Connecticut pet adoption costs

About the missing details

Why it's missing: We only list public shelter adoption fees published by an official source. We haven't yet verified a public shelter in Connecticut that posts its adoption fees on an official page. Fees are set by each city or county shelter, so there is no single statewide fee.

General information
Not specific to Connecticut

• Across the 32 public shelters we verified, the standard adult dog fee runs from free to $150 and the adult cat fee from free to $90. Puppies, kittens and small dogs usually cost more; seniors and long-stay pets often cost less or are free.
• Of the 23 shelters that list what the fee covers, 22 include spay/neuter, 21 include vaccinations and 19 include a microchip.
• A local pet license is often extra and is set by your city or county.

Closest place with verified data

New York County, New York: Animal Care Centers of NYC (serves all five boroughs) (about 81 miles away): dogs $25–$250, cats $25–$200

Call or visit the official office

Your city or county animal services in Connecticut

Search your county or city government website for "animal services" or "animal shelter", or call your county's main information line (311 in many cities). Ask for the current adoption fee and what it includes.

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