Adopt

Pet Adoption

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ADOPTABLE DOGS – CLICK HERE
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ADOPTABLE CATS – CLICK HERE
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How to Adopt

LHAR adoption counselors use information and insights from foster homes to help individuals and families meet their perfect match. While in foster care awaiting their forever homes, animals are socialized, assessed and learn basic obedience. A foster home is a perfect opportunity to see an animal's true personality to ensure they find its perfect forever home. Requests made in the requirements of a new home for an animal, such as "needs a fence" or" no children under 12″, are done so through this learning process as foster homes have a firsthand understanding of the needs of the given animal in their care.

Prior to adoption, cats are tested for Feline Leukemia and FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus), given Rabies and Distemper vaccines, dewormed and spayed/neutered. Dogs receive; a heartworm check, spayed/neutered, Rabies and Distemper vaccines, dewormed, and kennel cough preventative. Our modest adoption fees help cover these costs; we hold fundraisers to make up the difference. Any ongoing medical or behavioral needs that LHAR is aware of are explained fully to the potential adopter and become the responsibility of the adopter.

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Pet Adoption Applications

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REVIEWED IN THE ORDER IT IS RECEIVED.

Our adoption counselors look forward to working with you to help you find the right pet for your home! Please note, we receive many applications for each animal in our care and take the time to review each of these to understand if they are a fit based on the animal's needs. If your application does not meet the needs of the animal as expressed in their bio, or your application does not meet our basic requirements (see below), we may choose not to move forward with your application.

Requirements:

  • Must be 21 years or older
  • Persons with or residing with applicants that possess a criminal record will not be approved to adopt. Please note, a background check will be run on all applicants.
  • Have valid ID with current address or ID & proof of current address
  • Participate in the adoption counseling process, which includes but is not limited to multiple meet and greets and a home visit.
  • All current pets must be kept as INDOOR pets, be up-to-date on vaccinations and preventatives and be spayed/neutered. Please note, a vet check will be conducted prior to contacting an applicant.

ADOPTION FEES:

  • Adoption fees vary by animal. Please see the animal adoption page for details on adoption fees

Pet Adoption Applications

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REVIEWED IN THE ORDER IT IS RECEIVED.

Our adoption counselors look forward to working with you to help you find the right pet for your home. Please note, we receive many applications for each animal in our care and take the time to review each of these to understand if they are a fit based on the animal's needs. If your application does not meet the needs of the animal as expressed in their bio, or your application does not meet our basic requirements (see below), we may choose not to move forward with your application. … 

Requirements:

  • Must be 21 years or older
  • Persons with or residing with applicants that possess a criminal record will not be approved to adopt. Please note, a background check will be run on all applicants.
  • Have valid ID with current address or ID & proof of current address
  • Participate in the adoption counseling process, which includes but is not limited to multiple meet and greets and a home visit.
  • All current pets must be kept as INDOOR pets, be up-to-date on vaccinations and preventatives and be spayed/neutered. Please note, a vet check will be conducted prior to contacting an applicant.

ADOPTION FEES:

  • Adoption fees vary by animal. Please see the animal adoption page for details on adoption fees
  • Adoption fees vary by animal. Please see the animal adoption page for details on adoption fees
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