Frequently asked questions

All animals adopted from OPHS include, but are not limited to a microchip, spay or neuter, vaccinations, de-worming, flea treatment and a free wellness check by a participating veterinarian if scheduled within 3 business days of the adoption.

Small breeds tend to be highly adoptable and there are fewer available in our area. Their higher adoption fee helps offset the costs of the pets that need to have a reduced fee for adoption.

We generally have a large selection of mixed breed animals and, on occasion, we have purebreds available. Check our website frequently or check petfinder.com to see what animals are available.

Although we have a wide variety of breeds, you will almost always find a large selection of these breeds and/or breed mixes: husky, lab, pit bull, terrier, border collie, cattle dog, shepherd.

Adopting a pet is a personal, lifestyle decision, and all potential adopters are carefully counseled by our Adoption Counselors to ensure that the pet and adopter are a good match. If you’re considering adopting a pet as a gift, Please contact a member of Office staff so we may make accommodations for this request as the individual you would like to receive this animal must be the one to fill out the adoption paperwork.

For Dogs: We may place a Dog on hold if the potential adopter's household seems like a good fit for their family and the animal. This will also depend on the needs of Dog as well from their new family.

For Cats: Cats at OPHS are typically not put on hold. This especially is true for Kittens.

Holds may be placed especially if an animal has specific needs and the potential adopter's household seems like a good fit for their family, household and the animal.

*Please note: OPHS places holds on animals at our discretion, and our priority for our animals is finding the home that best suits their needs! -Thank you!