How to Adopt from Calgary Humane Society

If you are interested in any of the animals shown on our website, call  (403) 205-4455, e-mail us, or visit our Shelter at 4455 - 110 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta. Adoption is open from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Phone lines open at 8:00 a.m. weekdays. Adoptions stop one-half hour prior to closing. (You can visit with dogs from 11:00am until 6:30pm weekdays, 10:00am - 4:30pm Saturday and Sunday.) Please note that each animal has a reference number. When referring to the pet you are interested in, please refer to its number. 

Cost to Adopt: Cats
Adult Cats $145
Cats 7 years and older $105
Kittens under 7 months $185

There's a reduced rate if you adopt two cats.

Includes:

• First vaccine
• first deworming treatment
• health exam at the Shelter
• complimentary health exam certificate at a participating veterinary clinic
• microchip
• registration on PetLynx a national pet identification and recovery service
• information on how to care for your adopted cat
• spay/neuter surgery and tattoo
• optional complimentary pet insurance for 6-8weeks after adoption
• help with questions on the adopted animal through our behaviour helpline.

Actual Value Received = $450

Adoption fee may also include surgery or treatment that is mandatory for the animal's good health, ie: mandatory dental work.

Additional Value Received = up to $350

*If you adopt a second cat within twenty four hours of the first cat adoption, the adoption fee for the second cat is $75.

Cost to Adopt: Dogs
Adult Dogs $195
Dogs 7 years and older $155
Puppies under 7 months $400 - this fee includes your registration in Pup Camp, a six-week program. Look under "Obedience Classes" on this site for more information on Pup Camp.

There's a reduced rate if you adopt two dogs.

Includes:

• First vaccine
• first deworming treatment
• health exam at the Shelter
• complimentary health exam certificate at a participating veterinary clinic
• microchip
• registration on PetLynx a national pet identification and recovery service
• information on how to care for your adopted dog
• spay/neuter surgery and tattoo
• optional complimentary pet insurance for 6-8weeks after adoption
• help with questions on the adopted animal through our behaviour helpline
• low-cost obedience classes
• free six-month dog licence (Calgary area only).

Actual Value Received = $555

Adoption fee may also include surgery or treatment that is mandatory for the animal's good health, ie: mandatory dental work.

Additional Value Received = up to $350

Cost to Adopt: Rabbits
$45

Includes:

• Health exam at Shelter
• spay or neuter surgery if necessary and tattoo
• complimentary health exam certificate at a participating veterinary clinic
• information on how to care for your adopted rabbit
• help with questions about the adopted animal

For an additional $21.35 you can purchase a registration on PetLynx a national pet identification and recovery service.

As well, the Calgary Humane Society has a number of other species of animals available for adoption, including birds, small rodents and iguanas.

Save time when you come to adopt an animal by being prepared to:

• Provide proof of address using identification such as a driver's licence.
• Fill out a lifestyle survey to assess suitability and compatibility with the chosen animal.
• Provide proof from the landlord that pets are permitted in the residence if you are renting (e.g. lease, written permission on letter head signed by the landlord where applicable). Potential adopters who own their own accommodations may be required to provide proof of home ownership.
• Bring along members of the household and pets (where suitable) to meet the prospective new pet.

We are able to put animals on hold for short periods of time so adopters can meet our adoption requirements. Holds cannot be placed over the telephone as the lifestyle survey must be completed and reviewed in person.

Adopters must be 18 years of age or older to sign the Adoption Contract. Copies of our Adoption Policy and Criteria are available by clicking on Adoption Policies on the submenu to the left. Because little is known about these animals when they come to the Shelter, the Society may not be able to guarantee their health or behaviour.

Animal Services also has cats and dogs available for adoption.