More about Adoption
Adopting an animal is a big commitment. Not only are you bringing home a new family member, you are also making a commitment to give that animal a good home for as long as it lives. We take the adoption process very seriously as we want every animal to not just go to a home, but it’s FOREVER home.
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Because it is our mission to help put an end to the pet overpopulation problem, every animal that leaves our shelter must be spayed or neutered prior to being taken home by an adopter.
​​As part of the adoption fee, all animals receive age-appropriate vaccinations. Every dog is vaccinated for distemper, bordetella, and rabies (if age appropriate), and is dewormed. Every cat is vaccinated for distemper and rabies (if age appropriate), and is dewormed.​
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Adoption Process:
1. Check out the animals we have available for adoption below.
Not sure which one you want? That's ok! You can leave the animal name blank in your adoption application.
2. Complete an adoption application below.
3. A member of the HSBC adoption team will reach out to you via email to confirm
you've been approved and set up a time for a meet and treat appointment.
4. After meeting your new furry pal; complete the final adoption forms, pay the
adoption fee, and take your new fur-ever family member home!
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A note about meeting animals:
At HSBC, we do not offer open viewing hours. This is an intentional choice rooted in our commitment to reducing stress for the animals in our care. A quieter, more controlled environment helps minimize fear, anxiety, and overstimulation—allowing our animals to stay healthier, more relaxed, and better prepared for adoption.
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Because we also have a small staff, all visits are scheduled by appointment. This ensures that when you come in, a team member is available to spend dedicated time with you—answering your questions, helping you meet the animals you’re interested in, and guiding you through the adoption process. It also allows us to maintain consistent, high-quality care for the animals throughout the day.
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We appreciate your understanding and support as we prioritize both the wellbeing of our animals and meaningful, personalized adoption experiences.
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Note: If you live out of state and are planning to adopt a dog,
please review our Out-of-State Adoption Policy provided below.​
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If you have any further questions about a particular animal or adopting from us,
please send us an email or call us at 715-537-9063.
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Out-of-State Dog Adoption Policy
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Effective July 19, 2024, all dog adopters living outside of Wisconsin will be required to pay a fee of $69 to cover the additional cost of an Interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
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Wisconsin State law requires all dogs sold (adopted) to individuals residing outside of Wisconsin to be accompanied by an Interstate CVI.
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Any dog adopters not residing in Wisconsin must pay the additional CVI fee to cover the extra cost of the required Interstate CVI.
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An Interstate CVI can only be completed by a licensed veterinarian. The exams are completed by appointment only, at an offsite location.
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The Interstate CVI must be completed before the adoption and transport of the dog across state lines.
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Occasionally, CVI appointments may be available on the same day as a scheduled meet-and-greet but they will likely need to be completed at another time.
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If an adopter wishes to reserve a dog, the CVI fee must be paid to secure a reservation.
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Out-of-state dog adopters may reserve without meeting the dog in person.
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This additional CVI fee is non-refundable and specific to an individual dog.
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If a CVI fee is paid and the adopter wishes to adopt a different dog, they will need to pay an additional CVI fee for that dog’s CVI.
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Adopters may wish to wait to acquire the Interstate CVI until after meeting a dog. This is allowed, however, it will mean that they will need to make a second appointment to complete the adoption if an Interstate CVI cannot be acquired on the same day as their meet-and-greet.
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The CVI fee must be paid by the potential adopter prior to HSBC acquiring the Interstate CVI.
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We cannot schedule or acquire the Interstate CVI until payment is received.
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Interstate CVI payments will be available to complete online via Square or can be paid using cash or card in person at a meet-and-greet appointment.
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