In today’s society, a greater concern than ever before is the humane treatment and welfare of dogs kept for any purpose. Humane treatment is dependent on the compassion,understanding, skills, training, and integrity of the dog owner, the dog breeder or the individual involved in any aspect of the care and use of dogs. It is advantageous to acquire knowledge of the characteristics, physiology, and nutritional and behavioral needs of each dog, whether mixed breed or purebred. Each dog is completely dependent on the individuals who provide daily care. Dog owners are legally and morally responsible not only for the well-being of their dogs, but also toward others in society who may be affected by the animal’s behavior. While our Code of Practice does not attempt to address communities’ needs in this regard, it is important for dog owners to realize that dog bites constitute one of the most serious epidemics in North America, causing hundreds of thousands of serious injuries to children and adults annually in Canada. Similarly, free-running and unattended dogs can foul our streets, parks, and private property.Therefore, dog ownership brings with it the additional responsibility of ensuring that the dog becomes a good citizen. Those who have accepted responsibility for any dog(s), regardless of their area of involvement, must provide: 1) comfort, shelter and security; 2) readily accessible fresh water and a diet capable of maintaining the dog(s) in full health and vigor; 3) freedom of movement; 4) the company of other animals, which includes the human who is often the only contact that the dog(s) might have with other living creatures; 5) the opportunity to exercise most, if not all, of their normal patterns of behavior; 6) an environment and housing that harms the animal nor causes any undue strain or stress; 7) the ability to recognize and prevent abnormal behavioral patterns, injury, and parasitic infections and disease, including rapid diagnosis and treatment when indicated; and 8) appropriate health care. Because of the great variation in the physical and behavioral patterns of dogs,which is greater than any other domesticated animal, their needs can be met under a variety of management practices. There is more than one way in which the welfare of the animal can be safeguarded but if you find you are not in a position to provide these things to your dog there is an option to euthanasia.
The fact is, that life is full of unknowns and one can only do their best in all that they do. If you find yourself in a position where you feel it best for a pet to be integrated into a new, well suited forever home, we would like to help you. We are a "No Kill Shelter" operating as such since 1998. We except animals from, breed rescue organizations throughout Canada and the U.S, the Law Enforcement systems and individual owner surrenders.
Surrender fees are reflective of the adoptability of the animal in question. Often, for highly adoptable animals, there is a minimal if any surrender fee required. When providing an owner surrender service animal assessment is specific to each individual. Some of our considerations are as follows:
. Anticipated duration of stay
. Vaccination History
. Condition of animal
. Spay/Neuter Status
. Temperament
. Level of Training
. Size
. Health
. Age
These are the factors that effect adoptability and will need to be accounted for.
