Adoption Process

To adopt a pet from Union County Animal Services, please visit the shelter during our hours of operation.

We are open 1:00pm – 5:00pm Monday through Friday and 10:00am – 3:00pm Saturday, closed Sunday. Visit with the animals, spend time with the animal you are interested in making sure they are the right fit for your family. Once you are ready to adopt, we do same day adoptions. You will need your driver’s license and $85.00 cash, Visa or MasterCard.

You will sign a contract stating the animal will be spayed or neutered within 6 months of adopting, if not already completed. The $85.00 includes a well check and spay or neuter at one of our approved vet offices, along with the first round of shots already given.

There are no refunds, so we would like you to be sure of your choice and spend as much time as you need with the animal. We also encourage adopters to bring their children and let shelter staff know if they would like to introduce their current pets to a potential new pet.

3 Easy Steps to Adoption

1. View available animals on our Facebook Slideshow
2. Contact the animal shelter at 704-283-8303.
3. Location:

Union County Animal Shelter
3340 Presson Road
Monroe, NC 28112

Adoption Fees

Dog/Puppy Adoption Fee: $85.00

Includes the following:

• 1st DHPP
• Basic deworming
• One dose of Frontline (controls one month of fleas/ticks)
• Heartworm check on all dogs over 6 months old
• Bordetella vaccine (to prevent kennel cough)
• Rabies vaccines are given to dogs 12 weeks and older
• Physical exam by participating vet
• Spay/Neuter.

Cat/Kitten Adoption Fee: $85.00

Includes the following:

• 1st FVRCP
• Basic deworming
• One dose of Frontline (controls one month of fleas/ticks)
• Feline leukemia/aids check
• Rabies vaccines are given to cats 12 weeks and older
• Physical exam by participating vet
• Spay/neuter