Meriden Humane Society

Meriden, CT

A Meriden shelter placing cats and dogs, running largely by appointment for approved adopters with a weekly open window for visiting the cats.

Adoption fee From $95

Hours By appointment seven days a week for approved adopters. Cat visiting Thursdays 1pm-4pm, and some Sundays. Thursday tours pause in June and July.

Areas served Connecticut statewide

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $95

Effective 7/1/26: kittens/cats under 9 months $245; adults 9 months-9 years $195; senior/special needs 10+ years $95

How it works

All prospective adopters submit an online adoption application before visiting.

Location

Find Meriden Humane Society

The area

South Central Connecticut Planning Region at a glance

Population 570,598

Housing units 248,267

Est. households with a cat 74,046

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where are you located?

Meriden Humane Society is in Meriden, Connecticut.

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Fee amounts are not published as a fixed schedule. Contact the shelter for current pricing.

What is included when I adopt?

Adopted cats are vaccinated and spayed or neutered before going home.

Get involved

Support Meriden Humane Society

Surrendering a cat

Contact Meriden Humane Society at (203) 238-3650 or info@meridenhumanesocietyrescue.com to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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