Adoption Fees, Forms & Process

PLEASE NOTE: After you fill out an online application, we keep your application on file at the shelter. We do not do follow up calls. Applications are not for "approval," but rather a guide to help us make great matches. After you’ve completed your profile, please come to our shelter to find your perfect match today!

Second chances happen every day at the Wisconsin Humane Society Ozaukee Campus. Through expert care and a whole lot of love and commitment, we find homes for hundreds of animals each year. There are no time or space limits; adoptable animals stay in adoption until they find new homes.

There are many animals waiting at the Ozaukee Campus for loving homes! Since the individual needs of each animal and 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. We recommend that you allow ample time to learn about your new companion. In rare circumstances, out-of-state dog adopters might not be able to take home their new companion animal on the same day of adoption, as special medical records may be needed for transport.

Type of animal	Fee*
Dogs	$119.00 - $449.00
All three WHS campuses offer a 25% military discount on adoption fees with valid proof of service.
* Please add 5.6% sales tax to all fees listed above.

The WHS Ozaukee Campus provides valuable care and treatment for all kinds of animals in need. Last year, we found homes for hundreds of animals. Some of those animals were in need of an extraordinary amount of medical intervention. Our veterinary team works tirelessly to save dogs with life threatening conditions.

Variable adoption pricing allows us to provide top quality care for all animals. Having a higher adoption fee for some animals that will find a home quickly enables us to care for animals in need of lifesaving medical and behavioral intervention. Our variable pricing helps us to provide excellent care for animals who reside in our shelter for a longer stay.

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 insurance from 24PetWatch
• Life-long support from our behavior experts
  
  

Adoption Process

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. We do not make appointments, so you can simply come in during regular adoption hours to meet with your new furry friend. To fill out a dog 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 (262) 377-7580 or send an email by clicking here.