Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Four Feet & a Heart Beat. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Jones is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Four Feet & a Heart Beat for details on the pet.
When can I meet Jones?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Four Feet & a Heart Beat will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Jones, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Four Feet & a Heart Beat, and they'll be happy to help!
Four Feet & a Heart Beat's Adoption Policy
At Four Feet and a Heartbeat, our goal is to ensure every dog is placed in a safe, loving, and well-matched home. As a no-kill dog rescue based in Lacombe, Alberta and serving Western Canada, we take responsible placement seriously—without making the process overly complicated.
Before reaching out, please review the following policies:
- Adopters must be 18 years of age or older.
- We adopt primarily to Alberta and neighboring provinces, though out-of-province adoptions may be possible if transportation is arranged and paid for by the adopter.
- A pet-safe home is required. Some dogs may need 6-foot fencing based on observed behavior (e.g. climbing, prey drive, etc).
- Our adoptable dogs are spayed/neutered and fully vaccinated (5-way, Rabies, and Kennel Cough).
- We do not adopt dogs for breeding, resale, or as gifts.
- Adoption fees vary by dog and help cover food, shelter medical care and ongoing support.
We rely on self-selection to help identify the right matches and ask that prospective adopters review the adoption agreement and dog bios before contacting us.
For full details, visit fourfeet.ca/adopt.
Jones is from Four Feet & a Heart Beat
[Lacombe, AB]
Our Mission
At Four Feet and a Heartbeat (formerly CARES K9 Country Orphanage), our mission is to connect adoptable dogs—many at high risk of euthanasia—with the loving, permanent homes they deserve.
As a no-kill dog rescue based in Lacombe, Alberta and serving Western Canada, we’ve spent over 30 years providing a safe haven for dogs ...