Adopt - Humane Society of Burnett County HSBC

What to Expect

Cat & Dog Adoptions

Take a look at the adorable shelter companions and find out how simple it is to adopt.

Cat Adoption Fees Starting at $90

Cat adoption fees range from $90-$160, and include:

Spay/Neuter. If the kitten is not old enough at the time of adoption, a voucher will be provided for a participating vet
Rabies vaccination. If the kitten is not old enough at the time of the adoption, a voucher will be provided for a participating vet.
Distemper vaccination(s)-age appropriate
Worming medication and fecal exam
Flea and tick preventative (seasonal)
Microchipping, including registration.

Dog Adoption Fees Starting at $175

Dog adoption fees range from $175-$375, and include

Spay/Neuter. If a puppy is not old enough at the time of adoption, a voucher will be provided for a participating vet.
Rabies vaccination. If the puppy is not old enough at the time of the adoption, a voucher will be provided for a participating vet.
Distemper vaccination(s)-age appropriate
Worming medication and fecal exam
Heartworm test on dogs 2+ years of age
Flea and tick prevention (seasonal)
Microchipping, including registration.
Certificate of Veterinary Inspection

Rule of Threes

Adapting to a new family, rules, and environment can take time for an adopted pet. Since every animal is unique, your pet may settle in faster or slower than what these general guidelines suggest.

3 Days

Moving can be tough on everyone, especially pets! Give your new companion at least three days to unwind after bringing them home. During this time, it’s best to avoid trips to pet stores and dog parks.

3 Weeks

After three weeks, most animals begin to settle in, and their true personalities start to emerge. You might observe some new behaviors, making this an ideal time to reach out to our adoption team if you need any assistance.

3 Months

Pets start to fit into your regular routine and tend to feel more secure during this timeframe.

Featured Animal of the Week

Meet Roscoe

Roscoe is approximately 12 years old and is one well-mannered man. He is great on walks, takes treats very gently, and is all about some love and cuddles. He isn’t a fan of the vet, but he is muzzle trained and he does well with his muzzle on. Roscoe enjoys swimming in one of the little kiddie pools, chasing and chewing on some toys, and absolutely loves naps and some belly rubs! He is looking for a quiet home to live out the rest of his days, where he is the only pet in the house. Roscoe is sponsored, so with an approved application, he is FREE to a good home!

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Find Your Pet

Review our available pets, either online or stop at the shelter. It’s okay if you’re not sure which companion would be best for you. We’re always here to help. You can make an appointment with us for a visit, or stop by to meet all of our wonderful companions waiting for homes.

Fill Out an Application

We require people to complete an application to adopt a shelter companion to ensure the best fit for both the humans and four-footers.

Schedule a Meet & Greet

After you submit your application, we’ll contact you to schedule a meet and greet. If everything goes as we hope, you’ll be bringing your new friend home with you. It’s time to celebrate. Please note: We don’t guarantee same-day adoptions, but if you are traveling a distance, please contact us to see if we can arrange the adoption in one trip.

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What it Means to Adopt

When you adopt a shelter companion, you change their life. Many of our shelter companions have been without a home, or surrendered, or even from unfortunate situations. You will provide a safe, loving home and make their world better.

Other benefits from adopting

Support the shelter to help more animals in need.
Adopt, not shop. Help reduce the number of unwanted animals.
The companion you adopt will be current on vaccines and will be spayed or neutered, helping combat pet over population.