​Our Process


At Endless Pawsabilities Rescue Society, we're dedicated to finding the perfect match between our dogs and their forever families.

Here's our step-by-step adoption process:
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Step 1: Application
Complete our adoption application (found below), which covers essential information about:
  • Your personal details and living situation
  • Your daily schedule and lifestyle
  • Your experience with dogs and training philosophy

Step 2: Home Check
After receiving your application, we'll email you to request a home check within 24-48 hours. Please check your spam folder if you don't see our response, as we respond to all applications within this timeframe. The home check involves submitting photos or a short video of your home environment.

Step 3: Follow-Up
We may reach out via email or text with additional questions about your application to ensure we find the best match for both you and our dogs.

Step 4: Meet & Greet
​All family members (including resident dogs) should attend this important meeting with your potential new companion. This will take place near the fosters home.

Step 5: Adoption Decision
  • Puppies (under 6 months): Complete adoption contract and payment before taking home
  • Older puppies and adult dogs (over 6 months): One-week trial period and a phone call with our trainer are included before adoption
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Health Assurance
Our rescue ensures all dogs receive necessary veterinary care during fostering. Any health concerns are promptly addressed following our veterinarians' recommendations. We're committed to ensuring each animal is healthy and ready for their new home before adoption is finalized. If any health issues are ongoing or require continued management, we will be completely transparent with potential adopters to ensure you can make an informed decision.

​Adoption Applications

Adoption Location Policy
We do not adopt our animals out of province. While we accept applications from outside the Lower Mainland, applicants are responsible for their own travel arrangements. All adopters must meet the dog in person in the Lower Mainland prior to finalizing the adoption.

Types of Dogs in Our Care
The majority of our dogs come from reserves in northern Manitoba. Important characteristics to know:
  • Most are mixed breeds (typically 5-7 different breeds)
  • Adult size generally ranges from 60-90 lbs when fully grown
  • Our rescue rarely has small dogs or hypoallergenic breeds
If you're specifically looking for small or hypoallergenic dogs, you may have better luck with other organizations that specialize in those types.

Finding Our Adoptable Dogs
All of our available dogs can be found on our Facebook and Instagram pages!

Questions?
​If you have any questions about our adoption process or would like to submit an application, please email us at [email protected].

​Adoption Donations

Our adoption fees help cover veterinary care, transportation, food, and other essential costs for our rescued animals.

Dog Adoption Fees
  • Puppies (under 6 months): $850
  • Older Puppies (6 months - 1 year): $800
  • Young Adults (1 year - 5 years): $750
  • Adults (5-8 years): $650
  • Seniors (8+ years): $450

Payment Options
You can submit your adoption fee through any of these methods:
  1. E-transfer to [email protected] (include animal's name in memo)
  2. Direct payment to one of our veterinary accounts (discuss with EPRS team member)
  3. PayPal link on our website under the "Ways to Support Us" tab
These donation amounts are minimums only and may be modified at the Rescue's discretion.

What does the adoption fee include?

Medical & Support Benefits for All Dogs
  • Health Check
  • Distemper/parvo vaccines (stays up to date while in our care)
  • 2 doses of dewormer
  • 1 dose of Revolution
  • Free 6 weeks trial of pet insurance
  • Discount link for an Embark DNA test
  • Microchip

Age-Specific Benefits
  • Rabies vaccine: Provided for all dogs over 4 months old
  • Spay/Neuter:
    • Dogs under 6 months: $250 rebate if spayed before 7 months or neutered before 10 months
    • Dogs over 6 months: Spay/neuter included in adoption fee
  • For dogs over 6 months:
    • 1-week adoption trial period
    • Complimentary phone consultation with our trainer

3-3-3 Rule

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​Remember that adjusting to a new home takes time. Many dogs especially older puppies and adults follow the 3-3-3 rule:
  • First 3 days: Overwhelming, scared, may not eat or drink much
  • First 3 weeks: Starting to settle in, learning routines, showing true personality
  • First 3 months: Becoming comfortable, building trust, feeling at home
This patience-based approach helps both you and your new companion adjust successfully to your life together.