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Friends of the Scituate Shelter

Animal shelter in Scituate, MA

WHAT DRIVES US: The Epidemic of Unwanted Pets in the United States Millions of pets are euthanized each year because, quite simply, there are not enough homes for them. This unfortunate situation is referred to as “pet overpopulation” and there are numerous reasons for the problem including economic conditions, uninformed pet owners, and irresponsible and unintended pet breeding.

WHAT WE BELIEVE: Pet overpopulation can and should be addressed without resorting to unnecessary euthanasia of adoptable animals.

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780 Chief Justice Cushing Highway
780 Chief Justice Cushing Highway
Scituate, MA 02066
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780 Chief Justice Cushing Highway

780 Chief Justice Cushing Highway

Scituate, MA 02066

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Adoptable pets at Friends of the Scituate Shelter

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We'll also keep you updated on Patrick's adoption status with email updates.
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Patrick

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Scituate, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Lilly's adoption status with email updates.
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Lilly

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
Scituate, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Benjamin's adoption status with email updates.
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Benjamin

Beagle

Male, Adult
Scituate, MA

Shelter FAQs

We primarily service the South Shore area of Massachusetts.

Additional adoption info

Our Adoption Process
When you first arrive at our shelter you will be asked to fill out a brief questionnaire. This questionnaire helps us to find the right pet for you. Our adoption counselors act as “match makers” and will work with you to find the right match - for both you and the animal based on the information you have given us.

If you meet an animal that both you and the adoption counselor feels is a good match, you will be given an application form to complete. It usually takes 1-2 days to process before completing the adoption :)

Once I submit an application am I guaranteed that animal?

No, we take more than one application per pet and submitting an application does not guarantee that you will be approved for adoption.

Are there fees to adopt and what do I get for my money?

Yes, there are Adoption Fees:

$100 per cat (over the age of 6 months)
$175 per kitten - Please call or email the shelter on info regarding our kitten adoptions. The process is slightly different.
Up to $325 per dog – In the case of dogs, we may sometimes require a training deposit to ensure that your new dog gets the training he/she needs. The training deposit is $100 and is refundable upon proof of completion of a positive reinforcement training class.
Your Cats adoption Fee includes:

spay/neuter surgery, rabies vaccine, distemper vaccine, FIV/Felv testing, deworming, flea treatment and a free starter bag of Science Diet Pet Food.

Your Dogs adoption Fee includes:

spay/neuter surgery, rabies vaccine, distemper vaccine, Bordetella vaccine, heartworm testing, deworming, flea treatment and a free starter bag of Science Diet Pet Food.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Friends of the Scituate Shelter

Animal Control center

593 Montaup St,
Fall River, MA 02724

St. Croix Connection Puppy Rescue

P.O.Box 105,
Cohasset, MA 02025

We'll also keep you updated on BRAVO's adoption status with email updates.
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BRAVO

Mouse

Female, 7 mos
Methuen, MA
We'll also keep you updated on OSCAR ACTS LIKE A DOG's adoption status with email updates.
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OSCAR ACTS LIKE A DOG

Siberian

Male, Adult
Salem, NH
We'll also keep you updated on Malina's adoption status with email updates.
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Malina

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 yrs
Fall River, MA
We'll also keep you updated on MR. KITTY's adoption status with email updates.
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MR. KITTY

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Salem, MA
We'll also keep you updated on KITTEN PRINCESS PEPPER's adoption status with email updates.
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KITTEN PRINCESS PEPPER

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Salem, NH
We'll also keep you updated on Jessica's adoption status with email updates.
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Jessica

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 8 mos
Framingham, MA

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