Adoption Process
Our Adoption Process
Many of our rescue dogs and cats have experienced neglect, abuse, suffering, and abandonment. These dogs and cats cannot speak for themselves or choose their future families, so we at Pawsitive Match have a huge responsibility in making that decision for them. Our dogs and cats come from unknown backgrounds and we make no guarantees as to their temperaments, level of training, breed, health, or full grown size (for puppies). We ask our adopters to take into consideration that pets require a lifelong commitment. When planning for a new pet, future life changes such as marriage, divorce, relocation, additions to the family, career changes and allergies, must be taken into consideration. We strive to place our dogs and cats into permanent, loving homes. Our application screening process is thorough, although we pride ourselves on processing applications quickly and efficiently.
- The process begins with the applicant filling out our adoption application. Our adoption processors will contact you within 72 hours and book a telephone interview. Please note that you may be required to provide further documentation prior to a phone interview being scheduled (ex: landlord approval form or resident pet vaccine records). If you have not been contacted within 72 hours of submitting an application, please email us at adopt@pawsitivematch.org. We have the right to decline any application that we feel is not a match for our dogs and cats.
- Once your application is approved, the adoption processor will facilitate a meet and greet between you and the foster family who has the dog or cat.
- Please note: some of our dogs require a mandatory home visit. Please be prepared for a Pawsitive Match volunteer to visit your home.
- After meeting, take some time to think about adopting. Discuss with your family openly and honestly and take into consideration how a dog or cat will fit into your life. If you are still interested in adopting and everyone (adoption team, foster) is in agreement, we will issue a contract. A dog or cat cannot be released without a signed contract and fee payment.
- We charge a non-refundable adoption fee. Adoption fees are used towards spaying/neutering, vaccination and medical costs, as well as saving more lives.
- Known medical and behavioural issues will be disclosed prior to finalizing the adoption. After the adoption, transcribed vet records are provided to the adopters.
Adoption Fee Outline
Puppy (up to 6 months) $595
Adolescent dog (6 to 12 months) $500
Adult dog (1 to 8 years) $475
Senior dog (8+ years) $225
International Dog $595
We offer a rebate of $50 if you provide proof you have signed your adopted dog up for training classes after the adoption is completed.
Kitten (up to 6 months) $225
Adolescent cat (6 to 12 months) $200
Adult cat (1 to 8 years) $175
Senior cat (8+ years) $150
We offer a discount of $50 when two cats are adopted at once.
The adoption fee includes:
- Spay/neuter
- Health exam
- DAPP (dogs) and FVRCP (cats) vaccine and boosters up to the date of adoption (some may be required after this date at the adopter’s expense)
- Rabies vaccine for any dog or cat over 16 weeks of age
- Deworming
- Testing and treatment for parasites and tick borne diseases, as applicable
- Microchip
- 6 weeks of free pet insurance
As an adopter, you are responsible for any vaccinations required after you adopt the dog or cat. The dogs and cats we are rescuing come from unknown backgrounds, therefore Pawsitive Match Rescue Foundation cannot guarantee the health or behaviour of any animal.
Medical records are provided after the adoption and no vetting should be done until you have reviewed these records with your vet.
Please review our Adoption Policies
One Last Thing
We recommend that you enroll your newly adopted friend in appropriate force-free training as early as possible. From the moment you bring a dog home, you can start to work on good manners. Most undesirable behaviours can be modified, so we recommend that you consult a professional trainer and take the time to work with the dog, don’t wait until you are frustrated to the point of not wanting to keep your pet. We work with multiple training organizations and will gladly help to arrange a suitable course of action for you. As an adopter of a rescue dog you qualify for many great discounts with the trainers we work with. Please ask your adoptions processor for details.
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If you are interested in adopting one of our rescued dogs or cats, please fill out the application below so we can best match you and your new companion to your home and lifestyle. If you are looking for a specific breed and you cannot find it here, let us know and we may be able to help you find what you are looking for.
Please note, in the event we get more than one application for a particular dog or cat, we try to provide the best match for the dog or cat and the adoptive family.
Please email intakes@pawsitivematch.org if circumstances dictate that you must find a new home for a Pawsitive Match Rescue dog or cat. Adoption fees are non-refundable.
Note: If you rent your home or own a condo in a building governed by a condo board, Pawsitive Match requires written approval prior to adoption. To avoid delays in the processing of an adoption, please have your landlord or condo board complete this form as soon as possible (found at the bottom of this page). Completed forms can be emailed to: adopt@pawsitivematch.org. We cannot process applications without approval.
