1. Can you tell me more about the dog or cat and send me pictures?

   As we rescue from many other rescues and shelters, we initially get very little background information. All the information that we know about these dogs or cats is in their profiles. We update these profiles regularly. All their pictures are posted; unfortunately we are unable to take additional pictures to send to you until we have them in foster care.

2. What breed(s) are in this animal?

   We rarely know for sure the exact breed of the animal. We make a visual assessment and estimate the breed mix. We cannot guarantee the breed of an animal.

3. Do you ever get any purebreds?

   Sometimes, however, we cannot estimate timing of when we get purebreds into our rescue. We work with many shelters and rescues and rescue animals on an as-needed basis.

4. Do you have any hypoallergenic dogs or cats?

   Truly non-allergic dogs or cats do not exist. Refer to this website for more information on what causes animal allergies and how they can be mitigated.

5. Are these animals spayed/neutered?

   Yes, all animals are spayed or neutered prior to adoption.

6. I need to re-home my dog or cat, or I found a stray animal, can you take it?

   Depending on the situation, there are a number of steps involved. Please email intakes@pawsitivematch.org to inquire about surrenders and we will do our best to help. For stray animals please contact 311 for assistance.

7. Where is your shelter?

   We are made up of a group of very dedicated volunteers. All of our dogs and cats are cared for in foster homes and most of our volunteers give their time to Pawsitive Match on top of maintaining full-time employment. Pawsitive Match Rescue Foundation does not have a public shelter facility but the majority of our foster homes are in the Calgary area.

8. What are your hours?

   As we do not operate out of a physical shelter location, we do not have set hours. Our foster volunteers do their best to accommodate potential adoptive families in respect to a meeting.

9. How can I meet the dog or cat?

   Viewings are by appointment only and every attempt is made to fit the times into everyone’s individual schedules. The first step in the adoptions procedure is to fill out the adoption application, located on the adoptions page. You will be contacted by a Pawsitive Match volunteer once your application has been reviewed. We do not give out the addresses of our foster homes, until the application is fully approved by our adoptions committee. You can speed this process up by filling out our application thoroughly and avoid leaving blank fields. We will respond as soon as possible.

10. If I am interested in a particular animal, am I guaranteed to adopt the animal?

    Finding the best match for both our adoptable animals and our potential adopters is very important to us. Many animals receive a number of inquiries and a home is chosen based on what the adoption team feels is the best match. Please understand that this does not mean that you would not provide a proper home but that the dog or cat is placed based on what we believe to be most suitable.

11. Once my application has been approved, can I take the dog or cat home with me the same day the initial viewing has been arranged?

    We do not typically do same day adoptions. It is the hope of Pawsitive Match that the potential forever family will take a night to sleep on it just to ensure that the right fit has been found for both the family as well as the furry addition. Adopting a new pet is a significant decision that will change your life for many years to come.

12. Can I adopt a pet as a gift?

    We do not adopt any of our animals as gifts.

13. Are the dogs good with children, other dogs, or cats?

    Every animal is different. Once your application has been approved, it is best to talk to the foster home about the animal, as they are best able to provide information.

14. What are your adoption fees?

    Our adoption fees for dogs range from $350 – $595. Puppies up to 6 months of age will have a fee of $595. Puppies between 6 months and 1 year old will have a fee of $500. We offer a rebate of $50 if you provide proof you have signed your puppy up for training classes after the adoption is completed.

    Our adoption fees for cats are as follows: Kittens up to 6 months of age will have a fee of $225. Kittens aged 6-12 months have a fee of $200. Cats over 1 year of age have a fee of $175. Cats over 8 years of age have a fee of $150. We offer a discount of $50 when two kittens are adopted at once.

15. What is included in the adoption fee?

    • DAPP (dogs) and FVRCP (cats) vaccine and boosters up to the date of adoption. Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccinations, subsequent boosters and annual vaccinations ARE NOT included. Please budget the cost of these when planning to adopt.
    • Rabies vaccine for any dog or cat over 16 weeks of age.
    • Spay/Neuter: All animals will be spayed/neutered prior to adoption. If you have questions or concerns please email medical@pawsitivematch.org
    • Microchip: Animals will be microchipped prior to adoption. The microchip will be registered to you once the adoption finalizes. You may also consider purchasing a customized name tag.
    • Snap4Dx test and treatment: If your dog is from the Southern US or a tropical area, we will test for tick-borne diseases (Ehrlichia, Heartworm, Anaplasmosis and Lyme disease). A follow up treatment is needed 6 months after initial testing which will not be covered by PMRF after the dog is adopted.
    • Deworming
    • Tick/Flea treatment
    • Transport to Calgary: If you live outside of Calgary, you will need to make arrangements to transport your new animal home.
    • All other additions to these basic procedures or extra vetting is not covered, such as dew claw removal. Please discuss these procedures with your vet.

16. What forms of payment will be accepted?

    PayPal, credit card, and E-Transfer payments are accepted. Payment needs to be completed prior to taking your adopted animal home.

17. Can I get a tax receipt for donations?

    We are a registered Canadian Charity and can provide you with a charitable tax receipt for donations. Charity Registration #84618 7680 RR0001

We recommend that you enroll your puppy or dog in obedience training as early as possible. From the moment you bring a dog home you can work on and reinforce good manners. Most behaviours can be modified. 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. A well behaved dog can make the difference between keeping your dog or him/her winding up as one of the many unwanted animals in shelters across Canada that are euthanized each year. 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.

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.