Division of Police
Adopt-a-Pet
The Pet Adoption Program began in 1989. Funded by the Citizens Committee for a Lakewood Animal Shelter and the City of Lakewood, the program’s focus is to find good homes for healthy stray animals. The Pet Adoption Program has three components:
- Animal Control Officers pick up stray puppies, dogs, kittens or cats that are wandering the streets. They are transported to the animal shelter in the Metroparks where animals are held for several days waiting for the owner to claim it. If unclaimed, it may be put up for adoption.
- All animals are examined upon arrival. If they appear healthy they are given an initial vaccination and worming medication. Any minor ailments such as fleas or ear mites are treated. The animal is then ready for adoption.
- If an animal is selected, the necessary paper work is completed. The adoption fee of $35.00 helps to cover the costs of:
- A spay/neuter certificate valued at $75.00, redeemable at any local veterinarian.
- Collar and identification tag
- The adoption fee is $35.00 per animal, which includes a spay/neuter certificate worth up to $75.00.
- All animals are given an initial vaccination and worming medication.
- There is a list of veterinarians who will provide an examination, give another vaccination and check a stool sample for free.
- Each animal is given a collar with an identification tag, and cats/kittens are given a cardboard carrier for transportation.
The Lakewood Animal Shelter is open for adoptions:
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 noon until 6:00 PM
Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 12 noon until 4:00 PM.
The City of Lakewood Animal Shelter makes no assertions about the availability, behavior or condition of any animal.