We love bringing humans and animals together—so our staff is here to help you every step of the way.
Finding A Pet
Start by browsing our adoption listing to see our adoptable dogs and cats. Our website is updated every few minutes, so it’s the best way to know if an animal is still available. Discover our special adoption programs catering to seniors, military veterans, animals with medical needs, and bonded pairs—making it easier and more rewarding to find the perfect companion for your unique lifestyle.
You’re welcome to walk in during our open hours to meet animals in person. We ask that you meet 1-2 dogs or cats per visit.
You are welcome to bring your current dog to your dog/puppy adoption meeting. Our team will be available to help introduce the dogs (for some dogs, this is required).
What to Bring When You Visit Us
What Adoption Covers
Adoption Fees for Dogs & Puppies
Adoption Fees for Cats & Kittens
Adoption Holds
To complete an adoption, please bring the following:
- Identification: A valid driver’s license, California ID card, or other photo identification (you must be at least 18 years old to adopt a pet).
- Payment: Adoption fees can be paid by credit card or cash. We do not accept checks.
- Adoption Questionnaire: Please try to download, print, and fill out our questionnaire before you arrive. If that is not possible, you can fill it out when you visit.
- Optional: Please bring any dogs that already live with your. Shelter staff can help introduce your current dog/s to your potential new dog.
- Please do not bring your cat/s. We are not able to introduce cats to other cats or dogs.
Dog Questionnaire | Cuestionario para Perros or Cat Questionnaire | Cuestionario para Gatos
Every adopted animal from East Bay SPCA comes with:
- Spay/Neuter
- Initial vaccines
- Microchip & registration
- Roundworm and flea treatment
- Cardboard carrier (for cats only)
- Temporary leash and collar (for dogs only)
- Discounted dog training classes
Dog: $175
Puppy (under 6 months): $300
Senior Dog (7 years or older) & Club Second Chance: $90
Cat: $125
Kitten (under 6 months): $200
Pair of Kittens: $300
Senior Cat (7 years or older) & Club Second Chance: $60
- We operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
- We do not take holds by phone or email.
- If the pet still requires spay or neuter surgery, we may place a short-term adoption hold only after a member of the household has visited the animal in person. The cost for this hold is $25 or $50. If a hold results in an adoption, the $25.00 hold fee ($50 for puppies and kittens) will be applied to the adoption fee.
- If the hold does not result in adoption, the hold fee is non-refundable.
- We do not have waitlists for animals on hold, and we do not contact interested parties if a hold is released and an animal becomes available again. Check our adoption list frequently for updates, as it may be updated several times a day.
