Laguna Beach Animal Shelter

Adoption Procedures Our adoption procedures are designed to make sure that both you and the animal you adopt are in the very best situation possible. Here’s how the adoption procedure works: • Animals are available only by application. If you are interested in an animal, you must complete an application in person at the shelter. The application form asks such things as your reasons for adoption, your previous animal ownership, current pets, and the environment the animal will share with you. • Many dogs require a secured, fenced yard. You may need to tell us on the form whether or not your yard meets certain fencing specifications. • After you apply, there is a waiting period. • During this waiting period, the adoption committee reviews all applications submitted for the animal. Decisions are made according to the best interest each animal. • If you have completed an application for a dog and the dog is not on medical hold, you can visit the dog in our play yard from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. daily. • If you already own one or more dogs and you are applying for another dog, your application will be considered only after the dogs have met and interacted successfully. • We encourage all household members to meet the prospective pet! • Adoption decisions are made semi-weekly on Wednesday and Saturday after the animal is released from any medical hold. • Please Note: We only adopt within a 60-mile radius of the shelter.