We do trial adoptions in certain situations, usually just for our adult pets. If you are interested in a trial adoption, speak with the counselor at the adoption event about your situation. You will be required to do all of the adoption paperwork and pay the adoption fee, but your contract will have a stipulation […]

In general, no. We want potential pet owners to be sure they are ready to adopt. We encourage you to think through the decision before you adopt, rather than after. We are willing to work through any issues that arise and depending on the situation, we may be able to offer an exchange (if the pup […]

In some cases, your pet may not yet have been spayed or neutered due to age or medical circumstances.  If so, we will perform a “pre-adopt” in which we place an adoption hold on the animal and allow you to pay the necessary adoption fees. In these circumstances, San Antonio Pets Alive! still has legal […]

Yes, every pet in our program is spayed or neutered prior to adoption.

Yes, your new pet will have had all of the vaccinations he/she needs up until the point of adoption.  This means that you may have to get more vaccines as they become due but we will have taken care of what they need up until the date of adoption.

In most cases, yes. We actually prefer for you to take your new pet home so that he/she can get started being a part of your family. If you know you are in the market for a pet, it is a good idea to have some things ready for your new pet such as bedding, […]

Visit our adoption page to see the requirements prior to adopting and what is included with each adoption here.