Adopt/Foster

Kids at animal shelter playing with cat
  1. Adopt A Pet
  2. Foster A Pet

When you adopt a pet, you save lives.

Requirements for Adopting

  • Must be 21 years of age or older.
  • Adopters that live in a rental property must show a lease agreement that includes pets and any size/breed restrictions.
  • A meet and greet with current household dogs is generally recommended for most adult dogs.
  • A valid ID showing adopters current address.

Our application is designed to help us match the best pet for your household. When you are ready to adopt from LCAS, your information will be in our system for your next visit. Adoption fees include spay or neuter of the animal, first set of vaccines including rabies vaccine, and microchip.      

Cat and dog graphic   Available LCAS Cats and Dogs 
                             Available Home To Home™ Pets                          

                     Cat Adoption Online Application   

Adoption Trials 

An adoption trial is a trial period in which you can take a pet home and see how he does in his new environment. LCAS offers a 7 day trial period which can be extended with approval.

Requirements for Adoption Trial

  • Must be a resident of Galveston County.
  • No puppies and kittens unless exempted by the shelter manager or designee.
  • If adoptable animal is still intact, resident animal must be spayed or neutered.
  1. Short Term Fostering
  2. Long Term Fostering

Scared of commitment? Fostering doesn’t have to be a long term commitment. You can foster for as short as an hour to just a weekend. See our Animal Shelter Programs for more information on our short term fostering programs. 

  1. Key Responsibilities
House with animal printProvide a safe, clean, and caring environment.
Baseball and ball of yarn graphicProvide exercise and socialization if appropriate.
Health monitor graphicMonitor for physical and mental well-being.
Cross with animal print in the centerTransport to and from any necessary vet appointments.
Vehicle with animal printTransport to and from offsite adoption events.


Animal shelter volunteer man kneeling and petting dog