Pet Adoption in Kenya

Your trusted guide to adopting cats and dogs in Kenya. Learn about shelters, adoption processes, and how to care for your new companion.

Why Choose Adoption?

Adopting a pet in Kenya is more than just bringing an animal home – it’s a life-changing

decision for both you and your new companion.

Save Lives

With thousands of stray animals in Kenya, adoption directly reduces overcrowding in shelters and gives pets a second chance.

Cost Effective

Adoption fees (typically KES 3,000-10,000) include vaccinations, spay/neuter services, and often microchipping.

Support Local

Your adoption helps Kenyan shelters continue their rescue work and community education programs throughout the country

Healthier Pets

Rescued animals receive full veterinary checks and behavioral assessments before adoption.

The Adoption Process

Adopting a pet in Kenya is straightforward when you know what to expect.

Here’s our step-by-step guide:

Browse available pets through our partner shelters or visit in person. Consider your lifestyle - cats generally need less space than dogs.

Schedule meet-and-greets at shelters near you. Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu all have excellent facilities.

Complete an adoption form detailing your living situation, pet experience, and plans for care.

Many shelters conduct home visits to ensure your space is safe and suitable for the pet.

Pay the adoption fee (typically KES 2,500-12,000), sign the contract, and bring your new family member home!

Where to Adopt

These trusted shelters across Kenya are having pets waiting for loving homes,

Kenya SPCA

Location: Off Thika Road, Nairobi

Specialty: Both cats and dogs

Process: Walk-in visits welcome

The Cattery Kenya

Location: Karen, Nairobi

Specialty: Cats only

Process: Appointment-only

Mombasa Animal Welfare

Location: Nyali, Mombasa

Specialty: Coastal breeds

Process: Monthly adoption drives

Kisumu Animal Shelter

Location: Near airport

Specialty: Mixed breeds

Process: Fostering program

Happy Adoption Stories

Mark Ogai

After losing my first dog, I wasn’t sure about adopting. Kenya SPCA helped me find Max, who’s brought so much joy to our home. The adoption process was thorough but worth it.

Omondi M

The Cattery matched us with two bonded kittens. Their staff provided incredible post-adoption support, even helping us cat-proof our balcony. We couldn’t be happier!

Wanjiru A

As first-time dog owners in Kisumu, we appreciated the shelter’s fostering program. It let us ensure Buddy fit our lifestyle before finalizing the adoption process.