Adopt

Adoption Process

Step 1 - Visitation

Step 2 - The Application

Individuals wishing to adopt a pet from the Lake Humane Society must complete an application. You must be 18 years of age or have a parent or legal guardian present to sign the adoption forms.

Step 3 - The Consultation

When the application is complete, a staff member will review it with you and answer any questions that you may have. The purpose of this application is to assure that you have made theappropriate selection of pet for your particular lifestyle and be certain that you understand our requirements regarding the animal.  Based on our guidelines, we reserve the right to place our animals only in homes that are suitable for the needs of the animal.

Step 4 - The Adoption

Once your application is approved, a staff member will begin the paperwork.  In order that the transition is a smooth one for both you and the pet, you will receive instructions as to the immediate and future needs of your new pet, as well as the veterinary needs of the animal.

Step 5 - No Charge Veterinary Exam

All pets adopted from the Lake Humane Society will receive their first veterinary exam FREE from the participating veterinary hospitals.  Please take your pet to one of the referred clinics within one week from the date of adoption to receive this free offer.  You will be responsible for any additional costs incurred at the visit.

Spay-Neuter Program

The Humane Society of the United States estimates three to four million dogs, cats, puppies and kittens are euthanized because there are not nearly enough homes available.  In 1999, a wonderful new Spay-Neuter program had its beginning here at Lake Humane Society. Now, all adopters get a pet that has already been spayed or neutered in the Society’s surgical department.