Adoption Information

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. 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

  • Under 5 Months

    Adoption Fee: $150.00
    Rabies Vaccination or Deposit: $15.00
    Tax: $10.88
    Total: $175.88

  • 5 Months to 2 Years

    Adoption Fee: $100.00
    Rabies Vaccination Fee: $15.00
    City License: $23.00
    Tax: $7.25
    Total: $145.25

  • Over 3 Years to Under 7 Years

    Adoption Fee: $75.00
    Rabies Vaccination Fee: $15.00
    City License: $23.00
    Tax: $5.44
    Total: $118.44

  • 8+ Years

    Adoption Fee: $50.00
    Rabies Vaccination Fee: $15.00
    City License: $23.00
    Tax: $3.63
    Total: $91.63

Dog Adoption Fees

  • Under 5 Months

    Adoption Fee: $250.00
    Rabies Vaccination or Deposit: $15.00
    Tax: $18.12
    Total: $283.12

  • 5 Months to 2 Years

    Adoption Fee: $175.00
    Rabies Vaccination Fee: $15.00
    City License: $23.00
    Tax: $12.69
    Total: $225.69

  • Over 2 Years to Under 8 Years

    Adoption Fee: $150.00
    Rabies Vaccination Fee: $15.00
    City License: $23.00
    Tax: $10.88
    Total: $198.88

  • 8+ Years

    Adoption Fee: $100.00
    Rabies Vaccination Fee: $15.00
    City License: $23.00
    Tax: $7.25
    Total: $145.25

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%.
 

Our History

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