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A nonprofit humane society in Lowell, Massachusetts, taking in homeless cats and dogs and placing them in adoptive homes. It serves Lowell and the Merrimack Valley, Massachusetts. Visiting hours: Tue-Sun 12pm-4pm; closed Monday. Adoption fees: Kittens (under 1 year): $300; Adult cats (1-12 years): $200; Senior cats (over 12 years): $50; Geriatric cats (14+ years): no fee. Includes age-appropriate FVRCP and rabies vaccinations, FeLV/FIV testing, deworming, flea treatment, spay/neuter surgery, microchip and registration, and treatment of other medical issues as needed.

Adoption fee From $50
Hours Tue-Sun 12pm-4pm; closed Monday
Areas served Lowell and the Merrimack Valley, Massachusetts
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $50

Kittens (under 1 year): $300; Adult cats (1-12 years): $200; Senior cats (over 12 years): $50; Geriatric cats (14+ years): no fee. Includes age-appropriate FVRCP and rabies vaccinations, FeLV/FIV testing, deworming, flea treatment, spay/neuter surgery, microchip and registration, and treatment of other medical issues as needed.

Requirements

You must be 18 years or older to adopt an animal. A valid ID is required

How it works

Start with the adoption application at https://www.lowellhumanesociety.org/adoption/, then contact Lowell Humane Society at (978) 452-7781 or info@lowellhumanesociety.org to arrange meeting a cat.

Location

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The area

Middlesex County at a glance

Population 1,638,365
Housing units 664,267
Est. households with a cat 203,583

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 under 1 year are $300, adult cats (1-12 years) are $200, senior cats (over 12) are $50, and geriatric cats (14+) have no fee.

What are your hours?

Tuesday-Sunday 12pm-4pm, closed Monday.

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Lowell Humane Society at (978) 452-7781 or info@lowellhumanesociety.org to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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