Recent Changes to our Adoption Process 

With recent mandates on both the state and federal level in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, well as news of confirmed cases in our community, we wanted to update you on some changes happening at Safe Harbor Humane Society.

The following changes will be implemented at Safe Harbor Humane Society effective Thursday, March 19th:

• Continuing adoptions and animal interactions BY APPOINTMENT ONLY  (Note: An approved adoption application is also needed to make an appointment). Safe Harbor will continue its mission of placing animals in good homes throughout this crisis. While we will be closed to the general public in order to comply with state guidelines as mandated, we will continue to schedule adoptions and interactions for potential adoption by phone.
• Adoptions and interactions will be limited to being scheduled only one per hour to allow for proper cleaning and decontamination protocols as well appropriate social distancing.
• All available animals will be posted on our website, as well as featured on our Facebook page.
• Staff will be happy to discuss any information about animals of interest over the phone and complete as much of the process as possible in advance via remote communication.

adoption process

Steps to Adoption

1. Visit our shelter or the available animals page on our website (under 'adopt' tab) and see if any animals interest you. Make sure to stop down and interact with any animals you are interested in! Do not need an appointment to interact. Interactions end 30 minutes prior to the shelter closing.
2. Fill out our Adoption Form. Applications for adoption are also available at the shelter in paper form. Approved applications are good for 6 months. It usually takes between 24-48 hours to process applications.
3. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, please call to verify that we received your application. If you are declined for any reason, we will tell you why. If you have not heard from us within 2 business days, please feel free to call at 262-694-4047..
4. Every member of your household must come interact with an animal before adoption.
5. Dog to dog interactions are required between any current dogs you own and dogs you are interested in adopting. These interactions will only be done once all human members of your family have met the dog
6. If you are the first 'hold' on any animal, you will have 24 hours to set up an adoption appointment.
7. If, for any reason, this adoption does not work out, you sign a contract that you will bring the animal back to us.

Information for Adoption

• 'Holds' on an animal are placed on a first come, first serve basis. We CANNOT place holds on any animals on stray hold or medical treatment. Feel free to call us to check on the status of an animal
  
• For privacy reasons we cannot tell you what number hold you have, unless you are first. A maximum of 4 holds can be placed on an animal.
  
• If you rent, we ask that you talk with your landlord first. Many landlords have policies that can limit breeds and number of animals that you're allowed to have. Knowing your limitations will reduce the number of animals returned to the shelter.
  
• If you are adopting a puppy, be aware that they require more attention at your home and more training.
  
• Please give your new animal ample time to settle into their new home. It can take up to a month for them to get used to their new surroundings.
  
• Keep in mind that you're adopting a life time companion. It is very stressful for them to go through multiple homes and can cause behavioral and mistrust issues.
• If you are interested in declawing a cat, we ask that you adopt a cat that is already declawed. You are not to have any animal adopted from Safe Harbor declawed. It is inhumane to declaw a cat. It can cause arthritis and behavioral issues.

 +​Pricing for Adoption

Cat Adoption Prices 

Kittens (8 weeks to 6 months)     -     $129
Young Cats (7 months to 5 years)     -     $99
Mature Cats (6 years or older)     -     $49
2 Kittens (8 weeks - 6 months)      -     $199 

All cats receive a free health exam at a local vet, 
Cats will be spayed/neutered prior to going home, and will receive a rabies vaccine and microchip.
If animal is not old enough to receive rabies vaccination at the time of adoption
you will be responsible for providing that when the animal is of age at your own veterinarian.

Dog Adoption Prices 

Puppies (8 weeks to 6 months)     -     $299 + refundable $50 training deposit
Young Dogs (7 months to 5 years)     -     $159
Middle-Aged Dogs (6 years to 8 years)     -     $99
Mature Dogs (9 years or older)     -     $69

All dogs receive a free health exam at a local vet,
Dogs will be spayed/neutered prior to going home, and will receive a rabies vaccine and microchip.
If animal is not old enough to receive rabies vaccination at the time of adoption
you will be responsible for providing that when the animal is of age at your own veterinarian.