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Gift
of Companionship
Changing Lives
 When
a person commits themselves to the life and wellness
of their animal companion, the world is a better
place. It has been said that one should not give
an animal as a gift, but recent research has shown
otherwise. The Wisconsin Humane Society is one of
the animal welfare agencies nation-wide to test
conventional wisdom and to offer the carefully designed
Gift of Companionship program. We believe that with
a thoughtful approach and adequate support, the
bonds of animal companionship can last a lifetime!
Pop Quiz
- How well do you
really know the person to whom you're giving the
gift of companionship? Take our quiz to find out!
- Has your friend
ever considered adding a companion animal to their
lifestyle? Do you know what type of companion
animal interests them?
- Is your friend at
least 18 years of age and a resident of Wisconsin?
- Would you feel comfortable
receiving a gift of this magnitude from this person?
Does you friend have a realistic understanding
of the care involved with being a guardian for
a companion animal and will they be able to afford
the necessities required in order to care for
their new companion?
- Is your friend an
active person, willing to provide adequate exercise
for a dog after a long day at work? Will they
take time to socialize a cat or small animal?
- Is this person prepared
to wake up in the middle of the night to let a
puppy out, or tolerate late-night kitten crazies?
Would an older companion be more suitable?
- Do you know the
daily routine of your friend's life? Does their
landlord allow animals? Do they have enough time
to devote to an animal? Will everyone in the household
be pleased to receive a new animal into the home?
Will their resident animals be willing to add
a new member to their clan?
- Does your friend
have any allergies to animals, or do any members
of their household?
Gift
Adoption Information
 Were
you able to answer all of the questions on our quiz
with confidence? Perhaps a gift adoption will best
suit your gift-giving needs.
Gift adoptions include the companion animal and
a $25 gift certificate redeemable within two weeks
after the gift giving date at the Animal Antics
retail store located within WHS.
What is the Process?
 In
order to give the gift of companionship, you will
need to provide the following information about
the recipient:
- Name, address and
phone number
- Age and number of
people living in the household
- Number and type
of other companion animals living in the home
- A description of
the recipient's lifestyle and their expectations
for a companion.
- When
you give a gift adoption, you will take legal
responsibility for the companion animal until
the recipient meets with an Adoption Counselor
at WHS and signs the adoption contract transferring
guardianship over to themselves.
The recipient must schedule an appointment to meet
with an Adoption Counselor, within two weeks of
the gift giving date, in order to sign the adoption
contract and redeem their $25 gift certificate.
An Adoption Counselor will follow up with the recipient
in order to ensure the smoothest transition for
the companion animal into their new homes.
There are many advantages to adopting from the Wisconsin
Humane Society using our Gift of Companionship program.
You can view available animals and research the
different advantages of adopting by clicking on
the links to the left.
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