Dog Adoption Process

  • All adoptions happen in-person at our Leander Adoption Center or offsite events
  • Dog adoption fees are $150 and up – fees are based on a variety of factors, including age, size, length of stay, and more – please see individual profiles for prices
  • We encourage all household members to meet the dog prior to adoption
  • If another dog lives in the home, a supervised meet-and-greet is required prior to adoption
  • The adoption process can take around 90 minutes, including meeting the pet, completing paperwork, and the adoption counseling process

Dog Adoption Requirements

  • Treat the dog as a family members and companion
  • Provide recommended vaccinations by your veterinarian or at our low-cost vaccination clinic, as required by law
  • Do not leave the dog outdoors or unattended for extended periods of time
  • Provide them with annual veterinarian visits, and when sick or injured
  • If the pet does not work out, you may return them to TXHH within 30 day of the adoption by appointment only. To schedule, please email surrender@txhh.org. No surrender fee will be charged; though adoption fees are non-refundable. After 30 days, any returned pet will be processed as an Owner Surrender, with a $250 surrender fee for dogs
  • Cannot adopt pet as a gift