ADOPT & FOSTER
The homeless animals in our shelters are waiting patiently and hoping for that moment when someone will look into their eyes and see how special they are. Become a hero by adopting a pet and creating space for more animals to be saved.
Adopting a pet comes with numerous advantages, including:
You are saving two lives. According to World Animal Foundation, 920,000 cats and dogs are euthanized every year, simply for a lack of a home. When you adopt your pet from a shelter, you're not only giving a deserving pet a loving home, but you are creating a space for another dog in need of finding a home.
Some adoptable pets are already trained.
When you adopt an older pet, you will often get a sense of their personality and temperament. You also already know their full-grown size!
An adoption fee can save you money! Our adoption fees include vaccinations, spay/neutering, microchips, and deworming to help prepare the pet for a new home.
What are the benefits of Pet Adoption?
Adopting a pet comes with numerous advantages, including:
You are saving two lives. According to World Animal Foundation, 920,000 cats and dogs are euthanized every year, simply for a lack of a home. When you adopt your pet from a shelter, you're not only giving a deserving pet a loving home, but you are creating a space for another dog in need of finding a home.
Some adoptable pets are already trained.
When you adopt an older pet, you will often get a sense of their personality and temperament. You also already know their full-grown size!
An adoption fee can save you money! Our adoption fees include vaccinations, spay/neutering, microchips, and deworming to help prepare the pet for a new home.
What are the benefits of Pet Adoption?
How can I find a pet that is the best fit for my family?
As you begin your search for a new family member, there are a few important things to keep in mind. Most importantly, you need to consider what is a good fit for your family and the pet.
ADOPTION is a big step! Whether you are just looking, or you are ready to adopt, the NWT SPCA is here to help.
There are many things you need to consider to make sure you get the pet that is best suited to your family, lifestyle, and home. The best way to ensure your family chooses a compatible pet is to consult with shelter staff.
We can help match you with a pet that will fit both your needs and the needs of the pet.
It is important to consider the energy level of your future pet to ensure it matches that of your family.
The amount of space in your home is a crucial factor in determining the right pet for you. Do you have a yard or access to outdoor spaces? Will those spaces be safe for your pet?
Is your home a hectic place with kids running around? Do you have other pets? How will ensure your new companion will get along with everyone already living in your home?
How much time do you have to spend with a pet? Would you like a pet that needs lots of attention, or would you prefer a pet that is more independent?
Many adoptable pets are already trained, or at least partially trained. You would need to consider the amount of training you want to do, in order to determine both the type and age of your new companion.
It is important to consider the energy level of your future pet to ensure it matches that of your family.
The amount of space in your home is a crucial factor in determining the right pet for you. Do you have a yard or access to outdoor spaces? Will those spaces be safe for your pet?
Is your home a hectic place with kids running around? Do you have other pets? How will ensure your new companion will get along with everyone already living in your home?
How much time do you have to spend with a pet? Would you like a pet that needs lots of attention, or would you prefer a pet that is more independent?
Many adoptable pets are already trained, or at least partially trained. You would need to consider the amount of training you want to do, in order to determine both the type and age of your new companion.
Have you ever considered fostering a dog? Fostering is one of the most rewarding experiences. It is beneficial for pets who need a little extra TLC, socialization, or training to become the best dogs they can be! We provide all the supplies you need, and you open your heart and home.
Beyond the benefits to foster parents, shelters, and rescues benefit greatly from foster care programs. Many shelters and rescues are limited on time, money, resources, and space, so volunteering to foster puppies or adult dogs provides huge benefits to help pets during their transition to finding a permanent place to call home.
Our Foster Program
Our Foster Program
Have you ever considered fostering a dog? Fostering is one of the most rewarding experiences. It is beneficial for pets who need a little extra TLC, socialization, or training to become the best dogs they can be! We provide all the supplies you need, and you open your heart and home.
Beyond the benefits to foster parents, shelters, and rescues benefit greatly from foster care programs. Many shelters and rescues are limited on time, money, resources, and space, so volunteering to foster puppies or adult dogs provides huge benefits to help pets during their transition to finding a permanent place to call home.
What does it mean to foster a dog?
Fostering a dog means that you’re bringing a dog or puppy into your home to care for them while they await adoption. The reason a shelter or rescue may need volunteers to foster can be for any number of reasons, such as:
-
The shelter or rescue has run out of room at their facility.
-
A puppy who might not be old enough to be adopted needs care.
-
A dog that undergoes a medical procedure needs a calm place to recover.
-
A dog who may experience stress or anxiety in a physical shelter needs a calm, less chaotic environment.
-
A dog who may have never lived in a home before needs a comfortable environment with one-on-one attention.
Fostering can be life-changing for you and truly lifesaving for pets.
Please apply today!