Ziggy's Rescue is registered non-profit society
committed to help save Canadian dogs and puppies by working with various rescues in central Canada, helping them place unwanted dogs from more isolated communities All our dogs are placed in foster homes on Vancouver Island. We don’t have a shelter or kennels. We only rehome and rescue Canadian dogs.
2. Our adoption fee is $800, this included the f
irst round of vaccinations and spay or neuter. Exceptions may apply for senior dogs. The adoption fee is subject to change.
3. Money collected through adoption fees goes immediately back into the rescue, including dog food, medical care, transportation, etc.
4. We often don’t know many details about the background of our dogs. The information we do know about the dogs will be included with their Facebook profile and/or on our website
https://www.ziggysrescue.com/adoptable-dogs.html
5. With very few exceptions, it is our policy not to adopt any dog into a home without a fully fenced yard. A fenced yard is extra protection for the safety of our dogs.
6. With very few exceptions, it is our policy not to adopt any dog into a home with children under 5 years of age. Our decision will depend on the dog’s age and history, as well as the applicant’s experience.
7. With very few exceptions, it is our policy not to adopt any dog to tenants. We know this may frustrate and upset many people, but we never know when a landlord may sell the property (for example). The available rentals allowing dogs on Vancouver Island are extremely limited. We need to ensure a stable home for the dogs we place.
8. Our application process consists of:
- Filling out an application online, which we then review
https://www.ziggysrescue.com/adopt-or-foster.html
- An initial phone interview with one of our volunteers
- A home visit (in person or through Zoom, depending on your location) where we check the security of your fencing, as well as any areas of the home where the dog would have access to.
- Your references (listed on your application) will be contacted
- After successfully completing the above steps, a meet and greet with a dog will be set up. For adult dogs, at least one meet and greet is required, prior to making a final decision.
9. There are often multiple applications for the same dog. Even if your application is successful, there is no guarantee you will automatically adopt the dog you have applied for. We find the best matching home for each dog.
10. If an adopter is not able to keep the dog at any point in the dog’s lifetime, our contract states the dog must be returned to the Ziggy’s Rescue. No adopter is allowed to give away, sell or transfer ownership of the dog.
11. All the above terms are with 1 goal in mind: keeping our rescue dogs safe, happy, healthy and setting them up for success for the rest of their lives. We are all volunteers and rescue work can be extremely emotionally draining. If anyone has any issues with the above terms, it may be best to reach out to a different rescue, rather than arguing with our volunteers.
