Dog Bless Rescue Partners

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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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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BC SPCA Victoria Branch is the main BC SPCA facility on southern Vancouver Island, located at 3150 Napier Ln. Runs adoption for dogs, cats, and small animals across Greater Victoria. Same-day adoption for approved applicants. Part of the BC SPCA province-wide network.

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