Adopt
We strive to find permanent homes for all of our animals. However, adoptions are not on a first come, first serve basis. Bringing a cat or dog into your home is one of life's great joys, but of course it is also a new responsibility. We therefore, strive to match breeds and temperaments to potential owners to find the best match for both.
We have a special need for loving homes for middle aged dogs and cats. They have often been abandoned or surrendered due to a major change in the owners life, like allergies or a move. These animals still have lots of love to give and are very grateful to be in a loving home rather than a shelter.
All LAPS dogs and cats (including kittens) are spayed or neutered prior to being adopted, have a microchip/tattoo, are vaccinated and receive a de-flea and de-worm treatment.
Prior to adoption, LAPS dogs receive a comprehensive temperament assessment and 3 to 6 weeks of training at the LAPS Shelter or at our FVI Training Facility. This allows your new dog to learn good manners and maybe even some tricks!
The Application Process
- Interview with an adoption counselor
- A scheduled home visit
- Successful applicants are then required to complete 3 dog obedience lessons prior to taking home a dog
LAPS often receives multiple applications for animals in our care. We reserve the right to select the most appropriate candidate based on LAPS criteria and policy.
Download Cat Adoption Application +
If you are interested in adopting a dog, please contact LAPS for more information.Adoption Fees
Current adoption rates for 2008 are listed below and are subject to occasional change:
Senior Cats - 10 years or older - $50.00
Adult Cats - 6 months or older - $100.00
Kittens - 6 months or younger - $175.00
Senior Dogs - 7 years or older - $150.00
Adult Dogs - 6 months or older - $250.00
Puppies – 6 months of younger - $350.00
Adoption fees include the first set of vaccines, spaying or neutering, tattooing or microchiping and a free check-up with a veterinarian within 3 days of adoption.
We invite to you to visit dogs or cats at the shelter that you are interested in adopting. Current adoption hours are: Monday – Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm.
To view dogs that are available for adoption at the LAPS Training Centre at the FVI, please contact Alicia Holmes at (604) 851.6076.
