If you’re looking for a new companion, you’ve come to the right place!
The Belleville Area Humane Society has been matching pets to families for over sixty years, and we’re happy to serve both our animal and human friends.
Questions?
adoption@bahspets.org or Call 618-235-3712
What is your adoption process?
Our process is simple! Please search our website for adoptable animals. If you are interested in one of our animals, please submit an application online. The BAHS adoption team will contact with you within 48-72 BAHS business hours upon completion of your application. The adoption team can schedule an appointment for you to meet the animal that you are interested in. Please make sure to fill out all of the required fields on the application. The questions we ask help us match you with the perfect pets. Thank you for your answers. You should receive a confirmation email after you submit your application. Please email adoption@bahspets.org if you do not receive a confirmation or if you have any additional questions.
How much does it cost to adopt from BAHS?
Our adoption fee for dogs and puppies is $175. This covers the cost of spay/neuter, microchip, rabies vaccination, DHPP vaccinations, and testing for heartworm. Our fee for cats and kittens is $100. This covers the cost of spay/neuter, microchip, rabies vaccination, FVRCPC vaccinations, and FIV/FeLV testing.
Adoption Discounts
Pets For Patriots
BAHS offers discounted adoptions through our partnership with Pets for Patriots. This program matches active and retired military members with shelter animals in need of a loving home.Animals must be over two years old, over 40 pounds, have special medical needs, or have been homeless for more than 6 months to be included in this program.To ease the financial commitment of owning a pet, qualified adopters will receive:
- a minimum of 10% off of veterinary care of the adopted pet provided by participating veterinary partners
- a $150 e-card to be used for pet food or supplies
- a $10 discount off of your adoption fee or a $50 discount if the animal has been with us more than 6 months.
- a starter adoption kit with food and other pet supplies
For more information, go to the Pets for Patriots website or email us at adoption@bahspets.org
Vintage Pet Program
Classic dogs and cats gain value with time…
Dogs and cats are part of BAHS’s Vintage Pet Program if they are over 7 years old. These animals will be available for $25 off the normal adoption fee. Anyone over 60 years old can adopt a senior pet for $30 off the adoption fee.
Advantages to owning a senior pet:
- Older animals have better manners
- Older animals are less destructive
- Older pets are relaxing to spend time with
For more information email adoption@bahspets.org
Success Stories
“Sickly” Xena Gets a Personal Vet
“She made our daughter so happy.” “URGENT – these 2 One year old kitties (one male and one female ) NEED OUT. They have upper respiratory infections and are NOT DOING WELL.” This was the message posted on the Stray Angels Facebook page about Xena and Xavier, brother and sister cats in dire straights. With the help…
A ‘Tail’ of Two Jeffs
“I’ve become his person.” Jeffrey came to us from Animal Control and quickly became a staff favorite. With his loyalty, love, and eagerness to learn, he stole our hearts. We wondered who the perfect owner for our super intelligent guy would be… and then another Jeff walked through the door! Could it be fate? We…
Dobie
Dobie was very timid beagle mix. We thought he was shy and just wouldn’t come but now we think he was physically and mentally abused. You couldn’t touch him. You couldn’t pick him up. You couldn’t put a leash on him. But we saw the look on his face and we just fell in love.…
Artie & Chantilly
Goose
Rodney
My dog Rodney is a Bassett-Lab mix. He’s really kind of weird looking. He’s got these stubby legs and a Lab head. He’s a complicated dog. He’s very selective in who he likes. But that’s OK. He’s attached to me. I can’t do anything wrong in his opinion. I used to volunteer at the Humane…
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