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Ready to adopt an animal from HSGA?

Thank you for your interest in adoption from the Humane Society of Greater Akron. Our animals are important to us, and each deserves a great home! If you are ready to adopt, visit the shelter, or email us at hsga@summithumane.org. Prior to a shelter visit, please take a moment to print and complete the appropriate form below.

Adoption Application for Cats Adoption Application for Dogs

Shelter Hours:


We are closed most mornings to allow our volunteers to prepare our animals for your visit. If you are interested in becoming a Humane Society volunteer, please click here.
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday-Friday: 1:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Sunday: Noon - 5:00pm

Adoption Fees:

Each adoptable animal:

  • Is sent home spayed or neutered.
  • Is kept up to date on age appropriate vaccines.
  • Receives flea preventative while in our care.
  • Is de-wormed upon arrival.
  • Is tested for heartworm and given a monthly preventative (dogs only).
  • Is tested for Felv/FIV* and given the appropriate vaccines (cats only)
  • Is implanted with a microchip which is registered to both the HSGA and the new owner.
  • Is sent home with an adoption kit that may include a food sample, coupons, HSGA information, and information on pet parenting.

*Kittens under 6 months of age are not tested for FIV. If adopted before that age, the adopter is responsible for testing once the kitten reaches 6 months.

  • Dogs and Puppies: $99
  • Senior dog over 6 years old: $40
  • Senior to Senior Program - Senior person over 60 adopts a senior dog: $15
  • Kittens: $75
  • Cats - over 6 months: $50
  • Rabbits: $40

Adoptions for Seniors:

Adopters age 60 or older may adopt a dog, 3 years or older or a cat, 5 years or older without paying the adoption fee. This service is made possible through the Pets for the Elderly Foundation. You will be asked to provide proof of age.

• All animals are spayed or neutered before leaving the HSGA shelter.