How to Adopt

Seven Simple Steps to Adopting a Pet from The SPCA for Monterey County:

1. Visit the SPCA at 1002 Monterey-Salinas Highway across from Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
2. Visit with the pet you are interested in adopting to see if his personality fits your lifestyle. If you are adopting a dog, you can meet him in one of our new dog condo rooms or play in one of our play yards.
3. Complete family introductions (every member of the family living in the house with the animal must meet and visit with the animal prior to adoption to ensure a happy fit for everyone).
4. If you are adopting a new dog and already have one at home, our animal care staff will assist you with introducing your current dog to the dog you are hoping to adopt to ensure a good match.
5. The SPCA adoption process takes approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. All paperwork, vaccination records, and microchip information will be provided at this time.
6. Take your new lifelong family member home!

How Much Does it Cost to Adopt a Pet?

Dogs and Puppies:

From $65.00 to $290.00. Includes; spay/neuter surgery, microchip identification, rabies vaccination, Canine Influenza (H3N8) vaccination, and other vaccinations appropriate to age, SPCA identification, health evaluation, a 5 pound bag of Science Diet dog or puppy food, and more.

Cats and Kittens:

From $25.00 to $125.00. Includes; spay/neuter surgery, microchip identification, rabies vaccination and other vaccinations appropriate to age, SPCA identification tag, cardboard pet carrier, health evaluation, a 4 pound bag of Science Diet cat or kitten food, and more.

SPCA Whiskers & Wisdom:

Adults ages 60 years and over can adopt wonderful pets over the age of three for $50 off the adoption fee. Includes spay/neuter surgery, microchip identification, rabies vaccinations and others as appropriate to age and species, SPCA identification and health evaluation. Click here to learn more!

Rabbits:

$20.00 includes; spay/neuter surgery and microchip identification. Current Adoption Special: $10 for one or two rabbits!

Guinea Pigs:

$20.00

Rats, Mice, and Hamsters:

$15.00

Other Adoptable Animals:

Horses, chickens, pot-bellied pigs, sheep, donkeys, exotic birds, reptiles, and other species are often available for adoption. Call or visit for more information.

How to Select the Right Pet?

Click here for helpful tips from our SPCA Customer Service Staff to help you pick the best pet for your lifestyle.