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New Chapter Animal Rescue League is a shelter based rescue that also utilizes foster homes throughout Central Alberta that provides temporary refuge for lost, abandoned, neglected, and surrendered dogs and cats.
Our mission is to match dogs and cats to the best possible family to offer a life time of love and happiness for both parties. Our goal is not to rush you to a decision, or pressure you into adopting, but to help you and decipher what the best fit for your family and lifestyle is.
This also means that we will steer you in the direction of the energy level, temperament, and personality you are looking for, instead of just the breed/size you prefer.
Dogs and Puppies
1. What are you looking for?
The first step in the adoption process is taking a look through our adoptable dog/puppy albums to see if we have any dogs that may be options for you.
2. Application
The next step in the adoption process is for you to fill out the appropriate application here on our website. We will do our best to get back to you as soon as possible.
If you don't hear back, it is possible that animal has already been adopted, we received multiple applications and a different applicant has been selected, or that our adoption team is working as quickly as they can to get back to everyone! While we do our best to respond to applicants whether or not they are selected, it is not guaranteed that we will be able to.
***Please note: it is NOT recommended to fill out an application for an animal we have not posted as accepting applications. If you are unsure as to whether or not we are accepting applications for a dog or puppy, please feel free to private message us on Facebook or send an email.
3. Set up a meet and greet
Once your application has been approved/selected, we will contact you to arrange a meet and greet. We do not hold dogs for extended periods of time, so if the meet and greet is more than a couple days in advance, we will set it up with you tentatively, or ask that you check in on the day before you plan to come out to ensure that the dog(s) you were wanting to look at is/are still available. In this case, we may move to another application is there is another one that is approved. Whether or not you will be able to meet more than one dog or puppy with depend on multiple factors and cannot be guaranteed, as many of our animals are in foster homes so we have to take the fosters time into account as well. Please note that meet and greets are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY at this time and we are not accepting walk in adopters.
4. What to bring
Before we can place a dog into a home, we need to meet every person who lives in the home. In order to speed up the process, and increase your chance of being matched with the right dog, it is best to plan for everyone to come out. If you would prefer not to bring everyone to the first meeting, it is important to ensure that the rest of the house hold can come out in a timely manner(ie within the next 1-2 days).
We also need to meet any other dogs that live in the home to ensure they are compatible. This meeting happens here at the shelter. This step is not optional because it helps to ensure the safety of our adoptable dogs, your dog(s) and your family.
If you rent your home or reside in a condo, we need to see proof that you are allowed to own a dog where you currently reside. If you already have 1 or more dogs, we need to see proof that you are allowed another one. Proof needs to be specific to the dog you are applying for (ie. *permitted to adopt a large breed puppy*).
**We strongly urge you to consider the addition of a dog (especially a large breed dog) carefully if you are a renter. It can be extremely difficult in Alberta to find pet friendly rentals. By adopting one of our dogs, you are agreeing that you will do EVERYTHING possible to offer said dog a forever home. That is not always easy, so if you are a frequent mover a dog may not be the best idea until you are more settled.
5. Existing dogs
We require that any dogs who currently live in the home are up to date on vaccinations and are spayed or neutered (unless too young to do so, but then there must be plans to alter as soon as they are old enough. Exceptions may also be made for medical reasons).
6. What comes with your adopted dog
All dogs adopted through our program are altered, have at least one set of vaccinations, and a form of permanent ID (either a tattoo or a microchip). Our dogs will come with their vet records, and a free, 6 week pet insurance trial.
7. Delayed Spay and Neuter Pilot Program
Throughout rescues in our area, the norm is to spay and neuter puppies as soon as they are old enough. This is called a pediatric spay/neuter and can be performed as early as 8 weeks old. While the procedure is, for all intents and purposes, safe and widely practiced, as time goes on and veterinary medicine progresses, there are more and more vets and experts urging owners to keep their animals intact longer to allow for more normal growth and development. There can also be behavioural benefits.
In rescue, we have always done these surgeries so early, as our number one responsibility is to keep unwanted animals off the streets, and out of the shelter/rescue system. It is our responsibility to help remedy the problem – not be part of the problem. But we also feel the pull to do better by the animals that come into our care and the people who love them. For this reason, we have decided to launch a year long delayed spay/neuter pilot program to hopefully improve the quality of life and ultimate adoption experience for those who are opening their homes and hearts to the puppies in our care.
The goal is to create more choice in the process and improve the quality of life for the puppies we adopt out where possible, without risking unwanted litters. What does this mean? When you adopt a puppy from New Chapter Animal Rescue, you have a few options when it comes to the neutering and spaying of your new family member. Our standard practice will be to keep puppies intact while they are in our care, at least until we have someone solidly interested in adopting them.
OPTION ONE(please note you MUST live within 3 hours of Red Deer Alberta to take part in this program): Once you go through the adoption process if you are matched up to a pup who has not been fixed yet and you wish to take part in the delayed s/n program, you will pay the standard adoption fee, as well as an additional $200 refundable deposit. You will then sign a contract stating that you will bring your animal into one of our vets during an agreed upon time frame to get the spay/neuter surgery done when the time comes (between 6-10 months of age). We will make the appointment – you just make sure to get your furbaby there! After the surgery is complete you can connect with us and we will refund you your $200 deposit. The full cost of the s/n surgery will be paid by us!
OPTION TWO: If you do not live in/close to Red Deer or those who would rather have the surgery done prior to you bringing your new pet home, you can choose to pay a non-refundable $100 deposi t(which will ultimately be subtracted from your adoption fee). We will then agree on a meet and greet date/time, and get the spay or neuter done prior to that. Then when you come for the meet and greet, if the pup ends up being the right fit for your family they will be ready to go home on the same day! If you cancel or no-show the meet, the $100 will not be returned to you, but if for whatever reason you come to the meet and the pup ends up not being the right fit for your family, we can apply the $100 to the adoption of a different puppy/dog or refund your money. If you prefer to not pay the deposit, we can always arrange the initial meet and greet, have you do the paperwork and pay the adoption fee, and then organize for you to come pick your pup up after its surgery.
OPTION THREE: If the puppy you are interested in is already fixed (maybe they came that way or had an arranged meet or adoption that fell through), then the adoption will follow the same process as normal and you won’t need to worry about it! When you apply to adopt an animal from New Chapter Animal Rescue, we will help you through all of these options and choosing the one that best suits your lifestyle and your family, but please be aware, that many of the younger puppies, especially at adoption events, are probably part of the pilot program and may not be spayed or neutered yet. But we assure you, that this surgery is part of our adoption fee and we will make sure to make the process as easy as it can for you and your new pup!
8. Adoption fees
Adoption fees may vary depending on the individual dog, but the standard fees are as follows:
- Adult dogs - $450
- Senior dogs - $300
- Fixed Puppies - $525
- Delayed Spay/Neuter Puppies: $600 + $200 refundable deposit
Foster-to-adopt program
Our adoption counsellors number one goal is to facilitate a successful adoption experience. In certain circumstances, when adopting an adult dog, you may have the option to do a foster-to-adopt trial. Once the adoption process has been completed, and the dog appears to be a good match, we will allow you a one week trial period to ensure the dog is the right fit for your home. Most often this will be utilized for our behavioural dogs or dogs with unknown backgrounds, but it will be up to the adoption teams discretion. If it turns out that the dogs is not a good fit for any reason, you will be able to return it into our care within the week. We will refund the adoption fee minus a $100 administration fee.
9. Returns - What happens if I have to bring my dog back?
While we understand that not every dog fits into every home after the adoption, we do put in a lot of time and energy selecting candidates, arranging meet and greets and coordinating with foster homes.
In the event of a serious, unforeseen behavioural issue (e.g., concern for safety of yourself, your family or your other pets) the dog may be returned within 72 hours for a full refund.
In the event of a return due to other circumstances(e.g. separation anxiety, barking, house training issues, incompatibility with other pets or family members, change in living situation or time availability, etc), an adoption counsellor may choose to give you a
50% refund within 72 hours
based on their
assessment of the situation
. After 72 hours, any returns will not receive a refund and they may be subject to a surrender fee.
We want everyone to take the adoption of a pet as seriously as we do and have a thorough adoption process for this reason. If after reading all of this, you think adopting from our organization is the right choice for you, please visit the following link below!
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Cats and Kittens
1. What are you looking for?
If you are looking for a specific color/age/breed/gender of cat, please make sure you contact us first to make sure we have options for you before you come out. If you have a specific cat in mind, please contact us to make sure it is still available. To book an appointment to meet adoptable cats, please private message us or email!
2. Indoor adoption policy
Our policy is that friendly cats go to indoor homes. This is for adult cats and kittens alike. We do not adopt out friendly cats as barn, shop or outside cats unless there is a behavioural reason they cannot live in a home. See: barn cat program. If you live in a town or city (especially one that has a cat bylaw), we require that cats are kept strictly indoors.
3. Existing cats
We require that any other cats in your home be up to date on vaccinations, as well as spayed or neutered.
4. What to bring
If you would like to do a same day adoption, please be sure to bring a carrying crate with you (boxes are not ideal, especially for adult cats).
If you rent or live in a condo, we need to see written proof that you are allowed to have a cat (or another cat).
We do not need to introduce your other pets to adoptable cats here at the shelter, as cats need time to adjust and first time meetings are not usually a good indication as to how they will get along with each other. We provide an informational package on the best way to introduce cats to other animals gradually.
We need to meet any children who live in the home, and if all adults are not present, we need to make contact with anyone who is not here to ensure all parties are in agreement about the adoption of a new pet.
5. What comes with your adopted cat
All cats adopted through our program are altered, have at least one set of vaccinations, and are microchipped. Our cats will come with their vet records, and a free, 6 week pet insurance trial.
6. Adoption fees for friendly cats
- Adult cats - $125
-Kittens(under a year)- $200
- Senior cats- $80
- Pair of kittens- $350
- Pair of cats- $200
8. Returns - What happens if I have to bring my cat back?
While we understand that sometimes people realize a cat is not the right fit for their household after the adoption, we do put in a lot of time and energy selecting candidates, arranging meet and greets and coordinating with foster homes.
In the event of a serious, unforeseen behavioural issue (e.g., concern for safety of yourself, your family or your other pets) the cat may be returned within 72 hours for a full refund. In the event of a return due to other circumstances, you may receive a 50% refund within 72 hours.
After 72 hours, any returns will not receive a refund and they may be subject to a surrender fee. We want everyone to take the adoption of a pet as seriously as we do and have a thorough adoption process for this reason.
PLEASE NOTE:
Cats can live to be 15-20 years old. Before deciding to adopt, please consider the many life changes you may experience between now and then, and how a cat may fit into them. Also be aware that cats require regular vet care (vaccines, check-ups, dental work, illness, emergency etc), and that it is not always cheap. Please have a plan BEFORE bringing your new pet home as to how you will pay for vet costs are they to arise, be it pet insurance or a dedicated savings account.
Barn Cat Program
New Chapter receives feral cats at times (more so in the spring/summer). These cats are altered, vaccinated, de-wormed, and become part of our barn cat program. Feral cats are great for rodent control and are typically very easy to have around. They stay out of the way, do their job, and when adopted from us, don’t reproduce and add to the overpopulation crisis. We require that our barn cats have access to an insulated barn, shop or outbuilding, and have access to food and water. Our feral barn cats are adoptable by a monetary donation of your choice.
The donation helps to cover a portion of the vet costs so we can continue to help more cats.
We also occasionally have friendly or semi-feral cats that can be handled/like people come through that are better suited to an outdoor home, be it for behavioural reasons, preference or litter box issues. These cats may have a small fee attached to them but will come altered and vaccinated as well.
Bunnies
On occasion, we have rabbits come into care that require loving, forever homes. We spay or neuter all of the rabbits we get, and our standard adoption fee is $80. This fee only helps us cover a portion of the surgery cost, so nothing else is included in the adoption unless otherwise stated.
Rabbits can live to be 10 years old, and have complex social, dietary and environmental needs. We require that our rabbits are adopted into homes that are going to allow them a substantial amount of space to roam(a typical "pet store" rabbit cage set up is NOT sufficient for full time living). We recommend either a tall X-pen set up or free roaming when possible. We will consider outside homes BUT we require that they have a temperature controlled building to live in.
Rabbits require unlimited hay, and daily leafy greens to have optimal health. A diet of strictly pellets is not recommended. Rabbits are social creatures, and do tend to do best in pairs, so we always recommend adopting two rabbits that are already familiar with each other if you are able. If you have a rabbit currently, and are looking to adopt a companion for it, please do lots of research on what is needed to properly introduce and bond rabbits to each other, and ensure you have a back up plan if cohabitation proves to not be possible.
Additionally, we request that your current rabbit is spayed or neutered as it makes them more likely to get along. You can find out if we have any rabbits currently available by visiting our "Adopt a Smaller Animal" page here on our website, and either sending us an email or contacting us on Facebook if you would like to arrange a meet and greet.
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