All adoption pets are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Hours at the Pieloch Pet Adoption Center are Tuesday-Friday from 11:30am-7:00pm and Saturday & Sunday from 12:00-5:00pm. All interactions must begin at least one hour before close. Please call us at (402) 441-4488 ext. 1 with any questions.
Choosing to adopt a homeless pet from Capital Humane Society is a kind act. We appreciate your 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
Cat Adoption Fees
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Under 5 Months
Adoption Fee: $175.00
Rabies Vaccination or Deposit: $15.00
Tax: $12.69
Total: $202.69
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5 Months to 2 Years
Adoption Fee: $125.00
Rabies Vaccination Fee: $15.00
Tax: $9.06
Total: $149.06
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Over 3 Years to Under 7 Years
Adoption Fee: $100.00
Rabies Vaccination Fee: $15.00
Tax: $7.25
Total: $122.25
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8+ Years
Adoption Fee: $75.00
Rabies Vaccination Fee: $15.00
Tax: $5.44
Total: $95.44
Dog Adoption Fees
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Under 5 Months
Adoption Fee: $275.00
Rabies Vaccination or Deposit: $15.00
Tax: $19.94
Total: $309.94
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5 Months to 2 Years
Adoption Fee: $200.00
Rabies Vaccination Fee: $15.00
Tax: $14.50
Total: $229.50
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Over 3 Years to Under 8 Years
Adoption Fee: $175.00
Rabies Vaccination Fee: $15.00
Tax: $12.69
Total: $202.69
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8+ Years
Adoption Fee: $125.00
Rabies Vaccination Fee: $15.00
Tax: $9.06
Total: $149.06
Critter Adoption Fees
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Rabbit
Adoption Fee: $30.00
Tax: $2.18
Total: $32.18
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Guinea Pig
Adoption Fee: $15.00
Tax: $1.09
Total: $16.09
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Ferret
Adoption Fee: $75.00
Tax: $5.44
Total: $80.44
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Chinchilla/Hedgehog
Adoption Fee: $45.00
Tax: $3.26
Total: $47.26
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Rodent
Adoption Fee: $4.00
Tax: $0.29
Total: $4.29
*Includes mice, rats, gerbils & hamsters.*
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Parakeet
Adoption Fee: $10.00
Tax: $0.73
Total: $10.73
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Love Bird
Adoption Fee: $20.00
Tax: $1.45
Total: $21.45
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Finch
Adoption Fee: $12.00
Tax: $0.87
Total: $12.87
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Dove/Pigeon
Adoption Fee: $15.00
Tax: $1.09
Total: $16.09
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Cockatiel
Adoption Fee: $35.00
Tax: $2.54
Total: $37.54
A $25.00 Lincoln Animal Control city license will be charged to adopters living within city limits. No license fee is charged to those living outside Lincoln city limits.
Seniors for Seniors: Provides a 50% discount on adoption fees for senior animals to adopters age 60 and over.
Ready for Twice the Fun? Adopt two pets at the same time & the second adoption fee is reduced by 50%.