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Adoption Application

  • (Your email is used for 24PetWatch microchip registration, 24PetWatch insurance and Maddie’s Pet Assistant.)
  • (Your email is used for Maddie’s Pet Assistant.)
  • Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
  • (We ask that you estimate this figure based on your research or previous pets you have owned.)
  • Pet History Section

  • Please list any pets you have owned in the past 5 years (you may list up to 5):
  • Pet #1
  • Pet #2
  • Pet #3
  • Pet #4
  • Pet #5
    (HSMC staff will be happy to provide you with information on local ordinances.)
  • Reference Section

  • Please list two references NOT RELATED to you that we may contact.
  • Dog Obedience Section
  • Prior to being made available for adoption all dogs at HSMC undergo a behavior assessment which provides us with a snapshot in time of their behavior in the shelter setting. We try our best to understand their behaviors in the shelter setting but cannot match the home environment. We use this information, as well as information from previous owners, staff, finders etc in deciding what type of setting would be most successful for each dog.
    (Dogs at HSMC are NOT tested prior to adoption. This non-refundable test can be done for $20.00+tax.)
  • How would you plan to train/prevent/correct the following behaviors should they arise with your new dog?
  • Cat Obedience Section
  • HSMC maintains detailed behavior notes on each of the animals in our care in addition to collecting detailed information from previous owners at the time of surrender. We use this information in deciding what type of setting would be most successful for each cat. We try our best to understand their behaviors in the shelter setting but cannot match the home environment.
    (HSMC does not recommend declawing cats and will not declaw cats prior to adoption.)
    (Cats at HSMC are NOT tested prior to adoption. The non-refundable test can be done for $20.00 + tax.)
  • How do you plan to train/prevent/correct the following behaviors should they arise with your new cat?
  • Critter Obedience Section
  • HSMC maintains detailed behavior notes on each of the animals in our care in addition to collecting detailed information from previous owners at the time of surrender. We use this information in deciding what type of setting would be most successful for each pet. We try our best to understand their behaviors in the shelter setting but cannot match the home environment.
  • How would you plan to train/prevent/correct the following behaviors with your new critter?
  • ADOPTION APPLICATION DISCLAIMER: HSMC will not delay the processing of completed applications, as it is our goal to place our animals in a timely manner. Please understand that we receive applications via the internet, fax, US mail, and in person, so you may not be the first and/or only applicant on any given pet! Multiple applications for one pet can result in an extended processing time while we work to find the best fit based on the pet's individual needs or history.

    HSMC reserves the right to refuse to adopt our animals to anyone. We strive to find safe, permanent placement for our pets. If, in the course of our processing your application or through observations during visitations, we are not confident that the match would be successful, we may deny adoption.

    HSMC will not adopt out any pet it deems to be unadoptable due to severe illness or behavioral instability. You are adopting your pet from HSMC AS IS and assume responsibility for its health and well-being. While any pet adopted may be returned to us for any reason if no longer wanted, refunds will only be given within 30 days of adoption with a letter from your veterinarian declaring said animal unadoptable and documenting the reasons for the determination.

    In order for your application to be completed, we ask that you submit the following information, along with the answers provided in this application:
    • Visits from every family member in the household
    • Proof of home ownership (tax bill) or landlord consent (signed form)
    • Proof of vaccination for current pets (via paper records or by HSMC contacting your veterinarian)
    HSMC does not do adoptions as gifts.
  • I certify that the information I have provided is true and I recognize that any misrepresentation of fact may result in loss of adoption privileges. I authorize and understand that veterinarians, other humane societies, landlords, etc. may be contacted. This application becomes property of HSMC.
  • Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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Contact Us

Humane Society of Marathon County
7001 Packer Drive
Wausau, WI 54401
Phone: 715-845-2810

Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday -
Noon to 5PM
Thursday - Noon to 7PM
Closed Sunday, Wednesday and Holidays.

The mission of the Humane Society of Marathon County, Inc. is to inspire and engage the community to end animal suffering and commit to responsible pet ownership.

Our vision is a cruelty-free community enriched by the special bond between people and animals.

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