Since adoption entails a legally binding agreement, individuals interested in adoption must be at least 18 years old.

You should plan for 20 – 30 minutes to complete the adoption paperwork and pay the adoption fee.

Remember to bring a collar and leash or a secure carrier for your new companion animal.

Please make sure to bring your photo ID/driver’s license with you at the time of adoption.

We strive to send home an adopted animal within the next 3-days after approval.

A staff member will contact you within a few weeks, via phone or email, to see how you and your new companion animal are getting along, and to listen to your feedback about our adoption process!ption

All resident cats and dogs are required to have up-to-date rabies and distemper vaccinations before approval, unless your veterinarian provides documentation advising against it due to health or age concerns.

Please provide the name of your veterinary care provider and the names of your current pets.

Bringing proof of current vaccinations will expedite the adoption process, particularly on weekends when vet clinics are closed. Routine vaccinations are crucial for your pets' well-being and compliance with legal requirements.

We do not approve applications for intact animals of the opposite sex within the same species, and we cannot approve the adoption of an intact animal to a household with an opposite-sex intact resident animal.

If you're not the homeowner, please ensure you've obtained your landlord's approval to have pets on the premises. Each landlord may have unique criteria regarding the presence of animals on their property.

Certainly! If you are not a resident of Wisconsin, it is your responsibility to adhere to any applicable interstate commerce laws when adopting an animal from CRHS.

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