To apply to adopt a pet:
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Shelter hours
Pet adoption: Monday through Friday between 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday hours are extended until 7:00 p.m.
Closed on City holidays
Appointments
No scheduled appointment times are needed for pet adoptions.
Other services: Use our appointment scheduler
