Application to Adopt

Dogs available for adoption at Lakeshore PAWS are fully loaded: spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm tested (at the appropriate age), and flea/tick & heartworm preventative. Please be patient with us as we are 99% volunteer-run; our goal is to find loving homes for the homeless pets in our program.

Questions to Ask Before Adopting

Have You Clearly Identified the Reason You Want a Pet?
Is it because you are looking for a loyal companion for your family? Do you want your existing pet to have a friend? Maybe you want your child to grow up with animals to learn responsibility and compassion. No matter what your motivation, selecting a pet is a personal decision. Understanding the reason for that decision will help in determining which pet is best for you.
Are You Ready to Make a Long-Term Commitment?
Adopting a pet means that you are making a commitment to care for that animal for its entire life. As you go through lifestyle changes such as moving, new jobs, the birth of children, your pet will remain a permanent part of your life. Are you willing to make that kind of commitment?
Have You Considered the Financial Impact of Being a Responsible Pet Parent?
Quality food, regular vaccines, wellness visits, etc. are very important to the health and safety of your pet. As pets age, their veterinary expenses can increase, too. Are you prepared to accept the potential cost of caring for your family pet to keep them happy and healthy for life?
Are You Willing to Train Your Companion Pet?
Lack of training is a major cause of animals being returned to the shelter after adoption. Basic training, or manners training, helps dogs and their owners begin to speak the same language and communicate better which leads to a stronger relationship.
Is Your Living Arrangement Appropriate for a Pet?
If you are attracted to a high-energy or large breed dog, but have a small apartment or small back yard, will they have enough room? If you are a renter, have you considered what you will do when you move and have you investigated the pet policy and discussed pets with your landlord? Moving is the number one reason people give when they relinquish an animal into the shelter system. Thinking ahead will help you avoid this heartbreak if and when your living situation changes.

Foster and Adoption Application

Before filling out this short survey, note the following:

Filling this application does not guarantee you a dog from our adoption center
Make sure you are allowed to have a dog of the breed and size where you currently reside - check with your HOA, landlord or homeowner's insurance before adopting.
Be able to take the dog home on the day of the adoption
Bring along all family members (including children) to meet your new dog
If you have a current resident dog, we'd like them to meet our dog before adoption; we may need to schedule an appointment
Be able to spend the time and resources necessary to provide the training, medical treatment and proper care for your pet.

Thank you for considering to save a life and adopting from Lakeshore PAWS. Please be patient with us as we are 99% volunteer run; our goal is to find loving homes for the homeless pets in our program.

Are You Filling this Application out at Lakeshore PAWS or at Home?(Required)

Lakeshore PAWS

Home

Other

Are You Interested in Fostering or Adopting?(Required)

Fostering

Adopting

Have you ever adopted or fostered a dog from Lakeshore PAWS before?(Required)

Yes

This includes any dogs you may have taken for a Foster-to-Adopt period.

If yes, when and what dog did you adopt/foster?

Name of the dog(s) in which you are interested? If you're not sure, just say open.(Required)

Which age ranges were you most interested in?

Under 1 year old

1-3 years old

4-6 years old

7+ years old (Senior)

Select as many age ranges you would consider.

What sizes would you consider?

1-20 lbs

21-39 lbs

40-60 lbs

61+ lbs

Select which weights you would be open to.

Your Birth Date(Required)

Month

Day

Year

Your Name(Required)

First Last

Street Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Preferred Method of Contact(Required)

Phone

Doesn't Matter

Household Information

Do You Live In A(Required)

House

Apartment

Condo

Mobile Home/Trailer

Other

Do You Rent or Own?(Required)

Rent

Own

If you rent, provide the name and phone number of your landlord

Landlord Name

Landlord Phone Number

*We will be doing a landlord check to be sure that the dog(s) you are interested in are allowed where you live.

Does Your Landlord Allow Dogs?

YES

N/A

Are there ANY restrictions from your Landlord, HOA, City Ordinance, or Subdivision? (Please check all that apply):

Number of pets

Size or weight restrictions

Breed restrictions

None

Do You Have a Yard?(Required)

YES I have a that IS NOT fenced in yard

YES I have a yard that IS fenced in

I do not have a yard but I plan on walking my dog regularly

I do not have a yard and don't plan on walking my dog

About how many hours will your dog be home alone each day?(Required)

Are You Going Out of Town on Vacation in the Near Future?(Required)

YES

Are You Uncomfortable with ANY specific breeds?(Required)

Please specify or state NO here

How Many ADULTS (including you) are in your home?(Required)

Please enter a number from 1 to 10.

18+

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Legal Names of all Adults (18+) in Household(Required)

First and Last Name

Section Break

Legal Name of Adult #1 (Not yourself)

First Last

Birth Date of Adult #1

Month

Day

Year

Legal Name of Adult #2

First Last

Birthday Date of Adult #2

Month

Day

Year

Legal Name of Adult #3

First Last

Birthday Date of Adult #3

Month

Day

Year

Legal Name of Adult #4

First Last

Birthday Date of Adult #4

Month

Day

Year

Any additional Adults living in the home and their Date of Birth:

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Legal Names of all Adults (18+) in Household AND their Date of Birth(Required)

How Many CHILDREN are in your household?(Required)

Please enter a number from 0 to 10.

IF there are children, what are their ages?

List ages, comma separated, oldest to youngest

Have Your Children Been Around Animals Before?(Required)

YES

N/A

Current Pet Information

We require all dogs living in the home to be up-to-date on vaccines, be on heartworm preventative, and spay/neutered. Please list the information for all current PETS that live in the household:

Do you currently have any other pets in your home?

Yes, I have other pets.

No, I don't have any other pets.

Animal #1

Name Breed Age

Spayed/Neutered

YES

Animal #2

Name Breed Age

Spayed/Neutered

YES

Animal #3

Name Breed Age

Spayed/Neutered

YES

Animal #4

Name Breed Age

Spayed/Neutered

YES

Please provide your current veterinarian's information or the vet you are planning on taking your new pet to:

Veterinarian Clinic Name

Veterinarian Clinic Phone

New Pet Information

What Qualities are You Looking for in a Dog?(Required)

Playmate for other dog(s)

Friend for Children

Couch Potato

Service Dog

Companionship

Exercise Partner

Guard Dog

Do You Plan on Crate Training Your Adopted Pet?(Required)

YES

Have You Ever House-Broken a Dog or Puppy Before?(Required)

YES

IF the adopted dog has an "accident" in your home, what type of correction do you plan to use?(Required)

List corrective action(s)

Where will your pet sleep at night?(Required)

Inside the House

Outdoor

Are you willing to work through your new pet's issues, if any?(Required)

YES, absolutely!

NO, I don't have time.

Maybe, It depends on the issues.

What length of time will you allow your new pet to adjust to his/her new home?(Required)

One Week

Two Weeks

One Month

Three Months

Six Months

Other

Do you plan on taking an obedience class with your new dog?(Required)

YES

Under what circumstances would you return an adopted pet?(Required)

List circumstance(s)

Should an unexpected circumstance arise where you become unable to care for your pet whether it be illness or your passing, have you made any arrangements for their care?(Required)

YES

Please explain your arrangements, if any:

What kind of breeds have you had in the past?

List applicable breeds, if any

What happened to the pets you no longer have?

Have you ever had a pet that contracted parvo in your home?(Required)

YES

Have you ever rehomed or returned a pet to a shelter?(Required)

YES

Explanation for rehomed or returned pet:

Have you ever had to euthanize a pet for reasons other than medical/age?(Required)

YES

Explanation of euthanized pet:

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Have you returned a pet to a shelter or had to euthanize a pet? IF so, explain(Required)

YES

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Explanation of returned pet or euthanized pet:

What heartworm preventative do you currently use on your pet? And how often do you use heartworm preventative?(Required)

List type of medication and frequency of application.

I understand that adopting a pet is a lifetime committment, and that I will be responsible for the care and welfare of the pet from the date of adoption. I understand that it will cost at least $1000+ per year to care for my new companion and am prepared to take on that financial committment for the rest of the dog's natural life.(Required)

YES, I understand

NO, I do not understand

Waiver of Liability: By submitting this form, you and your party are agreeing to release and hold harmless Lakeshore PAWS for any claims which may arise as a result of interacting with the animals, including injury to person and/or property.(Required)

I have read and understand the Waiver of Liability.

NOTICE: After submission, the page will refresh. Please scroll back down the page to ensure your application has been completed successfully. If you do not get a confirmation message and still see the application, your application was NOT submitted and you need to double-check every question was filled in correctly. Thank you!

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