Adoption
If you’re looking for a pet to join your family, look no further than the City of Vancouver Animal Control. We shelter many dogs who need homes. Come down and visit some potential pets. We're located at 1280 Raymur. Viewing hours are 12 pm to 6 pm weekdays, and 10 am to 4 pm weekends. We are closed on holidays.
Adopting a dog is fun and a joy, but it’s a responsibility too. Your intention of adopting a dog should be to provide a home for it all of its life. When you take home a dog, here are a few things you should remember:
- The dog must wear a valid licence at all times.
- The dog must be treated humanely and be cared for at all times.
- The dog must be treated as a house pet and member of the family; it should not be chained, tied or confined to a pen, run, or other enclosure all the time.
- You will need to ensure that the dog receives any veterinary attention that it requires. You must be prepared to deal with these financial obligations.
- City of Vancouver Animal Control Services may want to follow up for the purpose of ensuring that the terms and conditions of your signed agreement have been upheld. If you fail to meet the terms of the agreement, Vancouver Animal Control may take custody of the dog.
Don't forget that we have other critters looking for loving homes. We regularly have wonderful rabbits looking for homes as well as the occasional guinea pig, hamster, budgies, even the occasional chicken! If you are looking for a smaller pet please give us a call to see what we have available.
If you looking at a cat for adoption be sure to check the BC SPCA.
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Fees
The adoption fee, for the most part, is $257 dollars for adult dogs (6 years and under) and $77.00 for senior dogs (7 years and older) and dogs with health issues, payable by cash, debit or credit card. The adoption fee covers the cost of spaying or neutering, first set of shots, microchip, and provides pet insurance for 6 weeks after adoption. If you are a resident of Vancouver, you will also be required to purchase a current year license. All first time licences are pro-rated in order to sequence you in to the same billing cycle as the rest of your neighbourhood.
Adopting older dogs
Just as with children, puppies tend to get adopted more quickly than older dogs. Puppies are in demand, but don’t miss out on being the owner of a great pet by bypassing a more mature dog.
There’s really no truth in the adage, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks”.
Housetraining an older dog actually takes a lot less time than with a puppy. These canine adults and senior citizens still have a lot to offer, given the chance.
Dogs usually bond quickly with people who give them a home outside of the shelter. Older dogs are smart and grateful companions. And there would be no puppy shenanigans with these guys—no puppy puddles and chewed-up slippers. Why not enrich your life, as well as the life of a venerable older canine? Give mature dogs a chance.
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