{"id":5345,"date":"2022-04-13T06:32:23","date_gmt":"2022-04-13T06:32:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-foster-a-dog-in-vaughan\/"},"modified":"2022-04-14T09:30:31","modified_gmt":"2022-04-14T09:30:31","slug":"how-do-you-foster-a-dog-in-vaughan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-foster-a-dog-in-vaughan\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you foster a dog in Vaughan?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-foster-a-dog-in-vaughan\/#How_do_you_foster_a_dog_in_Vaughan\" title=\"How do you foster a dog in Vaughan?\">How do you foster a dog in Vaughan?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-foster-a-dog-in-vaughan\/#Are_there_kill_shelters_in_Ontario\" title=\"Are there kill shelters in Ontario?\">Are there kill shelters in Ontario?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-foster-a-dog-in-vaughan\/#Are_there_any_kill_shelters_in_Canada\" title=\"Are there any kill shelters in Canada?\">Are there any kill shelters in Canada?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-foster-a-dog-in-vaughan\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_adopt_a_dog_from_a_shelter_in_Ontario\" title=\"How much does it cost to adopt a dog from a shelter in Ontario?\">How much does it cost to adopt a dog from a shelter in Ontario?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-foster-a-dog-in-vaughan\/#How_do_you_foster_a_dog_in_Ontario\" title=\"How do you foster a dog in Ontario?\">How do you foster a dog in Ontario?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-foster-a-dog-in-vaughan\/#How_many_dogs_can_you_own_in_Vaughan_Ontario\" title=\"How many dogs can you own in Vaughan Ontario?\">How many dogs can you own in Vaughan Ontario?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-foster-a-dog-in-vaughan\/#Can_you_foster_a_dog_in_Canada\" title=\"Can you foster a dog in Canada?\">Can you foster a dog in Canada?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-foster-a-dog-in-vaughan\/#Are_pitbulls_banned_in_Vaughan\" title=\"Are pitbulls banned in Vaughan?\">Are pitbulls banned in Vaughan?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-foster-a-dog-in-vaughan\/#Is_the_Toronto_Humane_Society_a_kill_shelter\" title=\"Is the Toronto Humane Society a kill shelter?\">Is the Toronto Humane Society a kill shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-foster-a-dog-in-vaughan\/#Does_the_Ontario_SPCA_euthanize_animals\" title=\"Does the Ontario SPCA euthanize animals?\">Does the Ontario SPCA euthanize animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-foster-a-dog-in-vaughan\/#Why_do_kill_shelters_still_exist\" title=\"Why do kill shelters still exist?\">Why do kill shelters still exist?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-foster-a-dog-in-vaughan\/#Do_kill_shelters_exist_in_Canada\" title=\"Do kill shelters exist in Canada?\">Do kill shelters exist in Canada?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-foster-a-dog-in-vaughan\/#Does_Toronto_have_kill_shelters\" title=\"Does Toronto have kill shelters?\">Does Toronto have kill shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-foster-a-dog-in-vaughan\/#How_many_animals_die_in_shelters_in_Canada\" title=\"How many animals die in shelters in Canada?\">How many animals die in shelters in Canada?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-foster-a-dog-in-vaughan\/#Is_Toronto_Humane_Society_No_Kill\" title=\"Is Toronto Humane Society No Kill?\">Is Toronto Humane Society No Kill?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-foster-a-dog-in-vaughan\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_adopt_a_dog_Ontario\" title=\"How much does it cost to adopt a dog Ontario?\">How much does it cost to adopt a dog Ontario?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_foster_a_dog_in_Vaughan\"><\/span>How do you foster a dog in Vaughan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are interested in becoming a foster home for Vaughan Animal Services please <b>e-mail the program coordinator at animal.services@vaughan.ca for more information or feel free to pick up an application in person at the shelter.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_kill_shelters_in_Ontario\"><\/span>Are there kill shelters in Ontario?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In fact, <b>all the animal shelters in the Toronto area (Ontario, really) are considered kill shelters by a relatively new group dedicated to animals the Organization for the Rescue of Animals (ORA), and by noted author Nathan Winograd, director of the No Kill Advocacy Centre in the U.S.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_kill_shelters_in_Canada\"><\/span>Are there any kill shelters in Canada?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Canada is well-known for its <b>no-kill shelters, and far fewer healthy animals are euthanized every year in Canada than in the United States.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_adopt_a_dog_from_a_shelter_in_Ontario\"><\/span>How much does it cost to adopt a dog from a shelter in Ontario?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Step 3 Meet and Greet Finalizing Adoption.TYPEPRICING<b>Adult Dogs (local)<\/b><b>$300<\/b>Adult Dogs (transfer)$450Puppies (local and transfer)$500Cats$1202 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_foster_a_dog_in_Ontario\"><\/span>How do you foster a dog in Ontario?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Complete a foster family online profile. <b>Ability to pick up your animal within a 36-hour timeframe. Be able to set aside time (as often as every two weeks) to bring your foster animal in for follow-up vaccinations and spay\/neuter surgery. Take on the responsibility for routine care in your home during the foster period.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_dogs_can_you_own_in_Vaughan_Ontario\"><\/span>How many dogs can you own in Vaughan Ontario?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Number of pets The total number of animals per household may not exceed six; with <b>no more than three dogs or three cats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_foster_a_dog_in_Canada\"><\/span>Can you foster a dog in Canada?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fostering an animal means you take a <b>BC SPCA animal into your home and care for them for us. While they&#8217;re in your home, we provide you with food and medical care until the pet is available for adoption. Foster families help animals recover from illnesses\/injuries or provide them with socialization and love.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_pitbulls_banned_in_Vaughan\"><\/span>Are pitbulls banned in Vaughan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The act defines the following breeds to be illegal: Pit Bull Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, and American Pit Bull Terriers. While Chang has documentation proving Blu is an American Pocket Bully, <b>Vaughan Animal Services doesn&#8217;t accept it, he said.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Toronto_Humane_Society_a_kill_shelter\"><\/span>Is the Toronto Humane Society a kill shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Canada is well-known for its <b>no-kill shelters, and far fewer healthy animals are euthanized every year in Canada than in the United States.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_Ontario_SPCA_euthanize_animals\"><\/span>Does the Ontario SPCA euthanize animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Euthanasia at the Toronto Humane Society: <b>We are a no-kill shelter, it&#8217;s just usually for a medical issue we can&#8217;t resolve and the animal is suffering, Barbara Steinhoff, of the THS, said. To date in 2015, THS has euthanized 14 dogs, 143 cats and 30 other species.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_kill_shelters_still_exist\"><\/span>Why do kill shelters still exist?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When entering one of our facilities, each animal is given his\/her own animal care plan. The animal&#8217;s best interests are always at the forefront of all decisions we make, including adoption, foster care, veterinary care, transfer to other adoption centres or rescue groups or, <b>in some cases, euthanasia<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_kill_shelters_exist_in_Canada\"><\/span>Do kill shelters exist in Canada?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In fact, <b>Canada, known for its no-kill shelters, has increasingly become a haven for America&#8217;s unwanted pets to escape death row. The U.S. Humane Society estimates that of the three million cats and dogs euthanized in the country each year 80 per cent are healthy or treatable and can be adopted.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Toronto_have_kill_shelters\"><\/span>Does Toronto have kill shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In fact, <b>all the animal shelters in the Toronto area (Ontario, really) are considered kill shelters by a relatively new group dedicated to animals the Organization for the Rescue of Animals (ORA), and by noted author Nathan Winograd, director of the No Kill Advocacy Centre in the U.S.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_animals_die_in_shelters_in_Canada\"><\/span>How many animals die in shelters in Canada?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>AnimalIntake per yearEuthanized per yearDog39 7407644Cat101 47940 790Other15 8096149<b>Total<\/b><b>157 028<\/b><b>54 583<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Toronto_Humane_Society_No_Kill\"><\/span>Is Toronto Humane Society No Kill?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When asked why THS kept him for so long, Deleo noted <b>the facility is a no-kill shelter and will work to find an appropriate setting for adoptable animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_adopt_a_dog_Ontario\"><\/span>How much does it cost to adopt a dog Ontario?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adopt a pet Shelter adoption fees, on the other hand, are generally <b>less than $250 for adult dogs and $60 for adult cats. Kittens are typically less than $150, and puppies are usually less than $500.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you foster a dog in Vaughan?Are there kill shelters in Ontario?Are there any kill shelters in Canada?How much does it cost to adopt a dog from a shelter in Ontario?How do you foster a dog in Ontario?How many dogs can you own in Vaughan Ontario?Can you foster a dog in&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5345","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-animal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5345"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5345"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5345\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":51538,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5345\/revisions\/51538"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5345"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5345"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5345"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}