Humane Society of Missouri

Adoption Fees for St. Louis City Center

Dogs six months of age and older are $110, which includes:
First DHPP vaccination (Distemper/Hepatitis/ Parainfluenza/Parvovirus). Booster shots are required and are adopter's financial responsibility. Rabies registration First Bordetella vaccination First deworming (Follow-up fecal exam recommended) Heartworm test (for dogs older than six months of age) Initial flea treatment Spay or neuter surgery Avid microchip with national registration Ear cleaning and nail trim Temporary collar, tag and leash Paw Partner membership Shelter, food and loving care from the Humane Society of Missouri
The total cost of these medicines and procedures is more than $200, but your adoption fee is only $110.

Desirable breeds* and puppies younger than six months are $210, which includes:

First DHLPP vaccination (Distemper/Hepatitis/ Parainfluenza/Parvovirus). Booster shots are required and are adopter's financial responsibility.
Rabies registration
First Bordetella vaccination
First deworming (Follow-up fecal exam recommended)
Initial flea treatment
Ear cleaning and nail trim
Spay or neuter surgery
Avid microchip with national registration
Temporary collar, tag and leash
Paw Partner membership
Shelter, food and loving care from the Humane Society of Missouri

*Prices may vary. Please see an adoption counselor for details.

The total cost of these medicines and procedures is more than $250, but your adoption fee is only $210.

Cats six months and older are $95, with claws. Declawed cats six months and older are $135. Both include:
First FVRCP vaccination (Feline viral Rhinotracheitis/Calici/Panleukopenia). Booster shots are required and are adopter's financial responsibility. Rabies registration Feline Leukemia/FIV test First deworming (Follow-up fecal exam recommended) Initial flea treatment Ear cleaning and nail trim Spay or neuter surgery Temporary collar, tag and cardboard carrier Avid microchip with national registration Paw Partner membership Shelter, food and loving care from the Humane Society of Missouri

Kittens younger than six months are $135, which includes:
First FVRCP vaccination (Feline viral Rhinotracheitis/Calici/Panleukopenia). Booster shots are required and are adopter's financial responsibility. Rabies registration Feline Leukemia test First worming (Follow-up fecal exam recommended) Initial flea treatment Ear cleaning and nail trim Spay or neuter surgery Temporary collar, tag and cardboard carrier Avid microchip with national registration Paw Partner membership Shelter, food and loving care from the Humane Society of Missouri
The total cost of these medicines and procedures is more than $200, but your adoption fee is only $135.

Rabbits: $50, which includes:
Spay or neuter surgery
	Since rabbits and other critters like to chew cardboard, please don't rely on our temporary cardboard carriers to transport your new furry friend home. If you own a carrier or cage, please bring it with you. Plastic carriers are available for purchase at our St. Louis City Gift Shop. Click here to learn more about how to care for a rabbit.
The total cost is more than $70, but your adoption fee is only $50.

Guinea Pigs: $15
	Since guinea pigs and other critters like to chew cardboard, please don't rely on our temporary cardboard carriers to transport your new furry friend home. If you own a carrier or cage, please bring it with you. Plastic carriers are available for purchase at our St. Louis City Gift Shop. Click here to learn how to care for a guinea pig.

Hamsters and other small animals: $10

Since hamsters and other critters like to chew cardboard, please don't rely on our temporary cardboard carriers to transport your new furry friend home. If you own a carrier or cage, please bring it with you. Plastic carriers are available for purchase at our St. Louis City Gift Shop.

Click here to learn more about caring for a hamster.

Click here to learn more about caring for rats and mice.