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CRD Pound:
5401 Pat Bay Highway
Victoria, BC
Canada V8Y 2N9
tel: 250.658.5745
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CRD Adoption Policy

This policy has been created to give guidelines for adopting and euthanising animals, either impounded or surrendered, to the Capital Regional District. The policy attempts to strike a balance between the desire to treat animals humanely and sympathetically and the necessity for protecting the public interest.

1. Every animal released for adoption must have the approval of the Kennel Master. This approval will be indicated by his/her signature on the release portion of the impound form.
2. Animals may be adopted out of the CRD Pound or through another facility which meets the approval of the Chief Bylaw Officer. The approved adoption agencies are, Pets West and bona fide Animal Rescue Societies approved by the Chief Bylaw Officer.
3. Animals adopted out through another agency are adopted out under the policies of that agency. However, no animals can be given to another agency for adoption unless it meets the standards as set out in sections 4 through 14 outlined below.
4. Only animals in good health will be put up for adoption.
5. Animals with behavioural problems, either demonstrated by the animal or indicated by the previous owner, cannot be adopted. Animals demonstrating aggression to either people or other animals will not be put up for adoption.
6. Only puppies and kittens older than 8 weeks will be put up for adoption.
7. All dogs adopted out must be licensed for the district in which the adopting owner resides.
8. Animals must not be adopted out to the neighbourhood from which they originated.
9. Staff will discuss the following with prospective owners:
   1. The life expectancy of most dogs and cats can be around fifteen years. Will their commitment last that long?
   2. The high cost of keeping a dog or cat (i.e. vet bills, food bills, etc.)
   3. The need for proper training. Recommend that the owner and dog attend a dog obedience course
   4. The requirements of the Animal Control Bylaw.

   If the staff person is not satisfied that the prospective owners have taken into consideration the above factors they may refuse to adopt the animal to that person.

10. No animal shall be adopted out as a gift for another person.
11. No animal will be adopted unless the new owner signs the adoption contract and waiver.

Download the Adoption Contract (PDF )