with a super personality! Thunder and her siblings are from our "Weather"...

Baby, Female, Medium

Briar Rose

Briar Rose
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  • Bunny Rabbit, Mixed
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken

Meet Briar Rose! Briar was rescued after being abandoned outside as her owners left her and moved out of the...

Adult, Female, Medium

Parker

Parker
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  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

To inquire about one of the adoptable cats or kittens at Precious Paws Rescue, please call Lori at 716-695-6770. Thank...

Young, Male, Medium

Tanger

Tanger
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  • Hound
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date

Tanger is a hound mix born on 3/31/25 and currently weighing around 15 lbs. She and her siblings are the...

Baby, Female, Medium

Manny

Manny
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  • Black Mouth Cur, Mixed
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Vaccinations up to date

Manny is a fun-loving, big-eared, 4 year old male Black Mouth Cur (possibly Shepherd) mix weighing 56lbs. This boy loves...

Adult, Male, Medium

Jesse

Jesse
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  • Pomeranian, Mixed
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date
Adult, Male, Small

Willie

Willie
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  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date
  • Special Needs

Meet Willie! Willie is a young, spirited kitten bursting with personality! Raised as a bottle baby, he’s been showered with...

Baby, Male, Medium

Pedro

Pedro
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  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

To inquire about one of the adoptable cats or kittens at Precious Paws Rescue, please call Lori at 716-695-6770. Thank...

Young, Male, Medium

Simba

  • Shepherd, Mixed
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date
  • Prefers home without dogsPrefers home without cats

Our facility is open for adoptions by appointment. Please complete the adoption questionnaire found at this link https://form.jotform.com/211596541894163 . Once...

Young, Male, Large

Zeus

Zeus
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  • Domestic Short Hair
  • Spayed/Neutered
  • Housebroken
  • Vaccinations up to date

Zeus is a handsome boy who enjoys looking out the window and napping with his favorite human.

Adult, Male, Medium

Adoption fees:

  • Puppies (6 months or younger) – $200
  • Dogs (7 months – 7 years) – $125
  • Senior Dogs (8 years or older) – $50
  • Cats (6 months or older) – $50
  • Kittens (under 6 months) – $75

* the adoption fee for dogs includes the spay/neuter, initial vaccination, heartworm test (6 mo. and older), and microchip.
* the adoption fee for cats include the spay/neuter and initial vaccination
***No animal will be allowed to be adopted unless it has been spay/neutered first. If you are interested in a foster-to-adopt situation for a small kitten or puppy please speak to a staff member. You MUST be a resident of Jefferson County in order to be considered for foster-to-adopt ***

To download an adoption application click HERE.

Please note: HSJC does not accept checks and there is a $4 transaction fee for all debit/credit cards.

The adoption fee includes:                  

  • First vaccination (DA2PP & Bordetella for dogs; FEL4 for cats)
  • Deworming
  • Spay/Neuter
  • Heartworm test (dogs only, 6 months of age and older)
  • Microchip (dogs only)

The adoption fee does NOT include:

  • Bath or dip
  • Heartworm treatment
  • Treatment of any illness after adoption
  • Parvo testing
  • Feline Leukemia testing
  • Cat carrier

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Adoption Policies:

  • All adoption fees are paid directly to the Humane Society of Jefferson County and must be paid in full before any animal can be adopted.
  • All animals at HSJC will be spayed/neutered PRIOR to adoption. We will not make any exceptions.
  • All current or previous animals of the applicant MUST be up-to-date on their annual vaccines and have a history of routine yearly vaccinations. This is to ensure that our animal will receive proper Veterinary care after adoption. We require a vet to be listed if the applicant has had animals in the last three(3) years.
  • We require a meet & greet with all current household dogs for all of our adult dogs to ensure they will get along and can be fur-friends.
  • We cannot hold any animal without a deposit. A deposit places a hold on that animal for a certain amount of time so the applicants can have meet & greets, get prepared for their new animal, or if the animal has not been spayed/neutered yet and therefore cannot go home, this allows the applicant to hold them while they wait for surgery day. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • In order to adopt, you must show proof of residency. You must provide either a lease for a rental, mortgage statement, deed, or land taxes. *If renting, your lease must state pets are permitted and if a deposit is required, you must provide a receipt that you have paid the pet deposit. (Any county/state)
  • HSJC does NOT adopt out to homes who want to keep the pet outside only. A pet should be part of the family.
  • All cat/kitten(s) must be in a carrier before leaving our facility. You will need to bring your own pet taxi or purchase a cardboard cat carrier at our facility.

*The Humane Society of Jefferson County reserves the right to refuse adoptions to anyone for the protection of our animals – they are our top priority.*

Adoption Process:

  1. Meet and interact with the animal(s) you are interested in adopting. Ask questions to make sure that pet is the perfect match for your family and lifestyle.
  2. Fill out an adoption application.
  3. Adoption counselors will check all applicants against all registries and contact the applicant’s Veterinarian for a reference.
  4. If approved, you will then pay the adoption fee (varies per animal).
  5. Fill out and sign the adoption contract.
  6. Adoption counselors will register your new pet’s microchip for you (if applicable).
  7. When the animal(s) is spayed/neutered and up-t0-date on vaccinations, the animal can then go home. Pets do not leave HSJC if unaltered unless it is a foster-to-adopt where the animal will be returned on a specific date to be fixed.
  8. Remember your adoption day with a picture!

We recommend all adopted animals be taken to one of our participating veterinarians (Lakeway Animal Hospital, Town & Country, Animal Wellness, Ridgefield,  or White Pine Animal Clinic) for any additional vaccinations.

We want to help you choose just the right pet for you and your family. Please take a look at our adoptable pets then c’mon in for a visit. We would love to help you. Feel free to read some adoption tips from the ASPCA.

The Humane Society of Jefferson County is happy to work with any local, regional or national group. In order to assure that Rescue Groups are legitimate we do request supportive information.

Required Documentation:

  • Proof that the group is a nonprofit or affiliated with a nonprofit.
  • A copy of the group’s adoption guidelines and adoption contract.
  • A letter identifying the veterinarian with whom the group works.
  • A list of persons authorized to act for the group.

General Rules

Animals entering the rescue system must be removed in a timely fashion. Animals will be made available to other rescue groups or individuals if not promptly picked up.

Once the animal is in the care of the rescue group we provide no further services.

Animals in the care of the rescue group may not be returned the HSJC except for behavioral or medical problems verified by a veterinarian. The rescue group must realize for these animals euthanization is a very likely outcome.

Click HERE for an application

FEES for Rescue Groups

Fees for each rescue group are evaluated individually. Every effort is made for the HSJC to recover costs and it is a requirement that all animals be spayed or neutered.

Adoption Application