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Columbia County Humane Society
N7768 Industrial Road
Portage, WI 53901
608-742-3666
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Adoption Rates and Discounts
Normal adoption fees: (fees are guidelines and may be different. See animal description for the adoption fee)

Dog adoption fee includes: spaying/neutering, Micro-chipping, Heartworm testing and standard vaccinations.
  • Adult Dogs (over 35 lbs) $150 + tax
  • Adult Dogs (under 35 lbs) $175 and up + tax
  • Puppies (under 7 mos) $225 and up + tax

Cat adoption fee includes: spaying/neutering, and standard vaccinations.
  • Adult Cats with Rabies Vaccination $50 + tax
  • Adult Cats $40 + tax
  • Kittens (6 mos and under) $80 + tax
  • Feral Cats $10 + tax

Adoption Discounts:
  • Senior Cats & Dogs 25% discount
  • Senior Citizens 25% discount
  • CCHS Members 25% discount



CCHS SHELTER (Two miles west of Portage on Hwy. 16)

N7768 Industrial Road Portage, WI 53901
Phone: 608-742-3666 Fax: 608-745-1256

    Adoption Policy

  • Anyone wishing to adopt an animal must fill out an application and go through a screening process.
  • Applications are available either at the shelter or on-line.
    [Print dog application]   [Print cat application]
  • Every effort is made to match the family and animal who are right for each other.
  • Same-day adoptions are allowed on already altered dogs and cats. Dog owners should bring their dogs to meet the adoptable dogs. You should also have landlord information available, a leash/collar for dogs and a cat carrier for cats. If you pick an animal that has not yet been altered, you will have to wait for the surgery to be performed before taking it home.
  • CCHS has the right to deny any application for any reason.


Consider Adopting an Adult Cat or Dog

Puppies and kittens are fun and cute but they are usually a lot more work to care for than an adult animal. Also, they mature quickly, often in a few short months. Here's a few positives about adopting adult animals:

  • Puppies and kittens will need house-breaking. Many adult animals are already house-broken.
  • Greater selection: Most shelters have more adult animals in a wide variety of breeds and personalities.
  • Health costs: Adult animals are less delicate and are able to ward off sickness better. They have often been vaccinated and even spayed/neutered.
  • Energy: Puppies and kittens are usually more destructive and energetic than adults. In today's busy households, an older, calmer animal may be less disruptive of your schedule.
  • Attitude: It's just not true that you can't teach an old dog (or cat) new tricks. In fact, older animals have usually been taught at least the basic rules and commands, and maybe a few special tricks they'd just love to share with a new family.
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