We are always looking for homes for almost every type of animal throughout the year. If you’ve decided to add another member to your family, please come see our little friends in person.
Dogs for adoption
The CRD Animal Shelter has wonderful pets waiting to be welcomed into a good home. If you are looking to adopt a new best friend, please visit the Shelter or fill out an application for one of the animals listed for adoption.
The eyes say it all! Meet L’nu, the 35/40 lb little spitfire of a dog. She’ll chase you down mountains, excel in dog sports or run marathons. What she won’t do is be a leash only city dweller. She would be comparable to a kelpie, she’s sweet, adores her people, needs forced down time as well as lots of time to run. She’s also tough and strong willed and needs a savvy person to make sure she behaves. Not for the first time dog owner but someone is going to love this feisty girl. Best suited to living with a dog larger than her and prefers males.
Cats for Adoption
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Other Animals for Adoption
There are no other animals for adoption, please check back.
Please check out our Facebook page CRD Animal Shelter for updates on animals for adoption.
The Adoption Process
- Once you have chosen an animal to adopt, you will need to complete an adoption application form. This will help us determine whether you will be a suitable owner for the animal.
- For dog adoptions, an animal control officer will then visit your property to ensure that you meet the requirements. These requirements are determined on a case-by-case basis.
- Once approved, you must pay the adoption fee. If you are adopting a dog, you are also required to purchase a dog licence for the municipality you reside in.
Adoption Fees
| Animal | Adoption Fee |
|---|---|
| Dog | $500 |
| Cat | $400 |
| Rabbit | $75 |
| Guinea pig | $25 |
| Gerbil, rat, mouse, or hamster | $25 |
| Bird | $25 |
Adoption fees for a dog or cat include the following:
- spay/neuter
- first round of standard vaccines
- deworm
- deflea
- microchip
- six weeks of pet insurance
Rabbit adoption fees include spaying/neutering, deworming and defleaing.
All animals are provided with medical care if required.
Other Animals
Contact the CRD Animal Shelter for adoption fees for animals other than the ones listed above.
CRD Adoption Policy
The CRD Adoption Policy provides guidelines for adopting and euthanizing animals, either impounded or surrendered to the Capital Regional District (CRD). The policy attempts to strike a balance between the desire to treat animals humanely and sympathetically and the necessity for protecting the public interest.
- Every animal released for adoption must have the approval of the Kennel Master. This approval will be indicated by his/her signature on the release portion of the impound form.
- Animals may be adopted out of the CRD Animal Shelter or through another facility which meets the approval of the Chief Bylaw Officer. The approved adoption agencies are, Pets West and bona fide Animal Rescue Societies approved by the Chief Bylaw Officer.
- Animals adopted out through another agency are adopted out under the policies of that agency. However, no animals can be given to another agency for adoption unless it meets the standards as set out in sections 4 through 14 outlined below.
- Only animals in good health will be put up for adoption.
- Animals with behavioural problems, either demonstrated by the animal or indicated by the previous owner, cannot be adopted. Animals demonstrating aggression to either people or other animals will not be put up for adoption.
- Only puppies and kittens older than 8 weeks will be put up for adoption.
- All dogs adopted out must be licensed for the district in which the adopting owner resides.
- Animals must not be adopted out to the neighbourhood from which they originated.
Staff will discuss the following with prospective owners:
- The life expectancy of most dogs and cats can be around fifteen years. Will their commitment last that long?
- The high cost of keeping a dog or cat (i.e. vet bills, food bills, etc.)
- The need for proper training. Recommend that the owner and dog attend a dog obedience course
- The requirements of the Animal Control Bylaw.
If the staff person is not satisfied that the prospective owners have taken into consideration the above factors they may refuse to adopt the animal to that person.
- No animal shall be adopted out as a gift for another person.
- No animal will be adopted unless the new owner signs the adoption contract and waiver.
