Dogs available for adoption in Edmonton
According to Humane Canada, COVID-19 had a large impact on animal shelters and adoptions in Canada. Shelters operated at an abnormal 37% capacity in 2020 compared to 70% in 2019. Length of stay for dogs at shelters dropped to a historically low 9 days in 2020. This was in part possible because 80% of stray dogs brought to shelters were returned to their families in 2020.
If you've been considering bringing home a furry companion, be sure to keep reading. Stacker compiled a list of dogs available for adoption in Edmonton, Alberta on Petfinder, ranging in age, breed composition, temperament, and needs. (The images and data in this article were used with Petfinder's permission.) It's important to note that pet adoption is a huge responsibility and requires available savings for emergency and routine veterinary care, a day-to-day routine and game plan for coverage if the pup needs to be left at home during the day (i.e. hiring a dog walker), and time and attention devoted to training your newest family member. Be sure to do due diligence on breed research to see what kind of dog will be the best fit for your lifestyle.
Without further ado, here are adoptable dogs in your home city.
Ash
Angelo
Ralphy
Simba
Lady
- Age: Young
- Breed: Black Labrador Retriever, Saint Bernard (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
Nala
Smokey
Buddy (ABBOTSFORD, BC)
Skye
Casper
Soot
Brudor
Joey
Toby
Biscuit
Aspen
Billy
- Age: Young
- Breed: Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
Calypso
Bridgette
Blue Belle
Bruno (KELOWNA, BC)
Bambi
Boss
Lucy
Charlie
Carlos
Konis
Whiskey
Goofy
Pluto
Basil
Fire Jr
Timber
Shadow
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Bearded Collie, Old English Sheepdog (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder