Safe Haven of Iowa County Adoption Information

We firmly believe that controlling the pet population through mandatory spay and neuter of companion animals is the only way to reduce the number of pets in rescue facilities and shelters. Each year, shelters across the United States destroy healthy, friendly and highly adoptable pets simply to make room for more unwanted pets that will be arriving.

Accordingly, it is the policy of SHIC that all animals adopted will be spayed or neutered upon adoption, or the adopter will sign a spay/neuter contract for animals that are not yet old enough for this procedure.
The only exception to this policy is if a licensed Veternarian feels that spaying/neutering the adopted pet might pose a risk to the animals health. A letter from the Veternarian will be required.

It is our policy that adoptions are finalized a minimum of 24 hours after your initial visit with the pet and submission of the adoption application. This allows us time to call your references, perform home inspection and give you the opportunity to sleep on your decision. Please remember, our adoption application process is in place for the health, safety and welfare of the animal, so we ask for your patience and cooperation in helping us make an informed decision.

Adoption Fees include:

Dogs:Adult Adoption Fees include Spay/Neuter, Heart Worm Testing, Distemper, Measles, Parvo, Corona, Rabies Vaccinations, Worming, Frontline, Heartguard, Nail Trim, Ear cleaning, Microchipping and lots of TLC while the dogs wait for their forever homes.  Fee $200.00 which covers the cost of their medical bill with our local vets.   Puppies (unaltered):  Adoption fee $200.00-$250.00 includeds 1st set of distemper vaccinations, microchip, worming and ear cleaning.  Families must spay/neuter their puppy by 5 months of age and return vet confirmtion form.

Cats:  Spay/Neuter, Standard Adult Vaccinations, FeLV & FIV testing, ID Tag, and Frontline  Cats/Kittens: $80.00