We assist in re-homing pets from families who have had an unexpected litter and are unable to care for them. We do accept lost/ stray puppies and kittens pending a microchip scan and wellness exam and required stray hold timeframe. We also work with local animal rescues throughout middle Tennessee.
I have puppies/kittens and am needing help to rehome them. What can I do?
Please email us (LAFSpet@gmail.com) with a full description of the animal(s) including age, breed, parent info, medical records as well as photos of the animal(s). We will do our best to accommodate the intake process. Please note there will be a required (no cost) intake appointment at which the pets would need to be deemed healthy.
HElP! Your parking area is full and I want to visit. What do I do?
There are only two dedicated LAFS parking spots in front of our building. If you park in other businesses' spots nearby, please note you run the risk of being towed at owner's expense, per their posted signage. HOWEVER, there is plenty of parking available for use behind Billy's Corner (across the street). It's just a short walk over!
I am not local to Nashville. Can I still adopt from Love at First Sight?
It's best to be a local Nashville resident but it is not required to adopt. Permitted you are willing to travel to Nashville to meet the pet, go through the full application process and accomodate our required meet and greet procedure, and pay the required adoption fee, you can adopt from us! If you want to take advantage of our CareClub plan, you will need to live within an acceptable distance of your preferred VCA Animal Hospital.
How much does it cost to adopt from Love at First Sight?
If I choose to enroll in a CareClub plan,is the plan pet insurance?
No, CareClub is not insurance - it includes unlimited exams and one emergency/specialty visit per year at a BluePearl hospital. We recommend Trupanion for pet insurance- they offer 1 plan which makes the decision process easy and this will help offset any costs associated with illness or injury.
If I choose to adopt from LAFS, what kind of agreement do I sign?
Are heartworm and flea prevention included in the adoption plan?
No. Those will be the responsibility of the owner. We do however administer one dose of flea/tick prevention before they are adopted.
Are sick visits covered by CareClub?
Yes, if you elect to enroll in CareClub, sick visits are included in the cost of the plan.
Am I able to apply for adoption online?
No. We require all potential adopters to first meet our available pets in person at our facility and then fill out an application.
Am I able to put a hold on a pet for future adoption?
We are unable to hold a pet for any reason. To maintain fair opportunities for all, we operate on a first come, first serve basis.
I know of some puppies/ kittens in need of assistance. What do I do?
These situations are why our adoption center was first created and we love assisting pets in need of a home. The best thing to do is simply give us a call (615.297.2464) or email us (LAFSpet@gmail.com) and include as many details as you are able to provide.
I have been approved for an adoption, but am unable to take my new pet home for a few days, what are my options?
Unfortunately,we do not offer boarding so you will need to make other arrangements.
Why do I need to bring my other household family members and pets in prior to adoption?
We require "meet and greets" for all household members including the furry ones! This is our way of assuring that there will not be any behavioral issues with the pet that we adopt out.
Do my other household pets need to be up to date on vaccines to adopt?
Yes! We require all existing household pets to be up to date on all their vaccines before being able to adopt a new pet. These vaccines include:
Dogs: Rabies, Distemper/Parvo and Bordetella
Cats: Rabies and FVRCP (and FELV if a multi-cat household)
Why am I required to have my pets spay/neutered my if I want to adopt?
Love at First Sight was founded on the mission to help reduce the amount of stray and unwanted litters, as well as unexpected litters from dog and cats that have not been fixed. We simply view this as responsible pet ownership and this is something that we require for every adoption. We ask that all adopters spay/ neuter their adopted pets at the appropriate age (recommended by a veterinarian) post adoption.
Do you adopt out full-blooded puppies?
While 97% of the puppies we adopt out are mixed breeds, we do on occasion receive full-blooded puppies for adoption. These pets will be spayed/neutered BEFORE adoption regardless of age.
Who operates Love at First Sight! Pet Adoption?
Love at First Sight is part of VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc., which operates both VCA Murphy Road Animal Hospital and Love at First Sight in Nashville, Tennessee.