Our Adoptable Pet List
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WHO WE ARE
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SOMETIMES changes in family dynamics such as marriage, divorce, moving, illness, or pregnancy may warrant re-homing, but owners should explore all viable options before giving up a pet. Animals are not disposable toys to be thrown aside when inconvenient; they deserve the same care and consideration as human children.
DOGWOOD is also committed to re-homing senior animals. In North America, roughly 50,000 dogs, and even more cats, are euthanized every day, by gassing, heart stick (without anesthetic), or by shooting. In Canada alone, the estimate is 7,000 per day. This unnecessary waste of life is heartbreaking and could be ameliorated through spaying and neutering of pets.
DOGWOOD specializes in the following breeds sometimes referred to as "sporting" or "gun dogs," as well crosses of these breeds:
IF YOU are not familiar with the breed, thoroughly review and study the breeds' traits before making a final decision. Before adopting, assess the dog in relations to these these characteristics:
OUR volunteers also rescue and re-home cats in central BC. Ignorant people often drop pregnant cats off at the dump or in the woods! Don't buy creatures you don't intend to care for responsibly throughout their entire lives. Dumping unwanted pets into rural areas is not kind - it's cruel. These poor cats and their kittens are helpless and usually are eaten by cougars, coyotes and other wild animals looking for an easy meal. If you wish to help with cat rescue in the region of Quesnel, BC, please contact: garden_granny2@hotmail.com
YOU CAN get your pet spayed or neutered for as little as $10.00! If you cannot afford to spay or neuter your pet, you may apply to DOGWOOD RESCUE and we will subsidize the remainder of the cost of neutering or spaying your dog or cat. This offer is limited to one animal per month on a "first come; first served" basis. Please e-mail
PLEASE DON'T BREED OR BUY WHILE HOMELESS PETS DIE AND
PLEASE DON'T SUPPORT PUPPY MILLS OR PET BROKERS!
THERE are 45 cats and dogs for every person born. Only 1 out of 10 dogs born ever finds a home. Only 1 out of 12 cats born ever finds a home. There are simply not enough homes. Opt to adopt.
DEATH awaits most puppies and kittens due to this burgeoning population. Remember only I out of 10 puppies will survive and only 1 out of 12 kittens.
THE ADOPTION process begins when you fill out an application form and is followed by a home visit. We do not have a shelter you can visit; rescued animals are cared for in volunteer foster homes. So as not to disrupt foster homes, we pre-screen applicants before they meet the animal. We recommend at least two "meet & greets" to ascertain compatibility. IF YOU do not return the adoption application form, we will assume you are not interested. YOU must take the initiative if you wish to adopt a particular animal. Even if the animal is listed as "pending", please follow up, as a potential adoption may fall through. TO FOLLOW the adoption status of our
adoptable animals or to see new rescues,
regularly check our Petfinder site: http://www.dogwoodrescue.petfinder.com.
WITH THE exception of cats, Dogwood Rescue prefers to restrict adoptions of "special needs" animals to the Lower Mainland area of BC but we do adopt out of the province.
AN ADOPTION agreement and donation is obligatory. The donation fee is usually non-refundable once the adoption has been finalized.
ONE OF our policies is that the new “parent” of a dog under 15 months old must sign up for obedience classes before an adoption is finalized.
Not only does formal training result in positive behaviour but it also assists in developing a strong bond between adopter and animal. Furthermore, we encourage other forms of activity or training, such as tracking or agility. Dogs require mental as well as physical stimulation.
Many rescued animals have some issues - whether it is leash pulling, poor recall or fear. Training takes effort, care and patience: the perfect pet is a well-loved pet!
IT IS also our policy that if you have a city yard, it should be fully fenced. In certain instances, we do adopt to condo dwellers, but only when strata council by-laws permit animals and only when a smaller living space is not detrimental to an animal’s well-being. In these cases, potential adopters must guarantee and prove that they will provide a dog with sufficient exercise to compensate for living in small quarters.
WE ARE selective about placing dogs in homes where there are toddlers or young children lest large dogs knock them over.
IF YOU are seriously interested in a
particular animal, please let us know as soon as
possible, because often dogs are adopted quickly. For updates, you may phone 604-926-1842 or send an e-mail to:
lichen-t@shaw.ca Because we are a small rescue run by part-time volunteers, if you do not receive a response from us immediately, please take the initiative and persist in trying to contact us. GENERALLY contributions for animals are commensurate with those of the SPCA (but dependent on vetting expenses incurred and age of animal). If your donation exceeds the animal's expenses, the excess is applied to other animals in need of rescue and care.
WE OFFER a SENIORS to SENIORS PROGRAM, where the adoption fee is reduced for approved seniors who adopt an older dog.
IN SOME pounds, animals waiting for someone to take them home and love them are housed in concrete outdoor kennels, cold, lonely and frightened. Sometimes these abject creatures have been living shelter life for months.
Others are confused "owner turn-ins" and are given only a couple of days to be adopted before they are killed.
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IF YOU would like to make a financial donation - large or small - to our rescue program, please contact us. We greatly appreciate any assistance which enables us to continue to rescue.
WE WOULD like to thank the following supporters:
PPP-PHOTOGRAPHY Petra Mayer petra@ppp-photography.com, Vancouver, BC, 604-681-4779
JONAH'S ARK Canine Daycare, North Vancouver, BC
MOUNTAINVIEW PET HAVENCanine Boarding, Squamish, BC
ZEN DOG TRAINING Obedience Training, Vancouver, BC
Dr. David LoffEASTRIDGE ANIMAL HOSPITAL,102-22838 Lougheed Highway,
Maple Ridge, B.C.
Dr. Richard Calland VETERINARY CONSULTING SERVICE (naturopathic approach), car phone: 604-741-5707
Sunshine Coast : 604-740-3180 ,1434 Henderson Ave, Roberts Creek, BC ,
Vancouver : 604-418-6839, 1635 West 4th Ave. Vancouver, BC
Dr. Carolyn BuxtonSOUTH BURNABY VETERINARY HOSPITAL 7665 Edmonds St., Burnaby, BC.
NORGATE ANIMAL HOSPITAL 1435 Marine Drive, North Vancouver
WESTVIEW VETERINARY SERVICES LTD. 2601 Westview Dr., North Vancouver, BC
Michelle Sevigny DOGSAFE Canine First Aid www.dogsafe.ca and DOGTIME Canine Recreation Company, ww.dogtime.ca
Justin Wilcox,
Canine Behavior & Rehabilitation Specialist,
J & F CANINE SERVICES Professional Training,
Positive Results: Visit us on the web at www.jfcanineservices.com
Mike Gillard KITSILANO DOG WALKING7 days a week, Walking and Training, Specializes in large, difficult and energetic dogs. Call Mike at 604-731-7537
LISA'S PAWSH OASIS Pet Care Service, 280 Hector Road, Victoria, BC, 250-589-2072
Thank you for your
generosity!
VOLUNTEER FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED
VOLUNTEER DOG EXERCISERS ON THE NORTH SHORE NEEDED
VOLUNTEER EVENTS COORDINATOR NEEDED Are you good at organizing events and getting people out to those events?
Dogwood Rescue needs an event coordinator to plan fund raising events and organize adoption fairs. If you are creative and have good people skills, this may be just the
opportunity for you.
VOLUNTEER WEB SITE DESIGNERS/MANAGERS NEEDED
Are you creative and enjoy web site design? Do you want to help with
saving the lives of countless, wonderful animals? You can help do
that just by using your artistic and computer talents.
VOLUNTEER POSTER MAKERS/DISTRIBUTORS NEEDED
E-mail: dogwoodrescue@shaw.ca if you would like to
be involved in animal rescue.
To complete an application to foster or adopt, please download THIS FORM fill it out, and email it back ( DogwoodRescue@shaw.ca)
OUR MISSION
DOG BREEDS
CAT RESCUE
REMEMBER TO SPAY/NEUTER YOUR PET!
ADOPTION PROCESS AND POLICIES
RESCUE groups are always in need of funds so that the thousands of animals needing homes can find health and happiness. By providing loving, responsible homes (with thorough home checks and necessary medical care), Dogwood is committed to helping animals who cannot help themselves - particularly those animals whose existence is the result of human carelessness, indifference.
DOGWOOD Rescue is always in need of quality kibble for dogs and cats. No-pull harnesses, collars, leashes, towels, old blankets, sleeping bags, baskets, crates and stuffy toys are also appreciated. If you would like to donate any of these items, please call Lichen at 604-926-1842 and we can pick up.
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