If you can't find an animal that you recently saw listed, it is probably because they have been adopted. You can view our recently adopted animals page.
PLEASE NOTE: Our volunteers try to keep as current as possible on the situations of each of our foster pets however, sometimes life situations take precedence and we are not able to provide up to date information at the time it is required. Therefore, if you are interested in a particular animal for potential adoption, please be aware there may already be a hold or an adoption pending on that animal at the time of your inquiry. We do our best to keep NASAP as efficient and informative as possible, and we thank you for your patience and understanding.
Adoption fees are as follows:
What does the NASAP adoption fee include?
Spay/Neuter Surgery - All NASAP cats and dogs are spayed or neutered before they are adopted into new homes. Kittens and puppies are adopted out with a coupon that is provided to our veterinarian when the kitten/puppy is old enough to be spayed/neutered. This coupon covers the cost of the surgery.
Retail cost at a selection of Edmonton Veterinarians:
Feline Neuter $ 50 - $ 150
Feline Spay $120 - $ 200
Canine Neuter $ 205 - $260 (depending on weight)
Canine Spay $ 260 - $ 330 (depending on weight)
Vaccination - All NASAP cats and kittens are vaccinated before adoption with 3-way vaccine (Feline Rhinotracheitis-Calici-Panleukopenia Vaccine). Dogs and puppies are vaccinated with Canine Distemper-Adenovirus type 2-Parainfluenza-Parvovirus Vaccine and Bordetella (kennel cough). If kittens or puppies are still in care when the booster is required, it is also included in the adoption fee. It they are adopted before the booster is due, it is the responsibility of the new owner.
Retail cost at a selection of Edmonton Veterinarians:
Cat/Kitten Vaccine (single): Approximately $55
Dog/Puppy Vaccine (single): Approximately $55
Treatment for Parasites - All NASAP cats/kittens and dogs/puppies receive a dose of dewormer and (if necessary) Revolution before adoption to ensure they are parasite free.
Retail cost at a selection of Edmonton Veterinarians:
Dewormer: Approximately $ 15
Revolution: Approximately $ 45
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus/Feline Leukemia Testing - All NASAP cats and kittens are tested for the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) before adoption.
Retail cost at a selection of Edmonton Veterinarians:
FIV/FeLV test: $60 - $120
Post-Adoption Vet Checkup – At the time of adoption, the adoptive parents of NASAP cats/kittens and dogs/puppies are provided with a coupon for a post-adoption health checkup at a partner veterinary clinic. Please note that this visit must take place within ten days ot the adoption.
Retail cost at a selection of Edmonton Veterinarians:
Exam: $60 - $80
Additional Veterinary Care – Some animals come into NASAP’s care perfectly healthy, but many others are in need of immediate additional veterinary care to return them to a happy and healthy state. These procedures often include dentistry and/or tooth extractions, bloodwork, urinalyses, complete shaves (due to fur matting) and nail trimming. These additional procedures are all performed prior to adoption at NASAP’s expense.
ALL of these services are included in the NASAP cat ($180), kitten ($200), dog ($200) and puppy ($300) adoption fees. Compare that to the total market value of care that your new NASAP animal has received and it is obvious that our adoption fees are not only reasonable, but an excellent deal!
NASAP does not have a central location, or even a kennel. Instead our foster homes take our animals into their homes and families, making the animal a part of the family. This way we get to know the animal and their personalities making it easier to find the right permanent home for them.
If you see an animal listed on our webpage that is up for adoption, and you would like to meet them, you can call us at (780) 922-0250 or click on the "Adopt me" link on the animal description. A volunteer will pass along your contact information to the animals foster home. The foster home will then contact you, and will arrange with you a time to come and visit the animal.
The other way to visit an animal is to attend one of our Pet Adoption Days. Several times a month volunteers bring their foster animals to a number of pet stores in Edmonton. Please see the events page for the dates and locations where this is happening. To find out which animals will be at these Adoption Days, you can call us at (780) 922-0250 or email us at dogs@nasap.ca for dogs, cats@nasap.ca for cats, and admin@nasap.ca for all other animals.
Not necessarily. Our foster homes are volunteers who work very hard to try to match the animal they have taken responsibility for to a family that most suits the needs of that animal. Many animals generate a number of inquiries and a home is chosen based on what the foster home believes to be best for that particular animal. Please understand that this does not mean that you would not provide a proper home but that the animal is placed based on what our foster home believe to be most suitable.
If your adoption request is turned down, we encourage you to continue to watch our website and make application to adopt another animal. NASAP reserves the right to refuse any adoption request for reasons to be kept private and confidential within the administration of the organization.
NASAP encourages potential adopters to bring any animals in their household when they meet the animal they are looking to adopt, if the foster home thinks this would be beneficial - please ask the foster home about this. This helps to make sure that all of the animals will get along BEFORE the adoption takes place. When you make arrangements with the foster home, please talk to them about bringing your animals.
Every animal is different. If NASAP knows if an animal is good or bad with children, we will include that in the write-up on the website. However, please talk to the foster home about the animal, as they are best able to provide information on the animal.
Our foster homes choose the home that they feel is the best match, and that decision will be backed up by NASAP.
In the case where we have received multiple inquiries on a single animal, we will pass the contact information for all of the people interested to the foster home. The foster home will then contact these people, and try and find the best possible fit for the animal.
Why do you charge for animals?
Along with donations, NASAP uses the adoption fees to provide medical attention, food and shelter to homeless, abused or unwanted animals. NASAP's largest expenses are for medical bills, which include emergency procedures, medications and spay/neuter procedures.
Payments are accepted as cash only, no cheques. This is given to the foster home at the time of adoption.
What happens if the animal isn't adopted INTO the right house?
NASAP realizes that there are going to be some cases where an animal just does not fit into a household. If this does happen, please phone us at (780) 922-0250 or email us at admin@nasap.ca. We will do our best to try and help resolve the issues and will talk about potential solutions to the problem.
No. The adoption fee is not refundable.
Yes, in most cases. The animals have received their first set of shots (not Rabies or Feline Leukemia) and deworming when necessary.
Dogs and cats are spayed or neutered. Puppies and kittens under the age of 6 months are usually not but they will be required to be spayed when they are six months of age. Nasap gives the adopter a spay/neuter coupon at the time of the adoption to be used at a vet clinic listed on the coupon by the specified deadline.
Absolutely. Included in the adoption contract is a clause requiring that the new owners spay or neuter their animal before a specified date. We do this in order to control the over populating of pets.
No. Included in the adoption contract is a clause specifying that no operations such as those specified above can be performed on the animal being adopted. Operations such as declawing, tail docking and ear cropping are extremely painful operations for the animal and in the vast majority of cases do not have a functional reason.
We occasionally do get animals that are purebred and have a birth certificate and pedigree, but the vast majority do not. This is because a lot of the animals we have are rescued from pounds or found as strays.
We rarely know for sure the exact breed of the animal. We make a visual assessment when we rescue the animal, and based on that try and determine the breed(s). Many of our volunteers have been assessing animals for years, and are very proficient at it. We can not make a guarantee however.
We rarely know for sure the exact age of the animal. Frequently we rely on a veterinarian's estimate of the age of the animal, which they do primarily by examining the teeth. We can not make a guarantee however.
Some animals are and some animals aren't. When NASAP spays or neuters an animal we usually have the animal tattooed at the same time. However, when we rescue animals that are already spayed or neutered we usually do not tattoo them. We highly recommend that should you adopt an animal that is not microchipped or tattooed, you have this done. It is inexpensive, and could save a great deal of heartache should the animal become lost.
For Sure! There are many ways you can help! You can make a general donation or target your donation to one of our special funds and know that 100% of the money goes towards saving an animal.
We are always looking for volunteers to help in many different ways. Please see the How You Can Help page for more information