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ADOPTIONS

Matchmaking: Finding the Right Fit

WAG matches wonderful homes with animals to create lifelong bonds. We have a 100% success rate for adoptions. We understand that every home and every animal is unique. This the basis of the matchmaking technique.

Our Commitment

Our commitment to WAG animals is to find them a lifelong home because these animals have already been abandoned or given up at least once.

Our commitment to you is to find the right fit for your particular situation.

Going Through the Adoption Process

Wonderful homes come in many forms. The steps below help WAG to learn what is wonderful about you. Going through the process helps you to learn more about which animal would be a perfect fit for you.

Step 1

Make sure you are ready to meet the lifelong needs of an animal. This includes

· Planning for expenses

· Time for walks, training, attention and play

· Children are of an     appropriate age (see article on Pets and Children)

· A Stable Environment (consider the possibility of changes that can happen in life such as moving, changing your work schedule, starting a family, going back to school etc. )

 

Step 2.                

Think about the characteristics you would like in a pet. Energetic? Mellow? Playful? Goofy? Someone to keep you on your toes?
Step 3. Visit the shelter often and get to know the animals.

We encourage all family members to visit the animals and make a decision together.

Step 4

When you find one that you think is right for you, fill out an adoption application for that animal.

You will need:

· your landlord's phone number (unless you own your home)

· two non-personal references          

· your veterinarian's name and phone number (for current and past pets)  

Step 5 Meet with staff who will help you to ensure that it is the right match.

 

WAG staff are here to help you through this process.

Out of Town?

If you do not live in the Whistler area but are interested in a WAG animal, please call or email us. We can discuss the suitability of the match over the phone or by email, and complete the application process via email or fax, prior to your visit to shelter. Adoptions may sometimes be completed with a single visit to the WAG shelter.

Adoption fees
 

Adult Dogs (1-7 years) $140
Puppies (under 1 year) $170
Adult Cats (1-7 years) $140
Kittens (under 1 year) $170
Seniors (over 7 years) $70

 

All WAG animals are examined by a veterinarian, given the first set of vaccines, treated for parasites, spayed or neutered, and given any other necessary medical treatment prior to adoption.

ARE YOU READY TO ADOPT A DOG?

 

ARE YOU READY TO ADOPT A CAT?

 

Adopt a Friend:

 Click on the dog to see the friends currently up for adoption

 WAG updates all listings on Petfinder.com  on a regular basis.
 

 

 

Consider carefully where you obtain your next pet:

The Back Yard Breeder vs. the Responsible Breeder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Paying Attention" photo by H. Wirsching