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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. 

Please note the following requirements for adoption: 

  • You must be 21 years of age or older to adopt a dog
  • Any dogs in the home must be spayed or neutered and up to date on their rabies vaccination
  • If you rent your residence, you must provide your current pet policy. (Can e-mail a copy to dog@oahs.org)    

Many of our available dogs are in foster homes and not on-site.  

Walk-in visitors may view dogs on the television at the dog 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) 

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.

VIEW AVAILABLE DOGS

STEP 2: Submit an application! Please include all requested information including listing all members of the household, other animals in the household, your veterinarian for current dogs and rental manager contact information (if renting your residence). We cannot process incomplete applications.  

  • *For those with another dog/dogs at home: a dog-to-dog introduction appointment will be scheduled – in order to fast-track the processing of your application please have your veterinarian/clinic e-mail your dog’s rabies vaccination status and proof of spay/neuter to dog@oahs.org or FAX to (920) 424-2113. 
DOG ADOPTION APPLICATION

STEP 3: Set up a meet and greet appointment!  Once your application is received and processed (typically within 3 business days) a dog adoption counselor will call 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 surrender or intake information along with behavioral information. Appointments are typically 30 to 60 minutes in length and are scheduled Tuesdays-Saturdays.

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 Requirements   

  • Adopters must be 21 years of age or older.
  • If there is a current dog in the home, a dog mix will be scheduled. Any dogs currently in the household must be spayed or neutered and be current on their rabies vaccination. To avoid delays in the application process please have your current veterinarian e-mail proof of spay/neuter and rabies vaccination of current dogs to dog@oahs.org or FAX (920) 424-2113, or provide proof in person at time of visit. 
  • Adopters who rent their home must be aware of, and abide by, their rental pet policies and any related size or breed restrictions/extra fees/deposit/etc. 
VIEW AVAILABLE DOGS
DOG ADOPTION APPLICATION

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.