Lakeland Animal Shelter Dog Adoption Application
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Thank you for coming to the Lakeland Animal Shelter. We hope we can be of assistance to you in finding a dog suitable for your lifestyle.
The pets available for adoption came here from a variety of sources, both stray and unwanted. They are examined by a staff member upon entry and their health is routinely monitored white at the shelter. However, there is always a chance that a cat or dog is incubating a disease without showing any clinical signs. This is true of any pet anywhere, whether breeder, private owner or animal shelter.
The benefits of adopting a dog from the Lakeland Animal Shelter are numerous. Spaying, neutering and other veterinary services are included in our competitive adoption fee. Please see the attached sheet for a comparative cost chart.
Staff and volunteers are available to answer questions about our current pets such as specific breeds and other areas of pet relationships.

1. A completed adoption application.
2. Photo identification with an address that matches the address on your application.
3. Verification that animals are permitted in your residential area:
a. If you rent, your landlord’s name, address, and phone number.
b. If you own your home, proof of ownership (deed, mortgage, payment book)
4. Proof that pets currently living in your home are up to date on the distemper vaccination and the rabies vaccination if it is required in your municipality.
5. Your veterinarian’s name and phone number, we will call your veterinary to verify your animals are current on vaccinations.
We do not discriminate on the grounds of nationality, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion or social status. However, we will not knowingly place a pet in a situation where its well-being is questionable. Therefore, we reserve the right to refuse an adoption application for any reason. No pet will be adopted to prospective owners who mislead or fail to provide accurate information on the application.
ADOPTION PROCEDURE
1. Fill out the adoption application for the chosen pet(s) and turn application into a staff member at the Reception Desk .
2. There is a MANDATORY 24 HOUR WAITING PERIOD once the application has been received.
3. Please call the shelter at 262-723-1000 after 2:00 PM THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY (Monday thru Friday) after turning in your application. If you submit your application on a Friday or a Saturday, please call the following Monday after 2:00 PM. At this time, a staff member will ask for any additional information required of you in order to approve or deny your application.
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CALL THE SHELTER. IF WE DO NOT HEAR FROM YOU, IT IS ASSUMED THAT YOU ARE NOT INTERESTED IN ADOPTING AND YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE FILED. PLEASE REALIZE THAT AT TIMES WE DO RECEIVE SEVERAL ADOPTION APPLICATIONS ON A SINGLE DOG. WHEN THIS HAPPENS WE MAY EVENTUALLY APPROVE ALL OF THE APPLICATIONS ON THE DOG, BUT THE PROSPECTIVE ADOPTERS WITH THE FIRST APPROVED APPLICATION ON THE DOG WILL BE GIVEN FIRST CHOICE ON THE ADOPTION. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS TYPE OF SITUATION IS DIFFICULT FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED AND WE TRY TO MAKE A FAIR DECISION BASED ON GIVING PREFERENCE TO THE ADOPTION APPLICATION THAT FIRST MEETS THE ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THE PREVIOUS PAGE.
· If your application is approved, arrangements will be made for a specific date and time for pick up of the chosen dog or dogs.
· At this time, the contracts will be signed and adoption fee will be paid (Cash, Check, Visa, Mastercard or Discover) are accepted. Please bring a leash with you and a new collar if you wish, but the dog will have a collar to go home with.
Don’t be shy about asking questions! This is a major commitment on your part and we want to assist you in every way possible.
By submitting the application below you agree that you have read and understand the above information concerning the adoption procedures of the Lakeland Animal Shelter. You also agree that the Lakeland Animal Shelter has your permission to contact the veterinarian who has provided services for your current and past pets. Said veterinarian has your permission to release any and all information to the Lakeland Animal Shelter.