How to Adopt

Here's everything you need to know about adopting a rescue pet from Paradise Animal Rescue.

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Things To Know:

• Your application must be approved for adoption.
• We may require a meet-and-greet before the adoption can be finalized.
• ​Non-therapeutic & cosmetic surgeries including declawing, ear cropping, debarking, and tail docking will not be permitted.
• Some of our animals have special adoption requirements.
• ​Dog adoptions may require a home visit.​​

Step 1: Find your new best friend

View our dogs and cats just waiting for their second chance. If you see someone that could be the one for you, fill out an application below.
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Step 2: Fill out the adoption application

Review the things to know and adoption contract. If adoption is right for you, fill out the online adoption application. Or, print the application and mail it or drop it off. All application information will be kept confidential.
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Step 3: Await application approval

We're dedicated to find the best homes for our once homeless pets and to make the adoption process a positive experience. To make sure we meet this goal, we carefully review all applications. We check all personal references and reach out to your listed veterinarians. Dog adoptions may also require a home visit before approval.
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Step 4: Take your new pet home

Bringing home a new pet is incredibly exciting. And adopting a pet from a shelter or rescue group is not only exciting, but it’s truly a feel-good experience as well. Every day, nearly 5,500 dogs and cats are killed in America’s shelters simply because they don’t have safe places to call home. By adopting, it means that each time you look into your pet’s eyes, you can feel good knowing that you truly did save a life. 

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​Experience the magic of adoption.

​​When we consider the connection between humans and animals, we often think of the warmth and comfort of companionship. The wag of a tail, the nuzzle of a muzzle, the peaceful walk through nature's beauty. But the truth is, the human-animal bond goes far beyond mere companionship. It is a powerful, uplifting, and mutually beneficial relationship that enriches the lives of both humans and animals. Experience the magic of this special bond for yourself by adopting a dog or cat from Paradise Animal Rescue in Lapeer, MI.

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