How to Adopt a PAWS Animal

In order to apply to adopt a PAWS cat or dog, please come to PAWS when we are open and complete an application form. If the animal you are interested in isn't there, we will set up a meeting once you are approved.

Many PAWS cats and dogs are in foster homes, and others live in-residence at the PAWS Adoption and Education Center. Most cats in foster homes are brought into PAWS each weekend. Dogs in foster homes are shown at the PAWS Center from Noon to 2:00 pm every Sunday. If you are interested in a specific animal, you can call us (814-237-8722) before you come to PAWS to make sure the animal is there.

We require meeting all applicants in person and going over your completed application form with you in person. Please allow about a week for us to process your application. Like most other non-euthanasia shelters, we ask personal questions as part of the application process. Sometimes we do a home visit in order to better evaluate an application. We do not do same-day adoptions.

 

Adoption Fees - Cats

The regular adoption fee is $65 for a neutered/spayed cat. The fee is $65 plus a $30 spay/neuter deposit for a kitten that has not yet been spayed or neutered ($95 total fee).
 
We also have periodic adoption promotions for some of our most loving cats! Please come visit our Center to learn more.
 
The spay/neuter deposit is refunded upon submission of proof from a veterinarian that the animal has been spayed or neutered.
 

Adoption Fees - Dogs
 
The adoption fee is $115 for a neutered/spayed dog 6 months of age or older, and $125 for a puppy under 6 months of age. The fee is $140 plus a $45 spay/neuter deposit for a puppy that has not yet been spayed or neutered ($185 total fee).
 
The spay/neuter deposit is refunded upon submission of proof from a veterinarian that the animal has been spayed or neutered.