Cat Adoption Process - Adoption Center
Below we have a guide to our adoption process. The adoption process is different at each organization, so we ask that you please read through our process so you know what to expect.
Step 1: Meet and Greet at our Adoption Center in Frankfort, IL.
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Our volunteer will schedule an appointment to meet you at the Adoption Center. They can introduce you to our current cats and answer any questions you have about them.
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You may request a Video Meet & Greet with the cats at our adoption center before you visit, if you wish.
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You may bring a cat home the same day and start Step 2: 3-Day Trial Adoption.
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Before your scheduled appointment we will send you our Trial Adoption (Foster) Agreement.
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It will come in a separate email from: no-reply@dochub.com.
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Please complete this document before your appointment if you wish to bring a cat home the same day.
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Please bring a cat carrier to your appointment.
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If you choose to not to begin the Trial Adoption immediately, be aware that we are unable to place a cat on "hold" for you and they may be adopted by someone else.
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In the rare event that the cat you are interested in is not available to go home that same day, we will provide a reasonable hold to allow for a scheduled pickup after they are available.
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Step 2: 3-Day Trial Adoption
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The 3-Day Trial Adoption is designed to be an extended meet and greet for the animal and the adopter.
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The adopter can use this time to determine if they would like to continue the work involved in integrating a new cat into their household.
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During this period, Lulu's Locker retains ownership of the cat and the adopter is considered a foster home according to the regulations of the State of Illinois.
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This 3-day period is not designed to include a complete introduction to other pets in the home as those introductions need to be slow and controlled, and can take weeks.
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A volunteer will check in with you daily.
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Step 3: Adoption Finalization
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After the 3-Day Trial Adoption we will finalize the adoption over the phone with a Lulu's Locker Volunteer using e-signature software.
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This appointment takes 30-45 minutes.
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This appointment will be scheduled in advance. If you decide not to move forward with the adoption we will cancel this appointment.
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If the adopter feels the cat is not a good fit for their home during the Trial Adoption, they can arrange to return the cat to the adoption center.
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We find this process works best on a desktop/laptop as the program can be difficult to navigate on your phone or a tablet.
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If there is a co-adopter they should be present for this appointment, whenever possible.
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Shortly before the appointment you will receive:
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A copy of the adoption contract. It will come from no-reply@dochub.com.
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Microchip Information
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Medical Records
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Before meeting any of our animals, we require that you first complete an adoption application:
Please note: You must be 25 years or older and living in the Chicagoland area to adopt from Lulu's Locker Rescue – thank you for understanding!
After your application has been received:
After you complete our application one of our adoption processors will review your application. They will contact your personal references, veterinary references, and verify landlord and housing regulations, if applicable. If your situation is appropriate for the animal(s) indicated on the application, an adoption processor will call you to discuss your application.
After your application screening is completed we will put you in contact with the animal’s foster home, or an adoption center volunteer. The process for dog, cat, and adoption center adoptions will be slightly different.
Applications are generally processed in the order they are received, but if we receive a large number of applications for a single animal within a short period of time, we will prioritize those applicants that we feel have the best potential to be a good match for that animal. The best fit for each animal is our number one priority in all cases.
INTRODUCTION TO ADOPTABLE CAT OR DOG
CAT IN FOSTER: We will put you in contact with the cat’s foster home via an introduction email. You and the foster will schedule a time for a video call to see and learn more about the cat you are interested in.
CAT AT ADOPTION CENTER: We will put you in contact with an adoption center volunteer via an introduction email. The volunteer will be able to answer any questions you have about our cats at the adoption center and will be able to set up an appointment for you to come meet them.
DOG IN FOSTER: We will put you in contact with the dog’s foster home via an introduction email. You and the foster will schedule a time for a video call to see and learn more about the dog you are interested in. After the call, an in-person meeting can be scheduled.
3-DAY TRIAL ADOPTION
If the adopter and Lulu’s Locker Rescue agree that the pet in question is a good fit, we will move forward with scheduling the 3-Day Trial Adoption Period. The transfer of the animal can occur no sooner than 24 hours after notifying our adoptions manager that the adoption will move forward. Our foster agreement must be signed by the potential adopter before we can transfer the animal. Our foster home will check on the animal daily during this period.
The trial adoption is not designed to be a complete introduction of the adoptive animal and the resident animals as this process can take weeks. It is designed to be an extended meet-and-greet period for the potential adopter to decide if they wish to add this animal to their family and complete the introductions over the appropriate and safe timeline.
COMPLETION OF ADOPTION
The adoption will be completed over the phone using DocHub an e-signature software. We will go over the entire contents of the adoption contract before asking the adopter to finalize the adoption. The animal’s medical records will be provided at this time. This phone call takes around 45 minutes.
Adoption Donations:
Cat: $85
Dog: $200
You will ALWAYS have support from us - even after the adoption process is complete! We invite you to contact us any time with questions or concerns at info@luluslockerrescue.org.
