Find your new best friend.
Looking to adopt a dog in Alberta? You’re in the right place. At Four Feet and a Heartbeat, we believe there’s a perfect match for every pup — and maybe yours is just a scroll away. We are a no-kill dog rescue, located on over 6 acres of land, based in Central Alberta, and we proudly welcome adopters from across Western Canada.
Whether you’re looking for a playful puppy, a senior companion, or a calm, quiet dog to complete your family, we have loving dogs waiting for forever homes.
📌 Adoption Overview
🐾 What to Expect
- Profiles of all dogs currently available for adoption
- Our available information on breed, temperament, age, and special needs
- Know that we provide what we can but often don’t have a lot of information about our rescue dogs
- Our dogs are vaccinated, spayed/neutered, and cared for until adoption
- We believe that meeting a dog is the best way to get to know them. 💌 Book an appointment to meet your new best friend today!
📍 We Serve All of Western Canada
Although we’re based in Lacombe, Alberta, we regularly place dogs in homes across Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and beyond. People often travel to meet our dogs — and it’s worth the drive.
📝 Before You Apply
Please review our Adoption Policy and Adoption Agreement before reaching out. We’re here to support you — but we rely on adopters to self-select based on the dog’s needs and their own lifestyle.
❤️ Don’t See the Right Dog Today?
Check back soon — we update this page frequently as new dogs become available. Some of our dogs have been with us for months (or even over a year) and are just waiting for the right person to notice them. You can also follow us on Facebook to keep up to date with the latest ongoings at the shelter.
📣 Meet the Dogs
Testimonials
“We just wanted to give an update on formerly “Penelope” now Ruby Soho. She is amazing and is loving farm life with her brothers and the kids. She fits in perfect and we love her so much she really is out baby. Thank you for helping us find the perfect addition to our family!”
Ruby Soho’s forever family
“We adopted LuLu (Lou) in June and wanted to give you a quick update! She has really blossomed into the sweetest, most loving and caring girl 
We are so grateful for your organization. We don’t know how we ever survived without her! Thank you!!”
Lulu’s forever family
📄 Adoption Policies
🐶 What to Know Before You Adopt
We’re so glad you’re considering adoption! At Four Feet and a Heartbeat, our goal is to ensure the best possible fit between our dogs and their future families. To help with that, we ask that you review our adoption policy before reaching out.
🐾 Who Can Adopt
- ✅ We adopt primarily to families and individuals across Alberta and Western Canada.
- 🚗 Out-of-province adopters are welcome, but must travel to us for pickup or arrange all transportation for their new companion.
- 🔞 You must be 18+ to apply.
🏠 Home & Lifestyle
- 🏡 A secure, pet-safe home is essential.
- 🪵 Fenced yards are preferred for many dogs but not required for all.
- 🦴 For dogs with high prey drive or known escape tendencies, we may require a 6ft fence.
💉 Health & Vet Care
Our adoptable dogs are:
- 🐾 Spayed or neutered
- 🦠 Vaccinated (5-way, Rabies, and kennel cough)
- 👩🏽⚕️ Vet-checked before adoption
- 🩺 Microchipped, if applicable
💰 Adoption Fees
- 📝 Adoption fees vary by dog and are listed on each profile
- 💰 Fees help cover veterinary care, food, housing, and transport to our facility
- 🫱🏼🫲🏽 These are non-refundable
📝 How to Adopt
- Review our Adoption Agreement
- Email us with your interest in a specific dog
- Schedule a visit to meet your match
- Sign the agreement and bring home your new companion!
💛 Thank you for helping us give every dog the second chance they deserve!
📄 Adoption Agreement Preview
Before finalizing your adoption, you’ll sign a contract outlining expectations for care and responsibility. Here’s a preview of what you’re agreeing to:
🐾 Your Responsibilities
By adopting, you agree to:
- Comply with local pet bylaws
- Provide a lifetime of humane care (food, shelter, medical, and affection)
- Keep all vet care current
- Never use the dog for breeding, resale, or research
- Maintain a home and lifestyle that fits the dog’s needs
✉️ Rehoming Clause
If you can no longer care for your dog, you agree to:
- Contact us first before rehoming
- Return the dog to us (space permitting), or
- Rehome privately to a suitable home that meets these terms
💡 Note: Adoption fees are non-refundable.
🧾 What’s Included
Your adoption fee helps cover:
- Food, shelter, and care while in rescue
- Transportation to the care facility
- Spay/neuter surgery
- Vaccinations
- Veterinary checks during their stay
🚫 Liability & Risk Acknowledgment
- You adopt the dog “as is”
- You release us from future liability for medical or behavioral issues
- You understand that animals may behave differently in new environments
📝 Final Acknowledgment
By signing the agreement, you confirm that:
✔️ You’ve provided honest information
✔️ You accept full responsibility for your new pet
✔️ You agree to all adoption terms
📌 FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK
👩🏼🤝👨🏽 Join our online community for a peek behind the scenes, heartwarming rescue stories 🥰, and updates on adoptable dogs. 🐶 Your next best friend might be just one post away!
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