To help you complete your application quickly, please have the following ready:
If you rent and are applying with an Emotional Support Animal Letter, you'll need to upload a copy of the letter (.pdf, .doc, .docx, .jpg, .jpeg, or .png, under 2MB).
Having this information on hand will let you complete the application in one sitting!
This multi-step form is designed to be easy to use. You can take your time and save progress if needed. Follow these simple steps:
1. Complete All Required Fields: You have to complete all required fields (*) on a page before you can advance. Use Next and Previous to navigate the pages.
2. Save & Resume Later: Click Save & Resume to save your progress for up to 30 days. Before leaving the form:
3. How to Return to Finish: Come back to this page, enter your code in the Resume Code box at the top, and click Load Progress. You'll jump right back in—works on any device via email.
4. Finish & Submit Form: Once finished, review all pages for accuracy before clicking Submit Application.
Please upload your Emotional Support Animal Letter.
Accepted File types: .pdf, .doc, .docx, .jpg, .jpeg, or .png
Maximum File Size: 2MB
List all of the adults who live with you. Click on (+) to add a person. Click (-) to remove a person.
List all of your current pets. Click on (+) to add pets. Click (-) to remove a pet.
List all of your previous pets over the last 10+ years. Click on (+) to add pets. Click (-) to remove a pet.
List what happened to each of your previous pets and the vet clinics with their records. Click on (+) to add pets. Click (-) to remove a pet.
Three NON-FAMILY references are required.
I have read, understood, and agree to the Terms and Conditions.
By signing below, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to the above terms.
After you submit, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a PDF copy of your complete application attached for your records. The email will also include the Next Steps section (shown below) so you know exactly what happens next.
That’s it — no extra action needed! You’ll have everything safely in your inbox.
1. Vet Clinic Notification. If you currently use or previously used Willow Animal Hospital (Ashland) or Grand Ave Vet Clinic (Duluth), please call the clinic directly to authorize the release of your vet records to CHA. We cannot process your application without these records.
2. Application Processing. Please allow 2–3 business days for a reply. We read every form with care.
3. Interview & Home Visit. After the application is processed, we will contact you to arrange an in-person interview and/or a home visit.
4. Application Status. It is your responsibility to follow up! After 48 hours, call us at 715-682-9744 to check your application status. Due to high shelter workloads, we do not provide application updates (including approvals, incomplete submissions, or denials).
Please carefully review your application for accuracy, then click the Submit Application button when you’re ready. We appreciate you taking the time to double-check everything!
Thank you for choosing to make a difference!
— The CHA Shelter Team 🐾
