Find your new best friend
Every pal below is vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed or neutered. Bios are written by the volunteers who know them best.
38 pals waiting · updated every morning
Biscuit
2 yrs · Corgi mix · 24 lbs · Good with kids
House-trained, crate-trained, and trained to look adorable on command.
Mango & Papaya
4 mos · Tabby kittens · Adopt together
Second kitten is half off — and these two are a matched set.
Waffles
6 yrs · Lab mix · 58 lbs · Leash pro
Knows sit, stay, shake, and the exact sound of the treat drawer.
Pickles
3 yrs · Terrier mix · 16 lbs · Apartment OK
Sixteen pounds of charisma. Prefers to be the only pet and the main character.
Clementine
9 yrs · Orange tabby · $25 senior fee
Gentle, quiet, and fully furnished with purrs. Great for first-time cat people.
Bruno
1 yr · Pittie mix · 52 lbs · 214 days here
Our longest resident and the staff's biggest heartbreak. Ask us about Bruno.
Noodle
8 yrs · Dachshund · 12 lbs · Lap expert
Long dog, short walks, very long naps. Comes with his own blankie.
Pepper
2 yrs · Border collie · 38 lbs · Needs a job
Frisbee prodigy seeking active family with a yard and a sense of humor.
Marbles
5 yrs · Domestic shorthair · 11 lbs
A family fell in love yesterday — but check back, hearts change.
How adoption works
We keep it simple on purpose. No home inspections, no vet references for first-time owners, no waiting weeks for a callback. Just a real conversation about the right match.
Average time from hello to home: 5 days
Meet & greet
Visit the shelter or an adoption event. Spend real time in a play yard — bring the kids and your current dog if you have one.
Walk-ins welcome · daily 11am–6pm
Application chat
A short form and a 20-minute conversation with an adoption counselor about your home, schedule, and what you're hoping for.
Takes about 20 minutes
Sleepover option
Not sure yet? Take your match home for a 48-hour trial sleepover. About 9 in 10 sleepovers turn into adoptions.
Optional · dogs and cats
Gotcha day
Sign the papers, take the photo by our gotcha-day wall, and head home with a starter bag and full medical records.
Free post-adoption support, forever
Adoption fees
Every adoption includes spay/neuter, all age-appropriate vaccines, a microchip, and a starter bag of food. Fees go straight back into medical care.
| Who | Fee |
|---|---|
| Puppies (under 1 year) | $250 |
| Adult dogs | $150 |
| Senior dogs (7+) | $50 |
| Kittens (under 1 year) | $120 |
| Adult cats | $75 |
| Senior cats (9+) | $25 |
| Rabbits & small friends | $40 |
Bonded pairs: second adoption is half off. Veterans and seniors 65+ receive $25 off any fee.
- Spay or neuter surgery
- All age-appropriate vaccines
- Microchip with registration
- Starter bag of current food
Questions families always ask
No. We trust honest conversations over inspections. For a few special-needs animals we may ask extra questions about fencing or stairs — we'll always tell you why.
Absolutely — list up to three favorites on one application and we'll talk through fit for each. Bonded pairs count as one very lucky application.
Every Tangerine Tails pet comes back to us, no questions and no judgment, at any point in their life. We'd always rather help you troubleshoot first — call us before you panic.
Yes! We adopt anywhere within a 3-hour drive. For dogs we ask that you visit in person at least once; cats can go home the same day.
A photo ID, a collar or carrier, and everyone in your household who wants a vote. We handle the rest, including the celebratory photo.
Not ready to adopt just yet?
Fostering and sponsoring are how most of our pals get their second chance. Both start with one click.