ADOPT.
MEET OUR PETS
DOGS
CATS
OTHER ANIMALS
THE ADOPTION PROCESS
Thank you for visiting the Palm Springs Animal Shelter website. You can view our available pets online or visit our shelter.
Please note that adoptions are on a first come, first basis during normal business hours.
During your visit, an animal care or behavior team members will assist with the meet and greet between you and your potential pet. Once you’ve made your decision, our adoption team will finalize the process.
If you have any questions about our animals or adoption process please email us at adoption@psanimalshelter.org.
ADOPTION FEES
- Puppies 6 months and under – $180
- Dogs – $140
- Dogs over 6 years – $75
- Kittens 6 months and under – $100
- Cats – $75
- Cats over 6 years – $50
- All other animals – $35
ADOPTION POLICIES
- Must be at least 18 years old to adopt
- Must provide valid photo ID
- Residents of Palm Springs must purchase a dog license with a dog adoption
- PSAS reserves the right to refuse an adoption for any reason
All adoption fees collected assist in the daily care and ongoing needs of our animals. Every animal available for adoption has been provided a full medical examination and behavioral assessment. Our adoption fees cover:
- spaying/neutering
- up-to-date vaccinations
- microchip and registration
- medical examination
- behavior assessment
- certificate for a free veterinary exam
- discount on pet insurance
- discount at our in-house retail store
We reserve the right to hold special animal adoption promotions wherein prices may be reduced or waived altogether.
ADOPTION RETURN POLICY
If for any reason your adoption doesn’t work out as planned, you may return your pet to the Palm Springs Animal Shelter. Adoption fees are non-refundable, but in many cases you may exchange the pet for one that fits your lifestyle better. Exchanges for new pets are available within 60 days of the return
POLICY ON PET COSMETIC ALTERATIONS
The Palm Springs Animal Shelter’s policy is that adopters will not subject adopted pets to non-medically necessary cosmetic alterations (e.g. ear cropping, de-clawing, tail docking, de-barking).
For more information about cat de-clawing and why it is never in the cat’s best interest, please visit the Paw Project’s website.
WORKING CATS PROGRAM
Our Working Cats Program has been designed to allow less socialized cats to barter their rodent catching skills for room and board under the supervision of an understanding care giver on ranches, farms, wineries, agricultural operations, warehouses of all types as well as neighborhood backyards.