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We're so happy that you're thinking of giving a dog their furever home! All dogs listed here are healthy and eager to meet their new families.
If you've seen a dog at the rescue or on social media that isn't listed here, don't worry, our team is hard at work getting each dog healthy, and preparing the little ones for long, happy lives with their new humans. They'll be listed as soon as they're ready.
*Please note that although we appreciate phone calls, emails and other forms of contact for our available dogs, only those with applications will be considered as potential adopters*
Please note meet and greets are by appointment only. Only those selected as potential adopters will be contacted for a phone interview to arrange a meet within 48 hours of their phone interview.
While waiting for their Furever Homes, the dogs stay at our rescue or with fosters in surrounding areas like Edmonton and Calgary. Please contact us to set up a meet & greet!
Many of these dogs are available to foster while they wait for their Furever Home! If you are interested in fostering, click here.
Good news! This dog is still available to apply for!
Please note that only those selected for the next steps will be contacted. If you are not contacted, don't fret, please keep an eye on our website as we update new available dogs frequently.
This means someone has already applied to adopt this dog, have had their meet and are potentially adopting the dog.
Applications will still be accepted, however we will only contact those selected if the right fit has yet to be found for the dog.
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Ready to Adopt? View Our ProcessBegin by filling out an adoption application for the dog you wish to adopt. Please be thorough and truthful with your answers - any false or negative information may disqualify you for adoption. An adoption application should be viewed like a job application. Take your time when filling it out and make sure to include important information that will make your application stand out.
* Please note that only those selected to move on to the next stage of the process will be contacted
Once your adoption application has been received, selected applicants (not every applicant) will be contacted by one of our team members for a phone screening. This is an opportunity to go over your adoption application and discuss the Almost Home Canine Rescue process and provide more context to you application.
If you meet the preliminary screening criteria, we will arrange a time and date for you to meet the dog at our rescue, or possibly with the foster at an agreed upon location. We ask you to be able to meet within 24 hours of your phone screening, and ask all household members attend the meeting. We have found that scheduling farther out results in too many cancellations and the dog missing out on potential applications.
* Please note that a meet and greet does not guarantee you will be selected as the adopter. We want the dogs to find their best fit, and therefore we cannot hold dogs.
If the decision is made that the dog and your family are a good match, arrangements will be made for a home check. The purpose is to look at safety aspects, escape routes and home environment. We are looking for dog-friendly and dog-safe homes.
* Please note, due to Covid-19, we will not always make home visits, but do require photos of your home, yard and anywhere the dog would be spending its time. The requested pictures can be submitted at the end of the online application
There is a mandatory 24-hour cooling off period after the meeting to give you and the team member time to determine whether the dog would be a good fit in your home. This is a good time to talk about this decision with the entire family. During this time, AHCR will discuss all meets and select the best fit for the dog.
If both you and the team member agree to move forward with the adoption, arrangements will be made to finalize it. You will be asked to sign an adoption contract, and pay the adoption fee. Almost Home Canine Rescue (AHCR) dogs 6 months and older will be spayed/neutered and the procedure will be covered by AHCR. They will be scheduled as soon as appointments are available with our vet. Puppies younger than 6 months are required to be spayed/neutered at 6 months at the adopters expense. The adoption fee covers their vaccinations to date, deworming, microchip and any other treatments and tests medically required prior to adoption. More details regarding spay and neuter are provided in the adoption contract.
Our adoption fees vary based on the age of the dog:
This fee helps cover the cost of rescue, veterinary care, and transportation.
The adoption fee covers their vaccinations to date, deworming, microchip and any other treatments and tests medically required prior to adoption. Dogs 6 months and older will be spayed/neutered and the procedure will be covered by AHCR.
Once you've submitted an application, the process typically takes 1-2 weeks, including reference checks, home visit, and meet-and-greet.
We understand that sometimes, despite best intentions, an adoption may not work out. We will take our dogs back dependant on space availability and work with you to find a solution
Take the first step towards bringing home your new best friend.
Fill Out Adoption Application