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When you adopt a pet, you save the life of an animal in need. Millions of dogs and cats die each year in shelters. There is nothing more rewarding than sharing your heart and your home with a rescued animal.
Please note that many of our pets are shelter rescues, and as such, TAGS will have little background information. TAGS will provide you with all relevant information that our program has; however, we can in no way guarantee the nature or temperament of any animal.
Since TAGS is a smaller volunteer program, we are limited to facilitating adoptions only within Durham Region in Ontario. We encourage those applicants who apply out of area to check your local shelters and rescue programs. We are always happy to refer you to a program in your area.
Why We Don’t Use Pesticide-Based Flea & Tick Products
The health and safety of our animals, customers, and the environment are among our highest priorities. For this reason, we do not use pesticide-based flea and tick products. Many conventional flea and tick treatments contain chemicals that have been associated with adverse reactions, including neurological effects such as tremors and seizures in sensitive animals.
Instead, we choose alternative flea and tick solutions that are effective while minimizing health and environmental risks. Our selected products are designed to be safer for pets, do not leave harmful pesticide residues on the animal’s coat, and do not shed into the surrounding environment.
By avoiding pesticide-based treatments, we help reduce potential exposure risks for people, especially children, while also protecting birds, pollinators, aquatic life, and other wildlife that can be affected by chemical contamination. We believe responsible parasite control should support the wellbeing of animals, people, and the natural world alike.
TAGS Adoption Fees
The Adoption Fee for dogs includes the following benefits:
- Veterinary health exam
- Spay/Neuter (done prior to adoption)
- Vaccinations appropriate for age
- Rabies vaccine for all pets 4 months of age and older
- Microchip Implant and registration
- Parasite treatment including De-worming
- 4DX SNAP Screening test
- Nail trim if needed
- Dental if required
- 9 Week of behaviour training classes
- 7 day in home trial
Current fee:
Puppies: $899.00
Adult dogs over one year: $799.00
The Adoption Fee for cats includes the following benefits:
- Veterinary Health Exam
- Vaccinations appropriate for age
- rabies vaccine for all pets 5 months of age or older
- Parasite treatment including deworming, ear mites (if needed)
- Nail trim (if needed)
- Microchip implant and registration
- Spay/Neuter ( done prior to adoption)
- 7 Day in Home Trial
Current Fee:
Kittens: $400.00
Cats: $300.00