Orphan Animal Rescue and Sanctuary How to Adopt

You can meet our adorable, adoptable cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, bunnies and more at our Adoption Center, in our foster care homes or at our community partners. Here’s how to adopt:

1: View our Adoptable Pets on petfinder.com or adoptapet.com.

2: Download and complete an Adoption Application.

* Download a Cat Adoption Application as a Tabbed Word doc (easiest)
* Download a Cat Adoption Application as a Word doc
* Download a Cat Adoption Application as a PDF

* Download a Dog Adoption Application as a Tabbed Word doc (easiest)

* Download a Dog Adoption Application as a Word doc

* Download a Dog Adoption Application as a PDF

3. Submit your Application.

+ E-mail cat applications to adoptions@orphananimalrescue.org

+ E-mail dog applications to amy@orphananimalrescue.org

+ Or, drop off the completed application in our mail slot at our Adoption Center, located at 810 South Commercial Street in Neenah, WI.

4: When you are approved, we will contact you to complete the adoption. Because we are volunteer-run, please allow us 48-72 hours to process your application.

Adoption fees
+ 1 Adult (1 year+) Spayed/Neutered Cat: $50

+ "Buddy System": Adopt 1 Adult Cat, and the Adoption Fee is Half for the Second Adult Cat! $75 for 2

+ 1 Spayed/Neutered Kitten (under 1 year): $75

+ 2 Spayed/Neutered Kittens: $125

+ 1 Cat and 1 Kitten (both altered): $100

Adopters of unaltered kittens must make a confirmed appointment with their veterinarian for spay or neuter before adoption. Pre-pay is required in most cases.

+ Dog and puppy fees are determined on a case-by-case basis. They typically range from $150-$250.

+ Rabbits and small animals are $25. Small animal supplies (cages, etc.) are also often available for an additional small fee.

+ The adoption fee (for cats and small animals only) is waived for any approved adopter over the age of 62 or on a fixed income.

These fees do not come close to covering our expenses; in fact, our expenses are often 3-4 times the adoption fee.

We are volunteer-run and receive no funding; we rely completely on donations to save the lives of the homeless pets in our care.

We seek to match our feline and canine orphans with the best possible home for both the pet and the family—to ensure the best lifelong companionship for both.

Top 10 Things to Consider Before Adopting a Pet

The OARS Philosophy of Care:

Adhering to the Highest Standards

We ensure that each

and every animal in our care receives the

highest-quality nutrition and medical care,

in a nurturing, loving, cageless environment

Read more here

Post Adoption

Did you adopt from us? Post your pet's picture on our Facebook page!

Adopting a cat or dog is an amazing experience, but can be a little overwhelming at first. Visit the links below to learn more about how to best prepare for your newly adopted pet.

Congratulations on making the decision to adopt - you're saving a life!

Download Purina Pet Institutes's detailed wellness checklist to better understand what goes on at your annual wellness exams for your newly adopted cat or dog.

Medical Checklist for Your Cat

Medical Checklist for Your Dog

This downloadable tool from Purina's Pet Institute's provides essential information on how to provide the best nutrition and medical care for your pet throughout life.

Basics on Proper Cat Care

Basics on Proper Dog Care

Pet Food - How to Choose?

Providing a quality care starts with healthy, proper nutrition. Experts receommed premium pet brands more often than cheaper brands.

Premium brands often contain more meat and natural ingredients than cheaper brands. Cheaper foods usually contain fillers or bulk materials such as corn meal, glutens or by-products instead of chicken, fish or lamb. The higher the quality of food, the less the pet needs to consume to feel full – and produce less waste! Higher-quality foods also generally contain fewer dyes or artificial preservatives. It's important for you to be the expert and read the nutrition label to best understand what you are really feeding your pet. Talk with your veterinarian for assistance in determining the best food for your pet.

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