🐾 Our Adoption Process
1. Submit an Adoption Application
Start by completing our adoption application so we can learn about your home, lifestyle, and what kind of dog or cat would be the best match.
2. Application Review
Our team reviews each application to ensure a safe, appropriate placement. Once approved, you may visit through walk‑ins or schedule an optional appointment with an adoption counselor.
3. Meet Our Dogs and Cats
Walk‑ins: Open to everyone during public hours.
Appointments: Not required — but approved adopters may book a dedicated meet‑and‑greet with an adoption counselor.
Adoption Events: Held throughout the year and open to all visitors.
4. Finalizing the Adoption
An adoption counselor will review medical history, complete the paperwork, and guide you through next steps. All animals go home spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.
💵 Adoption Fees
Cats
Adult Cats: $25 for one, $10 for a second
Kittens: $80 for one, $120 for a pair
Dogs
Puppies (Under 7 months): $200
Second puppy is full price.
Small Dogs (7 months–7 years, 25 lbs and under): $200
Adult Dogs (7 months–7 years): $160
Senior Dogs (7 years and older): $85
If adopting two adult or senior dogs, the second is ½ price.
If adopting one adult and one senior, the senior dog is the one discounted.
Adoption Specials
We occasionally offer limited‑time adoption specials for both dogs and cats.
Please watch our website and social media for current announcements.
📋 Adoption Requirements
To adopt, you must:
Be 21 or older
Provide a valid ID
Show proof of landlord approval if you rent
Demonstrate safe, stable housing
Agree to keep cats indoors and safely supervise dogs
Commit to regular veterinary care
Complete the adoption contract
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Emerald
Parma, OH at Parma Animal Shelter
Domestic Shorthair
Baby
Male
Small
Key Facts About Emerald
Name
Emerald
Species
Cat
Breed
Domestic Shorthair / Mix
Age
Baby
Sex
Male
Size
Small
Color
Black & White
Location
Parma, OH
Shelter
Parma Animal Shelter
Status
Available
Emerald is a baby male Domestic Shorthair/Mix (small) available for adoption at Parma Animal Shelter in Parma, OH.
About This Cat
"We cannot guarantee that a specific cat or kitten will be available during your visit. We also cannot place holds on kittens. Fill out an application online on the Parma Animal Shelter website and not on Adopt a Pet."Emerald is a male kitten who may be a bit shy at …
What WeRescue Scout knows about Emerald
Emerald is a shy but affectionate and playful kitten who would thrive in a quiet, patient home with gentle people. He would do best in a home with other pets or children who can respect his pace and give him space when he needs it.
Good with kids
Good with other dogs
Good with cats
High energy — needs exercise
estimated
Knows some basics
estimated
Great for first-time owners
estimated
Adaptable to apartment life
estimated
Affectionate
estimated
Low-maintenance coat
estimated
Has ongoing medical needs
WeRescue Scout summarized this from the shelter's original listing and may include estimates. Please contact Parma Animal Shelter to confirm any details before adopting.
Learn About the Breed
Coat Colors
Black
White
Shelter Last Updated
WeRescue Last Checked
About Emerald
Physical
Mixed Breed
Spayed/Neutered
Color: Black
Size: Small
Other
Animal ID: 61059559
Parma Animal Shelter
Animal ShelterParma Animal Shelter’s History
Parma Animal Shelter began as a small, community‑driven effort created by volunteers who wanted to give local animals the safety and compassion they weren’t receiving elsewhere. It grew from donated supplies and grassroots commitment into a trusted cornerstone of animal welfare in Parma and the surrounding communities.
Over time, the shelter expanded its programs, strengthened medical and behavioral care, and built structured protocols that ensure fairness, safety, and consistency for every animal. Volunteers became the foundation of daily operations, providing hands‑on care, adoption support, and the steady compassion that defines the shelter’s identity.
Today, Parma Animal Shelter continues its mission to protect, heal, and find permanent homes for animals through responsible rescue, community partnership, and humane sheltering practices.
Address
6260 State Road Parma, Ohio 44134,
Parma, OH 44134
Phone
(440) 885-8014
Email
[email protected]
Website
Visit Website
Application
Apply Online
Service Areas
City of Parma and surrounding areas
Adoption Process
Mission Statement
🐾 Official Mission Objectives (Parma Animal Shelter)
Prevent animal cruelty, abuse, and neglect.
Educate the public about spaying/neutering to reduce pet overpopulation.
Increase public awareness and appreciation of companion animals.
Provide a stress‑free, healthy environment for lost, abandoned, neglected, and stray animals.
Offer emergency and wellness medical care for adoptable animals.
Find permanent placement for animals into loving homes.
Important: Information regarding adoptable pets is provided by the adopting organization and is neither checked for accuracy or completeness nor guaranteed to be accurate or complete. The health status and behavior of any pet found, adopted through, or listed on the WeRescue app are the sole responsibility of the adoption organization listing the same and/or the adopting party. See our Terms of Service for more information.
