17/09/2025
📋 Adoption Paperwork Checklist
• Completed Adoption Application Form
• Signed Adoption Contract
• Copy of Photo ID
• Proof of Address
• Payment Confirmation (if applicable)
3. Pet Profile Template
Here’s a customizable template you can fill in for each animal:
🐶 Pet Profile:
Breed:
Age:
S*x:
Weight:
Microchip #:
Personality:
Likes:
Dislikes:
Feeding Schedule:
Medical History:
[Spayed/neutered, vaccinations, any known conditions]
Training Notes:
[House-trained, crate-trained, leash behavior, etc.]
Favorite Things:
[Blanket, toy, routine, etc.]
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4. Care Guide
Here’s a ready-to-use guide you can include:
🏡 Settling In: First 24 Hours
• Give your pet space to decompress
• Avoid overwhelming with visitors
• Stick to a calm, predictable routine
• Offer familiar bedding or toys from the rescue
🕒 Building a Routine
• Feed at consistent times
• Establish walk/play/sleep patterns
• Use positive reinforcement for training
🚽 House Training Tips
• Take out frequently (after meals, naps, play)
• Praise and reward outdoor toileting
• Be patient—accidents are part of the process
🧼 Grooming & Health
• Brush regularly based on coat type
• Trim nails monthly
• Schedule vet check-ups every 6–12 months
🐕 Behavior Support
• Expect an adjustment period
• Reach out if you notice anxiety, aggression, or withdrawal
• We’re here to help with referrals and advice
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5. Emergency & Support Info
📞 Lola’s Legacy Contact
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 07398 990 820
• Website:
🚨 Emergency Vets
• [Local vet clinic name & number]
• [24/7 emergency vet hospital]
🐾 Recommended Trainers
• [Trainer name, location, contact]
• [Online behavior support resources]
🔁 Rehoming Policy If you’re struggling, please contact us. We’ll work with you to find the best solution for your pet’s wellbeing.
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6. Supplies Checklist
🧺 Essentials
• Food & water bowls
• Collar, harness, leash
• Bed or crate
• Toys & treats
• Grooming tools
• ID tag & microchip registration
🎁 Optional Starter Kit If you provide one, list contents here (e.g., blanket, toy, food sample, info card).
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7. Social Media & Community
📱 Stay Connected
• Instagram:
• Facebook: Lola’s Legacy Rescue
• TikTok:
📸 Share Your Journey Tag us in updates—we love seeing our alumni thrive!
Use hashtags:
🎉 Alumni Group Join our private Facebook group for adopters to share stories, ask questions, and celebrate milestones.
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8. Extras & Celebrations
🎓 Gotcha Day Certificate
Include a printable certificate with pet’s name, adoption date, and a celebratory message.
🖼 Keepsake Frame Template
A simple photo frame design for printing or digital use.
🎁 Discount Codes
If you partner with pet supply shops or insurance providers, include any available codes.
📖 Fun Fact Sheet
Include a page of heartwarming facts about rescue animals, e.g.:
• “Dogs adopted from shelters often form stronger bonds with their humans.”
• “Adoption saves two lives—the pet you take home and the one who takes their place.”