find your new family member

the adoption process

  • Best for puppies, kittens and high-demand animals.

    Adopters are helped on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Wait times are based on the number of clients ahead of you.

  • Adopters receive a kennel pass on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Kennel passes are limited and wait times are based on the number of clients ahead of you.

    Best for adopters who are not sure who they want to meet.

    Want to meet a certain pet? Tell the front office staff and they will help set up a meet and greet.

  • Best for adopters needing help finding the right animals based on their family and lifestyle.

    Best for adopters who need help with the adoption process.

    Give us a call at (509)662-9577 or come in to the shelter during our open hours - 12:30 to 6pm, daily.

  • General adoption fees as of January 1, 2026

    • Kittens (6 months or younger) - $150

    • Cats (6 months - 1 year) - $100

    • Cats (1 -7 years)- $85

    • Cats (7+ years) - $45

    • Puppies - start at $300

    • Small dogs - start at $300

    • Medium adult dogs - $175

    • Large adult dogs - $125

    • Senior & animals with special medical needs have reduced fees.

    • Please see animal profiles for specific adoption fees.

  • Spay or neuter surgery

    Initial Vaccination for dogs (Parvo/Distemper, Rabies & Bordetella) and cats (Rhino/Distemper & Rabies)

    24 PetWatch microchips, which includes free online registration to update your pet’s contact information

    General well-health exam

    Option for 30 days of pre-paid pet health insurance, for which you can purchase extended coverage.

    Adoption Packets

    Cat/Kitten Adoption Packet

    Dog/Puppy Adoption Packet

Adopters Welcome Policy

Wenatchee Valley Humane Society believes in an open, conversation-based adoption process that carefully matches the lifestyle and expectations of adopters with the personalities and needs of our homeless pets. This approach gives adopted pets and their adopters an excellent chance for a successful, loving life together!

This Adopters Welcome approach embraces all community members, encourages them to adopt, and helps them and their pets succeed. It also acknowledges the connection among all local adoption agencies and the impact adoptions, or lack thereof, can have on all the animals in a community. For more information on the benefits of an open adoption process, please click here.

Before being adopted, all animals will receive spay/neuter surgery, a microchip, deworming, and age-appropriate vaccinations. Licensing fees are based on the jurisdiction where the adoptive family resides, and they are jurisdiction-specific.

Adoption Hours: 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm every day.