Fond du Lac Humane Society

How to Adopt The 3 Steps to adoption: 1. Take a look at our adoptable dogs and cats online. 2. Fill out an adoption application (Adopt a Dog / Adopt a Cat / Adopt Other Pets) 3. Once your application is processed, an FDLHS representative will contact you about your application. You can help to expedite the application process by: 1. Missing information results in wait time – Please fill out the application completely 2. If you rent – let your landlord know to expect our call 3. Let your references know to expect our call 4. Have your vet prepared to release records of your current pets Processing Timeline: Applications are processed as they are received – we do not adopt out on a first come first serve basis. Each application timeline is different depending on the time-frame we are able to get a hold of references, landlords, veterinarians, etc. If you have questions during this process please contact us. Prior to adoption animals receive: • Spaying/Neutering • Age Appropriate Vaccinations • Microchipping Dogs also receive: • Monthly preventative treatments (flea, tick, heartworm) • Heartworm test Cats also receive: • FIV/FELV tests – on cats 3lbs + • Revolution for fleas, ticks, mites Costs of a Free Pet: What are the Real Costs of a “Free” Pet? The real costs are high! Before you take that “free” cat or dog as your new Forever Friend, have a quick look at the staggering facts below. Unfortunately, free cats and dogs can run pet owners anywhere from $200 to almost $500 – and that’s for a healthy pet! If you adopt from the Fond du Lac Humane Society, the adoption fee is a big savings over the free cat or dog. Average Cost of a Free Dog is About $405 When you first get a dog, you have to take him or her in for numerous tests and vaccinations. For a male dog, it can cost pet owners around $300 and for female dogs over $400! Be informed before you “buy” your next free dog. Better yet, play it safe and adopt one. We do all the tests, spaying and neutering, and vaccinations for you – all included in our adoption fee.