Adoptable Dogs
Adoptable Cats
Adoptable Small Animals
The Adoption Process
- Fill out an application for your potential new family member
- One of our volunteers will review the submitted application and do their best to respond within 48 hours
- If the animal is a good match, then a meet and greet will be setup – usually at the foster home or the Cambridge or Millbury PetSmart adoption center
- We like to have all family members attend
- If everything seems like a good fit we then look to check personal and veterinary records (if applicable)
- After checking references, we will then look to schedule a home visit (for dogs only)
- Finally, the last step if to complete the adoption paperwork and to bring your new family member home
Adoption Guidelines
Here are a few items for people to consider before deciding to adopt:
- Renters must have their landlord’s permission
- Adopters must be 21 years of age or older
- All adoptive homes must be stable, supportive, and capable to meet all veterinary and financial needs of the animal
- Some adoptions will require adopters to enroll the dog in training classes as a condition of adoption
- Kittens under 12 months must be adopted with another kitten/cat or go to a home with a resident cat for socialization
- There may be additional adoption requirements for puppies (puppy socialization classes, someone home during the day, etc)
Adoption Fees
Adoption fees help defray the cost of transportation, care, and medical treatment.
Dogs
Our adoption fees are generally between $350 and $500 for most adult dogs and puppies and are decided on a case-by-case basis.
All dogs adopted from Broken Tail Rescue will be spayed or neutered, receive a veterinary exam, be up to date on vaccinations, heartworm tested and started on preventive, dewormed, given flea and tick treatment if needed, and microchipped.
Cats
Please Note: Our adoption fees will increase on May 15, 2024. This change is to cover the increased cost for the medical care we provide our cats prior to adoption.
Our adoption fee varies by age for cats and kittens. Fees as of May 15, 2024:
- Kitten (0-11 months): $350
- Two Kittens (0-11 months): $650
- Single Young Cat (1-4 years): $275
- Two Young Cats (1-4 years): $500
- Single Adult Cat (5-9 years): $225
- Two Adult Cats (5-9 years): $400
- Senior Cat (10+ years): $150
- Special Needs Cat: $150 or TBD
- Two Senior or Special Needs Cats: $250
All cats adopted from Broken Tail Rescue will be spayed or neutered, receive a veterinary exam, be up to date on vaccinations, FeLV/FIV tested, dewormed, given flea and tick treatment if needed, and microchipped.
Ready to Adopt?
Are you interested in one of our adoptable animals, fill out the adoption application to start the process!