Lincoln-Union Chapter of The Humane Society of Louisiana

Adoption Application 

Thank you so very much for taking the time to complete this rather lengthy adoption application.  Your answers will permit us to more effectively match your needs with a homeless animal available for adoption.

Please fill out your application completely.  We need to know as much about you as possible. The information you provide will help us determine the best possible match for you, as well as for your new family member. 

  • If you do not fill out the application in FULL, or are not 100% truthful, your application will be discarded without further notice. If a question does not apply to you, fill in the blank with "N/A".

  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old or older.

  • Most of our volunteers/foster moms and dads work full time, have families, have pets, and a life of their own, so please be patient.  We will get back to you as soon as possible!

  • We require that all animals in the prospective adoptive family be spayed or neutered, up-to-date on vaccines, and on heartworm prevention. We feel that "responsible" pet owners fit in this category.

  • We prefer homes with fenced yards. While this is not necessarily a strict requirement, it is a serious consideration when we are processing applications. If you meet all of our other criteria, but don't have a fenced yard, we will process your application to see if we may still have a match for your family. You must have a plan in place for exercise/potty needs of an adopted dog.

  • We do not reserve particular pets. We recommend that you get approved before you see a pet you want so that when the right match comes along, you will be ready.

  • Keep in mind: Rescued animals need and deserve your patience. Whether it be house training, getting along with the other pets or just settling in...be prepared.  They will need time to adjust to your home and family.

*** IMPORTANT ***

If you are going on vacation or moving, please email your adoption application AFTER you return or when settled into your new home. We are not able to house dogs until you return.  That takes up space for another life that could be saved. 

Average process time for an adoption application is roughly 1 to 5days. If you are approved, we will contact you by telephone or email to schedule a meeting.

Contact Information 

Name:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

E-mail:

Daytime Phone:

Please include area code.

Evening Phone:

Please include area code.

Best Time & Place To Call:

Your History With Animals 

Which available animal are you interested in adopting?  If you have no specific animal in mind, please tell us what kind of pet you want to adopt; Your preferences with regard to breed, sex, age, color, personality etc:

Who is this animal for?  

Please provide a description of your experience with animals. Please include any experience with training or special activities.

Have you ever had to give up a pet before? What were the circumstances?

What is it about this particular animal or breed that has generated your interest? 

What other breeds have you considered?

What animals currently live in the household? (Please list.  Include the following info for each pet: Name of pet, type of pet, sex/age, How long owned?  Kept where?)

Have you had any complaints about your pets?  Yes  No
If yes, please explain.

Are the above animals current on vaccinations & heartworm preventative? Yes  No

Are the above animals spayed or neutered? Yes  No

Are the above animals friendly with other animals? Yes  No  

Do you intend to keep your new pet primarily indoors or outdoors?  Please elaborate.

Where will your new pet sleep at night? 

Approximately how many hours a day will he or she be alone?  
3 hours or less  3-6 hours  6-9 hours  9-12 hours over 12 hours

Approximately how many hours a day can you spend with the dog?

What would be your response if your new pet made a mistake?

Are you financially prepared to give your new pet the routine medical care it will require? Yes  No
Have you carefully considered how adopting this pet will fit into your lifestyle?Yes No
What kind of food do you plan on feeding your new pet?

 Information About Your Home 

Which of the following best describes your current residence? (Check one)
Own Home  Rent/Lease Home  Rent/Lease Apt or Condo Other

Do you have a fence?  No  Yes  Type of Fencing
Fence Height    Type of Gates
Is fence solid & secure?  No  Yes  Can children open gates?  No  Yes

Please list the people that currently live at your residence.
(Please list relationship to you & their age.  We don't need the children's names.)

Has your family discussed the pros & cons of adopting an animal?Yes  No
If you have children are you willing to teach them the proper way to handle a new animal? Yes  No
Does everyone in the family want to adopt this animal?  Yes  No
What is your family's overall reaction to adopting this pet?

Does anyone in the household have any known allergies to animals?Yes No  If yes, please explain.

Do you have a veterinarian you have used before?  Yes  No

Vet Name and Phone Number Please include area code.

Any other comments you'd like to add for consideration of your application to adopt?

We reserve the right to inspect all homes and yards prior to approving any adoption.  Is this okay?  No    Yes

Would you consider volunteering for our organization  Yes  Not At This Time
If yes, which of the following areas interest you?
Foster Care   Personal interviewing of adoption candidates   Fundraising   Home Visits
Transporting   Computer Assistance  Telephone calling  Representing us at an Adoption Event
Other   PLEASE SPECIFY  


Clicking the Submit Button will return you to our website.


Thank you for taking the time to complete this application for adoption. Your answers will permit us to more effectively match your needs with the homeless dogs, cats and other animals in our program.

If your have any comments or concerns about adopting a dog please take a moment to share them with us via email. We are always interested and open to your viewpoint.

We are always prepared to gratefully accept donations, which will help us to continue to provide care to homeless animals and see our dream of a local animal shelter come true.  Together we can work miracles!

Becky Kaase
Email Me: nlgsdrescue@yahoo.com

 

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