Animals Deserving of Proper Treatment (A.D.O.P.T.) is a private, “no-kill”, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that has found homes for more than 30,000 pets. We provide a temporary, loving home for dogs and cats that no longer have a family of their own. The animals in our shelter have ended up here for a variety of reasons ranging from abandonment, to rescue from an abusive situation, to owner surrender because they no longer are able to take care of them. Our animals are loving, family pets who are desperately awaiting for their forever home.
A.D.O.P.T. was founded in 1989 by a group of dedicated volunteers determined to find homes for animals in need. Over the years, our objective has remained the same: to place animals into permanent, caring homes and advance the humane treatment of animals through education.
A.D.O.P.T.’s mission is to be dedicated to rescue, compassionate care, and uniting pets with loving families while inspiring kindness and humane treatment in our community.
A.D.O.P.T. envisions a community where every pet has a permanent and loving home, every companion animal is spayed or neutered, and all pets are treated with respect and compassion.
A.D.O.P.T. accepts animals that are adoptable and/or treatable. Intake consideration is based on space and inventory mix. A.D.O.P.T. accepts animals primarily from the local community with additional support to rescue efforts outside our local area when deemed appropriate.
A.D.O.P.T. is committed to treating each and every client in a respectful and professional manner in order to ensure that they have a positive experience, making every effort to exceed their expectations.
A.D.O.P.T. will make every reasonable effort to accept adoptable or treatable animals back into our program.
A.D.O.P.T. is committed to managing our financial resources responsibly and diligently by utilizing sound business practices.
A.D.O.P.T. will make a sincere effort to match each animal with a suitable, loving and permanent home.
A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter’s Commitment to a No-Kill Community
At A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter, we believe that no pet should lose their life due to a lack of resources, time, or space. While “no-kill” is often defined by a 90% or higher live release rate, we recognize that achieving a truly no-kill community requires a collective effort from shelters, rescues, veterinary providers, and the community itself.
A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter does not perform euthanasia for space or convenience. Humane euthanasia is only considered for animals suffering from untreatable medical conditions or those who pose a severe, unmanageable danger to themselves or others. We stand by the belief that shelters forced to make difficult euthanasia decisions due to overcrowding should not be villainized but rather supported through collaboration and resource-sharing.
We are committed to reducing euthanasia across our community by providing affordable veterinary care, keeping pets healthy and in homes, and supporting shelters and rescues with accessible medical services. Through spay/neuter programs, wellness care, and treatment for illness, we help remove financial barriers that often lead to shelter surrenders. Additionally, our behavioral center provides resources, training, and intervention programs to help pet owners and shelters address behavioral challenges, ensuring more pets remain in loving homes rather than being surrendered due to correctable issues.
A no-kill community is only possible when we all work together to ensure every pet gets the care and opportunity they deserve. By providing compassionate, affordable veterinary and behavioral support, A.D.O.P.T. is proud to be part of the solution—helping pets not just survive, but thrive.
A.D.O.P.T. is committed to keeping current on animal welfare practices and educating the community on responsible pet ownership and animal welfare issues.