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A nonprofit humane society in Yakima, Washington, taking in homeless cats and dogs and placing them in adoptive homes. Visiting hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, closed 12:30pm-1:30pm for animal quiet hour; closed Sunday. Adoption fees: Kittens: $100; adult cats: $50. Includes spay/neuter, vaccinations (including rabies if old enough), deworming, flea/tick treatment, and 24PetWatch microchip registration.

Adoption fee From $50
Hours Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, closed 12:30pm-1:30pm for animal quiet hour; closed Sunday
Areas served Yakima and the surrounding area, Washington
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $50

Kittens: $100; adult cats: $50. Includes spay/neuter, vaccinations (including rabies if old enough), deworming, flea/tick treatment, and 24PetWatch microchip registration.

Requirements

NOTE: All pre-adoption questionnaires are subject to approval. Adopters must be 18 years of age. Entire families may be required to visit, including resident dog(s). 48-hour adoption holds may be placed on any animal (for approved adopters) with a non-refundable deposit. All dogs must leave with a collar and leash. All cats must leave in a pet carrier for their safety. Renters may be required to have proof of landlord approval.

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact Yakima Humane Society at 509-457-6854 or adoption@yakimahumane.org first to check which cats are currently available.

Location

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The area

Yakima County at a glance

Population 257,152
Housing units 92,432
Est. households with a cat 28,154

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 are $100; adult cats are $50. Includes spay/neuter, vaccinations (including rabies if old enough), deworming, flea/tick treatment, and 24PetWatch microchip registration.

What are your hours?

Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm, closed 12:30pm-1:30pm for animal quiet hour; closed Sunday.

Get involved

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Yakima Humane Society at 509-457-6854 or adoption@yakimahumane.org to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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