Adoptions

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Adopting your new best friend is exciting! You are off to a great start. The next few steps will help guide you through the adoption process.

Dogs adopted by Chula Vista residents will receive a FREE one-year license. Please come to the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility to select from many wonderful animals awaiting new homes.

Step 1:

Adoption Requirements

familyShade Adding a pet to your family is a big decision. All animals require training and commitment. Some pets can live well into their teens and just like people, many may have special medical needs as they get older (medication, frequent check-ups, etc.) This should be considered before you decide to take on this trusted responsibility.

Persons wishing to adopt a pet must:

Complete the following CVACF Animal Adoption application
Be at least 18 years of age
Have current and verifiable identification
Live where pets are allowed
We recommend all family and dogs be present for dog interactions

** The Chula Vista Animal Care Facility reserves the right to deny adoptions in certain circumstances for cause.

Adoption Fee

Dogs:

$85 for dogs 1 year - 7 years old (except LTRC)
$95 for puppies, younger than 1 year
$25 adoption fee for LTRC (long term residents: those that have been available for adoption for more than 60 days)
Senior adoption fee $35 (Dogs over 7 years of age)

Fee Includes:

Initial intake vaccines

Microchip

One-year license (CV residents only)

Spay/Neuter surgery (required by law)

Cats:

$65 for cats (except LTRC)
$25 adoption fee for LTRC (long term residents)
Senior adoption fee $35 (Cats over 7 years of age)
$65 2FUR1 kittens or compatible adults

Fee Includes:

Initial intake vaccines

Microchip

Spay/Neuter surgery (required by law)

Rodents: $10

Birds: small - $25, large and exotic $95

Poultry: $10

Reptiles: $10 - $95

Rabbits: $25

Livestock: Actual Cost

Other, except livestock: $20 - $95

Step 2:

View and visit your new friend!

You can view adoptable pets by visiting Petharbor.com

Visit the Animal Care Facility in person

Step 3:

Adoption Application

You are almost there. All new pet owners must complete and submit an adoption application for approval. Online applications may take up to 2 business days to process. Please email or call if you have not heard from anyone. We recommend checking your SPAM folder as our emails occasionally end up in this folder.