Cats: $95
Dogs: $125-$175
Requirements:
Government issues ID
18 and older
Own home OR live in a place where pets are allowed
No past animal about charges
Cannot be under the influence when adopting
Cannot be adopting the animal as a gift.
Official Participant · 2026
Help Us Clear the Shelters
Animal Protection Society of Durham is joining NBC & Telemundo's Clear The Shelters — the nationwide adoption campaign that's helped more than one million pets find homes since 2015. Adoption specials run all August long — our event page has the details, in-person event days, and the pets waiting to meet you.
Adoption specials all August
Our Mission
The Animal Protection Society of Durham (APS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has been helping animals in our community since 1970, and has managed the Durham County Animal Shelter since 1990. APS relies on donations from caring individuals and corporations to feed, shelter and provide medical attention for the nearly 5,000 stray, surrendered, abandoned, abused and neglected animals we care for each year. Federal Identification Number: 56-1047100.
Services We Offer
Adoptions, Fostering Program, Spay/Neuter Services, Medical Care
Adoption Process
Special Programs & Areas Served
Areas Served: Durham County
Recently Adopted
BART
Dog
BOWSER
Dog
CHIPMUNK
Dog
CHONKERS
Dog
