Adoption

Thank you for making pet adoption your first option.™ Whether you’re here to scout out the awesome available animals at the ASPCA, find a shelter in your area or learn more about adopting a pet, you’ve come to the right place!

Top 10 Tips for Adopting the Perfect Family Pet

Top 10 Tips for Adopting the Perfect Family Pet
Whether your family prefers fur, fins or feathers, we’re here to help you find the perfect pet. Check out our top tips for selecting the right breed, delegating responsibilities and prepping your house for its newest member. Read More »

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Search Our Shelter Database
Just enter your zip code to find a shelter in your area. Read More »


Meet Your Match

Meet Your Match®
The ASPCA's system for pairing pets and people. Read More »


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Kids and Pets Interaction Guide
As children grow, so does their relationship with animals. Read More »

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ASPCA® Mission: Orange™

A focused effort to create a country of humane communities, one community at a time, where animals receive the compassion and respect they deserve—a nation where there is no more unnecessary euthanasia of adoptable animals simply because of a lack of resources and awareness. Read More »

Target Communities:
Spokane | Charleston | Gulfport-Biloxi | Austin
Philadelphia | Tampa | New York City

ASPCA Adoption Center

Adoptable Cats
Adoptable Dogs

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ASPCA Happy Tails: Pay It Forward

ASPCA Happy Tails: Jake 
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