Adoption Guidelines

• Must be at least 21 years of age 
• Have Identification showing present address
  
• Have consent of landlord(if applicable)
• Be able/willing to spend time/money to provide training, medical treatment, and proper vet care
  
• Live in Sangamon County or bordering county​
• Must have a fully functional fenced yard. NO INVISIBLE FENCES.
• All pets in the home must be current on vaccinations and spayed/neutered
• No applications will be approved and/or finalized without a home visit from the rescue with all family members and pets present​
  
• PFLS reserves the right to decline any application at any time during the application process​
  
• Adoption fees are $275 unless otherwise noted on a particular dog 
  
• 20% adoption fee discount to past or present military
  

​Printable ​Pre-Adoption Form & Applications:

Please print, complete the form, and email it to pawsforlifespringfield@gmail.com. 

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Paws For Life Pre-Adoption Form.pdf

(This form must be opened using Adobe.) 

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Paws For Life Springfield Pre-Adoption Form.docx 

(This form must be opened with Google, Microsoft, or Open Word/Docs.)​