Applications & documents
Forms, all in one place
Entry points for adoption, fostering, volunteering, and story submissions. Not sure which form you need? Call or email — we'll point you to the right next step before your visit.
Adoption
Adoption application
Completed at the shelter or online per animal via Petango. Start with the process guide, and contact us for the current paperwork before your visit.
Adoption agreement
Reviewed together as part of the adoption workflow — covering spay/neuter, care standards, and our no-questions-asked return policy.
Foster program
Foster application
Learn the program, then reach out — our team walks every new foster through the current application steps.
Volunteer
Volunteer application
Apply and schedule shifts through Civic Champs — our volunteer platform for check-in, scheduling, and hour tracking.
Kids & youth programs
Tales for Tails Reader Promise
Sign online in two minutes — it goes straight to our Volunteer Team — or download the PDF to print and bring.
Youth volunteer application
Apply online with parent/guardian signatures, or download the paper application.
Community storytelling
Share your story
Contribute a Hearts of Fayette story about adoption, fostering, or community work.
Looking for a specific agreement, release, or application not listed here? Contact GJAS and we'll get you to the right person.
Someone at the shelter is waiting to meet you
Every adoption opens a kennel for the next animal who needs us. Come by Tuesday through Saturday — no appointment needed.
