For almost 60 years, the Neenah Animal Shelter has been there for all kinds of animals in all conditions. When they have nowhere else to go, they can come to us and we will help them find a new start in life--another chance to be loved.
In 1962 we opened our doors to take in the first of these heartwarming creatures. Since then, thousands of animals--from street-smart cats and white-faced retrievers to newborn kittens and bouncing pups--have come through our doors needing food, warmth, medicine and a forever home.
Please continue to support our shelter through adoptions and donations. With your help we can be there for the loving, trusting animals that depend on us for years to come.
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN: 39-1030012). In 2011 we were proud to obtain status as a Wisconsin state licensed animal shelter. DATCP License #403508-DS
Mission and Vision
The Neenah Animal Shelter exists to humanely care for lost, surrendered, neglected, impounded and abandoned pets until loving, forever homes are found for them.
Our LifeFirst™ philosophy is a commitment to never euthanize any animal because of lack of space or funding, but to save, restore and rehome all adoptable animals under our care.
Our goal is to improve the quality and strength of the bond between people and their pets through education and example.
Adoption Policy
READY TO ADOPT?
Download the application, fill it out, and email it to adoptions@neenahanimalshelter.org. For your convenience, the form is available in both Word and PDF format.
If you are unsuccessful with email, we can take the application at the door, but until you are pre-approved, we cannot set up an appointment for you to view the dogs. (You can view the cats during Cat open hours without an appointment)
Once received, your application will be processed. Staff will contact you with questions, or to set up an appointment to meet the animals you are interested in.
HANK YOU for your interest in adopting one of our lovable pets!
We take many things into consideration when choosing the best fit home for our animals, and we appreciate your support in this. Every situation is different, so please understand that we are trying to make the best match for both you and our furry friends.
• We can only adopt to those 18 years of age and older.
• All members of the household (spouses/significant others, children, roommates, etc.) must meet the animal prior to an adoption taking place.
• All animals currently in the household must be up to date on vaccinations and altered prior to adopting a new pet.
• Applications are kept on file for 3 months in case the animal you initially chose isn't a match for you and you wish to keep looking.
• Kittens must be adopted in pairs unless there is a cat already living in the home. NO EXCEPTIONS, unless the kitten does not like other cats.
If you would like to FAST TRACK your application, please include the following:
• CURRENT rabies certificates and proof of spay/neuter for all animals currently residing in the home or having lived in the home over the past 5 years
• Proof of homeownership (photo of the deed of sale)
If you rent, please do the following BEFORE submitting your application:
• Speak with your landlord about breed, age, size and species regulations
• If applicable, have all emotional support animal (ESA) paper work on file with your landlord
Dog Adoption Fees
6 months and Under: $400.00
6 Months - 6 Years: $250.00
7 Years and Older: $100.00
All dogs are microchipped, de-wormed, spayed/neutered, tested for heartworm and have received their distemper and Bordetella vaccinations.
Dogs over 4 months old will have received a rabies vaccination.
https://neenahanimalshelter.org/adoptable-pets.html
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