Adoption Process
Learn more about our adoption process, fees and shelter hours.
Step by Step
We welcome the opportunity to help match you with a wonderful companion and our adoption team is here to guide you every step of the way.
When submitting a form, you can either fill it out for a specific animal(s) or describe what qualities/traits you’re looking for in a pet so that our adoption team can help you in your selection. Our job is to ensure that every match is the right fit for both you AND the animal.
Once your form is submitted, our adoption counselors will contact you directly to ask and answer questions, and schedule a meet and greet appointment. Meanwhile, please make sure to review our Adoption Policy.
While appointments are NOT required and walk-ins are accepted during our regular operating hours, it is important to keep in mind that 60% of our animals are housed off-site in foster homes and those in foster care will need an appointment in order to be scheduled in. Appointments are also prioritized and walk-ins are taken per availability of staff.
If you would like to bring your personal dog in for introductions this MUST be arranged with a scheduled appointment.
Meet and greets may involve a walk through our shelter, one-on-one time with select pets, and in depth discussion with our adoption counselors who will go over any known history, medical records, and expectations for bringing home your new family member.
When you feel ready to let them into your heart, it’s time to take your new best friend home! We will process payment, have you sign an adoption contract, and exchange the animals’ records. We accept all forms of payment (card, cash, check).
Select pets may be available for our Trial Adoption program, where you can bring the pet into your home for a one week period to ensure they are the right match for your home environment and family before officially finalizing the adoption.
Adoption Fees
Adoption fees support the cost of care that is provided to every animal at Acadiana Animal Aid. As part of the adoption, all animals are spayed/neutered, up to date on basic veterinary care and are microchipped. As a rescue, we pride ourselves on a high standard of care and treat a wide variety of diseases, illnesses and trauma to ensure the health and wellbeing of the animals placed in your home. On average we spend more than $400 on each animal that comes through our doors making our adoption fees an incredible value.
| Local Cat Fees | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kittens | Under 5 months | $100 |
| Young Adult Cat | 5 months – 3 years | $85 |
| Adult Cat | 3 – 6 years | $45 |
| Senior Cat | 6 years + | Waived |
| Local Dog Fees | ||
|---|---|---|
| Puppy | Under 5 months | $225 |
| Adult Dog | 5 months + | $205 |
| Senior Dog | 7 years + | Waived |
*Standard Fees May Vary
Shelter Hours
Monday-Friday: 10am – 5pm
Saturdays: 10am – 1pm