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Adoption Information

Adoption Fees
Dog/puppy.........$115.00
Cat/kitten........$110.00
Rabbit............$ 25.00
Guinea Pig........$ 25.00
Cockatiel.........$ 50.00
Parakeet..........$ 25.00
Gerbil............$ 10.00
Hamster...........$ 10.00
Mouse.............$ 10.00
Finch.............$ 12.50
Ferret............$ 80.00

The adoption fee includes the spaying or neutering of the animal, a distemper vaccination, a rabies vaccination, and a fecal sample check for parasites, flea bath, and a health check.

The Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter now offers the ASPCA Meet Your Match™ adoption program! Meet Your Match™ helps you find the dog that matches your family's needs and wants. It's fun, fast and friendly! No more lengthy forms to fill out. It's like a dating service for people and dogs!


Adopt a Pet from Our Shelter and You Get...

  • A pet whose temperament has been observed and evaluated.
  • A pet that has been socialized and introduced to basic training.
  • A subscription to the UPAWS newsletter that included tips on pet care and upcoming events.
  • A sense of satisfaction knowing you have become part of the solution to the pet overpopulation problem.

Please call the shelter at 475-6661 if you would like more information or have questions about our adoption process.

Thank you for considering adoption!

 UPAWS Adoption Programs:

Lonely Hearts Club:

60 + days is a long time for a shelter pet to wait for a family. Every day, certain pets get passed over. We at UPAWS think they are very special, so special they get their own club! Click  Here to read more!

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