ADOPT A COMPANION

By adopting a pet from us you’ll not only be giving that pet a good home, but also opening up a space for another homeless pet who needs our love & care.

Our Animals

Check out all of our available animals through Petfinder.com!

Our Adoption Requirements:

We require that your current/past pets are taken yearly to the vet for vaccinations, and dogs are on a monthly heartworm preventative 12 months out of the year. We do not approve applications based on a first-come-first-serve basis, we choose based on what home is going to be best suited for each animal.

Fill Out Our Online Application Here:

Adoption Application

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Completed applications can be emailed directly to centraliahumanesociety@gmail.com.

Our Adoption Process

You may be surprised to find that adopting a pet is a more involved process than you’d imagined. Our intent is not to frustrate you. Rather, everything we do is in the best interest of the pets in our care. Our goal is to give them the best possible chance of finding a permanent, safe, and loving home that meets their individual needs, and to help you to find your perfect match. Our adoption policies are based on our experience and the experience of many other pet adoption organizations.

Our No-Kill Policy

We care for those who are cast aside, forgotten, lost, sick, or injured. We do not euthanize pets for space at our shelter. Once an animal enters our care, they are with us until they are adopted, or until they pass away. Pets are examined by a veterinarian upon arrival and treated for any medical problems they may have while at our shelter.

Our Shelter

Opened in 1971, we keep our emphasis on comfort and cleanliness for the dogs and cats waiting to find homes. We also provide an accommodating environment for you to get to know our pets.

Windows let in sunshine. Most of our cats do not live in cages – they are free to lounge and play in rooms filled with cat furniture and toys. Our dogs have indoor/outdoor dog kennels with play yards. They receive enrichment at night to help keep their minds sharp and their boredom down.

Adoption Resources

Whether this is your first time adopting a companion or your a seasoned pet professional, we have some resources to help you and your pet.

Before You Adopt…

Top 10 Things to Consider When Adopting Animals

Below are the Top 10 most important steps potential pet adopters can take to ensure they have the best possible adoption experience. This downloadable checklist is based on a survey of more than 180 pet shelters and rescue groups across the United States. Education is a crucial factor in keeping pets in forever homes, and that’s why the Permanent Pet Adoption checklist can be a valuable resource for potential pet adopters.

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Thinking About Adopting a Dog?

Congratulations on deciding to adopt a dog! You are embarking on a wonderful and rewarding relationship. With the right balance of discipline, understanding and affection, your rescue dog will become a loyal, grateful and loving companion. Because adopting a new dog comes with a lot of change for both dog and dog parent, Pet Finder compiled a checklist to help make the transition as smooth as possible.

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Thinking About Adopting a Cat?

MEOW! Look at those cute whiskers! To dog people, taking on a cat seems like no big deal – no house training, numerous daily walks or obedience classes. But if you are a novice at animal care-taking, hair on the furniture, paw prints on countertops and kitty games at 3 A.M. — not to mention litter box training and daily maintenance — can take some getting used to. Here is an article from Pet Finder that goes over how to decide which feline friend is right for you.

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After You Adopt…

Post Adoption Checklist

Congratulations on adopting your new pet! Visit this checklist that Pet Finder has the top tips for new adoptions. They have put together helpful discounts, advice and resources for you, all geared to help pets and pet parents form a strong bond to keep pets in their homes.