Adopt a pet near you.

Yes, and shelters expect it. Applying somewhere else does not withdraw an application you already sent.

Often yes, with your landlord's consent. A shelter that has filled in its policy shows it on its page, including whether it requires a fenced yard. Not every shelter has.

It depends on the shelter. A shelter that has filled in its policy says on its page whether it adopts out of province.

Saving an animal tells the shelter nothing about you. When you ask a question, it sees your first name and last initial. When you apply, it gets your name, email, phone, address and your answers. No shelter ever sees your applications to another one.