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Kelowna, BC
West Kelowna, BC
Lake Country, BC
Vernon, BC
Peachland, BC
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Penticton, BC
Paws It Forward Dog Rescue Society's adoption process
1.
Submit Application
Best suited applicants will be contacted
2.
Interview
3.
Meet the Pet
4.
Home Check
Including References
5.
Sign Adoption Contract
6.
Pay Fee
Adults: $550
Puppies (8 months and younger): $750
*Subject to change
7.
Take the Pet Home
Additional adoption info
-STATUS-
𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄: We are in the process of learning more about the dog and its health. We will not be accepting any applications for a dog with this status.
NOT AVAILABLE – MEDICAL HOLD: This dog is currently on medical hold until we know more about their medical condition. The timeframe for when this dog will be available is unknown at this time. We will not be accepting any applications or inquiries for a dog with this status.
𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄: Accepting applications to find the best home.
𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃: We are so excited that we’ve received SO many applications – time to review.
𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆: Our paws are crossed the dog has found their furever home!
-STATUS-
𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄: We are in the process of learning more about the dog and its health. We will not be accepting any applications for a dog with this status.
NOT AVAILABLE – MEDICAL HOLD: This dog is currently on medical hold until we know more about their medical condition. The timeframe for when this dog will be available is unknown at this time. We will not be accepting any applications or inquiries for a dog with this status.
𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄: Accepting applications to find the best home.
𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃: We are so excited that we’ve received SO many applications – time to review.
𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆: Our paws are crossed the dog has found their furever home!
Here at Paws It Forward, we are driven by a single goal; to do our part in making the world a better place for all animals. We strive to build relationships and make a positive impact on all of our pursuits. Every dog deserves a chance to have a better life. Every dog deserves to be treated humanely. It doesn't matter where they come from, what breed they are, or what size they may be. We are their voice.
Here at Paws It Forward, we are driven by a single goal; to do our part in making the world a better place for all animals. We strive to build relationships and make a positive impact on all of our pursuits. Every dog deserves a chance to have a better life. Every dog deserves to be treated humanely. It doesn't matter where they come from, what breed they are, or what size they may be. We are their voice.
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Why should you adopt?
Dog adoption and cat adoption saves lives. Adopt a dog or adopt a cat and you'll have a friend for life.
What is the difference between adopting a dog, adopting a cat, adopting a kitten or adopting a puppy versus getting dogs for sale, cats for sale, puppies for sale or kittens for sale from a dog breeder or a cat breeder?
When someone is breeding puppies or breeding kittens, they are creating new dogs and cats who need homes. Some people are interested in a very specific breed of dog, cat, puppy or kitten and they think the only way to find that specific breed is to buy a dog for sale or buy a cat for sale from a puppy breeder or a kitten breeder. Yet animal shelters are filled with dogs and cats who must find homes.
So rather than buying a dog or puppy for sale from a dog breeder or buying a cat or kitten for sale from a cat breeder, we encourage people to adopt a dog, adopt a cat, adopt a puppy or adopt a kitten at their local animal shelter, SPCA, humane society or pet rescue group.