• PLEASE NOTE:

    Adoptions at our Pieloch Pet Adoption Center will be by appointment only to follow recommendations from local and national health authorities regarding social distancing. To make an appointment please call our Pieloch Pet Adoption Center at (402) 441-4488 ext 1. Our Admissions & Assessment Center is open for normal business hours. We ask for visitors to please wear a mask and practice social distancing when visiting either of our locations.

Adoption Information

Choosing to adopt a homeless pet from Capital Humane Society is a kind act. We appreciate your support and willingness to offer a lifetime of love to an animal in need.

What's included in the adoption fee?

  • A health exam by the shelter veterinary staff
  • Spay/Neuter
  • Treatment for fleas, ticks, and mites (if present)
  • Treatment for intestinal parasites
  • Heartworm test for canines
  • Feline Leukemia/FIV test for felines
  • Microchip & Microchip registration
  • DA2PP & Bordetella vaccinations for canines
  • FVRCP vaccination for felines
  • Rabies vaccination for canines and felines 3 months of age or older

Keep in mind, the same basic medical care and treatments would cost $200 or more at a local vet.

Cat Adoption Fees

  • Under 6 Months

    Adoption Fee: $125.00
    Rabies Vaccination or Deposit: $10.00
    Tax: $9.06
    Total: $144.06

  • 6 Months to Under 2 Years

    Adoption Fee: $100.00
    Rabies Vaccination Fee: $10.00
    City License: $23.00
    Tax: $7.25
    Total: $140.25

  • 2 Years to Under 6 Years

    Adoption Fee: $75.00
    Rabies Vaccination Fee: $10.00
    City License: $23.00
    Tax: $5.44
    Total: $113.44

  • 6+ Years

    Adoption Fee: $40
    Rabies Vaccination Fee: $10.00
    City License: $23.00
    Tax: $2.90
    Total: $75.90

Dog Adoption Fees

  • Under 6 Months

    Adoption Fee: $175.00
    Rabies Vaccination or Deposit: $10.00
    Tax: $12.69
    Total: $197.69

  • 6 Months to Under 3 Years

    Adoption Fee: $140.00
    Rabies Vaccination Fee: $10.00
    City License: $23.00
    Tax: $10.15
    Total: $183.15

  • 3 Years to Under 7 Years

    Adoption Fee: $125.00
    Rabies Vaccination Fee: $10.00
    City License: $23.00
    Tax: $9.06
    Total: $167.06

  • 7+ Years

    Adoption Fee: $100.00
    Rabies Vaccination Fee: $10.00
    City License: $23.00
    Tax: $7.25
    Total: $140.25

No license fee is charged to those living outside the city of Lincoln.

Seniors for Seniors: Provides a 50% discount on adoption fees for senior animals to adopters age 60 and over.

Pets to Vets: Provides a 50% discount on adoption fees to Active Duty US Military Service Members and Veterans.

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Our History

To fullfill the promise of animals, the Capital Humane Society shelters animals, protects animals and teaches compassion and respect.