Adoption Fees, Forms & Process

Tiger is a loving cat with a remarkable story of hope.

Second chances happen every day at the Wisconsin Humane Society. Through expert care and a whole lot of love and commitment, we find homes for thousands of animals each year. Thanks to our medical and training programs, the longer an animal stays with us the more adoptable he becomes -- and there are no time or space limits; adoptable animals stay in adoption until they find new homes.

There are many animals waiting at WHS for loving homes! Since the individual needs of each animal and each adopter vary, an Adoption Counselor will work with you one-on-one to help you find the right match for your home. The adoption process generally takes an hour from the time you begin working with an Adoption Counselor. We recommend that you allow ample time to learn about your new companion. We also suggest coming in during non-peak hours (weekday afternoons) to adopt as it reduces the potential for long waits.

Type of Animal	Fees*
Cats (over 1 year)	Name Your Own Fee**
Kittens (6 months to 1 year)	$89.00
Kittens (5 months and under)	$149.00
* Please add 5.6% sales tax to all fees listed above. **There is no fee for adult cats, but as part of the Name Your Own Fee program, all donations will help care for homeless animals in our shelter.
All three WHS campuses offer a 25% military discount on adoption fees with valid proof of service.

Buddy Discount! When you adopt two kittens, you get 50% off the second adoption fee.

 

Adoption fees for all dogs, cats and rabbits include:

• Sterilization (spay/neuter surgery)
• Microchip (a permanent identification to help protect animals from loss or theft)
• Primary vaccinations
• Certificate for a free veterinary examination
• Dogs and cats receive a 30-day gift of free pet insurancefrom 24PetWatch
• Life-long support from our behavior experts

 

Adoption Process

To ensure that WHS animals and adopters are properly matched, we have a few adoption guidelines.

1. Each potential adopter will complete an Adopter Profile that will be reviewed by an adoption counselor and will stay on file for 2 months. To fill out a cat adoption profile online, click here.
2. A Photo ID with current address will be requested by the adoption counselor. If address does not match, please bring in proof of current address (ex. Utility bill or other bills).
3. The adoption counselor will ask questions regarding your residence, family members living in the household and other pets living in the home to ensure the best match is made.

If you have room in your home - and your heart - stop by and pay us a visit! If you have any questions please call (414) ANIMALS (264-6257) or send an email to companion@wihumane.org.