Adopt an animal.
Animals currently available for adoption at LCHS and statewide are featured on the montanapets.org website.
To view a list of Helena-area animals available, click here.
Email an adoption counselor here >>
LCHS Adoption Fees
PRICING | DISCOUNT PRICING | ADOPTION RULES | PET ADOPTION APPLICATIONS
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To view a list of Helena-area animals available, click here.
Discount Pricing
10% discount per month for long term animals up to 50%
Senior animals 5 years and above 50% discount
Senior citizens 62 years and above 50% discount
All animals for adoption have been given a one year vaccination against common communicable diseases and have been treated for other medical needs when possible. All puppies and kittens have had one de-worming.
The free veterinary office visit included in the Adoption Agreement is contributed by participating veterinarians/clinics at their expense in cooperation with the LCHS to promote proper and responsible pet care. A list of participating veterinarians/clinics can be found on the Adoption Handout.
Prices of other animals for adoption such as Birds, Rabbits, Ferrets, Rats, Mice, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Ducks, Horses, etc., vary. Please inquire at the front desk.
THE ADOPTION FEE IS A NON-REFUNDABLE DONATION TO THE LEWIS & CLARK HUMANE SOCIETY TOWARDS THE CARE FOR ALL ANIMALS IN ITS POSSESSION. THANK YOU.
Purchasing a pet from LCHS saves you money:
Cost comparison of an animal that is purchased with responsible pet ownership
Dog |
Cat |
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Average purchase price: |
$50 |
Free |
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$85 |
$50 |
Vet check and vaccinations: |
$40 |
$40 |
Rabies shot: |
$26 |
$26 |
Micro chip: |
$35 |
$35 |
Pet ID: |
$10 |
$10 |
Total: |
$281.00 |
$196 |
Purchase your pet from the Lewis & Clark Humane Society saves an animal,
and saves you over 50% is pet ownership fees!
Adoption Rules
- All animals adopted from the LCHS will be spayed or neutered prior to leaving the shelter.
The new owner(s) will pay the cost of the spay/neuter surgical fee at the time of adoption. Upon completion and verification of the surgery, the veterinarian/clinic will bill the LCHS. Additional fees may be charged by the veterinarian for certain conditions (in heat, pregnant, elderly, etc.). These fees are the responsibility of the new pet owner. We will make every effort to inform a new pet owner of such conditions. As we are not veterinarians, our knowledge of certain conditions may be limited and we appreciate your cooperation in this matter. - Animals will be placed with adults 18 years or older, to be kept as companion animals.
- Animals can not be adopted as gifts.
- For renters, permission of the landlord is required.
- We have the right to decline an adoption based on the judgment of the qualified staff.
- An adoption questionnaire is completed and approved before any animal is adopted.
- Upon signing the Adoption Agreement Form, the new pet owner(s) will adhere to its requirements.
Pet Adoption Applications
You can apply to adopt a pet from LCHS today! Applications are offered as both PDF and Word file downloads:
LCHS Cat application:
Download PDF | Download Word document
LCHS Dog application:
Download PDF | Download Word document
To view a list of Helena-area animals available, click here.
PRICING | DISCOUNT PRICING | ADOPTION RULES | PET ADOPTION APPLICATIONS
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