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ADOPTION POLICY

All companion pets on public display in the shelter are available for adoption. (Except Montana, C.E.D.)

Upon choosing a companion pet to adopt, you will be required to complete an adoption application. The purpose of this application is to ensure your home and family are suitable for the companion pet you have chosen. It is our goal to permanently place companion pets in stable, supportive and loving homes. Once your adoption application is approved, in most cases you can take the animal home the same day.

Special criteria must be met if you live outside of our service area. Please scroll to the bottom of this page to read what you need to do BEFORE coming to the shelter.

Renters must fill out a Landlord Permission Form and have it signed by your landlord prior to adopting a pet.

We do not have an online application and we accept cash or checks only.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ADOPTION TO ANYONE.

 

 

ADOPTION PROGRAM

Adoptions will be as follows:
DOGS and PUPPIES 5 months and older will adopt at a minimum charge* of $110 and adoption fee shall include:

Spay or neuter

Vaccinations for distemper, parvo, hepatitis, respiratory track infection (dogs: DA2PL + CPU and puppies: Duramune Max5 – CVK)

Age appropriate rabies vaccination

2 wormings with Pyrantel at a 10 day interval

Microchip implanted with registration and collar ID tag

30 days pet health insurance



CATS and KITTENS 5 months and older will adopt at a minimum charge* of $75 and adoption fee shall include:

Spay or neuter

Vaccinations for distemper, pneumonia, upper respiratory (Fel – O Guard Plus 4)

Age appropriate rabies vaccination

2 wormings with Pyrantel at a 10 day interval

Microchip implanted with registration and collar ID tag

30 days pet health insurance



PUPPIES and KITTENS adopted at an age less than 5 months will be adopted as above, only unaltered. HSNWIA will issue a certificate authorizing the altering to be done with a named Veterinary Clinic at our expense and will be required to be completed by age 6 months.



* Certain breeds may be priced higher. Some cases may result in lowering of adoption fee.

 

 

 

READ THIS FIRST

IF YOU LIVE OUTSIDE OUR SERVICE AREA

The HSNWIA has adopted pets to 11 states. Here's what you need to know if you live outside of our service area:

1. You will need to furnish a written, signed reference from your vet prior to completing the adoption process. This can be faxed to us at 712-338-2738, or you can bring it with you. This reference must on the veterinarian's letterhead. If you are unable to furnish a veterinarian's reference, please contact us for alternate instructions.

2. We accept cash or checks only.

3. On a rare occasion, we have shipped a pet. If you cannot pick up the pet in person, you will have to make appropriate arrangements for shipping, which can be done through Northwest Airlines, Sioux Falls, SD. In addition to airline charges, you will have transportation charges from the shelter to the airport, and the cost of a pet carrier in which the pet will be shipped.

4. Adoptions of unaltered puppies and kittens outside our service area will have an additional charge of $50/puppy and $30/kitten. Upon proof of altering and rabies vaccination, the adopter will be reimbursed at the rate of $75/puppy and $50/kitten. Proof of alteration and rabies must be postmarked on or before contractual spay/neuter date.