IF YOU WANT TO ADOPT A PET FROM FAUNADAEL PET RESCUE
...you will need to fill out an application form (for a dog, or for a cat) to let us know more about you and the type of home you would provide for the pet.  We do not pass on your application form to other people nor other rescue groups nor shelters without your permission!  Filling out the form does not guarantee you will be able to adopt the pet, as we often get multiple applications for one pet, and have to choose one home.  It really SUCKS telling people they weren't chosen, but as we know the animals, we try to choose the best match for the pet and adopter.  Not being chosen doesn't mean you are a "bad" home, or that someone else's home is "better," it simply means that the other home was more suitable for that pet.

Of course you will have to meet the pet, as sometimes the pet sounds great, but once you meet him/her, you discover (s)he's not exactly what you wanted.  If you are interested in a dog, and have another dog, we will arrange for the two dogs to meet on neutral territory, such as a park or parking lot.

 We will also do a "home check" which means we - or someone we know - will visit your home at a scheduled time to
1) ensure you are whom you say you are(!) and that the information on your application form is true (unfortunately, people do lie), and 
2) check where the animal will be living and possibly make suggestions or offer advice.
It is not a home inspection to see how neat a housekeeper you are!  In fact, if your house is TOO NEAT, it might not be the best place for a pet!!

All adult pets go to their new homes on a "foster to adopt" contract.  This means that you get to "try out" the pet for a set time period, usually two weeks, to ensure the pet is a good match for your household.  If you return a pet during this time period, your adoption donation will be returned to you (unless you'd prefer we keep it to help other animals in our care)!  :-)

If we don't have what you are looking for, please see our List of Rescue Groups on the South Island.

Update: Meko the ferret has been adopted!

Thank you to all the great people who e-mailed us about him.  Unfortunately, we only had one ferret to adopt, and so many great homes to choose from!
Meko is now living with another ferret in a HUGE cage, gets lots of out of cage time to run around the house and yard, and loves his new home.

If you are looking to adopt a ferret or two, please visit Little Mischief Rescue's website or Small Animal Rescue of B.C. to see who they have available.

Meko is a 4 year-old neutered/descented sable boy who is VERY friendly, fun and doesn't bite.  A wonderful guy!  Meko comes with his cage but does need lots of time outside of his cage EVERY day.  He's good with cats/dogs/kids (who are good with him) and would love another ferret friend but mostly needs lots of human attention.  A home check is required.  Please see Meko's bio on our Petfinder page.

If you are looking for a cat or dog, please visit the Duncan-Cowichan SPCA's website and see the pets they have available.  The shelter is about an hour's drive north of Victoria and easy to get to!  You can skip to the BCSPCA's Search page to look for available pets.  Click on the radio (round) button to choose the shelter location, and choose "Cowichan & District" from the drop-down menu.

If you are looking for a dog or puppy, please check out Chilliwack Animal Control's website.  They get all sizes and ages.  And don't think pounds just get crossbreds; they have had many purebred breeds: Bassett Hound, Maremma,  Schnauzer, Chihuahua, Boxer, Dalmatian, Poodle, Cocker Spaniel (English and American), Beagle, Labrador Retriever, Shih Tzu, Australian Shepherd, Pekingnese, Border Collie, Golden Retriever, Samoyed, Yorkshire Terrier, Alaskan Malamute, Siberian Husky, American Bulldog, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd, Coonhound, Dachshund, Jack Russell Terrier, Shar Pei, etc., etc., etc.   And, of course, many cool mixes.

Chilliwack Animal Control is located an hour and a half drive from the Tsawwassen or Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminals.  All dogs are spayed/neutered and vaccinated.  If you are interested in a dog, contact them and let them know what you are looking for in a dog, and a bit about the type of home you will provide.  They will e-mail you an adoption application.

Happy endings

"Katie" has been Adopted! 
Katie came from the Mainland, and had been chained in her owners' yard with her litter of puppies.  Unfortunately she will always have "issues" from being tied up and not being able to protect herself from other dogs.  Our sweet Katie is an example of why dogs should not be chained.  Please see Katie's page to read more about her and her puppies.

See some of our adopted pets on our "Happy Tails" Petfinder page.

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Please e-mail us at with any questions.

Visit us on Petfinder.org!

Looking for a specific pet?

Most of the pets we foster are dogs, but we do occasionally foster other animals.  If you are looking for a specific kind of pet, please check our List of Rescue Groups on the South Island, and hopefully one of the shelters or rescue groups can help you find the perfect pet!

"Friday" has been adopted.

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If one of our foster pets is not the pet for you, please do consider a "rescue" pet.  Petfinder is a great place to start.  We keep a current list of Rescue Groups and Organizations on southern Vancouver Island, so please check that page if you live on the Island.

AND please check out Chilliwack Animal Control's web site.  Most of our foster dogs come from their pound, and their adoption fees are very reasonable!

Rusty has been adopted!

Jessie has been adopted!

Gus has been adopted!