Adoption Process
Kitchener Waterloo Humane Society
Interested in adopting a pet? please review our current adoption process carefully.
1) STEP 1: View our adoptable animals under the adopt tab.
You can view all of their information, bio and pictures there to determine who might be a match for you or your family.
2) STEP 2: See one you'd like to adopt? Complete our adoption survey and adoption agreement now!
- Fill out the form online
- Use your mouse, keypad, or touch screen to fill in your signature
- Make sure to hit the submit button at the bottom of each document
*IMPORTANT* In order to proceed with an adoption appointment, we need BOTH the survey and agreement filled out. Thank you!
Cat Adoption Forms:
CAT ADOPTION SURVEYcat Adoption AGREEMENT
Dog Adoption Forms:
Dog Adoption SurveyDog Adoption Agreement
Small Animal Adoption Forms:
Small Animal Adoption SurveySmall Animal Adoption Agreement
*please note we process applications in order of submission*
3) STEP 3: One of our adoption counsellors will then get in touch with you within 24 hours to arrange a phone interview. Only those selected will be contacted for a phone interview.
4) STEP 4: If it looks to be a match, our adoption counsellors will arrange an appointment time for you to meet the pet.
5) STEP 5: Complete your pre-arranged appointment.
6) STEP 6: If it's a match - you'll take your pet home with you that day! Please come prepared to take your new family member home - collar and leash for dogs, carrier for cats (or you can opt for a cardboard carrier), or appropriate carrier for small animals.
IMPORTANT APPOINTMENT INFORMATION:
- Each appointment is a maximum of 60 minutes.
- Appointments will be booked 48 hours or more in advance, so we can arrange for the animals to be brought in by their foster parents.
- We are not offering holds at this time - once you have met the pet, we are expecting adopters to be prepared to take the pet home the same day.
- Masks are optional