RDHS pet adoption program
All animals entering the RDHS adoption program are vet checked, spayed/neutered, dewormed, defleaed, vaccinated, and microchipped where necessary.
For the best possible outcome, RDHS prioritizes matching the personality of the animal to each living situation. While many animals in need of new homes are well-adjusted, others are in need of more tender loving and special care. While the majority of applications succeed, in no way does a rejection imply you are an unsuitable pet owner.
As some animals and/or people adopting may require additional support, any requests or suggestions for special accommodation that promote success are always considered. You're not buying a pet, you're making a long-term investment in a friend, so our mutual goal is to create the best situation for the animal's welfare.
Cats vs dogs
Cats
All cats adopted from the Humane Society are to be strictly indoor only cats. If you meet a potential new friend on our Available Pets page, call 250-837-8578 (voicemail or text messages) and make an appointment to meet the animal in person at the shelter. Adoption applications may be submitted before or after this first appointment. However, if you plan on bringing your adopted cat home after this first visit, your application must be approved in advance (7 days max) and the adoption fee paid before the animal leaves the shelter.
Dogs
Once an application is approved, we'll ask you to come to the shelter or foster home and walk your potential new pet a few times to begin bonding and to experience the animal's personality first-hand before making your final decision.
Adoption fees
Adoption fees are paid when the animal is ready to be taken home. Fees include a lifetime microchip registered through the BC Pet Registry.
- Kittens (8 months & under)$160
- Cats (over 8 months)$120
- Puppies (12 months & under)$240
- Adult dogs (over 12 months)$210
- Senior animals (over 8 years)No fee (donation appreciated)
- Animal pairs RDHS has deemed should remain togetherCost to be determined