How long do pets stay at Almost Home Humane Society?

Almost Home has no time limit for how long pets may stay at AHHS.  All stray pets are subject to a 5-day holding period in an effort to reunite each pet with its owner.  After 5 days pets may go up for adoption as long as they are healthy and friendly.  Pets stay at Almost Home until they find the right forever home and in 2016 Almost Home's life-saving rate remained at 92%.

How many pets does AHHS take in each year?

Almost Home serves more than 3,000 dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, hamsters and other pets each year.

Why does Almost Home charge an adoption fee for pets?

Almost Home makes every effort to ensure your new pet is ready for life in its home.  All of our pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, dewormed, and treated for any illnesses or injuries prior to adoption.  The cost to prepare an animal for adoption is much higher than the adoption fee.

How does AHHS determine the age and breed of adoptable pets?

Most often pets arrive at Almost Home as strays.  Both the age and breed of pets is the result of an educated guess by shelter staff.  Age is estimated based upon the amount of tartar on teeth as well as the physical condition of the pet.  Breed is an estimation based upon the size, body shape, and coloration.  AHHS cannot guarantee the breed or age of any pet.

Does AHHS accept owner-surrendered pets?

Almost Home Humane Society is classified as a limited-admission shelter.  AHHS accepts all pets found stray within the cities of Lafayette or West Lafayette.  However, Almost Home can only accept owner-surrendered pets on a case-by-case basis dependent upon the pet and shelter space. 

Can I report suspicions of animal cruelty AHHS?

Almost Home is not authorized to investigate cases of animal cruelty.  If you are concerned about a pet please contact your local animal control (Lafayette:  765-807-1200, West Lafayette:  765-775-5200, Tippecanoe County:  765-423-9321).

May I adopt a pet as a gift for someone else?

Adopting a pet is a personal decision and a lifetime commitment for the adopter.  Almost Home feels it is very important to make a good match between adopter and pet and this can only be done in person.  If you would like to give an adoptable pet as a gift AHHS will create gift certificates that you may give as a gift.

Will Almost Home euthanize my terminally ill pet?

AHHS offers owner-requested euthanasia by appointment for a fee of $35.  For more information on this service please contact AHHS at 765-474-5222.

What are your annual statistics?

Below are the statistics for AHHS in the year 2016.  For this year, Almost Homes overall live release rate remained at 92%. AHHS determines its live release rate based upon the Asimolar formula (adoptions + transfer + returns to owner/total outcomes (excluding request euthanasia, DOA and died in care).