BC SPCA Victoria Branch

Founded in 2013, the Victoria Humane Society is a foster-based dog and cat rescue operating without a dedicated shelter facility, currently fundraising $3 million to build a new Rescue & Adoption Centre. Programs include a Critical Care Fund for emergency medical treatment, outreach clinics, and an active rehabilitation program; the registered charity (# 847143179RR0001) has rescued thousands of animals since inception entirely through its volunteer foster network.

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The CRD Animal Shelter, operated by the Capital Regional District at 5401 Pat Bay Highway, is the regional government's animal shelter serving Greater Victoria, accepting stray, surrendered, and found animals for rehoming. Adoption fees (from $25 for small animals to $700 for puppies) include spay/neuter, core vaccines, deworming, defleaing, and microchipping; dog adoptions require a property inspection by an animal control officer.

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Founded in 2005 and based in Victoria, BC, Dog Bless Rescue Partners is a registered non-profit that rescues small and medium-sized dogs from American shelters where they are at risk of euthanasia, having saved over 1,500 animals since inception. The rescue operates through a foster-based model and offers charitable gift certificates for donations made in lieu of personal gifts.

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Broken Promises Rescue Society is a volunteer-run rescue operating on Vancouver Island. Every animal is in foster care, with detailed profiles written by the foster home describing real behaviour with people, dogs, and cats.

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North Amity Dog Rescue Society (NADRS) is a foster-based rescue in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, taking in dogs from local and transport sources and rehoming them across southern Vancouver Island. Every dog is fostered and fully vetted before adoption.

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Victoria Pet Adoption Society (VPAS) is a foster-based rescue in Victoria, BC. Cats and dogs come into care through partner intake and stay with foster homes that write detailed personality profiles before adoption.

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