Here at LGAR, our mission is to ensure that our pets are placed into homes prepared to take on all aspects and responsibilities of pet ownership. You must be willing and able to spend the time and money necessary to provide medical treatment, proper nourishment and care, and training for a pet. This application is the beginning of our adoption process. Should you feel that you are ready to be rewarded with the companionship of a rescued pet, please complete this questionnaire and return it to LGAR.
Please provide detailed information for ALL questions. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Please note: You must be 23 years of age to adopt. We reserve the right to refuse adoption to anyone. Please be advised that we will not approve adoptions to persons who mislead or fail to provide accurate information on this application.
Adoption Fees
Please note that the tax-deductible adoption donation must be paid BEFORE we can reserve a pet for you.
Credit card and platform fees associated with payment processors are becoming insurmountable. As a result, a 3% surcharge is added to your adoption fee to cover these fees.
Adoption Fee
3%
$300
$250
$200
The tax-deductible adoption donation covers medical expenses, boarding fees, training fees, transport, and costs involved in caring for a dog or a cat until his/her fur-ever home is found. Our mission is to save the sick, injured, abandoned, and neglected. These animals often require extensive medical care and maintenance.
WE DO NOT MAKE MONEY ON ADOPTION FEES. ALL OF OUR STAFF ARE VOLUNTEERS; WE DO NOT HAVE ANY PAID EMPLOYEES.
The average cost for an animal in our care is ~$650, with many exponentially higher given the severity of their case. Every dollar we make and fundraise is 100% dedicated to the animals in our care. We appreciate your support in helping us in our life-saving efforts. Additional donations are greatly appreciated.
Spay/Neuter: Puppies and kittens under 24 weeks old will not be altered before being transported to their adoptive home. Dogs/Cats pulled directly from the shelter for adoption may or may not be altered before transport (depending on their health). The adopter will be responsible for spaying/neutering their pet in these cases. LGAR will work with you to identify veterinary practices that honor our rescue discount. LGAR will also contribute toward the alter surgery equivalent to the expense charged by our rescue vet. Please note that LGAR will pay the vet directly at the following rates:
Any additional fees will be paid by the adopter.
Additionally, LGAR requires a spay/neuter deposit of $100 per dog and $50 per cat to be paid at the time of adoption completion. Spay/neuter is expected to be performed within a month's time or as soon as medically possible (whichever is sooner) to ensure your new pet's health; otherwise, forfeiture of the deposit is possible.
Transportation: As a virtual rescue, we require adopters to travel to pick up their new furry family member. If the travel distance exceeds 2 hours, we will provide transport to a location midway between the adopter and the volunteer hosting the transport. We partner with a reputable third party to transport our animals. While not often, sometimes bad weather, traffic, and van troubles can cause a delay. For this reason, we ask that you allow 2-hours on either side of your scheduled pick-up time to accommodate unanticipated issues should they arise. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
First Name*
Last Name*
Address*
City*
State/Province*
Zip/Postal Code* -
Email*
Home Phone*
Work Phone* x
Cell Phone*
Alt Email
Type of Pet*
Name of Animal* Choose an animal: Abby Any Kitten Any Large Breed Dog Ava Baloo Bo Bonnie Buddy Diesel Duke Gray Gunner Leo Louie Luke (FL) Madge Milo Molly Penelope Piglet Pola Sasha Scarlett Schatze Shanti Stella Stetson Tank Tyson
Name of Animal:
Animal ID # (if known):
(If applicable) Shelter:
City/State
Date you are ready / willing to adopt by*
If the animal requested is already placed and you would like to be considered for a different animal, please tell us your preferences as to breed, age or gender.*
How did you hear about Looking Glass Animal Rescue?*
Are you 25 or older? (Note: You must be 25 years of age or older to adopt)*
Are you currently
If other, please explain:
If employed, name of employer:
Job title / line of work:
Work Address
City, State, Zip:
Work Phone:
Please list three personal references (only one can be a family member) and one veterinarian reference:
Full Name:*
Relationship:*
Phone:*
Veterinarian*
Please list the Names, Ages and Relationship to you of any other people that reside with you:
Name / Age:
Relationship
Relationship:
Please list any pets currently living in your home:
Name:
Species
Breed
Age:
Time Owned
Altered? (i.e., spayed / neutered)
Sex:
Age
Sex
Please list any Previous Pets you may have had:
Name
Time Owned:
What Happened:
Do you own or rent your home?*
Is your home a*
If you rent, do you have permission from your landlord/manager to have a pet?
Required: Name and phone of landlord:
Do you have a yard?*
Do you have a fence?*
If yes, what type and how high?
Why do you wish to adopt this pet? Check all that apply:
Who will be primarily responsible for the care of the pet?*
How old:*
Most of the animals that we have for adoption have been rescued from difficult situations, sometimes horrible circumstances, how do you feel about this?*
Often they require several days (10 - 14 days) to acclimate themselves to their new surroundings and routine. Can you allow the animal time to “fit in” to your lifestyle?* Choose one: Yes No
When inside, how do you plan to keep your pet? Check all that apply
When outside, how do you plan to keep your pet? Check all that apply:
Where will your pet be kept during the day?*
At night?*
If the pet becomes Injured or ill are you prepared for the financial responsibilities treatment may incur?*
Are you financially prepared to provide proper grooming and food for your pet?*
If a behavioral problem arises, what steps will you take to work on it?*
If your new pet exhibits behavioral issues, we highly recommend that you seek professional obedience training instead of abandoning the animal. Are you open to getting obedience training?* Choose one: Yes No
What would cause you to return the pet to us at some time in the future? (Check all that apply):
If you are no longer able to keep the animal you adopt, do you agree that you must either return the animal to LGAR or find a suitable new home for it and notify us of the change in ownership?*
Furthermore, do you agree that if you cannot keep the animal you adopt, you must house this animal until a suitable new home is available or until foster home space opens up?*
I certify that all of this information is true and correct.*