Adopt a Dog
Whether you are looking for puppies for adoption or small dogs for adoption,
introducing a new member into your family is bound to bring in more fun.
You get to save a life and support a valuable charity and community institution.
In most cases, you also tend to pay a lot lesser by adopting one.
Dog Adoption Drive
Dog Adoption Centres often arrange dog adoption drives to make it an easy and fun-filled experience for anyone who is looking to adopt a furry pal.
On some occasions, rare drives for golden retriever adoption or greyhound adoption might even occur.
If you are looking for German Shepherd adoption, the Military Working Dog Unit might be one good place.
Adopt a Dog for Free?
Keen in rehoming dogs but want to keep expenses low?
It is possible to adopt a dog for free.
Do check out Animal Lovers League here.
How Much to Adopt a Dog?
In general, pedigree dogs adoption can cost up to 50% higher compared to local dogs like Singapore Specials.
The adoption fees for dogs can be shown in the following table:
Dog Adoption Centre | Adoption Fees | Fees inclusive of |
---|---|---|
Animal Lovers League | Free | - |
Causes for Animals Singapore | $250 Dogs over 6 months $100 Puppies (Compulsory puppy socialization classes at $200 for four group sessions at an hour each.) | Sterilisation Microchipping Vaccination De-worming Flea and tick treatment |
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) | $250 Singapore Specials – Local Mixed Breed Puppies (Under 6 months) $150 Singapore Specials – Local Cross Breed Adults (6 months to under 7.5 years) $350 Pedigrees and Crosses (Under 7.5 years) $70 Seniors (Above 7.5 years OR stayed in SPCA for over a year) $25 Dogs with Special Needs OR require Long Term Medical Care | Sterilisation Microchipping Vaccination De-worming Registration and licensing |
Action for Singapore Dogs | $300 Local Cross Breed Dogs $400 Male or Female Pedigree Dogs | Sterilisation Microchipping Vaccination Health check-up |
Voices For Animals | $250 | - |
Oasis Second Chance Animal Shelter (OSCAS) | $280 | Sterilisation Microchipping Vaccination |
Mutts & Mittens | $250 | Sterilisation Microchipping Vaccination |
Purely Adoptions | $250 - $350 | Sterilization Vaccination Micro-chipping Licensing |
Save Our Street Dogs | $300 | Sterilisation Microchipping Vaccination |
What is the Adoption Process?
The adoption process for dogs will vary from center to centre but should follow the general process:
Step one – You will normally be asked to fill in the pre-adoption questionnaire.
Step two – You will be invited to meet your potential buddy and be allowed to spend time and interact with them.
It is typically that you will be asked to bring all your family members that will be living with the dog.
If you have your pets (like a rabbit), you might be asked to bring them on either the same or subsequent visits.
Step three – Indicate your interest. If you are selected, the staff will come by your home to confirm it is safe for the dog to settle in for a week or two-week homestay. After the homestay, the staff may arrange for a visit to see how you and the dog is adapting to each other.
Step four – Complete all necessary documentation to finalize the adoption process.
HDB Approved Dogs for Adoption
Here’s a list of HDB approved dogs for adoption, by alphabetical order:
1. Affenpinscher
2. Australian Silky Terrier
3. Australian Terrier
4. Bichon Frise
5. Bohemian Terrier
6. Bolognese
7. Brussels Griffon (Griffon Bruxaellois)
8. Bichon Havanese
9. Border Terrier
10. Boston Terrier
(a) Lightweight
(b) Middleweight
11. Cairn Terrier
12. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
13. Chihuahua
14. Chinese Crested Dog
15. Chinese Imperial Chin
16. Chinese Temple Dog (Classic and Miniature)
17. Coton de Tulear
18. Czech Terrier
19. Dachshund (Light and Miniature)
20. Dandie Dinmont Terrier
21. English Toy Spaniel
22. Griffon Belge
23. German Hunting Terrier
24. Griffon Brabancon
25. Hairless Dog
26. Italian Greyhound
27. Jack Russell Terrier
28. Japanese Spaniel (Chin)
29. Japanese Spitz
30. Lhasa Apso
31. Little Lion Dog
32. Lakeland Terrier
33. Maltese
34. Manchester Terrier
35. Miniature Pinscher
36. Miniature Schnauzer
37. Norfolk Terrier
38. Norwich Terrier
39. Papillon
40. Pekinese
41. Pomeranian
42. Poodle
43. Pug
44. Poodle (Miniature)
45. Schipperke
46. Scottish Terrier
47. Sealyham Terrier
48. Shetland Sheepdog
49. Shih Tzu
50. Silky Terrier
51. Small Continental Spaniel
52. Small English Terrier
53. Small Spitz
54. Smooth Fox Terrier
55. Toy Fox Terrier
56. Toy Terrier
57. Tibetan Spaniel
58. Volpino Italiano
59. West Highland Terrier
60. Wire-Haired Fox Terrier
61. Welsh Terrier
62. Yorkshire Terrier
If you have any comments and experiences in adopting a dog, do comment below.
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