Lawrence County Humane Society

Additional adoption info

Fees:

Dog / Puppy $ 175.00

The dog/puppy has had the following done: Spayed/Neutered; Current on vaccinations; Micro-chipped; SNAP 4Dx blood tested.

Cats / Kittens: $75.00

The cat/kittens has had the following done: Spayed/Neutered; Current on vaccinations; Micro-chipped; SNAP Feline Triple blood tested.

Our adoptions are by an application process. The animal's welfare is our foremost consideration. Applications take 24-48 to process. **We do NOT do same-day adoptions. And all meet and greets are with APPROVED applications ONLY.** This will give us time to check references, and you will have time to make sure that this is not an impulse decision, and that you are willing to make a long term commitment. However when we receive several applications for any pet then it may take several days before a decision will be made on a new home for that pet.

The Lawrence County Humane Society reserves the right to refuse adoption to anyone. Please answer the following questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered. We may accept many applications for any one pet and will select the home that is best for that pet.

ALL ADOPTIONS WILL STOP APPROX. 1 TO 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO CHRISTMAS DAY.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

1. adopters name, Age, address and phone #, spouses name and age, email address
2. name and # of the pet you are interested in adopting.
3. why do you want to adopt a pet?
4. what pets do you currently own? please list their age, breed and sex. How long have you owned these pets?
5. your current veterinarian name, address and phone# . please list the persons name that is on file at the vet for the pets you have.
6. do you currently live in a house, apartment, condo, duplex or mobile home?
7. do you own or rent or live with parents?
8. how long have you lived at this residence?
9. landlords name, address and phone #
10. how many adults and how many children in the household? ages of the children? what are the names of the adults and relation to applicant?
11. do you or anyone in the household have any allergies to animals?
12. who will be responsible for the care of the pet?
13. where will the pet be kept during the day and night?
14. where will the pet stay when you are not home?
15. are you in favor of spaying and neutering pets? if No please explain why.
16. personal reference: name, address, phone #
17. are you currently employed? full or part time? How long at current employer. If unemployed, what is your source of income?
18. are you a college student? Full or part time?
19. are you familiar with your state, county license, leash and rabies laws?
20. are you aware that your new pet will need to visit your veterinarian within 72 hours after adoption for a check up?
21. are you aware that the animal you are adopting has not been examined by a veterinarian while here at our shelter? Some of our animals that have been given up by their owners may have vet records.
22. are you aware that the cost of spaying or neutering an animal can be very expensive?
23. are you willing and able to accept the financial responsibility that comes with adopting and owning this animal?
24. are you aware that the animal you are adopting may require periodic visits to a groomer?
25. are you aware that the animal you are adopting may need to be housebroken even if it has been housebroken during its stay here at our shelter?
26. are you or would you consider obedience training?
27. if the pet shows unpleasant behaviors would you consider putting the animal outdoors? if yes, how will the animal be confined?
28. have you ever adopted an animal from a shelter or rescue? where? when? what kind of pet?
29. have you ever surrendered an animal to a humane society or animal shelter? explain
30. are you in favor of outdoor homes for Dogs and for Cats?
31. do you have a fenced in yard? what type of fence do you have? how high is the fence?
32. what would, in your opinion , constitute a reason for not keeping the animal that you are interested in adopting?
33. what is the main reason for wanting to adopt the animal that you are applying for today?
34. Please list all other cats and dogs living in the house or on the property but do not belong to you. List breed, age, pets name, gender, indoor or outdoor pet, spayed or neutered, veterinarians name and phone number, name of the pets owner.
35. adopted pets need an adjustment period. are you willing to give the new dog/cat a reasonable period of time to adjust to its new home?

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. PLEASE SEND APPLICATION TO lchumane2@comcast.net PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FIRST LETTER IN OUR EMAIL ADDRESS IS A LOWER CASE LETTER ( L ) ADOPTION FEES ARE CASH ONLY