Adoption Fees
Dogs
| Puppies (up to 12 months) | $650.00 |
| Dogs (ages 1-7) | $475.00 |
| Senior Dogs (8 years & up) | $225.00 |
Cats
| Kittens (up to 12 months) | $325.00 |
| Cats (ages 1-7) | $275.00 |
| Senior Cats (8 years & up) | $125.00 |
Small Animals
| Small animals (unaltered) | $30.00 |
| Small animals (altered) | $100.00 |
| Exotics | $50.00 & up |
Small animals may include rabbits, rats, hamsters, guinea pigs, and other rodents.
Licensing fees will apply at the time of adoption for City of Peterborough residents.
What’s included with every adoption:
 Cats and Dogs
- Spay or neuter
- Age-appropriate vaccinations
- Rabies vaccine (for pets 4 months or older)
- Deworming
- Flea treatment
- Microchip identification implant and tag from 24PetWatch
Small Animals & Exotics
- Veterinary health check (where applicable)
- Spay or neuter (when adopted as altered)
- Species-specific care while at PHS
Meet your new best friend at the Peterborough Humane Society
Every animal at PHS has their own unique story, personality, and needs. If you are considering adoption, we invite you to visit our Adoptable Animals page to see who is currently looking for a home.
From there, you can learn more about each pet and submit an adoption application online. Our team will review your application and connect with you to help find the best match for your family.