The dog adoption process at LAWS consists of 4 steps:

Step 1 – Adoption Application

When you have found a dog you are interested in adopting, please complete the Dog Adoption Application Form. You can email the completed form to info@lakefieldanimalwelfare.org. The application helps our staff see if your lifestyle and expectations are a good match with the individual dog.

Step 2 – Potential Adopter Selection

Once we have reviewed the application submissions, an Adoption Coordinator will reach out to a number of potential applicants that are a good fit. You may be asked some more questions and be provided with further information on the dog. Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, only the successful families will be contacted.

Step 3 – Meet & Greet

The selected applicants will be scheduled to have an onsite meet & greet with the dog. For select dogs, more than one meet & greet may be required to ensure a good fit and smooth transition to the new home.

Step 4 – Finalizing the Adoption

Of the potential adopters one family will be selected and if both the Adoption Coordinator and the adopter feel that the animal is a good match we will arrange the payment, pick-up, and continuing care for your new dog companion. If the potential adopter retracts their application the next person will be contacted.