Lancaster County Animal Shelter Dog/Puppy Adoption Application

Lancaster County Animal Shelter Dog/Puppy Adoption Application

BE SURE TO COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY
Thank you for your interest in adopting from the Lancaster County Animal Shelter! By adopting a pet from the shelter, you are helping not just the one you adopt, but you are also freeing up space to allow another pet to have a safe place to rest until they can be adopted, too.

Our adoption process is as follows:

1. Complete and sign this Adoption Application

2. You do NOT have to be a Lancaster County resident to adopt from our facility.

3. Adoption fee of $100 (applies to ALL dogs, no exceptions) covers spay/neuter, rabies vaccine, microchip, age-appropriate vaccines, de-wormer, and heartworm test.

4. We REQUIRE that any heartworm positive dog that is adopted be treated for heartworm within 30 days of adoption (proof or treatment sent to us when completed). Dogs that test negative for heartworm will need to be put on monthly heartworm preventative immediately upon adoption.

5. NOTE: All of our dogs come from Animal Control as strays or owner-surrendered/unwanted pets. We recommend getting your newly adopted dog to see a veterinarian soon after adoption for a basic exam.

6. If you already have a dog, we recommend you bring them with you to the shelter to meet any dog you wish to adopt to make sure they will get along together. Note that your current pet must be up-to-date on vaccines.
Submitting this application does not mean you are committing to a pet. It is simply a tool we use to help both you and us identify a good potential match for your family and lifestyle.

A successful adoption depends on selecting the right pet for your household and a good understanding of the pet's needs and care requirements. Please help us with this process by answering the following questions fully & completely. THANK YOU!
Today's Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Adopter's Name*
First & Last Name
Adopter's Date of Birth*
Name of the pet you want to adopt*
Type Not Sure if you don't have a specific animal in mind
What is it about this specific dog that interests you?*
If this dog is no longer available or is not a good fit for your home, would you be interested learning about a different dog?*

YesNoOther
How did you learn about this dog?*

Visit to the shelterFriend or relativeShelter websiteInstagramFacebookOther social mediaPetFinderPetPlaceAdoptapetOther
Your Physical Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Your Email Address*
example@example.com
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Alternate Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Employment Status*

Employed full timeEmployed part timeSelf-employedUnemployedOther
Adopter's Place of Employment*
Do you rent or own your home?*

RentOwnLive with parents or grandparentsOther
Renters, have you contacted your landlord to find out if there are any restrictions on the kind, size or number of dogs you can have?*

YesNoNot yet, but I willIt's written in our leaseN/AOther
If you rent, please provide the name of the community, landlord's name and landlord's telephone number*
Names and ages of all permanent residents of your home (adults/children)*
Is anyone in your household allergic to animals?*

YesNoOther
Why do you want this pet?*
Has everyone in the household agreed to take on the responsibility of a pet?*

YesNoNot sure
Who will be this pet's primary caretaker?*
Where will this pet live?*

Mostly IndoorsMostly OutsideSome of BothOther
How many hours will this pet spend indoors per day?*
How many hours per day will the pet typically be alone?*
Where will the pet stay when alone?*
Where will the pet sleep at night?*
Will this pet spend any time in the garage*

YesNoOther
Are there times when the dog will be tethered to a tree, fence, dog house or other fixed object?*

YesNoOther
Do you have a yard?*

Yard, fenced with a vertical fenceYard, fenced with invisible fencingYard, no fenceNo yard (apartment/condo/townhome)My community has a dog park availableOther
How will the pet be exercised or taken for potty breaks?*
If you go out of town, who will care for the pet?*
How do you discipline your pets? Under what circumstances do you discipline your pets?*
Please check all that apply. My adopted pet will...*

Be kept outside most of the timeBe kept indoors most of the timeBe left outside during the workday while we are awayBe kept inside while we are awayBe crated when we are not homeHave free reign of the house when we are not homeBe trained by me/usBe taken to formal obedience classesHave private sessions with a trainer if neededTake frequent car rides with usBe kept on a lead line/cable/chain in the yardBe mostly interacting with adultsBe interacting frequently with children under 8Be interacting frequently with older childrenMust be housebroken prior to adoptionWill be housetrained by usWill be walked every dayWill be walked occasionallyBe boarded when we go on vacationStay with family when we go on vacationBe given away to someone else if we feel it's not a good match for usBe returned to the shelter if we can't keep itBe going camping with usBe outside with a dog house in a fenced areaBe usually outside tethered to a dog house or other fixed objectBe free-roaming on the farm (unfenced)Be on monthly heartworm preventativeBe on flea & tick preventativeOther
Do you currently have any pets?*

YesNo

List your current pets:

	Type of Animal	Pet's Name	M/F	Age	Spay/ Neuter?	Indoor/ outdoor?	Heartworm & Flea Prevention?	Current on shots?
Pet 1
Pet 2
Pet 3
Pet 4

List your previous pets:

	Type of animal	Pet's Name	M/F	Spay/ Neuter?	Indoor/ outdoor?	How long did you own this pet?	Where is this pet now?
Pet 1
Pet 2
Pet 3
Pet 4

Name of your Veterinarian*
If you do not have one at this time, type NA. Please call your vet and give them permission to release information about your pets to us.
Veterinarian Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
How long do you intend to keep this animal?*
Do you understand the costs, challenges, and lifetime commitment and care required for this animal for up to 20 years?*

YesNoNot sure
How much are you willing to spend on medical bills for your this pet?*
If you move, will you bring this pet to live with you in your new residence?*

YesNoNot SureOther
When will you be ready to adopt this dog?*

Within a weekWithin a monthNot ready yet, just researchingOther
Please provide the name and telephone number of a personal reference who is not related to you.*
Do you have any additional comments, questions or concerns? Anything else you would like us to know to help match you with the right dog?
I hereby confirm that the information supplied here is truthful. I understand that Lancaster County Animal Shelter may refuse an adoption for any reason or may confiscate an animal at any time if the information supplied here is deemed incorrect or if the animal is not being cared for properly. I further understand that if I cannot keep this animal for any reason, I will contact Lancaster County Animal Shelter and make arrangements to return the animal so that it may be placed in another suitable home. By submitting and signing this application, you give Lancaster County Animal Shelter the right to do obtain a reference from your veterinarian.
Please read the above, check this box, sign, and click Submit.*

I have read and understand all of the above.
Applicant's Signature*
I acknowledge that my typed name above constitutes my legal signature
Feel free to email us with any questions:

Animal@LancasterCountySC.gov

Lancaster County Animal Shelter does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status. We do reserve the right to reject any application based on information obtained during this screening process. Please understand that our primary goal is the health, happiness, and safety of the animals.
Visit our website for more information - www.lancastercountysc.gov/170/Animal-Shelter
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