Thank you for considering opening your heart and home to a homeless dog!
All dog visits require a submitted, processed application and scheduled appointment. Appointments are required to ensure we have a designated staff person and space available (see details below). Appointments are typically 30 minutes to 1 hour in length. Walk-in visitors may view dogs on the television at the dog adoption desk and staff may be available to answer any questions. (Sorry we do not allow walk-throughs in the kennel area as it increases stress on the dogs). Some of our available dogs are in foster homes and not on-site at the shelter.
Requirements for Dog Adoption:
STEP 1: View our available dogs online! Read their descriptions to get an idea of who might be a good match with your family and lifestyle. Some things to take into consideration are size, exercise needs, activity level, level of compatibility with other animals, children, work schedules, etc. Questions? E-mail dog@oahs.org or call (920) 424-2128 ext 108.
STEP 2: Submit an application! Please include all requested information . We cannot process incomplete applications.
STEP 3: Schedule a meet and greet appointment! Once your application is received and processed a dog adoption counselor will call or e-mail you (please make sure your phone accepts voicemails) to discuss dogs and to possibly set up an appointment to meet the dog(s). During an appointment you will meet the dog in a private room or dog run with an adoption counselor and review any medical and behavioral information. Appointments are typically 30 to 60 minutes in length and are scheduled Tuesdays-Saturdays. Typically, appointments allow enough time to show 2-3 dogs.
STEP 4: Review paperwork and take your new dog home (pending application approval)! If, after the meet and greet(s), everyone in the household and the dog are comfortable and the application has been approved, we will schedule an adoption day and time when we will review the adoption contract and associated paperwork, ensure all proper documents are signed, and you will take your new dog home immediately after!
Dog adoption fees start at $50 for dogs with special needs. Senior dogs 8 & older typically have an adoption fee of $50-$100. Young adult dogs typically have an adoption fee of $150-$250. Higher adoption fees for younger dogs help to supplement the reduced adoption fees of dogs that may be overlooked by adopters due to age, medical need, etc.
OAHS invests an average of $250 into every animal available for adoption.
All dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated for rabies and microchipped (associated fees may apply for vaccination and microchip) before being adopted (exceptions may apply due to age). They are also given any preventatives and medical treatments needed while in our care.
Senior dogs receive a senior bloodwork panel and needed dental care (if deemed necessary) to ensure they are as healthy as possible when they go to their new homes.
If you’d like to know the adoption fee of a specific dog please call (920) 424-2128 ext #3, then ext #3 again, to reach our dog adoption counselors.
Donations are always appreciated to help new animals coming into OAHS.