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Founded in 2000, Richardson Humane Society is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to rescuing, fostering, and rehoming homeless pets across the Richardson, Texas area. Operating entirely through a network of volunteer foster homes rather than a physical shelter, they provide medical care, spay/neuter services, and loving placement for both cats and dogs.
Richardson Humane Society serves Within a 60-mile radius of Richardson, Texas and has adoption fees starting from $125.
$125 for cats (discounts available for senior-aged pets)
Applicants must be at least 21 years old and reside within a 60-mile radius of Richardson, Texas. Applicants must share veterinary records for all pets owned in the last five years, and all current pets must be spayed or neutered. Renters must provide verification of pet permission. Applicants must also agree to an interview and a home visit by an RHS representative.
1. Review adoption criteria and submit an online application (or apply at a 'Meet the Pets' event). 2. Complete a phone interview with an adoption counselor. 3. Participate in a home visit where you and your pets can meet the prospective pet. 4. Complete the adoption contract and pay the adoption fee at an event or off-site location.
The adoption fee for cats is $125, with discounts available for senior-aged pets. All pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccinations and heartworm preventative, and vetted for health conditions.
RHS does not operate a physical shelter facility; all rescued animals reside in private foster homes with volunteers. Adoptions and pet introductions are conducted via home visits and scheduled 'Meet the Pets' events.
RHS's primary priority is rescuing pets currently in shelters. However, owners needing to rehome a pet can submit a consideration form. Intake is entirely dependent on whether an appropriate foster home is open.
Adopters must live within a 60-mile radius of Richardson, Texas, to accommodate the required home visit and adoption process.
While RHS prioritizes pulling animals from municipal shelters, owner surrenders may be considered via an online rehoming form. Acceptance is strictly dependent upon available space within their volunteer foster home network.
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