After submitting an adoption application, you can track its progress through the LBC dashboard. This guide explains the statuses you'll encounter and what to do at each stage.
Navigate to /adoptions on the LBC website (requires login). This page lists every adoption application you've submitted, showing:
Your application has been submitted successfully and is in the organization's queue. No review has started yet. The pet may still be visible to other applicants at this stage.
What you should do: Wait. The organization will begin reviewing applications in the order they're received.
An adoption coordinator or volunteer has picked up your application and is actively reviewing it. They may be checking your references, verifying information, or preparing follow-up questions.
What you should do: Check your email and LBC messages daily. Respond quickly if the organization reaches out. Delayed responses can slow the process.
Congratulations! Your application has been approved. The organization believes you're a good match for the pet.
What you should do:
The organization has decided not to proceed with your application. This doesn't mean you're a bad pet owner — it may simply mean the pet's needs don't match your situation.
What you should do:
The adoption is final! The pet has been transferred to your care and the organization has marked the adoption as complete.
What you should do:
/adopt/success/[id] to access post-adoption resourcesYou chose to withdraw your application before a decision was made.
While your application is in process, you can communicate directly with the organization through LBC's messaging system:
/adoptions, click the pet's cardBest practices for communication:
Once approved, the organization will guide you through the final steps:
If your application is denied:
After a successful adoption, visit the Post-Adoption Resources section of the help center for: