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Vancouver Animal Shelter Animal shelter in Vancouver, BC

Want to adopt a pet and give them a forever home? We're thrilled! Our pro-adoption shelter places 200 to 300 dogs and small animals every year with families and homes that best meet the needs of the animals.

We have dogs of all ages, from newborn puppies to senior dogs. While puppies are popular, older dogs can be great pets, too. They are smart and grateful companions that won't leave you with puppy puddles or chewed-up slippers. Why not enrich your life and that of an older dog?

We also adopt out small animals including rabbits, hamsters, birds, rats, guinea pigs, and sometimes reptiles.

Contact —
Email animal.shelter@vancouver.ca
Phone (604) 873-7000
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Address
1280 Raymur Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6A 3L8
Donation We gratefully accept monetary donations, as well as donations of supplies for dogs and small animals. Monetary donations are used to help pay for veterinary care and supplies, particularly for stray animals that have extraordinary medical issues that must be treated before they are ready to be adopted. Tax receipts are issued for donations of $20 or more. How to make a monetary donation: -Cheques payable to “City of Vancouver” can be mailed to: Animal Shelter, 1280 Raymur Avenue, Vancouver V6A 3L8 -Call 311 and ask to be transferred to Animal Services to pay by credit card -Email your name and phone number to animal.services@vancouver.ca We will phone you to request your credit card details. If you let us know a convenient time to call, we’ll do our best to call you then. -Visit Animal Services at 1280 Raymur Avenue We accept cash, cheque, debit or credit card
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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Vancouver Animal Shelter

We'll also keep you updated on 4 Budgies!'s adoption status with email updates.
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4 Budgies!

Parakeet - Other

Male
Vancouver, BC
We'll also keep you updated on Cayenne's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Cayenne

Guinea Pig

Female, Adult
Vancouver, BC
We'll also keep you updated on Pepper's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Pepper

Guinea Pig

Female, Adult
Vancouver, BC
We'll also keep you updated on Magnolia's adoption status with email updates.
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Magnolia

Other/Unknown

Female, Young
Vancouver, BC
We'll also keep you updated on Mulberry's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Mulberry

Harlequin

Female, Young
Vancouver, BC
We'll also keep you updated on Myrtle's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Myrtle

Harlequin

Female, Young
Vancouver, BC
We'll also keep you updated on Gracie's adoption status with email updates.
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Gracie

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Vancouver, BC
We'll also keep you updated on Aspen's adoption status with email updates.
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Aspen

Husky

Female, Young
Vancouver, BC
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Shelter FAQs

Vancouver, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby, Delta, New Westminster, Richmond, Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford, Vancouver Island, Whistler, Pemberton

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

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Review your application based on what's best for your family and the pet you want to adopt, rather than on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Vancouver Animal Shelter

Donnas Corgi Rescue

Langley, BC V3A 4B3

Just Four Paws Rescue Society

Langley, BC V2Y 2N8

Faunadael Pet Rescue

Duncan, BC V9L 6B1

We'll also keep you updated on MIJO (local) yo's adoption status with email updates.
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MIJO (local) yo

Whippet/Husky

Male, 8 yrs 7 mos
Langley, BC
We'll also keep you updated on Velcro's adoption status with email updates.
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Velcro

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Ferndale, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Black Mamba's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Black Mamba

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Bellingham, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Draco Morriss's adoption status with email updates.
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Draco Morriss

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 mos
Bellingham, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Sanoa's adoption status with email updates.
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Sanoa

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 mos
North Vancouver, BC
We'll also keep you updated on NONYA (Egypt) yo's adoption status with email updates.
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NONYA (Egypt) yo

Basenji/Canaan Dog

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Langley, BC

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