Animal Shelter

Adoptable Pets

There are always animals available for adoption at the Shelter. Sometimes, as when an animal is surrendered, quite a bit will be known about the animal and its habits, training, etc. Other times, with strays, educated guesses will be made as to age, temperament, training, etc. We encourage you to spend some time getting to know an animal you are considering adopting to ensure it is a good fit.

Pets for adoption from JHTCA Shelter on Petfinder

Adoption FAQs

Find answers to a few common questions about our adoption process HERE.

Fees

The adoption fee is $117 for dogs, $101 for cats. This fee includes the animals spay/neuter, rabies vaccination, and microchip fees.

If you live in Teton County, the required pet license fee is $11 for spayed and neutered pets and $27 for intact animals.

Ready for Pet Ownership?

Please be sure that you are ready for the responsibility of pet ownership and have permission to house the pet in your residence. Many of the animals in the Shelter have been abandoned or surrendered because of their owner’s change in living situation. Before considering adopting an animal, be sure you are ready for the commitment.

Apply to adopt a Dog 

Apply to Adopt a Cat

About the Shelter

The Jackson-Teton County Animal Shelter provides humane care to, and finds homes for, lost and abandoned companion animals. The Shelter is available to educate the public on responsible animal ownership and serves the community by educating and enforcing animal regulations, including licensing requirements.

Annually we will have 200 dogs pass through the Shelter; about 75% of them are reclaimed by their owners, and we are proud of the fact that nearly all of the rest find new homes. Nearly 90% of the 110 plus cats that come through the Shelter also find new homes; the majority of the rest get reunited with their owners.