Improved adoption techniques and public information to make re-homing of cats less stressful is part of this program. Kamloops Branch, Chilliwack and Williams Lake also have similar area right next to the shelter. Online Several Branches post adoptable pets on the internet. In the near future we hope to have a comprehensive solution so that the public can search for animals in any area of the province. Another way we cope with excessive numbers of animals is foster them with volunteers in the community.
Branches have a team of volunteers who foster adoptable animals until permanent homes can be found.
Branches without shelters often rely on their foster programs to adopt animals. The Vancouver Regional Animal Hospital foster program helps injured strays by enabling these animals to go to homes to heal faster, be socialized and become ready for adoption, thus making space in the hospital to treat more animals. Innovative Advertising Powell River and West Vancouver volunteer dog walkers help advertise adoptable dogs by having each dog wear a vest notifying that they are available for adoption. Dog adoptions at the Trail Regional Branch have doubled in the first half of this year compared to the same period last year, even though the number of dogs received remained the same. Staff credit their new off- site adoption posters, which provide photographs and descriptions of animals available for adoption, as the number one reason for the increase.