Fees And Policies

To Adopt a pet we ask that you come and meet the animals we have for adoption. The animals listd on petfinder are just a few of our available animals. When you find one that you are interested in you may fill out an adoption application upon approval, you can take your new friend home today!

Click here to download the Adoption Application (Microsoft Word Document).

Or click here to download the Adoption Application (PDF file).

The adoption fees are usually between $80 and $130 for dogs, and $75 to $100 for cats. A $50 deposit is required on pets that have not been spayed or neutered. The prices/deposits are subject to change.

It is Iowa Law that all pets adopted from shelters are to be spayed/neutered. If you happen to adopt one that has not yet been spayed or neutered, you are required by law to get that animal spayed/neutered. We will have you sign a spray/neuter contract and ask for a $50 deposit on top of the adoption fee. You will get your $50 returned as soon as you provide the written proof from your veterinarian that the pet has been surgically altered.

All animals adopted from the Humane Society of North Central Iowa will reveive a free health exam from a number of veterinarians in the area. The free health exam must be done within five days of adoption. In the case that your veterinarian feels that the pet you adopted is not in good healty, you may return the animal for a full refund. Otherwise, refunds are given only under special circumstances.

All animals adopted from our Shelter will be micro-chipped, and are eligible for one-month's free pet health insurance from ShelterCare Pet Insurance.

We reserve the right to refuse adoptions.

Click here to see the pets that have been adopted and found wonderful homes.