When you adopt a shelter pet, you save two lives—the pet you adopt and the pet who takes the space your new pet just vacated. HSSC has been a no-kill facility since 2009, which means that no animal is ever euthanized to make space for another. Every animal in our facility is getting a second chance for a happy life.
Falling in love with a pet is easy. Adopting a pet, however, is a big decision. Dogs and cats require a lot of time, money, and commitment. HSSC encourages you to think through your decision before you adopt a companion animal. When you visit HSSC to adopt, our experienced Adoption Counselors and Matchmakers will help you find the pet that’s likely to be a good fit for your lifestyle and living arrangements.
All potential adopters are required to fill out an Adoption Questionnaire. To save time, you may download and fill out the Adoption Questionnaire (PDF) in advance. Please read the Adoption FAQ below for other helpful information.
Special thanks to our Foundation Partner, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County for their lifesaving support.