I am really impressed with how the Delta SPCA is handling their dog adoptions. When writing each dog's description on Petfinder, they are taking the time to educate people about keeping dogs in a healthy environment, and NOT leaving them in a yard or on a chain.They are also reminding people that cute little puppies will grow to be very large in some cases, and they seem to be trying to stop people from impulse buying. I phoned the Delta SPCA to ask about adopting a dog or puppy, and I was told the adoption fee is $145 and includes spaying, neutering, microchipping and vaccines when needed. I was also told that the puppies are altered at 8 weeks of age, and that no spay/neuter certificate program was used at the Delta SPCA. No dog or puppy will leave for adoption without first being altered.This is what every SPCA should doing!

Here is an example of just one biography written by the Delta SPCA. You can see that a lot of thought went into it, they are really looking at the best interests of this dog, and trying to find the ideal adoption match.

"NINA HAS BEEN RECEIVING TRAINING DONATED BY AMBER AND IS DOING VERY WELL. SHE LOVES ROUTINE AND THRIVES ON POSSITIVE ATTENTION AND PRAISE. SHE KNOWS BASIC COMMANDS AND WALKS WELL ON LEASH. NINA IS STILL LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED HOME TO CONTINUE HER TRAINING AND HANDLE HER STRENGTH. SHE IS A BIG GIRL BUT GETTING EASIER TO HANDLE ALL THE TIME. IF YOU CAN KEEP UP THE WORK AMBER HAS STARTED NINA WILL BE A WONDERFUL COMPANION DOG. SHE IS MUCH TOO BIG TO BE AROUND LITTLE KIDS AND OVERPOWERS MOST DOGS SHE MEETS. SHE HAS NOT BEEN TAUGHT HOW TO PLAY WITH OTHER DOGS OR ANIMALS AND NEEDS TO BE THE ONLY ANIMAL IN YOUR HOME. SHE IS FULL OF KISSES AND VERY AFFECTIONATE. Nina's owners did not come for her the last time she visited the Surrey SPCA. She needs a secure yard where she is not left alone and bored. She escaped her confines often and wandered the streets looking for attention. She very much wants to be part of a family and was not given that chance in her past home. She knows basic commands and is a 4 year old Mastiff/Lab mix spayed female. We do not know her history with children but do not recommend she go to a home with young children as she is a very strong dog. She does jump up on people and can be hard to walk due to her strength. With some training and attention this will become easier and her manners will improve. She is very anxious to learn and eager to please which will help a great deal in her training. She is housebroken but used to spending a great deal of time outdoors. She likes to go on car rides and loves walks. She has never been taught to play with balls or toys but wants to learn. She hasn't been around other animals and needs to be socialized with them. At this time we do not recommend she go to a home with other animals. She has a dominant personality and does not know how to play with other dogs. She can become jealous around them and wants to be the center of attention. This is something that can be worked on with training. Until then, she should not be in a home with other animals and should never be off-leash at parks. She is very gentle with treats and loves to sit and be petted. She longs for attention and love and will be a wonderful pet in the right home. If you have the experience and willingness to work with Nina she has all the love in the world waiting for you here."

Bravo to the Delta SPCA for not focusing on adoption contests, and for instead doing what's best for the dogs in their care!