Adoption Process, Application and Fees

Adoption Process and Application

Thank you for your interest in adopting! A wonderful selection of feline friends and canine companions are waiting for a home like yours at the Iowa County Humane Society! Please read below for the steps to meet our animals!

1. Complete the adoption application below. This speeds up the process considerably! Every effort will be made to approve an application as soon as possible but some applications may take longer to be processed. We recommend viewing the available animals on our website so we are able to answer any questions that you may have. It is important to be sure that the particular animal you have in mind is right for you and your family. You can see the adoptable cats by clicking here and the adoptable dogs by clicking here.

2. After your application is processed, one of our staff members will call you to answer any immediate questions you may have and set up a time to meet our adoptable animals.

Important information:

You must be at least 18 years old to adopt any animal from the shelter.
Present photo identification with current address, pending the adoption of the animal.
It is important to discuss adopting a new pet with all members. If you rent, you should also discuss a new companion with your landlord. Please make sure you understand any pet policies your landlord has.

Our Adoption Fees:

Dog $250.00 and up
Puppy (under 8 months of age) $400.00 and up
Cat minimum donation $75.00
Kitten (under 8 months of age) $100.00
FIV & FELV Cats: $30.00

Adoption Cost includes:

All dogs are vaccinated for distemper, and bordetella plus dewormed and heartworm tested prior to adoption. (Rabies is administered after 4 months of age)
All cats are vaccinated for distemper, dewormed and FIV/FELV tested prior to adoption. (Rabies is administered after 4 months of age)
All animals are spayed/neutered prior to adoption.
All animals are Microchipped

We do look for feral cat placements at times, called our "working cats" program, learn more here, if you are interested.

Adoption Application

Are you interested in a Required

Animal Name

Your Full Name Required

Your Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

Country

State/Province

Postal Code

Phone Number Required

Your email address

Your Birth Date Required

How many adults in your household? Required

Name of other adults in your household

How many children in your household? Required

What is your living situation, do you: Required

Landlord/Homeowners Name and Phone Number (enter "Own" if yourself) Required

Have you ever surrendered an animal to a shelter/rescue or re-homed a pet? Required

If yes, when and why?

What veterinary clinic(s) have you used for your current and former pets listed above? Required

Vet clinic phone number:

Adoption Policies: Please check each box after reading. Required

I agree to have all members of the household meet the animal prior to adoption.

I understand that it is a requirement that my current pets are up to date on vaccinations.

By typing my name, I certify that the information I have given is true, and I realize that any misrepresentation of facts may result in losing the privilege of adopting a pet. I understand that the ICHS has the right to deny my request to adopt an animal. Required

Date

Americas/Chicago

Thank you for your interest in providing a forever home for our animals!