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Featured Furball: Misty Blue
Looking for something special? Let Misty Blue capture your heart! This dignified senior cat is looking for a committed relationship on her own terms. Though she can be slow to warm up, Misty Blue loves getting pets from her trusted companions, and will smoosh her head against her human's hands for more. Misty Blue is a beautiful, classic cat who enjoys affection when she is ready for it. She will make a beautiful addition to your laidback home! Misty Blue loves to look out the window and enjoy wet food, and keeps herself entertained with crinkly toys. The way to Misty Blue's heart is: wet food! Yummy, smelly wet food! Misty Blue is easy to please in this regard, so entice her with some tasty wet food and you will begin earning her trust and building a loving friendship. If you are looking for a quiet and sensible companion, consider a life with the lovely Misty Blue! Search AnimalsFeatured Furball: Cotton-Tail
Meet Cotton-Tail! At just under two years old, this sweetheart looks like a giant cotton ball, and is as soft as one too! Cotton-Tail is an English Lop/Lionhead mix, with a white body but colorful soft ears. This gentle girl enjoys getting pets between her ears and relaxing while munching some hay. She takes a minute to warm up to people but with a little patience and lots of love, this girl is happy to give you her heart. Cotton-Tail would do well in a home with a patient adopter who will work to gain her trust and allow her to initiate contact on her terms. Want to meet Cotton-Tail? Come over to our North Side location and say "hi" today! Search AnimalsFeatured Furball: Corkie
Meet Corkie! He is always playful, feisty at times, funny at times, loving, and like all cats, regal. He needs: One pill a day, a special diet, to be the only pet, You! and a forever home!! Corkie is a survivor. He has healed from some serious neglect, and gone through trial and error to discover he has food allergies. All of this is under control, but he will need someone who understands the need for consistency in his care. He is in foster care now, but ready to unpack his suitcase in a permanent home- maybe yours? He is a sweet cat, though not a lap cat, and he will do well once life is settled and he has a home he knows is forever. Corky is a great boy. Don't miss the opportunity to learn more about him and meet him in person! He might just be your soul mate. If you are interested in learning more, or meeting him, please reach out to his foster mom at dssmithmrse@aol.com! Search Animals
How to Adopt
Humane Animal Rescue’s adoption team works to match people with an adoptable animal. To assist with making a match, an adoption counselor will learn more about the adopter and share information about the animals.
Adoption Process
Adoptable animals can be viewed online. You must visit with the animal at the adoption center or partner business location to complete the adoption process. If you plan to adopt, please arrive an hour before the adoption center is scheduled to close.
Step 1: Fill out the adoption questionnaire (link to questionnaire)
A completed adoption questionnaire will be reviewed by staff before meeting an animal. This one page application helps our counselors learn more about your lifestyle and expectations of your new pet! Questionnaires are accepted on first come-first serve basis.
Step 2: Meet Adoptable Animals!
An adoption team member or volunteer will share information about the animals to help you learn more about each one to ensure you find the right match! Once you find a match, the staff will introduce you to the animal in an area outside the kennel or cage so you can interact with the animal.
Step 3: Adopt
Most times, you are able to take your new best friend home the same day you meet them! The adoption contract and paperwork can be finalized the day of your visit. If the animal is awaiting their spay/neuter procedure, the animal will remain at the shelter to be picked up by the adopter on a designated date.
Holds
If you need extra time to gather your lease, household members, or your canine companion needs to come in for a meet & greet with the adoptable dog, we offer a $25.00 non-refundable hold for 24 hours. If the adoption is finalized, the amount will be deducted from the adoption fee.
Note: We do not accept holds over the phone, via email, or social media. They are only offered after you meet with an animal at the adoption center.
Adoption Guidelines
If you plan to adopt, there are a few basics to bring along with you:
- A valid form of photo ID (adopters must be 18 years or older)
- Proof of address
- If you rent, we encourage you to talk with your landlord about bringing home a pet. If pets are permitted, verify with your landlord if there are breed or species restrictions.
- We encourage all individuals who will be in regular contact with your new pet meet before you take the pet home! This includes: children, significant other, and your existing dog (if you’re adopted a dog), or your rabbit (if adopting a rabbit).
Note: We do not offer cat to cat introductions, nor different species meetings. We will provide you with resources on proper introductions.
Adoption Fees
Adoption fees are charged to help us offset some of our costs for caring for the thousands of animals that enter our doors each year. All animals are spayed or neutered, microchipped, given vaccinations appropriate for their age at the time of adoption, treated for parasites, and given flea/tick protection. In addition, dogs (6 months or older) are tested for heartworm.
Striving to give every animal a home,
& every animal lover a chance to adopt.
Browse our ongoing promotions that make it easier to adopt
Pets for Patriots
We offer a 10% discount on companion pet adoption fee for US military veterans.
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Pets for the Elderly
Seniors can receive up to $50 off their adoption fee if they allow us to take their photo (with their pet).
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Bonded Pairs
Animals we deem to be bonded with each other may be eligible for a 2 for 1 adoption fee.
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