Prepare for Adoption:
- Consider what kind of pet is best-suited for your lifestyle. You’ll want to think about your pet care experience and household dynamics when choosing an animal. Each pet is one-of-a-kind and has a unique story - just like you! Ask yourself how much time, training, and energy you’re open to providing your new pet as you consider available animals. We’ve crafted pet profiles to provide key details about each animal’s personality, background, and careful considerations to help guide you to your best match. Note that what we know about each pet is limited to the history provided during intake, along with what we’ve observed while they’ve been in our care, so the profiles are just a snapshot.
- Get your family and home ready. There’s lots of preparation you’ll need to do before bringing home a new pet. That may include getting a roommate or partner’s consent, double-checking pet parameters on your lease if you rent, verifying association rules if you own, puppy- or kitten-proofing, or getting existing pets ready for a new sibling. Also consider your personal schedule. If you have travel planned in the coming weeks, now may not be the best time to adopt. Adopters should be prepared to provide additional supplies like food, bowls, treats, bedding, toys, litter box supplies, and flea/tick preventatives. Whether it’s logistical or relational – make sure you take the time to prepare yourself, your family, and your household ahead of bringing home an adopted pet.
- Have your ID ready. You’ll need a government-issued identification, such as a driver’s license or passport, to complete an adoption. If the address on your ID is not up-to-date, make sure you have a utility bill available to bring with you for your visit. Note that only adults who are 18 years of age or older may adopt.
- Adoption fee. The fees range from $300 - $1000
Choose a Pet:
- View available pets in our adoption gallery. Each listing includes a pet profile which shares basic information about the animal’s age, size, personality, and any additional information that may be important to potential adopters like training needs, compatibility to other pets, or special care considerations.
Make it Official:
- Complete an adoption questionnaire. When completing the form, share as many details as possible to help us confirm the adoption match. Make sure you have everything you need to complete the adoption process with you at the time of your visit. See the “Prepare for Adoption” section above for details. Note that adoptions are on a first-come, first-serve basis. The adoption team reserves the right to postpone adoption to individuals who are not fully prepared to welcome home a new pet.
Once you find an animal you would like to adopt, submit the Adoption Application Form
- Meet the animal in-person. After reviewing your application, we will arrange an appointment for you to meet the dog at the foster home. This will give you an opportunity to spend some time with the pet and ask any questions you may have. If both parties are interested in proceeding, we will then schedule a home visit to bring the dog to your home. This will allow us to see how the dog reacts in a new environment and to ensure that everyone in the household is comfortable with the adoption. We believe that it is important for the pet and potential adopter to have a smooth transition and to make sure that the adoption is the right fit for all parties involved.
- Bring your new pet home! The contract will be signed once all parties are happy with the arrangements. This will include the payment of the adoption fee. The contract will be a 2 week "foster to adoption" period, during which we will provide frequent updates to see how things are going. If at any time during this period you feel that the adoption is not the right fit, the adoption fee can still be refunded. After the 2 week period, the adoption becomes permanent.
We are here to support you through your adoption journey. Reach out to us if you have any questions regarding the process of bringing home a new pet. Email us at contact@baibaoadoption.ca or call 778-681-1032.