MEET YOUR NEW FAMILY MEMBER
Save a life today by joining the numerous pet owners who find companionship with Circle of Friends Animal Shelter every year.
DOGS
CATS
OTHER ANIMALS
The adoption process
Please view our available pets online or visit the Adoption Center, located at 910 South Washington St. Grand Forks, ND 58203 (Map)
During your visit, our adoption team members will assist with the meet and greet between you and your potential pet, and also help determine who would be a good match for you and your family. Once you’ve made your decision, our adoption team will finalize the process. COFAS adoptions are done on a first come first serve basis.
ADOPTION CENTER HOURS
Sunday- Closed
Monday- Closed
Tuesday- 12pm-6pm
Wednesday- 12pm-6pm
Thursday- 1pm-8pm
Friday- 12pm-6pm
Saturday- 10am-4pm
ADOPTION POLICIES
- 18 years to adopt
- provide a valid ID
- COFAS reserves the right to refuse an adoption for any reason
Adoption Fees
Kittens – (6 months and under) $150
Cats – $50
Cats over 7 years – Sponsored
Puppies (6 months and under) $350
Dogs – $250
Dogs 0ver 7 years – Sponsored
Rats, mice, guinea pigs, birds – $25
Reptiles & rabbits – $40
Ferrets & chinchillas – $100
All adoption fees collected assist in the daily care and ongoing needs of our animals. Our adoption fees cover:
- spaying/neutering
- up-to-date vaccinations
- microchip and registration
- medical examination
- behavior assessment
We reserve the right to hold special animal adoption promotions wherein prices may be reduced or waived.
Adoption Return Policy
If for any reason your adoption doesn’t work out as planned, we encourage you to return your pet. We understand these are hard decisions and we welcome the opportunity to find a different home for your pet if it is not a perfect match for you. An animal can be returned within 30 days for any reason.
If you need to return an animal, please contact us at 701-775-3732 or [email protected].
Working Cats Program
Our Working Cats Program has been designed to allow less socialized cats to barter their rodent catching skills for room and board under the supervision of an understanding caregiver on farms, warehouses, shops, as well as country backyards.
Please click this link, Working Cats, for more information.
