Adopt - Humane Society of Sheboygan County

Adopt

The Humane Society of Sheboygan County – Carol Hollfelder Animal Shelter aims to find the best possible match for both our animals and adopters, helping pets get into loving homes as quickly as possible. Adoption is an exciting time for everyone, and there are so many amazing animals in our community to choose from.

HSSC animals are available on a first-come, first-served basis (if approved). Adoption applications remain valid for 6 months; however, an animal’s name cannot be placed on an application until it has been met with.

For more detailed information on each step of the adoption process, and to view our adoptable animals, please see below.

Step

1

Find a Pet!

Visit the shelter during open hours
See pets available for adoption on Adopt-a-Pet (VIEW ONLY)
Learn more about adoptable pets & follow @HSSC Pet Connections on Facebook & Instagram

Shelter animals may be VIEWED on Adopt-a-pet, but adoption applications MUST be submitted using the forms below.
*Any personal information submitted on Adopt-a-pet is not shared with HSSC.

Step

2

Complete an adoption application in one of the following ways

Stop in during open hours and fill out an application in-person
Fill out an application online by clicking one of the buttons below
Must be 18 years or older to apply.

Step

3

Know the details & pricing

HSSC places animals on a first come, first serve basis. After an animal that is available for adoption has been met with, and only then, the animal’s name can be put on an application. The animal that is applied for must be adopted within 24-48 hours of approved application. Exceptions will be made if any animal needs a medical procedure, but then will need to be adopted within 24 hours of being cleared from that procedure. HSSC reserves the right to accommodate alternate timelines for special needs/behavioral issue animals.

Pre-Surgery Instructions

Cats/dogs over 4 months old: Do NOT feed after 10:00pm the night before surgery (limited water intake is OK) no food or water the day of surgery.
Kittens/puppies under 4 months old: DO NOT withhold food or water prior to surgery.
Dogs must arrive with a collar and on leash (no retractable leashes). Cats and rabbits must be in a carrier.
Pets must be dropped off between 8:00am – 8:30am the day of surgery at the Admissions Department. (South side of the building near garage, door is labeled)

Important Notices

*The Following animals and conditions are excluded from the SNAP program:

Any animal that is actively showing signs of illness
Any animal that is revealed to have a health condition during their pre-surgery exam (example: heart murmur)
Any animal over 7 years of age
Any animal that is deemed to be obese
Any animal weighing over 100lbs or under 2lbs
Any female that has given birth within the previous 6 weeks
Animals that are too fearful or aggressive to be handled safely.

We will spay female animals that are “in heat” at the time of surgery, but they are at a higher surgical risk for bleeding during surgery and post-operatively. It is strongly recommended that you reschedule the surgery for 4-6 weeks post-cycle.
SNAP is not a feral or barn cat program. If you have feral or barn cats to be spayed or neutered, please utilize a TNR / Return to Field application.
ALL FEES MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE. HSSC accepts cash and credit/debit cards only – NO personal checks. If you do not show up for your appointment at the scheduled time, you will forfeit the fees you paid. In the case of a shelter emergency, severe weather, or staff illness, we reserve the right to reschedule your appointment.
You MUST drop off and pick up your pet at the times scheduled. Your appointment will be cancelled if you do not drop off your pet during the allotted time. Boarding fees will be charged if you do not pick up your pet on time.
City of Sheboygan residents: You are required, by law to have your dog or cat licensed with the city. If your pet is not currently licensed, HSSC can assist you with licensure for an additional cost.
Applicants must supply all vaccination records for their pet, including licensing information, if current prior to service.
Our on-staff veterinarian performs the SNAP surgeries. No other surgical or medical services other than what is listed will be provided under the SNAP program. For follow-up preventive care or for services other than spay/neuter, please contact your primary veterinarian.
Animals brought in for surgery that have fleas will be charged $12.00 for flea treatment, plus an additional $12.00 for every other SNAP animal also on the schedule that day.
All spays/neuters will have a small tattoo placed near their incision to mark that they have been sterilized.
You are welcome to call to check up on your pet, but visits are not allowed.