Island Pacific Dog and Cat Rescue Society

Island Pacific Dog and Cat Rescue Society Island Pacific Dog and Cat Rescue is a rescue society for all breeds of dogs and cats. We do not adopt dogs to families without fully fenced yards.

We are a non-profit organization and are run exclusively through volunteers and donations. May 1, 2021

All information we know about the dogs/cats has been included with their Facebook profile.

1. We are a registered, non-profit rescue society with very high standards.

2. 100% volunteer-run; we have no paid staff.

3. Every dollar we receive from adoption fees goes immediately back into support

ing the dogs and cats, including medical, transportation and care.

4. If a dog/cat is not working out for any reason, our legal contract states the dog/cat must be returned to us, regardless of time.

5. No exceptions, no negotiations. We’ve tried this in the past; two of our dogs placed in separate homes died from dashing out a front or back door into the road. A fenced yard is extra protection for the safety of our dogs. End of discussion.

6. Please note that with very few exceptions, it is our policy not to adopt any dog/cat into a home with younger children. Even if a dog/cat has been tested with children, we cannot be 100% sure how the dog/cat will react to all children in all circumstances. Therefore, for the safety of your children (and the dog/cat) we will not process applications where there are young children living in the home. We understand that this policy may frustrate some people, especially those who are very dog/cat experienced and/or have children who are used to being around dogs/cats but we hope you will appreciate our position.

7. An application must be submitted. Phone interviews and home visits are mandatory.

8. There may be multiple applications for a single dog/cat. Please keep in mind that even if your phone interview and home visit are successful, there is no guarantee you will be matched with the dog you have applied for. We place dogs/cats based on their best fit.

9. We do not have a physical location. We are a group of volunteers who foster dogs/cats in our homes on Vancouver Island. Our dogs/cats come into our care from Canada. THE ADOPTION PROCESS:

STEP 1 – FILL OUT THE APPLICATION FORM
Please understand we do not hand over dogs/cats like a bag of chips! The full application process is to protect our dogs/cats for their lifetime. The first step in the application process is filling out the application form. The application may seem rather long but the questions are all important in helping us determine the suitability of bringing a rescue into your home. As a result, we recommend you take time to fill out each question fully and thoughtfully. If questions are not answered or an answer indicates that your home may not be suitable for one of our dogs, your application will be declined. Please understand that denial is not necessarily a reflection on your ability to provide for a dog/cat, just that we are not confident that a match would be successful for one of our dogs/cat. Should your application be declined we suggest perhaps applying with a different rescue group. STEP 2 – COMPLETE THE PHONE INTERVIEW
The next step is a Phone Interview conducted by one of our volunteers at a time that is convenient for you both. Our volunteer will be in contact with you. The purpose of the phone interview is to discuss answers on your application and ask any clarifying questions. We want to hear about your past dog/cat experience, your lifestyle and what you are looking for in a dog/cat. The average call takes about 15 minutes and will mostly be about you, not the dog/cat you are applying for. Our volunteers are adopters themselves so the phone interview is also a great opportunity for you to chat about their adoption experience too! Upon completion, the volunteer will report back to the Adoption Team who will determine if your application qualifies to go to the next step. STEP 3 – COMPLETE THE HOME CHECK
Once the phone interview notes have been reviewed and approved, you will be contacted (generally within three to five days, time permitting) with regards to setting up a time to do a Home Check. Our dogs/cats won’t care if the dishes are done or the laundry is folded and neither do we! Instead, we will be looking for things like possible escape areas and potential safety hazards. If we see any areas of concern we will discuss these with you so that changes can be made prior to the dog’s/cats arrival. Upon completion, the volunteer will report back to one of our Adoption Facilitators who will determine if your application qualifies to go to the next step. STEP 4 – THE APPROVAL EMAIL/CALL
Assuming you have met all the requirements and it seems likely that an adoption would be successful, you should hear good news from our Adoption Team that your application has been approved! Approval notification is done via email within approximately three to five days of completing your home check. You will also be notified at that time whether a match has been made with the dog(s)/cat you applied for OR if we feel that you would be better suited for a different dog. We will do our best to offer alternative suggestions whenever possible.**Please keep in mind that there may be multiple applications for a single dog and that even if your Phone Interview and Home Check are successful, that is no guarantee that you will be matched with the dog/cat you have applied for.**

ADDITIONAL NOTE: If you have applied for a dog/cat that is being fostered on the island, once you have received the approval email, we will connect you directly with the foster family so that you can arrange to meet the dog/cat. The meeting is typically done in a socially-distanced fashion at a mutually agreed upon location. It is possible that either you or the foster may request that additional meeting(s) take place before a final decision is made.

STKAIYA is a friendly, intelligent, and energetic husky cross, just under 2 years old. Stkaiya is a loving companion who...
03/04/2025

STKAIYA is a friendly, intelligent, and energetic husky cross, just under 2 years old. Stkaiya is a loving companion who enjoys being around people and playing with other dogs. He is very active and has a strong love for running, making him a great fit for someone who enjoys outdoor activities or has a lot of space for him to run and play.

Some details about Stkaiya:

Age: Just under 2 years old
Breed: Husky cross
Temperament: Friendly, intelligent, and affectionate
Energy Level: Very energetic and loves running
Good with: People and other dogs
Ideal Home: Active individual/family with room for him to run or engage in regular physical activity
I am looking for a loving, responsible home where Stkaiya can continue to thrive and get the attention and exercise he needs. If you have any questions or require more information, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Stkaiya is neutered and all shots are up to date.

Thank you for considering Stkaiya. I look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,
Kayla Bernard

780-777-3566

Sunny is a one year old Chocolate Point Siamese, neutered and up to date with the vaccinations. Please email islandpaci...
02/28/2025

Sunny is a one year old Chocolate Point Siamese, neutered and up to date with the vaccinations. Please email [email protected] for any questions or an application.

ADOPTED
12/23/2024

ADOPTED

British Shorthaired Female Cat

This beautiful 3 years old is a British Shorthair Cat who is three years old. She is spayed and up to date with her vaccinations.
Kashi needs a quiet home where she will be number one girl.
She is a Blue Golden shaded colour. Must be a indoor cat.

Please look into your heart and make a special home for her.
Please apply to [email protected]

Adopted!!May is a Siamese about 5 years old. She is very sweet and loves snuggles on the couch - she can be a little sh...
12/16/2024

Adopted!!
May is a Siamese about 5 years old. She is very sweet and loves snuggles on the couch - she can be a little shy at first but once she gets to know you she loves attention! In new environments, she does take things at her own pace, but give her time and she will warm up quickly. She loves sitting in front of the fireplace or on the bed. Some of her favourite things in the world include catnip and wet Friskies cat food and a good snuggle. She is accepting of some cats, depending on their personality but does not like dogs. If you give her patience and lots of love, she will give it back to you 100 fold!
May is spayed and up to date on her vaccination.
Please email [email protected] for an applica

ADOPTED Here are some pictures of Kashi the British Shorthair. She is three years old and needs a home. Spayed and up ...
12/16/2024

ADOPTED

Here are some pictures of Kashi the British Shorthair. She is three years old and needs a home. Spayed and up to date with her vaccinations.
Please email [email protected] for an application.

British Shorthaired Female CatThis beautiful 3 years old is a British Shorthair Cat who is three years old. She is spay...
12/14/2024

British Shorthaired Female Cat

This beautiful 3 years old is a British Shorthair Cat who is three years old. She is spayed and up to date with her vaccinations.
Kashi needs a quiet home where she will be number one girl.
She is a Blue Golden shaded colour. Must be a indoor cat.

Please look into your heart and make a special home for her.
Please apply to [email protected]

11/15/2024
Dodger the Lodger is a great boy. He loves to sleep with you and is very affectionate and loves people. He needs a home...
11/11/2024

Dodger the Lodger is a great boy. He loves to sleep with you and is very affectionate and loves people. He needs a home where he can be outside in a Catico. He is a lovely boy. Needs a home asap...he is neutered and vaccinated.

Please email [email protected]
For an application or any questions

10/25/2024
ADOPTED!!He is a beautiful, 5 3/4 year-old, 82-pound mixed breed, possibly husky-shepherd. He has been with me since he...
10/07/2024

ADOPTED!!
He is a beautiful, 5 3/4 year-old, 82-pound mixed breed, possibly husky-shepherd. He has been with me since he was a pup and was fostered with my sister’s niece from 8-14 weeks. Henry has known only loving homes.

Unfortunately, due to changes in my living circumstances four years ago, followed by my aging body, we need to look at a rehome to give Henry more than I can give him.

He has been accustomed to off-leash walking/hiking, went to doggy daycare for his first two years with me and is quiet when left alone at home in his yard. He will chase a squirrel or rabbit, but generally is more interested in finding logs to carry!

Given that Henry is accustomed to a quiet home life, I am unsure about a home with active young children, but teens would be a different story. He is intrigued by cats if they run by (wants to chase them), but if the cat is not moving, he is merely alert, so I think there would be a little chasing going on until they settle in at home. He loves small dogs, always tries to play with them when we are out walking and at our local off-leash park, small dogs rule! Henry is very comfortable taking little road trips with me and loves waiting in the car for me when I run errands, etc., always quiet.

He can become overexcited by unknown larger dogs when walking on leash - I distract him with treats but he is always better off-leash. Otherwise, he does walk very well on a leash, loves to greet people and will gladly take attention from strangers.
Henry is also keen to clean up food he finds on a trail, so I have to be alert and tell him to “leave it”. Also, we see cyclists often and he does not chase them.

He is a delightful dog, would be well-suited to a fenced-yard home with active, outdoorsy people to keep him fit and stimulated. I am more than happy to discuss any concerns with a potential new family.

While one of these photos shows him on a sofa, he does not sleep on furniture at my house, comfy on his bed or the rug. (He was invited onto the sofa at a friend’s for this shot).

Henry is neutered and up to date on his vaccinations

If you are interested in Henry please email [email protected] for an Application. MUST HAVE A SECURE FENCED YARD

BUBBA NEEDS A HOMEVancouver Island and surrounding areas.Reintroducing Bubba. A classic goofball Dobe looking for a seco...
09/28/2024

BUBBA NEEDS A HOME

Vancouver Island and surrounding areas.
Reintroducing Bubba. A classic goofball Dobe looking for a second chance. Bubba's owner recently passed away. A friend has been looking after him but is needing to move and cannot take Bubba with them. Looking for an experienced Doberman owner to give Bubba all the attention and care he deserves.
New adopters will receive complimentary 4 * 60 mins private training with our head trainer $600 value.
5 year old
Neutered Male
Black and Tan
All natural
Great with kids!
Cats unknown
Loves the water!
Dog friendly: No thank you. Will need to be the only dog in the home for now. Bubba is leash reactive, so an experienced strong handler is needed.
Does Bubba sound like the perfect match?
contact [email protected] or Dogs Crossing: Dog Training & Pet Services for an application.

ADOPTED!! Sheba, is a 2.5 year-old Belgium Shepherd - bull mastiff cross. She LOVES people. She is fine around livestock...
09/26/2024

ADOPTED!!
Sheba, is a 2.5 year-old Belgium Shepherd - bull mastiff cross. She LOVES people. She is fine around livestock but we have discovered that she has not been socialized around cats. Sheba is currently in a foster home with both and thus we need to find her another foster home or permanent home without cats. She spent her life on a farm being tied up constantly. She is good with other dogs.
Sheba needs to learn basic fundamentals like walking nicely on a leash, consistent recall, and house manners. She is very intelligent so will learn quickly with the right guidance and lots of treats! This tall, lean girl can hop over four foot fences and will also try to find gaps in the fences where she can sneak through. She's also known to counter surf😉.
This lovely girl has had puppies lately and will need time to adjust to her new placement. MUST HAVE A SECURE FENCED YARD.
With fostering we cover all the expenses and training.
PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] for

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Pippin
Pippin

pippin is such a good boy!!!!

Pippin is such a good boy!!!!! Leash manners, sit, down, shake a paw, etc...treat rewards are the best for him!!!!

Maya
Maya

ADOPTED little lady is Maya. She is very smart and extremely high energy so she will do best in an active house where long walks and lots of play time can happen. She is almost potty trained and love to hang with her humans after a day filled with puppy play time. MUST HAVE A SECURE FENCED YARD. PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] FOR AN APPLICATION.

Lady
Lady

ADOPTED!!! Lady she trains easily. We have started her on commands such as sit, come and wait and for such a young pup she is a very fast learner. She is playful but she also does like to sit close to you and have some cuddle time. Lady loves to play with her toys and is good at catching the ball and sometimes she even lets you take it back. She is very gentle. MUST HAVE A SECURE FENCED YARD. PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] FOR AN APPLICATION. ADOPTED

Clark
Clark

Clark is mostly all black except for a tiny bit of white on a couple toes. He is a shy guy who only just learned how to go down the stairs but is very treat and praise driven. He’s making progress with housetraining and is quick to “sit pretty” for a reward when he comes back inside. He is being fostered in a house with a mature retriever and an elderly cat and have done well with both (and have learned to give cats space). He has also been with a 9-year-old boy and has done great around a handful of other children they have been socialized with. He is enjoying his walks around the block and is starting to learn to walk with leash MUST HAVE A SECURE FENCED YARD. PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] FOR AN APPLICATION.

ADOPTED!!!!

Thor is still waiting for his forever home.

Gambit is available. Please read his biography in his album posted further on the page.

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