Adoption Application

So! You’d like to adopt a pet from the Iowa County Humane Society!
Here’s what we need from you to get the process started.

Every effort will be made to approve an application as soon as possible but some applications may take longer to be processed. ICHS staff will notify you when that process has been completed. Please be advised that no animal will leave the shelter until the completed application has been researched and verified!

A pet is a long-term commitment on your part and you MUST be able and willing to spend the time and money necessary to provide training, medical treatment and proper care for the pet. Pets are not toys, trinkets, or “cute” gifts. They’re living, breathing animals and they can’t be tossed aside when you’re tired of “playing” with them. If you don’t think you’ll be able to devote all the necessary time and care to a pet, now or later in the future, think VERY carefully about getting one!

1. Complete an adoption application. We suggest that you print the application form (links to the application are at the bottom of this page). Fill it out, and mail, fax, or bring it with you the next time you visit us. This speeds up the process considerably. However, there may still be a minimum 24 hr. waiting period to process the application depending on when the application is received.

2. Provide verification that animals are allowed in your home. To do this you must provide one of the following:

Your renter's lease
Your landlord's name and telephone number
Proof of home ownership (a deed, mortgage paper, payment book)

We do this because one of the top reasons unwanted animals end up here
is because the "landlord does not allow pets".

3. Two personal references that we will contact to verify how you are with animals. (NOT RELATED TO YOU OR LIVING IN THE SAME HOUSEHOLD. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!)

4. We recommend all family members who will be living with the animal be present when meeting the animal. If you find an animal that you think might be right for you, spend some time socializing, walking, or playing with it. We want for you to be sure that the particular animal you have in mind is right for you and your family.

5. Must be at least 18 years old to adopt any animal from the shelter.

6. Present photo identification with current address, pending the adoption of the animal.

7. Our Adoption Fees:

Dogs	minimum donation $125.00
Cats	minimum donation $20.00
	minimum donation $10.00 (each additional cat adopted)

Special needs pets (medical issues, seniors etc.) and animals that have been here over 1 year - Minimum donation reviewed on a case by case basis

Regular adoption policies to apply-screening of applicants and approval needed for adoption of a pet. No same day adoptions. Puppies too young for sterilization will require a $50.00 refundable deposit in addition to the adoption fee.

All dogs are vaccinated for distemper, and bordetella plus dewormed and heartworm tested prior to adoption.
All cats are vaccinated for distemper, dewormed and FIV/Felv tested prior to adoption.
All animals are spayed/neutered prior to adoption. Animals too young for sterilization at the time of adoption will require, in addition to the regular adoption fee, a binding spay/neuter contract plus deposit. This deposit is refunded with proof of spay/neuter.

ICHS Application form
Download, print, fill in the blanks and mail
Clicking the link below will open a new browser window.
>> ICHS_Adoption_Application.pdf <<

If you need the Adobe Acrobat Reader, you will find it here:
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html
The free reader at the bottom of the page will do what you need


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