Rescue: Island Dogz Rescue is located on beautiful Vancouver Island in BC, Canada. There is no physical shelter, as all dogs awaiting adoption are placed in loving foster homes.  We rescue locally, as well as bring in dogs from shelters in the US and Taiwan.  If we have the space and available resources, we will also accept owner surrenders as a last option. Our dogs are fostered in loving home and are included in the family's daily lives. During this time, they are assessed for behaviour, temperament and health. When these issues are resolved, the dog is then ready for their new furever home. At this time applicants are considered and those that are approved will have a home visit and a meet & greet before placement is considered. All going well, a new furever match is made. 

Dogs are not placed on a first come - first serve basis, but will be placed in the home we find that best meets the individual requirements of each dog. For some that means no small children or small pets, other may require a 6' solid fence, others for someone to be home almost all the time. Then there are easy fits that will adapt to almost any home. Each dog is unique and will be homed accordingly. If your application isn't the right fit for a particular dog, it may be perfect for another! Or, we can put you in touch with another rescue that may have good options for you.

Volunteers: All of us involved at Island Dogz are volunteers that have jobs and families, but are so dedicated to rescuing dogs and helping to find them great furever homes that they add time to their weekly routines to foster, transport, train, groom, do reference and home checks, help with admin duties etc etc etc. We have all been animal lovers since the childhood.