• A copy of your driver's license or a valid state picture ID. You must be 18 years or older to adopt a pet. 

• Proof of current address if it doesn’t match your ID (online bill, statement, etc)

• A collar and leash for a dog or puppy (if you don’t have one, you can purchase both during adoption).

• A pet carrier for cats (if you don’t have one, you can purchase a cardboard carrier during adoption).

• A form of payment. We accept credit cards, debit cards, and cash payments.

No, you can walk-in during our operating hours. We’re open Monday-Saturday from 10AM-5PM (closed from 12PM-PM for lunch on weekdays) and Sunday from 10AM-2PM.

Animals that are Foster to Adopt are those who are available to go into a home, but still need a procedure before they can be fully adopted (spay/neuter, mass removal, etc.). This means that you will foster the animal with the intent to adopt once the procedure is completed.

FTA pets can only go into homes within Brevard County.

Cats:
You’re welcome to visit our cats in our dedicated cat rooms, where you can spend time with them, interact, and get to know their personalities one-on-one.

Dogs:
We conduct one-on-one meet and greets with our dogs rather than offering general kennel walk-throughs. This helps keep stress levels low for our dogs and gives potential adopters a much better sense of their true personalities, rather than how they might react to a stranger walking past their kennel.

If you have other dogs in the home, you will need to bring them to meet the dog you are interested in adopting. We can facilitate a dog-on-dog introduction with our staff to make sure it’s a good fit.

We do not do cat-on-dog or cat-on-cat introductions. Instead, our team will talk with you and provide resources on how to successfully transition your new dog or cat into your home.

Yes, we do allow holds to be placed on available pets after you have met them at our shelter. An approved application does not hold a pet to your application.

Adult Pets: We can place a 24 hour hold on an adult pet after you meet them without a deposit. After 24 hours, we release the hold and make them available.

Kittens/Puppies: We can place a 24 hour hold on a puppy/kitten after you meet them with a $50 non-refundable deposit (this will go toward their adoption fee). After 24 hours, we release the hold, make them available, and your deposit will be considered a donation.

For non-available pets in foster care (ex. puppies or kittens), please email our front desk at spcafrontdesk1234@gmail.com.

The adoption process takes less than an hour and does not require you filling out any paperwork ahead of time. If you’d like to save a little time, you’re welcome to fill out an adoption application beforehand.

Once you’re approved, you’ll get to take your new pet home that same day!

Please email spcafrontdesk1234@gmail.com with the pet you are interested in meeting to set up meet n’ greet or get additional information. Please note this is only for available pets in foster.

Please allow up to 24 hours to coordinate a meeting time at our adoption center with the foster parent.

Adult Dogs: Pedigree Adult
Adult Cats: Iams Healthy Adult
Puppies: Pedigree Puppy
Kittens: Iams Healthy Kitten

When you adopt, you will receive a sample bag of food you can use to transition to a new brand if you choose.

The 3-3-3 rule is a guideline for helping newly adopted pets acclimate to their new homes. It provides recommendations for the first three days, three weeks, and three months after adoption.

Start by giving your pet at least three days to decompress, followed by a three-week period to establish routines. The final 3-month phase focuses on gradually exposing the pet to various environments and experiences, facilitating a smoother adjustment and building a positive relationship.

You can learn more about the 3-3-3 Rule here.