1166 West Airline Highway
Waterloo, IA 50703-9634
p. 319-232-6887
Daily Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Adoption Process & Fees

We're pleased you're here at the Cedar Bend Humane Society to choose a pet. Our goal--which we're sure you share--is to find a new, permanent and loving home for each animal. Your answers to the questions on the application will help us decide, with you, which pet would be the best fit. We appreciate your taking the time to fill this out; it will be reviewed with you by a staff or volunteer Adoption Counselor.

An adoption form is now available for completion online. Alternatively, you may print out the Pre-Adoption form, complete it, and bring it with you on your next visit.

Adoption First, some of our policies you should know about...
  • You must have valid identification with your current address.
  • You must have the stability and the means, financial and emotional, to care for the pet for the rest of its life (which could be as long as twenty years).
  • You must be 21 (and have proof). If you're not 21, the head of your household (parent, guardian) must be here to sign the Adoption Agreement or be reachable by phone to consent to the adoption. If you live with others, they must be with you or reachable by phone so we can confirm that this pet is welcome in your home.