Please Note that due to COVID/Short Staffing Adoption Processes have changed.
Adoption Process
The adoption process at the Hill Country SPCA is a matchmaking process. We strive to match the best possible pet with the best possible home and family. Sometimes that means the animal you fall in love with online, may not be the perfect match to take home.
A typical adoption goes something like this…
Please note that at this time we are only scheduling meet and greets with an approved application on file. We are not doing walk throughs or tours of our kennels due to the stress it places on the animals, and the fact they show poorly in this situation. If you have someone you're interested in give us a call (830)990-9085 or schedule a time to come in and talk to a staff member about them! We are always more than happy to provide information before you apply. There are also no requirements to adopt, and application just gets you pre-approved if it's a good match.
When picking up your pet, be prepared with a pet carrier for transportation, or a leash and collar. HCSPCA does not provide or loan pet carriers, crates, or collars/leashes. We do have carboard cat carriers available for $5, but do recommend a more sturdy/secure crate!
A typical adoption goes something like this…
- View our adoptable animals online
- Find a dog or cat you are interested in.
- Once you have decided on one of our pets, complete and submit an adoption application. It takes us approximately 24 hours to process each pet application. Pets do not go home the same day the application is submitted.
- When the application has been processed, a staff member will call to let you know you have been approved, or contact you if additional information is required.
- Upon approval, we will arrange a time when you are able to come to Hill Country SPCA. (We cannot hold an animal for more than 24 hours once an application is approved)
- Our staff will bring your new possible companion outside into our courtyard for you to spend some one-on-one time with, so you can get to know each other. Please note, pets under 5 months CANNOT be visited with due to vaccination status.
- As long as it is a match you just need to complete final adoption paperwork, and take your new pet home.
Please note that at this time we are only scheduling meet and greets with an approved application on file. We are not doing walk throughs or tours of our kennels due to the stress it places on the animals, and the fact they show poorly in this situation. If you have someone you're interested in give us a call (830)990-9085 or schedule a time to come in and talk to a staff member about them! We are always more than happy to provide information before you apply. There are also no requirements to adopt, and application just gets you pre-approved if it's a good match.
When picking up your pet, be prepared with a pet carrier for transportation, or a leash and collar. HCSPCA does not provide or loan pet carriers, crates, or collars/leashes. We do have carboard cat carriers available for $5, but do recommend a more sturdy/secure crate!
