Adopting & Fees

The Re-homing Process

Thank you for considering adopting an animal from the RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch.

Many of our animals have come from deprived backgrounds, and our aim is to ensure that their next home is the best possible as well as being for life. We hope that you support this aim, taking care to find the right animal for you. Before you look for a new pet, remember that pet ownership takes time, money, commitment, patience and it is likely to change your life completely.

We have recently revised our adoption process, and no animals will be viewed without a prior appointment.

You are welcome to complete an application form at our animal centre, however viewings of our animals can only take place when an appointment has been made. Please note you may need to wait for an available appointment, as often all our slots are taken up days in advance.

Dog Viewings will be done by appointment only

Cat viewings will be arranged once your application has been discussed with you by a member of our Animal Care team

Step 1 – Selecting an animal & submitting an application

If you’re looking to adopt a new furry family member, you can meet all of the cats, dogs and small animals we have available for rehoming here.

Once you have chosen an animal you wish to adopt from our website, you can submit an online adoption form and a senior staff member will then contact you by telephone and go through the received application form. We will review all of the information to ensure it is suitable and during the call you will be asked questions to cover any additional information we may require.

If you would like to speak with a member of our team about anything prior submitting a form, you can call 01422 365627 or email us, we’d love to hear from you!

Step 2 – Application success and reserving an animal

If your application is deemed suitable you will be asked to read through the rehoming a rescue animal, information on the RSPCA website. If you are adopting a cat, an appointment will be made for you to come down and meet your potential new pet to ensure compatibility, the cat will then be reserved to you pending final checks.

If you are applying to adopt one of our dogs and your application is deemed suitable then an appointment will be made for you to attend the Centre for a viewing, some of our dogs may need more than one visit so please bear this in mind if you are travelling a long distance.

If you currently own a dog, then a dog mix will be arranged at a later date. Rehoming to households with existing pets will be carefully considered as there will be limited opportunities to ensure compatibility

Step 3 – Home visit & adoption day

After both the branch and potential adopter have had an opportunity to review the information and are satisfied that that the adoption can go forward then a home visit will be arranged.

Due to the recent pandemic some home visits may be done in person where masks will be worn and hand sanitizer used, or they will be done virtually, this will be at the discretion of the on-duty manager.

Once home visits are complete and everyone is happy to move forward then you will be invited down to complete the adoption paperwork, this paperwork must be completed before your ne companion is taken home. We will finally ask for full payment of the adoption fee and our friendly team will assist you as your new furry family member sets of home with you.

Animal Centre Viewing Times:

MONDAY – 11am – 3.30pm

TUESDAY – 11am – 3.30pm

WEDNESDAY – 11am – 3.30pm

THURSDAY – CLOSED

FRIDAY – 11am – 3.30pm

SATURDAY – 11am – 3.30pm

SUNDAY -11am – 3pm

We’re still here for you AFTER adoption…

After the adoption has taken place the we will call to ensure there are no issues or concerns on a regular basis.

Once restrictions are lifted the Branch will carry out a post adoption home visit usually this is after three months with your new pet at home. This is a chance to ask about any settling in issues you may be having. If you want to talk before that then please call. Our staff are always happy to chat through any questions, and for dogs our training and behaviour advisor is also on hand to assist.

Please look at the Elderly Animal Scheme (EARS) if you are interested in adopting an animal 10 years and over.

You can find our full adoption procedure below along with the adoption fee and what this includes by downloading the

Download an adoption application form

Click here to fill in an online adoption form or download and print out a paper form from the list below

Cat Application form

Dog Application Form

Rabbit Application Form

Adoption Fees

Cats – £100

Kittens under 4 months – £120

Dogs – From £200

Pups under 4 months – From £250

Rabbit – £40

Guinea Pigs – £20

Please note, we reserve the right to adjust adoption fees in exceptional cicrumstances – which potential adopters will be made aware of.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CAT ADOPTERS

Unfortunately, there is currently a national shortage of cat vaccination. This is affecting how we vaccinate our cats here at the Animal Centre.

Wherever possible, we will endeavour to give all of the cats in our care, their 1st vaccination, however, due to very short supplies at this time it will not be possible to give them a 2nd vaccination.

After adoption you will be required to find a vet who may have a batch of vaccines, so that your adopted cat can finish the course, this will, unfortunately, be at your own cost.

If this is deemed difficult then you may need to restart your vaccinations when they become more readily available. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation and understanding.