Adoptions are completed in person on a first-come, first-serve, best-match basis. Appointments are not necessary unless it is indicated that the animal is in foster care or is by appointment only. Review our adoption process below for more information.
1. Adopter Profile:
Found an animal you are interested in adopting? Complete an Adopter Profile to help our staff determine if your lifestyle and expectations match the animal. Adopter Profiles can be emailed to adoption@cochranehumane.ca, or printed out and brought with you.
2. Adoption Counselling:
Meet with our Adoption Counsellor to determine whether the selected animal may be a good fit for your household. Based on your adopter profile, we can provide extra education about the animal’s care or behaviour.
3. Meet & Greet:
Meet the animal you would like to adopt, along with all household members. We may also facilitate a meet-and-greet with any currently owned dogs. Some dogs on our website have specific adoption requirements, such as age restrictions or multiple meets.
4. Adoption Day:
If you and the Adoption Counsellor feel the animal is a good match for your home, we will finalize the adoption. We can place animals on hold until noon the following business day without a deposit, or for two business days with a non-refundable deposit. At this time, we are not placing puppies or kittens on hold, so please come prepared to bring them home that day.
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