Adoption Process

Cat Adoptions in 2022

Dog Adoptions in 2022

Adoption Process

Adopting your next furry family member from us is a relatively easy process. Once you’ve identified who you want to take come, it’s generally only a few days until you can welcome your furbaby to your house.

SUBMIT AN ADOPTION APPLICATION
MEET THE ANIMAL(S) & AN ADOPTION COUNSELOR
Once you’ve selected an animal (or two!) that you’re interested in adopting, you can schedule some time getting to know them. You could meet your newest family member while you’re at an adoption event, while visiting one of our Cat Condo display cages, or we can help coordinate a visit with the animal’s foster parent. If you’re considering adopting a dog, we can schedule a meet & greet between your current dog and potential new pup.
REFERENCE CHECK BY HSLC
We will check your references to include your vet if applicable and two personal references not living in the same household.
SCHEDULE HOME VISIT
Once the references verify your suitability, we will schedule a home visit/interview to make sure the environment is appropriate for the animals. During the home visit, we will discuss the equipment and supplies you will need, how to integrate new animals into the household, and how to choose the best food for your new pet. We make sure the animal you adopt is the right fit for your family and lifestyle. We want the adoption to be a success for both your family and the animal.
COMPLETE THE ADOPTION
Now it’s time to complete the adoption contract, coordinate transfer of the animal, and welcome your new furbaby home! We will provide you with the animal’s existing medical records or coordinate sending the records to your current vet.

Fees

Please see the current fees below to adopt a cat or dog.

Adoption Application

See an animal you’d like to adopt? Submit an application and we will help schedule a meet & greet:

Questions?

For more information, contact us at adoptions@humaneloudoun.org.

Benefits of Adopting from HSLC

All pets adopted through HSLC come with the following benefits:

All pets are spayed or neutered at the appropriate age; if post-adoption, HSLC pays for the costs of the surgery

All pets will be current on their vaccinations

All pets are microchiped; HSLC is listed as the permanent rescue contact in case your pet gets lost and your information isn’t current

Plenty of post-adoption support and information from the foster and HSLC volunteers

Current adoption feeds are $150 for cats and $300 for Dogs.

Meet the Animals & an Adoption Counselor

Once you’ve selected an animal (or two!) that you’re interested in adopting, you can schedule some time getting to know them. You could meet your newest family member while you’re at an adoption event, while visiting one of our Cat Condo display cages, or we can help coordinate the visit with the animal’s foster parent. If you’re considering adopting a dog we can schedule a “meet n greet” between your current dog and potential new furbaby.

Process the Application

Once we receive your application, we will check your references (vet if you have one, and two personal references not living in the same household). Once the references check out, we schedule a home visit/interview to make sure the environment is appropriate for the animals. During the home visit, some of the things we discuss are the equipment and supplies you will need, how to integrate new animals into the household, and how to choose the best food for your new pet. We try very hard to make sure the animal you’re adopting is the right fit for your family and lifestyle. We want the adoption to be a success for both your family and the animal.

Adoption Process