Adopt

Adoption Goal

Our adoption goal is to find the most suitable, permanent home for any animal in our care.  The matching of animal and family is not always easy, and the adopted pet must fit well into their new environment. Some pets require lots of exercise or space, ​not all pets get along with children etc. We want to make sure that pets, and their new owners are happy living together. ​

If we deny your application for an animal, please remember that we are not implying that you would be a bad owner, we only have concluded that another home is better able to meet that animal’s needs.

Adoption Process  ​

***Adoptions are done by appointment with pre-approved application only. Thank you for understanding!***

**Adoption application processing can take up to 1 week.  Thank you for being patient.  We will process your application as soon as possible.

**These animals are well worth the wait, we promise!  Please remember to check your junk mail.**

*Keep in mind the animal you have applied to adopt may already have other applications in process for them, or they may be in the process of getting adopted. Applying does not guarantee the adoption of the animal you are interested in.*

After you submit the completed application, you will receive a confirmation email that your application was submitted successfully. Shelter management will then process the application, check vetting history, contact your landlord ( if applicable ), research references, and provide you with an adoption status of approved, tentatively approved, or denied.  ​  

When your application is approved, you will receive a link to set up an appointment to come in and meet the animal(s) you are interested in, and pay the adoption fee for your new best friend. Card payments are preferred for the adoption process.

Please bring a leash for adult dogs, or a secure animal carrier for cats, kittens, and puppies. Enjoy your new family member! If you have any questions, or concerns please give us a call, or send us a message any time.

Thank you for adopting!

General Adoption Requirements 

  • If you have a current pet, they must be up to date on vaccinations and spayed/neutered.

  • If you currently own a pet or have owned a pet in the last 10 years, your vet's name is required to process.

  • Maintaining vet records is part of responsible pet ownership. Full vaccine history, and spay / neuter status for all pets owned in the last 10 years is a requirement to adopt.

  • You must be 18 years or older.

  • Applications must be filled out completely. If the application is not completely filled out, we will not be able to process it.

  • Animals will not be adopted to any college students living in a dorm.

  • Animals may not be adopted as a "gift" for someone unless, all family members are aware of the adoption, and meet the animal before the adoption takes place.

  • Dogs must not be left crated for more than 8 hours.

  • If renting, approval from the landlord is required to keep the dog/cat on the premises.

  • All applicants must be willing to receive a home inspection and meet and greet prior to adoption. (all family members and their pets must be present)

  • If you adopt and cannot keep the pet for any reason, you must return the animal to The Humane Society of Freeborn County.

    We reserve the right to refuse any application. 

    Adoption fees are non-refundable.

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Adoptable Pets