Before You Apply: What to Know ⭐

Thank you for considering adoption through Great Lakes Bay Animal Society.

Our goal is to find the best possible match for both the pet and the adopter, creating a strong and lasting bond. We encourage you to complete the application as thoroughly and accurately as possible to help us understand your home, lifestyle, and experience with pets. The application, along with a phone interview to answer questions and a home visit before adoption, will provide us with information that helps us determine the best fit between the pet and adopter.

Additionally, we may verify veterinary history for current and past pets. Please be prepared to provide information about any animals currently in your home, as well as those you’ve cared for in the past. 

Submitting an application does not obligate you to adopt, nor does it guarantee placement with a specific pet. We thoughtfully match each animal with the home that best fits their needs rather than placing pets on a first-come basis.

We process applications as quickly as possible. As an all-volunteer organization, response times may vary, but each application is carefully reviewed to ensure the best outcome for both the pet and the adopter.

Final adoption decisions are based on GLBAS policies, application review, interviews, and home visits, with the goal of ensuring each pet is placed in the best possible home.

All GLBAS dogs and cats receive veterinary care prior to adoption, including exams, vaccinations, parasite treatment, FeLV/FIV testing (cats) and spay/neuter when medically appropriate. Microchipping is also provided when available. 

While we do our best to estimate each animal’s age and breed, these details cannot be guaranteed, and future health cannot be predicted.

If a pet has not yet been spayed or neutered due to age, adopters will complete a Spay/Neuter Agreement and provide a refundable deposit. The deposit will be returned once proof of the procedure is submitted—simply email documentation from your veterinarian to glbas.org@gmail.com.  If you wish, you may choose to leave your deposit as a donation. We’re truly grateful for your support.