I’ve found an animal I’m interested in adopting, now what? Once you find one of our adoptable pets and decide you would like to know more, the next step is to set up an appointment to meet them nose to nose! We want sure that the pet you choose to take home is exactly what your life has missing. The only way to do that is for you to come cuddle, play and get to know your potential future friend!
How do I fill out an application? You can either stop by the shelter and pick up a hard copy or use the link above in our website header to print it at home! Once it’s completely filled out, you can either drop it by the shelter front desk or email it to us at luceshelter.lcas@gmail.com. IMPORTANT – Don’t forget to fill out the application in its entirety, any questions left blank will cause a delay in your approval! Also, it is critical to make sure you list two separate references who are not related to you, and who do not live with you. Only listing one or forgetting their contact information will also be cause for delay or denial.
How long does it take to be approved? Once we have you completed application, it can take a few days up to a week to screen your application. We carefully consider every potential home and make sure that the animal you have chosen will be a perfect fit. We want to make sure it’s a match made in heaven!
How much is the adoption fee? For dogs the adoption fee is $100.00, and for cats the fee is $75.00 Every adoption comes with a $15.00 microchipping fee in addition to the adoption total. This covers the chip itself, the implanting procedure and we even register the serial number for you! Should the worst happen, we want to make sure your furrever friend has every chance of making it home.
I’ve adopted a pet, but it’s just not working out. What do I do? We get it! Even with our screening process, match making and your best of intentions sometimes it’s just not the right fit. We will always take the animal back, no questions asked! In fact, it is part of our adoption contract. If the animal needs to be surrendered for any reason, then you MUST bring it back to us. This ensures that we have the best possible chance of finding the right forever home for that pet, and it doesn’t end up at your sister’s boyfriends cousin’s house or lost!
Here you can find a list of resources, quick guides, tips and tricks to help keep your pets safe, happy and healthy!
Kittens
Check out the link below to open our printable kitten guide, and some great information about feral cats.
Puppies
Congrats on your new puppy! Lets make sure they have everything they need to get off to a great start!
Shopping Do’s and Don’ts
With so many different products out there, here’s a quick peek at some of the essentials!
What do I do if I’ve found a stray?
Thank you for going out of your way to help a lost pet! Accidents happen, here’s how to help get them home.
- The first thing to do is take a picture. This way, even if the animal won’t come to you then you can still document its location, description and last known direction.
- If the animal is friendly, check for an ID tag! In a perfect world, our pets always escape with their collar and tags on. If the animal does have owner information, do your best to get in touch with them to let them know their pet is safe, then arrange to meet in a well-known and public location to reunite them.
- It the animal doesn’t have any form of ID; you can reach out to us or any veterinary office to check for a microchip. If possible, take the animal to be scanned.
- If you can’t catch the animal do not chase them! This will only frighten then and make getting it home safe that much harder. Plus, you need to keep yourself out of harm’s way. Running after an animal through traffic or unfamiliar areas or private property can be dangerous. Take a picture, then post it to social media. Facebook offers a variety of local and regional lost pet pages, as well as organizations like Nextdoor, Rover and PetPals. Be sure to mention specifics about the animal, where they were last seen, and what direction they were headed. It is also important to make sure you monitor your posts and make updates as needed.
There are things we can do to protect our four-legged family members. Besides relying on a collar and ID tag, microchips are small computer chips that can be scanned to give instant information about the animal and their rightful owners. These chips carry a serial number that is registered and read by a scanner tool. Almost all vets, shelters and recues have these microchip readers and are always happy to help get a pet safely home where they belong!
Here are some links to our local lost pet Facebook pages!
Somethings to keep in mind…
Cats
- Cats are adventurous! Most of the time when you see a cat wondering around it is not lost, only exploring. If the cat looks in good condition and doesn’t appear to be in distress, then its home may be just around the corner, and it will go home when its ready.
- If the cat is malnourished, hanging around for days at a time, begging for attention, trying to sneak into your home or there are signs of distress then it may need some help!
- Always be careful when handling an unfamiliar feline. Cat bites and scratches are easily infected and can vary from mild to severe. Take steps to protect yourself, your family and your own pets when interacting with a strange animal.
Dogs
- Keeping an extra leash in your glove compartment is a great way to stay prepared, just in case you come across a pup who needs your help.
- Dogs tend to stay with their families, but can easily become lost or distracted by their noses when the chance to explore presents itself.
- Be careful when approaching a strange dog, no matter what the size, breed or temperament appear to be.
- If you do need to keep them with you until the rightful owner can be located, make sure to keep them separated from your family and your own pets just to be on the safe side and prevent injury or accidents.