Dog Adoption

• Black Dog Gala: Calgary event to celebrate dogs of a different colour

  The founders of Calgary's Pups with Soul rescue say people are less likely to adopt black dogs. They're aiming to change that with a special event — the Black Dog Gala.

  Features

  May 10, 2024
  
• B.C. animal organization needs foster homes for dogs due to increasing surrenders

  Cassie Preston, program manager for the No Pet Left Behind program said they have fielded more calls recently, especially for dogs.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2024
  
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• Hamilton SPCA seeks more pet fosters with recent influx of dogs, cats

  The Hamilton-Burlington SPCA is looking for temporary foster homes to provide opportunities for animals to decompress and learn social skills amid tight quarters at the shelter.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2023
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• Why one Ontario animal rescue is being inundated with unwanted dogs

  A Simcoe County animal rescue agency is asking for help as adoption rates sit at an all-time low while more dogs, including surrenders, keep coming into their care.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2023
• Blind, deaf B.C. dog that fell off ravine in Cariboo finds new home, love in Okanagan

  'They called me the next day ... they just wanted him safe, and in a home so he could be happy.' said the Penticton woman who adopted Cliff, a blind and deaf dog.

  Canada

  Dec 29, 2022
• AARCS holiday adoption campaign has had ‘no interest’, 12 dogs await homes

  AARCS is hoping people will come forward and adopt one of their 12 dogs available for their 12 Dogs of Christmas campaign. As of Thursday, no dogs had any interest from the public.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2022
• ‘Pandemic puppies’ fill doggy daycares in New Brunswick

  Data shows more than 900,000 Canadians got pets when the pandemic saw them homebound more than ever, but where do they go now that we're back at work?

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2022
• Calgary animal rescues seeing surge in number of surrendered dogs

  "What we've actually seen is the number of (dog surrender) requests has doubled."

  Lifestyle

  Mar 26, 2022
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• Paws it Forward hosts adoption event in West Kelowna

  Paws it Forward dog rescue hosted a meet and greet adoption event in west Kelowna this weekend in an effort to join furry friends with future owners.

  Health

  Feb 6, 2022
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• ‘Amazing growth’: 33 of 77 dogs surrendered to N.S. SPCA now have new homes

  While 33 of the dogs have found new homes, some "still have a long way to go."

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2021