How to Adopt a Forever Friend!

At Heartland, we strive to find good matches between people and pets.

#1 First come to  the shelter to meet all the wonderful adoptable pets or you may see a pet on line and start by filling out our on line adoption application.  Please fax your completed application to 847-296-4198.  You will be required to come in and meet your pet.  Bring in your drivers license along with your veterinarian's phone number and address.  If you are adopting a cat you will be required to bring a carrier.

#2 If you do not have a veterinarian reference, please bring the phone numbers of two professional references. This person cannot be a relative or friend.  This person can be an employer.

#3 If you rent, you will be required to show a current lease agreement allowing you permission from your landlord to have a pet.

#4 Fill out an adoption application on line or with the assistance of an Adoption Counselor at our facility.  On line please download either the Cat Adoption Application or Dog Adoption Application.  Please fax  application to 847-296-4198.

#5 Adoptions may or may not happen on the same day.  Adoption Review Board approval may take several days.  Also, we desire that  all family members and current pets come to meet the adoptee pet.

#6 Once approved for adoption, we will arrange a date and time with you to pick up your new adopted animal.  When picking up your pet it may take one to two hours.  Please do not bring family members on the day of pick up.  One person is all that is needed when picking up the pet.  Please bring a carrier and or leash and choker collar with you to pick up your pet. 

#7 Payment is made at the time you come to pick up your pet.  Please note that we can only accept cash or credit cards.

Adoption Fees (note - fees are subject to change per shelter management):
  Canine:
   Puppies (8 weeks) to 6 months   $350
   6 months to 7 years            $225
   7 years and up                          $150

  Feline:
   Kittens up to 5 months $125
   Pair of kittens $200
   5 months to 10 years   $100
   10 years and up                 $75

Adoption fees cover:  Up to date shots/vaccinations, deworming, Heartworm test (dogs over 6 months), FIV/FeLeuk test(cats), microchip, spay/neuter and includes a free vet exam within 2 weeks after adoption. 
All animals are spayed or neutered before adoption.

Heartland Animal Shelter is a no-kill shelter and a Non-profit, 501 c 3 organization.  We depend on your donations in order to rescue more pets from ill fate as well care for our current pets.  Adoption fees are  based on the cost to administer shots,vaccinations, medications, microchips and spay and neuter rescued pets.  We can only help our current pets and future pets when additional donations are made.  As a private shelter, Heartland operates with income provided by adoption fees and donations from the public.  We receive no government funding.