Adoption Program

Adopting a Animal

Adopting a Dog or Cat


Northwoods Humane Society (NHS) is open for adoptions Monday through Friday 11:00AM to 6:00PM, Saturday 10:00AM to 6:00PM and Sunday 12:00PM to 4:00PM.   We are closed the following holidays: New Year's Day, Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.   All of our animals have a set adoption fee.  This fee helps defray the cost of the medical care, labor and other occupancy costs associated with the shelter.   We do not accept checks for adoptions.  We accept cash, credit cards or debit cards.  You do not need an appointment to visit an animal. 

Adoptions conclude 15 minutes before closing each day.

Criteria for Adoption:

  • If you rent you should bring your lease agreement with; or a letter from your landlord that states your pet regulations.  Many trailer parks, town homes and apartments have size and breed limits on pets, so please review these before considering adoption.
  • You must be a minimum of 18 years of age to adopt an animal.
  • We do not put animals on hold for local adoptions.  Animals viewed on the internet may be held for travel time.
  • Adoption Discounts:  Volunteers and Senior Citizens (60 years and older) receive a discount of 10% on the adoption fee and merchandise purchased at the time of adoption.  No other discounts apply.
NHS strongly recommends a fenced yard for dogs and keeping cats indoors but will evaluate and consider each situation.

When evaluating a pet for adoption, please listen to the advice of staff and volunteers. We want you to have the best match for your family so your new pet is a good fit for your lifestyle.

NHS reserves the right to refuse an adoption to anyone.

Please do not take the adoption of an animal lightly.  Consider the commitment of time, money and love that comes with owning a pet; a cat or dog could have a life expectancy of 12 to 20 years!