Do you think that pet rescue groups in the United States would have a problem with a Canadian adopting one of their pets?

I’d further like to add that I live only an hour from the organization, if that helps any..

I don’t see why not, as long as the inter-country health protocol is met. A lot of rescue groups also have transport people that are willing to drive pets to their new destinations, or, at least meet halfway. I am in Northern Ca. 450–500 miles from SoCal and lots of rescues transfer adoptee animals between these two zones.

I don’t think so. A rescue is a rescue and I think any pet would be lucky to have you adopt them.

Aside from any issues Canada might have surrounding vaccinations, quarantine, etc. if any even exist beyond a recent sign off by a vet, I don’t see why the organization would have any problem with it – their goal after all is to place animals in good homes.

I’d check this first (CA pet import policy) just to make sure, though it looks like rabies status is the only gating item.

I would this quarantine at the boarder might be your only problem.
A few links:
http://www.ezbordercrossing.com/the-inspection-experience/travelling-with-pets/
http://www.ezbordercrossing.com/list-of-border-crossings/michigan/
http://www.ezbordercrossing.com/list-of-border-crossings/michigan/blue-water-bridge/

It shouldn’t be a problem, but if you do have trouble, consider approaching an adoption group in Canada, and asking them to help you. I recently adopted a cat from a Canadian rescue group that frequently places Canadian pets in American homes and vice versa.

Why not just have your girlfriend apply?

Probably not, they shouldn’t. The whole point of a rescue is to find a good forever home for as many animals as possible. If they don’t let you, I’d raise he//....lol

You can adopt the pet I think, as long as you have proof that the pet has absolutely NO pitbull, maybe you might have to do a DNA test? Here in Canada of course we have to be breed racist.
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This is very informative

Dislike on that as well, NofurBelow, that is adding to the cruelty the breed already endures here in the States. Poor bullies, I love them and my 13 yr old boy is a beautiful soul.

I’m not worried about Canadian customs so much. Just the rescue group adopting to a Canadian.

Read the question again. :)

I drove 7 hours round trip a few years ago to adopt my one eyed goose “Sonora” from a waterfowl rescue. Of course this was interstate and geese don’t need health certification. lol

In my opinion, finding homes for rescued animals is so difficult, they would be very happy to see the animal go to Canada or ANYWHERE it could find a good home.

I know people that have adopted pets back and forth across the US-Canadian border. I am not familiar with the process, but I know it has been done before.

It really depends upon each individual rescue group so you’re wise to send an inquiry email.

In the past I have come across a few groups that state right in their policy section that they don’t do out of state adoptions.

I know it seems unnecessarily strict considering how many pets are in need of homes, but each group sets policy differently.

The reason they stated was because they do follow-up home visits and thus don’t want to deal with that much distance.

I’ve noticed that the groups who have policies like this generally are the smaller ones with the available pets being fostered in the homes of volunteers rather than a central facility. So, there isn’t the problem of an animal running out of time and being euthanized. Therefore they can be as picky about potential adopters as they feel necessary I guess.

Hopefully the one you specify is not that extremely stringent. Be sure to let them know that you can provide vet references as well as others.

Some pet adoption centers will trade animals with other centers if they won’t let you adopt directly. If they won’t let you adopt because of distance or crossing borders, ask if they will work with a local to you center that will allow you to adopt the pet.

My question to the rescue group:

Hi there, I am a Canadian citizen presently residing in XXXX, Ontario. I was looking at Petfinder.com and came across a dog from your organization that was up for adoption. I recently lost my 16 year dog and was thinking adopting another. My question is, would you consider adopting to a Canadian. I understand in order to bring cats and dogs over the border, one must have with them up-to-date rabies vaccinations, which upon adoption, I would be able to provide. Would there be any other problems?

I got a response:

All dogs and cats adopted from our facility are up to date on vaccinations. We have adopted to Canadian citizens with no problems.

Wonderful news!

That’s terrific. Happy for you.