New Hampshire Humane Society Start an adoption application

Participates in a national program supporting seniors adopting pets.

Adoption fee From $50
Hours Walk-ins welcome Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Sunday, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Closed Monday and Wednesday.
Areas served Laconia and the Lakes Region, New Hampshire
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $50

Adult cats: $95; Kittens: $150. Seniors get $50 off, and fees are reduced or waived for senior cats and dogs. Adoption includes medical information, a food sample, toys or bedding, and pet-specific resources.

How it works

Start with the adoption application at https://www.nhhumane.org/adopt, then contact New Hampshire Humane Society at (603) 524-3252 or lisac@nhhumane.org to arrange meeting a cat.

Location

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The area

Belknap County at a glance

Population 64,659
Housing units 39,003
Est. households with a cat 8,454

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?

Adult cats are $95 and kittens are $150. Seniors get $50 off, and fees are reduced or waived for senior cats and dogs.

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Surrendering a cat

Contact New Hampshire Humane Society at (603) 524-3252 or lisac@nhhumane.org to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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