ADOPTING WITH US.
Interested in adopting?
Our dogs have had a turbulent life - from surviving on the streets to recovering from abuse and/or neglect. Their foster home may have been the first loving home they have experienced.
Every mutt entered into our care will go through the following vetting protocol as a minimum (which is included in the adoption fee). We consult with our trusted vet if there are required medical procedures over and above what’s listed below:
spay/neuter prior to 6 months of age, including pre-anesthetic bloodwork
up to date on DHPP, rabies, and bordetella vaccines
microchip
fecal test and deworming regimen, if needed
flea/tick prevention
4dx bloodwork
Our mutts spend at least 2-3 weeks in their foster homes. This time allows our mutt to relax and show us their true personality, as such we can provide the most accurate bio to their prospective adopters. This knowledge gained on our mutt allows us to select the potential forever family that would be the best fit for them.
Welcoming a dog into your family is a big decision - it requires patience, understanding, time, and financial resources.
Please read through the bios very carefully and apply for the MUTT who you can help thrive.
General adoption process.
Complete an adoption application
The adoptions team will review all submitted applications for the particular mutt.A member of the adoption team will reach out to schedule a phone interview with the applicant we feel is the best fit for our mutt. All adults living in the home must be on the call.
We complete vet and personal reference checks
We conduct a virtual home visit
Meet and greet with the dog and foster is then scheduled. All members of the household, dogs included, must attend this meet and greet.
Should you be approved, a congratulatory email will be sent to you. You will then be asked to sign the adoption contract and pay the adoption fee within 48 hours of receiving the e-mail.
PLEASE NOTE: We expect your MUTT will join your home approximately 2 weeks after the initial adoption discussion.
adoption fees.
A puppy up to 8 months is $900 + HST*
A dog 9 months and older is $750 + HST
* Unaltered puppies can join their adoptive families, however must be brought to our partner clinic located in Mississauga for their series of puppy vaccines, rabies vaccine and spay/neuter, which will be completed before six months of age.
Brining Home Your MUTT:
The items below are required on adoption day. These are to help prevent lost dogs upon adoption:
Martingale collar - fitted properly, dogs are unable to slip from the collar
Nylon leash, NO retractable leashes
PLEASE NOTE: Adoption requirements and fees are subject to change without notice.
TRUPANION EXCLUSIVE EXAM DAY OFFER FOR MUTTS ADOPTERS!
New adopters are provided an Exam Day Offer by MUTTS that, when activated within 24 hours of their new pets first post-adoption exam with a Veterinarian, offers immediate coverage with the comprehensive Trupanion medical insurance policy – which picks up 90% of eligible veterinary costs for all new injuries and illnesses, including hereditary and congenital conditions, with no payout limits – this helps prepare new owners for unexpected veterinary costs.