Adoption day is the best day

Adopt your new best friend

Bringing home your furry companion is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Here's everything you need to know.

The easy part

How to adopt

We're excited — we bet you are too!

1

Meet the pets

Browse every adoptable animal online. Filter by size, energy, and who they're good with to find your match.

View available pets
2

Send an inquiry

Found someone special? Tap “Adopt me” on their profile to send a quick inquiry — you can ask about more than one!

Start an inquiry
3

Come say hi

Visit the shelter to meet your favorites in person. Most adoptions can be completed the very same day.

Plan your visit
A happy adopted dog
What to expect

Bring a friend home the same day

Please allow time to visit the animals, complete your application, and finalize the adoption. Here's what to bring:

  • A valid ID (adopters must be 21+)
  • A plan to safely bring your new pet home
  • Adoption fee — cash, card, or mobile pay
  • Okay from your household or landlord
Every adoption includes

More than a pet — a fresh start

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Vaccines

Age-appropriate shots, done.

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Spay / neuter

Already taken care of.

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Engraved tag

ID tag from Paisley Paw.

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6-night stay

Boarding at Southport Kennels.

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Heartworm

A year of prevention — dogs only.

Adoption fees

Fair fees that fund care

Fees help cover medical care and never depend on a pet's age or breed.

A cat

Cats

$50 · Kittens (under 4 mo) $95

A dog

Dogs

$95 · Puppies (under 4 mo) $195

Adopt a Pet in Spartanburg

When you adopt a pet in Spartanburg, you do more than gain a companion — you open a kennel for the next animal who needs us. Every adoption from the Spartanburg Humane Society is a second chance made real, and our team helps you find the dog or cat who truly fits your home and lifestyle.

Getting started is simple. Browse our available pets, visit us to meet your favorites in person, and complete a short adoption inquiry. Our counselors walk you through fees, what's included, and everything you need to bring your new family member home with confidence.

Each pet you adopt from us is spayed or neutered, microchipped, and current on vaccinations. If you're preparing your home, the ASPCA pet care guides offer helpful tips for those first days. Choose to adopt a pet in Spartanburg today, and give a deserving animal the loving home they've been waiting for.