Before deciding on a new pet, make sure you think about which pet will be best for your lifestyle.

  • A puppy / kitty or adult dog / cat or maybe a senior dog / cat. Each age group will have different expectations.
  • What size or breed will work best? Each breed has different personalities and needs. Visit the ASPCA websites to learn more about pet breeds.

Browse thru our website to see all the different Cats and Dogs that are available, or once approved plan to come visit and see who picks you!

Northwoods Humane Society Animal Adoption Process

Please complete the online Adoption form and we will get back with you within 48 hours. If you are interested in a specific available animal, please let us know on the application. Or, the staff is excellent at matching people with new pets depending on what you are interested in. If you have not heard back from us after 48 hours, please contact us to make sure we are working on it.

Applications are kept on file for one year at NHS.  If you have completed an application within the last year, please Email the shelter to provide your name and indicate when you last submitted an application.  Otherwise, please move forward with the online adoption form.

Adoption Fees

Tax added to all fees

Dogs 8 weeks to 6 months $300 / $312 with credit card
Dogs 7 months to 5 years $200 / $208 with credit card
Dogs 6 years to 10 years $100 / $104 with credit card
Dogs 11 years and up $80 / $83.20 with credit card
Cats up to 5 years $65 / $67.50 with credit card
Cats 6 and over $30 / $31.20 with credit card

Once you are notified that you are approved for adoption, call the Shelter at 715-634-5394 and schedule an appointment. The shelter is open 11 – 3 Monday through Saturday.
Please plan to bring your entire family to make sure everyone gets along.

If you are adopting a dog, and you currently have a dog(s) you must bring them with you to meet their new best friend. Once you arrive, leave your dog(s) in the car while you first meet the new dog. If all is going well, we will help you introduce the dogs to each other.

Northwoods Humane Society Animal Adoption Process