Adoption Information Pet Adoption Referral Service Our office staff and volunteers act as match-makers to find animals good homes. We always have a long list of animals looking for homes, while our list of homes looking for animals is often quite short. Pet Adoption Center At the heart of our operation is the Pet Adoption Center. This 10,000 square foot facility provides formerly-owned or abandoned pets with a second chance to find a responsible home. Our staff and volunteers handle hundreds of animals each year...some injured or lost, many simply discarded. We vaccinate, socialize and groom all the animals in the Center. Our staff take great pains to match adoptable animals with potential owners. Successful placement is due, in part, to our adoption application process. This process helps us determine that all animals are placed in appropriate, responsible, and permanent homes. Through its Pet Adoption Center, the HSCI: Places almost 1000 animals with new owners each year. Has over a 80% adoption rate for adoptable animals. Vaccinates, socializes, and grooms all animals in our care. Spay / Neuter all dogs and cats prior to being placed on view. Microchipping all dogs and cats at the time of adoption.       Are you sure you want to Adopt a Pet? Wait just a minute!       Take a Second Look: Consider Adopting an Adult Cat or Dog       Top 10 Reasons to Adopt a Shelter Pet To Apply for Adoption The Humane Society's goal is to place animals in responsible and permanent homes. That means we screen potential adopters carefully. Qualified adopters are allowed to choose animals at the Pet Adoption Center. Adoption Procedures Select the Cat, Dog, Rabbit, or "Other" Adoption Application form by selecting one of the links below, print the application, complete the application in full, and bring the application to the Pet Adoption Center. The "Other" Adoption Application form is used for Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, and whatever non-cat, non-dog, and non-rabbits are available for adoption.      Cat Adoption Application - Webpage version of the form.      Dog Adoption Application - Webpage version of the form.      Rabbit Adoption Application - Webpage version of the form.      "Other" Adoption Application - Webpage version of the form.      Horse Adoption Application - Webpage version of the form.      Cat Adoption Application - Adobe Acrobat Reader version of the form.      Dog Adoption Application - Adobe Acrobat Reader version of the form.      Rabbit Adoption Application - Adobe Acrobat Reader version of the form.      "Other" Adoption Application - Adobe Acrobat Reader version of the form.      Horse Adoption Application - Adobe Acrobat Reader version of the form.         (To download Adobe Acrobat Reader free from Adobe Systems Incorporated, select Adobe Acrobat Reader.) Why do we ask so many questions? There is a 24-hour waiting period. Staff will contact you to clarify any questions on your application and to notify you of your adoption status. When approved, applicants choose their new family member(s), sign the adoption contract, and pay the adoption fee. See the Adoption Fee Table for a complete list of adoption fees. Follow-up calls will be made to ensure success of the relationship and to provide early intervention and assistance for any difficulties that may arise. These procedures have been developed in the best interests of the animals and seek to provide assurance that permanent, responsible homes will be obtained. Thank You for your understanding and support. Frequently Asked Questions What is the adoption fee? What does the adoption fee pay for? General Adoption Guidelines All adoptions follow due process. There is at least a 24-hour waiting period after the adoption application is turned in to the office staff. In most cases, only animals over 4 months of age are eligible for homes with children under 6 years old. Potential adopters are welcome to view pets during viewing hours. Pets cannot be taken out of their cages without staff present. Please do not put fingers in cages. After application approval, individual visiting with animals is required. All dog adopters are strongly encouraged to enroll in professional obedience training. This benefits the dog, the adopter(s) and enhances their bond. Use only praise and rewards, never punishment. To Place an Animal for Adoption When a new home must be found for your pet, the Humane Society of Central Illinois can help, but only if you give us enough time. There are simply more animals looking for homes than there are homes looking for animals. Call (309)451-1000 as soon as you have decided to find a new home for your pet. If there is space available at the Pet Adoption Center, the animal may come in to the shelter. For additional information, these two webpages may be helpful. Can I relinquish a pet to HSCI?,  I have a pet that needs another home Humane Society of Central Illinois Pet Adoption Center 423 Kays Drive Normal, IL (309)451-1000

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