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Adoption Guidelines  

The intention of the WCAHS Adoption Program is to match and permanently place the pets as companion animals with compatible, responsible and loving families.  To help us achieve this, we (WCAHS) have put together this list of guidelines that, while by no means complete, should help WCAHS staff determine who is truly ready for the responsibilities of pet ownership.

1. Individuals must:
a. Be 18 years of age
b. Have the knowledge and consent of all adults living in their household.
c. Agree to spay/neuter (by a veterinarian) if not done prior, on or before the date specified on the adoption contract.
2. All placements are made directly to the adopters. NO pets are adopted for gifts or for a “Second party.”
3. Renters must have their landlord’s written permission to keep a pet.  Permission will be verified by WCAHS.
4. Any family adopting a WCAHS pet must agree to return the pet if for any reason, they can not keep or care for it.
5. We recommend puppies or kittens be at least 6 months of age for placement with young children.
6. We recommend cats, in general, be kept as indoor pets, but we insist that declawed cats be placed as indoor only pets.
7. Any existing household pets must be altered and up to date on vaccinations before the placement of a WCAHS pet 
    in that home.  WCAHS will call (vet) to verify current and past vaccination records.
8. While WCAHS has no minimum income criteria, any family considering adoption must have the financial stability to    
    care and provide for a pet.  A staff member will discuss minimum care and provision standards with prospective  
    adopters.
9.  WCAHS will not adopt any animal to someone who has been convicted of crime of a “violent” nature.
10.  In most cases there will be a 24-hour hold before adoption to review your application.
11.  Understand that WCAHS has the right to deny your application.

ADOPTION FEES:    0-1 years:  $350     1 year and older:  $300
Adoption fees include spay/neuter, microchip, rabies and any other vaccines necessary
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APPLICATION FORM:

Personal Information

    Please read this application carefully and be sure to answer ALL questions
    **NOTE** Before an application is processed, we must have the property owner's permission. In the past, some applicants have not had the property owner's consent and the pet had to be returned to the shelter. This is unfair to all concerned, but especially to the pet. We know you will understand and agree with the reason for this important policy.
    All Out of State applications and/or applications without a veterinarian reference must list three (3) references including address and phone number.

    Current Pet Information

    Dog Information

    How would you correct possible problems such as:

    Terms of Agreement

    I certify that all the information on this application is true and complete, and I understand that if any false information, omissions, or misrepresentations are discovered, my application may be rejected. I also understand that this pre-adoption application is the sole property of the WCAHS.

    It is specifically understood that the WCAHS reserves the right to deny my pre-adoption application at its own discretion.
Washburn County Area Humane Society
PO Box 328
1300 Roundhouse Road
Spooner, WI 54801
PHONE 715-635-4720
License #:  473550-DS
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