Creating an LBC account gives you access to the full platform — browsing pets, saving favorites, submitting adoption applications, tracking your applications, and connecting with organizations. This guide walks through the sign-up process.
LBC offers two ways to create an account:
If you prefer to use your Google account:
Google OAuth is convenient and eliminates the need to remember another password. Your Google account's security settings (including 2FA if enabled on Google) apply to LBC access.
The following fields are mandatory:
Optional but recommended:
After signing up, LBC sends a verification email to the address you provided:
Verification is required for most platform activities including submitting adoption applications and messaging organizations. Browse the pet directory freely without verification, but complete it to unlock full access.
After your first login, consider completing your profile:
See Managing Your Profile for detailed guidance.
LBC supports three main account roles. You can select your primary role during sign-up and change it later:
For individuals looking to adopt a pet. Features include browsing the pet directory, saving favorites, submitting adoption applications, tracking application status, and sharing success stories.
For individuals who want to volunteer with shelters and rescues. Features include finding volunteer opportunities, managing transport legs, fostering pets, and communicating with organizations.
For employees or volunteers of shelters, rescues, and other animal welfare organizations. Features include managing pets, processing adoption applications, coordinating transports, managing fosters, viewing analytics, and configuring organization settings.