Come Visit
We’d love to meet you! Stop by during our open hours to tour the shelter, say hello to our cats and dogs, and see who catches your heart. Our staff will be ready to answer questions and help match you with the pet that’s the best fit for your home and lifestyle! You do not need to fill out an application before visiting, and you do not need to make an appointment.
Adoption Application Process
The best and easiest way to apply is right on our website! Just head to our Pet Listings Page, find the animal you’re interested in, and click the “Apply for Adoption” button on their profile. That will take you straight to our online adoption application through our shelter system, ShelterLuv. Applications are available at our facility, by email request, or for download here: Adoption Application!
You don’t have to list a specific pet on your application. If you do, don’t worry—it doesn’t lock you in. Sometimes the first pet you notice isn’t the one who ends up being your perfect match, and that’s okay! Our goal is to help you find the companion who truly fits your home and heart.
Please complete the application as fully as possible. Incomplete applications cannot be processed. The “Vet Reference” section is especially important—please list your current or previous veterinarian and their phone number. If you have never had an animal before, please let us know. It would be to your advantage to do some research as to whom you may use. The Livingston County Humane Society does NOT offer vet services.
Applications take a minimum of 2 business days to process after they are received at the shelter. Our staff tries to process applications as soon as possible, but we do not do same-day adoptions. Status updates on applications will be completed via email or phone. We are unable to process applications over the weekend. After approval, we’ll contact you to set up a meet-and-greet with the pet you’re interested in.
Adoption Policies:
- Must be 21 or older to adopt.
- Our adoption program is for individuals and families seeking a pet to live indoors and provide companionship.
- Renters must provide contact information for landlord approval.
- Current/previous pets must be up-to-date on Rabies and Distemper Vaccines, spayed/neutered, and on heartworm prevention for dogs.
- We may contact your vet to confirm records—please call ahead to permit them to release info.
- You must live within 100 miles to adopt an unaltered puppy or kitten.
After Application Approval
Once your application is approved, the fun part begins! We’ll contact you to schedule a time to meet the pet you’re interested in. All household members must meet the animal before adoption. If you are adopting a dog, existing dogs in the household will also require a meet and greet. During the visit, we’ll help make sure your new pet is a perfect fit for your home and lifestyle. Sometimes the first pet you picked isn’t the ideal match—and that’s okay! Our goal is to find the companion who truly belongs with you. Don’t forget to bring a leash for dogs or a carrier for cats. For payment, we accept cash, check, or credit card.
Adoption is just the beginning! Ask our staff for guidance on making your new friend feel at home, from introducing them to other pets to settling in routines.
All adult pets are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated before adoption. Puppies/kittens return for spaying/neutering when they are the appropriate age.