• 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!

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  • 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?*

  • How did you learn about this dog?*

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  • Employment Status*

  • Do you rent or own your home?*

  • 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?*

  • Is anyone in your household allergic to animals?*

  • Has everyone in the household agreed to take on the responsibility of a pet?*
  • Where will this pet live?*

  • Will this pet spend any time in the garage*

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

  • Do you have a yard?*

  • Please check all that apply. My adopted pet will...*

  • Do you currently have any pets?*
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  • Do you understand the costs, challenges, and lifetime commitment and care required for this animal for up to 20 years?*
  • If you move, will you bring this pet to live with you in your new residence?*

  • When will you be ready to adopt this 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.
     

  • 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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