Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County

Vero Beach, FL

A nonprofit humane society serving Vero Beach and Indian River County on Florida's Treasure Coast, placing homeless cats and dogs in adoptive homes.

Adoption fee From $70

Hours Mon-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat-Sun 11am-5pm

Areas served Vero Beach and Indian River County, Florida

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $70

Kittens up to 6 months: $100; cats 7 months-8 years: $70; cats over 8 years: fee waived

Requirements

Must be at least 18 with a current valid photo ID. Bring a carrier for cats.

How it works

View available animals online, visit in person, then complete the adoption with help from the Pawsitive Placement Team.

Location

Find Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County

The area

Indian River County at a glance

Population 166,936

Housing units 86,440

Est. households with a cat 22,732

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

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Kittens up to 6 months: $100; cats 7 months-8 years: $70; cats over 8 years: fee waived.

What are your hours?

Mon-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat-Sun 11am-5pm.

How does the adoption process work?

View available animals online, visit in person, then complete the adoption with help from the Pawsitive Placement Team.

Get involved

Support Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County

Surrendering a cat

Contact Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County at (772) 388-3331 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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