Adoption

Adoption Policies

Healthy and temperamentally sound animals who come to NHA looking for homes, are placed in our Adoption Program. Adoption applicants are carefully screened and, after all adoption requirements have been met, adopters may take their new furry friend home. Please Note: To be considered as an adopter, you must have the knowledge and consent of your landlord (if applicable), be 21 years of age or older, have a picture I.D. showing your present address, and be able and willing to spend time and money necessary to provide training, medical treatment, and proper care for a pet.

Looking over our pet lists can be the first step to finding your new addition! We also suggest visiting the cats and dogs at the shelter. Once you narrow down to a couple prospective pets, advice from our Pet Service Representatives and a Meet & Greet between family and pet will help you to determine which animal will best accept your lifestyle.

The next step is to fill out an Adoption Application. Important: The Nashville Humane Association reserves the right to refuse adoption to anyone. No animal will be adopted to prospective owners who mislead or fail to provide accurate information on the application. After the staff reviews and approves your application, it's on to signing the adoption contract, paying the fee, and taking your new lucky cat or dog home!

Adoption Fees

Effective May 1, 2007 Adoption Fees will range from $45 to $160 and will be based on breed, size, age, etc. These fees include spay/neuter, vaccinations, and veterinary treatment received at the shelter.

All animals will be spayed or neutered before leaving NHA!

Thanks to a grant from the Pets for the Elderly Foundation people age 60 and over may adopt a cat or a dog (1 year or older) for free!