About Adopting

Adoption fees are $80 for dogs, $100 for puppies, $60 for cats and $80 for kittens. Rabbits are $40, pocket pets are $10 and call for pricing on ‘exotic’ pets. However, we will match prices of adoptable pets from other Shelters. All our adoptable dogs and cats are neutered or spayed, have an i.d. chip, have received medical exams and immediate health care, and immunization and medication with the exception of rabies shots. We spend an average of $450 on each pet so raise funds to supplement adoptions to make them affordable – however adoption fees function as a screen to assure that adopters can afford to responsibly care for their new pet. 

All pets are adopted on a one-week money-back test drive basis with finalization after one week. An additional $40 vet visit deposit is required for all dogs and cats and fully reimbursable upon documentation of a vet visit for a rabies shot (vet visit is free, you pay rabies shot) within 3 weeks. Landlord approval and dog to dog introductions (if you already have a dog) are mandadory as well. 

Your adoption packet includes a photo portrait of your pet, their medical and behavior history, a free introductory month of pet health insurance, dog or cat food from Science Diet, Brewies (for dogs) treats, informational handouts tailored to your needs, and many coupons for local pet services. We are grateful to these businesses who make it possible to offer so many free or discounted services to adopters.

If you rent and your landlord doesn’t allow pets, click here to find local pet friendly housing.

We seek to make ideal, life-long matches, and work diligently to match the perfect pet for your family and lifestyle.

Meet adoptable pets Tuesday – Saturday between noon and 6 p.m. at 3 Business Park Road, East of Livingston, Mt.

Adoption Forms  

Email completed form to: staffordshelter@imt.net or fax to: 406-222-8752. Or visit us Tues-Sat, 12 Noon to 6 PM.
A deposit is necesarry to put an animal on hold. Adoptions are on a first come, first served basis.

3 Boulder Business Park Road, Livingston, MT. Phone 406-222-2111. Email inquiries about specific animals to: sasoutreach@imt.net