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RESCUES WE FOLLOW

WANT TO ADOPT?
Start with these organizations.

The following groups are ones we have worked with and heard great things about! We recommend visiting their website and social media pages to get a sense of their philosophies, and see if they may be a fit for you. The organizations below are based in Metro Vancouver unless otherwise indicated.
 

CATS

CARES (Canadian Animal Rescue & Extended Shelter)

Cat Therapy and Rescue Society

Chilliwack Animal Safe Haven

Cowichan Cat Rescue

ICAN (Invermere Companion Animal Network) - Columbia Valley

Katie’s Place Animal Shelter

Kitty Cat PALS (Prevent a Litter Society) - Vancouver Island

Pacific Animal Foundation

Tiny Kittens Society

VOKRA (Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association)

DOGS 

Aide for Paws 

A Voice 4 Paws Canine Rescue Society

Home At Last Dog Rescue

Vancouver Adoptables

Woofer Rescue Okanagan - Okanagan

DOGS (specialized)

Elderdog Canada (seniors)
Little Paws Rescue Society (small dogs)  

Small Dog Rescue Society (small dogs)


 

DOGS (breed-specific)

BC Chihuahua Rescue 

Boston Terrier Rescue of Canada

HugABull Advocacy & Rescue Society

Loveabull Rescue Society

Rescue A Boxer

TNT Sharpei Rescue

Vancouver Shar Pei Rescue

DOGS & CATS (and maybe even more!)

Broken Promises Rescue - Vancouver Island
Cross Our Paws 
The Farm - Vancouver Island

Heart and Soul Dog & Cat Rescue Society

Kootenay Animal Assistance Program - Kootenays

Lower Mainland Humane Society

Northern Animal Rescue Alliance - Northwest BC

North West Animal Shelter - Smithers & area

Prince George Humane Society - Prince George

The R&R Ranch

SAINTS (seniors)

Squamish Neighbourhood Animal Partnership and Protection Society (SNAPPS)

Straight Outta Rescue Society

Victoria Humane Society - Vancouver Island

 

SMALL ANIMALS & BIRDS 

Small Animal Rescue Society

Rabbitats

Greyhaven Exotic Bird Sanctuary

Vancouver Adoptables 

 

TIPS

  • Keep an eye on municipal shelters and SPCA branches! Many animals come through these facilities and may or may not be listed online.

  • If you have a specific breed of dog in mind, contact breed clubs to see if they are aware of a rescue program.

  • Sites like Petfinder may list a variety of dogs for adoption, but there is no guarantee of transparency or credibility with listing rescues. Do your research and use critical thinking!

  • Many of the best shelters and rescues do not operate on volume, so they will not have a ready selection of dogs to browse. Be prepared to take your time and build a relationship with them - being patient will pay off!

  • Check out the Animal Welfare Advisory Network of BCMembers of the Network agree to a Code of Ethics, and various resources are available on the website.

RESOURCES

What is Rescue? (No Puppy Mills Canada)

Rescue Red Flags (Justice for Bullies)

The above list should be considered a starting point only! We are not in a position to vouch for or discredit any organization. Please use the resources above to help you in your research. Note that most of these organizations are based in Metro Vancouver as that is where our partner rescues happen to be located. If we have left a great rescue off this list, please let us know!

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