How to Adopt

Thank you so much for your interest in adopting a rescued Labrador!

Please read this important information before you fill out the application to make sure you are a good fit for our rescue.

We allow out-of-state adoptions, but every person and dog in the home must be able to come to the metro Atlanta area to meet/adopt a dog. We do not transport dogs.
Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
Everyone in the home must be in agreement about adopting a dog. We do not allow surprise adoptions or dogs that are meant to be a gift.
All of our dogs are adopted to be indoor, family pets, and companions.
If you live in a rental property, please contact your landlord and give them permission to release information to LFS.
If you currently have a dog or cat, or if you’ve had a dog or cat in the last 5 years, please contact your vet(s) and give them permission to release information to LFS.
If you should change your mind about pursuing adoption from LFS, or if you adopt a dog elsewhere, we’d appreciate an email to let us know.
Labrador Friends of the South is a strong advocate of responsible pet ownership, which includes and is not limited to: consistent history of preventive care including heartworm test and prevention, vaccinations, and spay/neuter for current and past dogs and cats.
A $25 application fee is required before your application will be processed. This fee supports the veterinary care and transport of rescued Labradors. This fee is non-refundable, even if the application is denied, the desired dog is not available, or the applicant adopts elsewhere.
Our goal is to find the best match between our dogs and your family. A good match is a basis for successful adoption. We cannot guarantee that the dog you are interested in will be available at the time your application is approved or will be a good fit for your household. We encourage you to read the FAQ section to learn more about how we work. Fill out the Prospective Owner Application below. Please provide detailed answers so that we can understand your needs and preferences. If a question does not apply, please answer N/A. Click the “Submit” button at the bottom of the page once you are done.

You will see a confirmation on the screen and you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation email, your application was not properly submitted. You can try again, check for missing required information or email us at labfriendinfo@gmail.com for help.

Prospective Owner Application

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Email*

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How did you hear about us?*

Are you working with other rescue groups? If so, please name.*

Name of Dog you are interested in. (Applications are for general adoption and NOT for a specific dog. There may already be approved adopters who are interested in the same dog. There is no guarantee that you will be able to adopt the dog that you list.)*

Name*

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D.O.B*

Age*

Address*

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Occupation

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Do you...*

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If renting, list landlord's name, phone number, email address

If renting, what is your landlord's pet policy and required pet deposit?

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Renting? Landlords phone number:

If you rent, we will need to contact your landlord to make sure you are approved for pets.

Do you have a fenced home or area for the dog? (Please Describe)*

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Marital Status*

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If married, does he/she know of and approve of the dog?*

List all adults that live in the home. Include partners/spouses/roommates/tenants/etc. List their first name, relationship to the applicant, and age. We do not allow surprise adoptions or dogs that are meant to be a gift.*

List all children that live in the home or visit frequently. List their first name, relationship to the applicant, and age. Please put N/A if not applicable..*

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Do you have children? If yes, what are their ages?*

Is anyone in your house allergic to pet dander?*

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Do you own or have recently owned other dogs/cats? If so, how many?*

List all of the dogs and cats that you currently own or have owned in the last 5 years. Identify their name, breed, gender, age, neuter/spay status, and if living or deceased. All dogs and cats in the home must be spayed or neutered. Put N/A if you have never owned a dog or cat.*

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Spayed/Neutered?*

Do you travel frequently?*

How many hours on average/day will this dog spend alone at home?*

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Where will the dog be kept when no one is home? All of our dogs are adopted to be indoor, family pets and companions.*

Where will the dog stay at night?*

How do you plan to exercise your dog?*

Describe the last dog you owned and what happened to it.*

Have you ever given a pet away, returned, or turned a pet over to a shelter or rescue group? If so, please explain the circumstances.*

Why are you interested in owning a Labrador retriever?*

What types of reasons would cause you to give up a dog?*

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Are you committed to caring for this dog for a lifetime?*

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Will your dog be an indoor pet?*

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Where will the dog stay during the day?*

Have you ever:*

Crate trained

House trained

Obedience trained

None of the above

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Are you willing to purchase a crate if needed?*

How do you plan to discipline and train your new dog?*

If you saw your dog doing something he/she shouldn't (peeing on the rug, chewing the remote, getting into the trash) how would you respond?*

Are you financially stable enough to provide proper diet and medical care for a Labrador retriever, including emergency treatment if needed?*

It may take 2-3 weeks for the dog to settle in your home. Are you willing to give the dog time to adapt to his new surroundings?*

Are you aware that there is an adoption fee of $300? For small puppies, the fee is $300 plus $100 refundable spay/neuter deposit?*

If you rent, are you aware that it is your responsibility to call your landlord and give them permission to release information to LFS?*

If you have current or past pets, are you aware that it is your responsibility to call your vet(s) and give them permission to release information to LFS?*

I understand a home visit may be conducted prior to adoption.*

How do you plan to pay the $25 application fee?*

Veterinarian Info

Please list the veterinarian(s) for all dogs/cats listed above. Please list name of practice, phone number, and name the pets' records are under if different from your name on this application. Please make sure that your vet is able to release records to us. Some vets require you to call them and give permission.*

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Veterinarian Phone #*

Personal References

Please list a personal reference who can speak to your financial stability and fitness as a pet owner. Please do not list a relative.*

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Address*

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Relationship*

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Don’t forget to click the “SUBMIT” button before you pay the Application Fee of $25.00. As a reminder, this application fee is to have your application processed and it is non-refundable.

If you would like to send the application fee by mail, please send a check for $25.00 made out to Labrador Friends of the South, Inc. to the mailing address below.

Labrador Friends of the South, Inc.
P. O. Box 933
Cumming, GA 30028

Once we receive your application and fee, we will contact you to discuss your application. Please keep in mind that we are an all-volunteer organization, so please be patient and we will respond as quickly as possible. Submission of an application and fee does not guarantee the adoption of any specific Lab.

Connect with Us

Get Involved

We always need help, so if you are thinking of ways to get involved just email us at labfriendinfo@gmail.com. Whether you are in the Atlanta area or beyond, we have something for you to do: marketing, events organization, dog transport, fostering, handling dogs at events, and more.