Find Dogs, Cats, Puppies & Kittens For Adoption by Ownerog Near You
Looking for pets for adoption in Alberta? Pet Rehoming Network helps caring pet owners connect directly with people hoping to adopt a dog, cat, puppy or kitten in communities throughout Alberta.
Unlike a traditional animal shelter or rescue, many of the pets you will meet here are still living in the homes of the people who know and love them best. Their owners are searching for carefully chosen new families because circumstances have made rehoming necessary.
This owner-to-adopter approach gives you an opportunity to learn about a pet’s personality, routines, health, history, likes, dislikes and ideal home directly from the person who knows that pet best.
Whether you’re hoping to adopt a dog in Alberta, find a wonderful cat, welcome a puppy or kitten, or simply learn more about responsible private pet adoption, this page is your starting point.
Already have a pet and need help finding them a loving new home? Skip to our Alberta pet rehoming section.
Newest Pets for Adoption in Alberta
Meet some of the newest dogs and cats looking for loving homes in Alberta. Every pet has an individual adoption story with photos and information to help you decide whether you could be a good match.
Our newest pets appear first. Select any pet to read their full adoption story, or use the Show More Pets button to continue browsing Alberta pets.
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Jasper
Meet Jasper, a sweet 2½-year-old, 33-pound Beagle mix—possibly a Beagle German Shepherd mix or “Sheagle”—for adoption in Red Deer, Alberta. Jasper is neutered, vaccinated,…
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Captain
Meet Captain, a loving 2-year-old Golden Retriever for adoption in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. Healthy, playful, house trained, and great with kids and dogs, Captain…
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Misty
Meet Misty – Gentle Young Tabby Cat for Adoption in Edmonton Alberta Some cats make a house feel like home. Misty is one of…
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Duke
Duke is the kind of dog who fills a home with laughter, loyalty, and joyful chaos — whether he’s splooting dramatically across the floor,…
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Hank
Adorable 4-year-old Pomeranian dog for adoption in St. Albert, Alberta. Meet Hank — a sweet, playful 10-lb companion who loves children, car rides, fetch,…
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Stella
Looking for a Yorkie Havanese mix dog for adoption in Calgary, Alberta? Stella would love to be considered for the position of your cherished…
View Stella's Adoption StoryWe do not currently have a matching pet listed here. New adoption profiles are added as they become available.
New pets are added as owners throughout Alberta turn to Pet Rehoming Network for help.
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Dogs for Adoption in Alberta
Searching for dogs for adoption in Alberta can lead you through shelter listings, rescue organizations, social media posts and private advertisements. Pet Rehoming Network offers another option: adopting a preloved dog directly from a responsible owner who needs to find their companion a new home.
Dogs become available for private adoption for many reasons that have nothing to do with whether they are good pets. A move, housing restrictions, changes in family circumstances, allergies, financial hardship, illness or an owner’s changing ability to provide the life a dog needs can all make responsible rehoming necessary.
These dogs may already have years of experience living as family companions. Depending on the individual dog, an adopter may be able to learn about house training, behaviour around children, compatibility with other animals, exercise needs, personality, veterinary history and everyday routines before deciding whether to proceed.
Looking to Adopt a Dog in Alberta?
Start with the individual rather than the breed or photograph alone. Think honestly about your household, activity level, available time, other pets, children, housing situation and budget.
A quiet senior dog may be wonderful for one household and completely wrong for another. An energetic young dog may be a dream companion for an active family but overwhelming for someone looking for a relaxed lap dog.
The goal isn’t simply to find a dog. It’s to find a dog whose needs and personality fit comfortably into your life — and a home in which that dog can thrive.
Cats for Adoption in Alberta
If you’re hoping to adopt a cat in Alberta, private rehoming can give you valuable information that isn’t always available when a cat’s history is unknown.
An owner may be able to tell you whether their cat is affectionate or independent, playful or laid-back, comfortable with children, experienced with dogs, happy living with other cats, strictly indoors, talkative, shy with strangers or happiest curled up beside someone on the sofa.
That information matters. Cats are individuals, and choosing a companion whose temperament and needs suit your household can make the transition easier for everyone.
Browse the Alberta pets above, or explore our growing city adoption pages to find cats available closer to home.
Puppies and Kittens for Adoption in Alberta
Puppies and kittens occasionally become available for adoption through Pet Rehoming Network, including young pets whose owners can no longer keep them and, from time to time, babies from unexpected litters that need responsible permanent homes.
If you’re searching for puppies for adoption in Alberta or hoping to adopt a kitten, remember that young animals require considerably more than enthusiasm and a shopping list.
Before Adopting a Puppy
Puppies need house training, socialization, veterinary care, appropriate exercise, supervision, patience and consistent positive training. Their eventual adult size, temperament, coat care and activity needs should be considered before adoption — not after the adorable puppy stage has passed.
Before Adopting a Kitten
Kittens need veterinary care, safe indoor enrichment, appropriate scratching opportunities, play, social interaction and a home prepared for their remarkable ability to climb into places you didn’t know existed.
Whether you adopt a baby or an adult, the commitment can last well over a decade. Choosing thoughtfully now is one of the kindest things you can do for your future pet.
Find Pets for Adoption Near You in Alberta
Pet Rehoming Network connects adopters with privately owned dogs and cats throughout Alberta. Our Alberta adoption network is being organized geographically so you can browse pets near your community while still discovering suitable companions elsewhere in the province.
Calgary
Looking for a dog, cat, puppy or kitten in Calgary and surrounding communities?
Edmonton
Explore privately rehomed dogs and cats in Edmonton and surrounding communities.
Red Deer
Meet available dogs and cats in Red Deer and communities throughout Central Alberta.
Lethbridge
Discover dogs and cats looking for carefully chosen homes in Lethbridge and Southern Alberta.
Medicine Hat
Browse privately rehomed dogs and cats in Medicine Hat and southeastern Alberta.
Grande Prairie
Find pets and private adoption resources for Grande Prairie and northwestern Alberta.
Fort McMurray
Explore private pet adoption and rehoming resources for Fort McMurray and northeastern Alberta.
Pets for Adoption Throughout Alberta
We also help connect pets and adopters in communities throughout the province, including Airdrie, St. Albert, Spruce Grove, Leduc, Cochrane, Okotoks, Chestermere, Canmore, Banff, Sylvan Lake, Lacombe, Brooks, Cold Lake, Fort Saskatchewan, Olds, Strathmore, Wetaskiwin and many smaller Alberta communities.
If a pet seems like an exceptional match, don’t automatically rule them out because they aren’t in your immediate neighbourhood. The right companion can sometimes be worth a reasonable drive.
Looking for Free Puppies, Free Kittens or Free Pets in Alberta?
Searches for free puppies in Alberta, free kittens near me, free dogs and cats, and “free to a good home” pets are common. We understand the appeal — particularly when someone simply wants to give an animal a loving home.
Pet Rehoming Network encourages both adopters and owners to approach free-pet advertisements carefully.
Why “Free to a Good Home” Isn’t Always the Safest Choice
For an owner, offering a dog, cat, puppy or kitten completely free can remove one small but useful barrier to impulsive inquiries. An appropriate rehoming fee does not guarantee that someone will be a responsible adopter — careful screening is far more important — but it can be one part of a thoughtful adoption process.
Owners should take time to learn about prospective adopters, their household, other pets, experience, expectations and ability to provide an appropriate lifelong home.
Adopters should exercise care as well. Ask sensible questions about the animal’s health, veterinary care, behaviour, history and reason for rehoming. Meet the pet and owner, and make sure everyone in your household is prepared for the commitment.
A Free Pet Isn’t Really Free
The amount paid to acquire a pet is usually only a small part of the cost of responsible pet ownership.
Food, veterinary examinations, vaccinations, parasite prevention, spaying or neutering where needed, identification, training, grooming, litter, supplies, pet care during travel and unexpected medical treatment can add up over a pet’s lifetime.
Rather than choosing an animal primarily because there is no adoption fee, look for the companion who genuinely fits your household — and make sure you’re financially prepared to provide the care that companion will need.
Have an Unexpected Litter?
If your dog or cat has had an unexpected litter, your first instinct may be to advertise the babies as “free to good homes.” Before doing so, consider creating a more deliberate placement plan.
Each puppy or kitten deserves an adopter who understands the commitment, has been given honest information, and is prepared to provide appropriate veterinary care, training, socialization and a permanent home.
Responsible placement doesn’t have to be complicated. It does require a little thought.
Our philosophy is simple: don’t give pets away indiscriminately, and don’t choose a pet simply because it’s free. Take the time to make a good match.
Need to Rehome a Dog or Cat in Alberta?
If you arrived here because you need to find a new home for your own pet, you’re in the right place — but the adoption listings are only one side of what Pet Rehoming Network does.
Our private, owner-assisted approach is designed to help caring owners find suitable adopters while their pets remain safely in their care throughout the rehoming process.
Your pet does not need to enter a shelter or unfamiliar foster environment in order to be introduced to prospective adopters. Potential adopters can learn about your pet through a detailed adoption profile, and suitable applicants have the opportunity to meet you and your pet before a decision is made.
You choose who adopts your pet. Finding the right home matters more than simply finding the first available home.
Before You Adopt a Pet in Alberta
Falling in love with a photograph is easy. A successful adoption requires looking beyond the photograph and asking whether you and the pet are genuinely suited to one another.
Think About Your Real Life
- Housing: Are pets permitted, and are there size, breed or number restrictions?
- Time: How many hours will the pet normally spend alone?
- Activity: Do you want a hiking companion, a backyard playmate or a quiet couch companion?
- Children: Is the individual pet comfortable living with children of their ages?
- Other animals: Has the pet lived successfully with dogs, cats or other animals?
- Training: Are you prepared to continue training or work through normal adjustment issues?
- Grooming: Can you manage the coat care the pet requires?
- Finances: Are routine and unexpected veterinary expenses comfortably within your budget?
- Future plans: Is your housing, work or family situation likely to change significantly?
Read the Entire Adoption Story
We put substantial information into individual Pet Rehoming Network adoption profiles for a reason. The cutest photograph shouldn’t be the deciding factor.
Pay attention to what the owner tells you about personality, exercise, training, health, children, other pets and the kind of home they believe would suit their companion best.
Meet Before You Decide
When an owner believes you may be a suitable match, a meet-and-greet gives both sides an opportunity to talk, ask questions and see how everyone feels together.
Adoption should never feel like racing another shopper to a checkout button. This is a relationship that may last many years. It’s worth taking the time to get it right.
Private Pet Adoption: A Different Way to Find Your New Companion
Shelters and rescue organizations perform enormously important work. Private owner-to-adopter rehoming serves a different need.
When circumstances allow a pet to remain safely with their owner during the search for a new family, the transition can happen directly from one home to another. The owner can share first-hand knowledge about the pet, prospective adopters can ask detailed questions, and both sides can decide whether the match feels right.
For some pets and families, that continuity can make responsible rehoming a gentler experience.
Pet Rehoming Network helps bring those people together.
Can’t Find the Right Pet in Alberta Yet?
Don’t choose the wrong companion simply because you’re eager to adopt today.
The available pets on Pet Rehoming Network change continually as new owners ask for help and other pets find their new families.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pet Adoption in Alberta
Where can I find dogs for adoption in Alberta?
You can browse the newest privately rehomed Alberta dogs on this page and continue loading additional available pets. You can also visit our Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat adoption pages as the Alberta city network grows.
Do you have cats for adoption in Alberta?
Yes. Cats being privately rehomed by their owners appear among our Alberta adoption listings when available. Each cat has an individual profile describing their personality, needs and ideal home.
Do you have puppies for adoption in Alberta?
Puppies are sometimes available, although availability changes frequently. If you don’t see a suitable puppy today, check back or join our waiting list.
Can I adopt a kitten through Pet Rehoming Network?
Yes, when kittens are available for private adoption. We encourage adopters to consider adult cats as well; knowing an adult cat’s established personality can sometimes make finding the right match easier.
Is Pet Rehoming Network an animal shelter or rescue?
No. Pet Rehoming Network provides private, owner-assisted pet rehoming services. Pets remain with their owners while suitable new homes are sought, allowing adopters and owners to communicate and meet before an adoption is finalized.
Why do privately rehomed pets have adoption or rehoming fees?
An appropriate rehoming fee can be one useful component of responsible private adoption and may help discourage some impulsive inquiries. A fee alone does not make an adoption safe, however. Thoughtful screening, honest communication and choosing an appropriate match are much more important.
Is it safe to adopt a free puppy or kitten?
A free pet is not automatically unsafe, nor does an adoption fee automatically make a placement responsible. Ask questions, meet the pet and owner, learn as much as possible about health and history, and make sure the pet is genuinely suitable for your household before committing.
Can I meet a pet before adopting?
Yes. When the owner feels an applicant may be a good match, prospective adopters have an opportunity to meet the pet and owner before the adoption decision is finalized.
What if I need to rehome my own pet in Alberta?
Pet Rehoming Network provides owner-assisted rehoming help throughout Alberta. Your pet remains with you during the rehoming process, and you have the opportunity to meet and choose the family you feel is right for your pet. Request pet rehoming help here.
Find the Right Pet. Make the Right Match.
Every successful adoption begins with two things: a pet who needs the right home and a person or family ready to provide it.
Take your time. Ask questions. Read each pet’s story. Think realistically about your household and what you can offer for the years ahead.
When the right match appears, you’ll be glad you waited for it.