ADOPTION STEPS
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Please make sure everyone in your household agrees on adopting a dog. We’ve had applications where we later learned another family member was not on board, after we have spent time corresponding with the applicant.
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Please complete the application using the button link below. Not all questions apply to every dog - for example, if you’re adopting a nervous or senior dog, we don’t expect you to take them to a dog park.
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If you’re a good match for the dog, we’ll follow up by email within 3–5 days. We follow this up by a phone call. We can’t contact every applicant individually, but we do keep applications on file and often match families with future dogs this way. If selected, we’ll continue the process with a home visit (in person or virtual) to meet your family and review your home and outdoor space, contact your references, and—if you live nearby—arrange a visit with the dog and their foster family.
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If approved, we’ll request a $200 deposit to confirm your commitment to adopting the dog.
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We’ll then arrange a time and place for you to pick up your dog and begin a two-week trial. At pickup, you’ll sign the adoption contract, receive health records, and pay the remaining adoption fee by e-transfer or cash (no personal cheques).
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If the two-week trial goes well, the dog is officially yours. If it’s not a good fit, you may return the dog and receive a refund minus a $100 donation. This is rare. We’ll register the microchip in your name after the trial period.
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The adoption fee for our dogs is $750 plus 7% PST. Senior dogs and bonded pairs have lower fees.
AVAILABLE DOGS
MORE DOGS ARRIVING IN THE NEXT COUPLE WEEKS
Meet Minnie
Minnie is a friendly one year-old beagle mix who weighs 19 pounds. She is currently available for adoption. She was rescued from a high kill shelter in California and was on the euthanasia list.
Minnie is a joyful, affectionate girl who is ready to find a loving forever home. She has come a long way since arriving underweight—now her ribs and hips are nicely covered, and she continues to thrive with proper care and nutrition. She came to the shelter with three puppies, but unfortunately none of the puppies survived.
Minnie absolutely adores human attention and will gladly soak up all the affection you’re willing to give her. Whether it’s cuddling on the couch or quietly keeping you company, Minnie is happiest when she’s near her person.
Minnie is dog-friendly and enjoys playing; she does have a rambunctious, rough-and-tumble play style. Because of this, she would do best with another dog who can match her energy and isn’t easily overwhelmed by her enthusiastic approach to fun.
Minnie is crate trained and will happily tuck herself into her cozy crate at bedtime—though she certainly would love sharing a bed with her favorite human.
Mealtime is very exciting for Minnie! She may bounce up on all fours and has been known to send her dish flying in her excitement. Like many dogs who have experienced hunger, she currently eats very quickly—but this should settle over time.
Minnie has a moderate energy level. She enjoys playtime and activity as she is just one year-old, but she’s just as content to relax—often curling up in a dog bed under a desk while you work.
Since Minnie is a Beagle mix, she does have a classic howl and at times a strong voice. Minnie would love walking and going to the dog park.
Minnie is a loving, resilient girl with so much heart.
ADOPTED
Buster was rescued at the last minute from a high kill shelter in California.
Our California rescue partner says Buster is a perfect dog! Buster weighs 14 pounds and he is 1 1/2 years old. We think he is a chihuahua pug mix.
Buster is great with people and other dogs, even large ones. He is very affectionate and loves to be a lap dog. He does get over excited with cats so best if he does not have a cat in the house.
He is house trained also. Buster does not do well in a crate and loves sleeping in a bed. Buster is very affectionate and loves to be a lap dog.
Buster’s adoption fee is $650. A home visit and references are part of the adoption process.
Thank you for wanting to change the life of a homeless dog! Here is our adoption/foster form.
https://forms.gle/S6vQwoCd1f1mAzuE7
ADOPTED: BOBBY!
This adorable and playful chihuahua puppy is about 7 months old, weighs just 7 pounds, and is currently thriving in a loving foster home in Surrey. He is part chihuahua, part terrier. He has coarse terrier fur.
Bobby is medium energy, he is playful with people and dogs his own size. He is housebroken and great at going outside and back inside when he is done his business. He enjoys exploring the yard on his own. Bobby walks well on a leash.
While Bobby’s a bundle of joy and loves being around other dogs, he is nervous meeting new people and dogs when they are very close to his face. He warms up with treats and time.
Bobby is from from Huatulco, Mexico where our wonderful rescue partner rescued him and his mother.
Bobby has been fully vetted including
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neuter surgery
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2 puppy vaccinations plus rabies vaccination
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puppy deworming two times
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flea and tick meds
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microchip
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vet exam when he arrives Bobby’s adoption fee is $700
plus PST. Also Included in his adoption is a leash, collar, sweater, and a harness. We are a registered BC non profit society. A two-week trial adoption period is included. We meet approved adopters at the Tswassassen ferry terminal for his pick up.
Please email us with any question at littledogrescuesociety@gmail.com