Maverick
Maverick has been through some rough times. He is now approximately 9 years old and back in search of a forever home. At some point in his life, Maverick was beaten, possibly with an object, because he does flinch often and has fear bitten people who have raised tools around him. He is a super quirky dude to begin with. Let's start with his likes: Maverick loves people once he gets to trust them, and enjoys being scratched around the neck and chin. He loves frolics through the forest and playing with non-intimidating (usually female) dogs. Maverick is not a fan of smooth floors. In fact, he plays "the floor is lava", a game that will continue for his whole life. He is invincible with a leash on, but as soon as it comes off, he runs to a carpet or bed and is trapped there until his human can guide him to a door. Maverick also doesn't love bowls and prefers to eat his food off the floor (or in my case, a tea towel). He has an unreasonable emotional reaction to things touching his rear end, including slack leashes, grass, and especially thorn bushes. Maverick is scared of cats and most other non-human and non-dog animals. He is really great off-leash - his recall is wonderful and he will check in frequently with a "woof" of joy while on walks.
Mavey can spend a lot of time out in a yard, but we do want a home for him that will have him as an inside dog. He is so loving and sweet that we know the right people are out there for him. He needs a gentle, understanding person or couple, preferably without children or a dominant, high-energy dog. He has never, ever had a bite incident with his own people, but has nipped and mouthed strangers when feeling threatened. He is a dream inside the house - clean, quiet, unassuming. We really hope to only move Mavey for one last time - his first home gave him up because he was uncomfortable around the children, his second due to moving overseas for work, and his third due to terminal illness. The moves have not helped with his anxiety, but he has shown contentment and happiness in the right environment in spite of it all.
Mavey can spend a lot of time out in a yard, but we do want a home for him that will have him as an inside dog. He is so loving and sweet that we know the right people are out there for him. He needs a gentle, understanding person or couple, preferably without children or a dominant, high-energy dog. He has never, ever had a bite incident with his own people, but has nipped and mouthed strangers when feeling threatened. He is a dream inside the house - clean, quiet, unassuming. We really hope to only move Mavey for one last time - his first home gave him up because he was uncomfortable around the children, his second due to moving overseas for work, and his third due to terminal illness. The moves have not helped with his anxiety, but he has shown contentment and happiness in the right environment in spite of it all.
Diesel
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Diesel was surrendered at a spay/neuter clinic on the Siksika reserve near Calgary. He is between 7 and 9 months old, and appears to be a shepherd/akita mix.
Before his rescue, Diesel had never been in a car or up and down stairs, but adapted really well to his new home. He is a big cuddler and will find his way to sleeping on your feet whenever you're sitting down. His temp foster home had 4 dogs and he got along with all of them. He's a very friendly dog who is just learning about having all the food he needs and a warm place to sleep. Diesel is not yet neutered, but we are hoping to have the surgery in November. |
DOGS NEED RIDES
H.E.A.R.T., along with several other organizations, aims to relocate and rehome dogs from high kill situations in Northern Canada to the West Kootenays. In order to do this the dogs need to be transported from various Northern shelters.
If you are traveling between Edmonton and anywhere in the West Kootenays, please get in touch with H.E.A.R.T. at the email below. We will give you gas money and lend you all the equipment needed to help with transportation of the dogs (such as crates, bowls, food etc).
Your services will be rewarded by a grateful traveling companion that will listen to all your stories with relish and won't complain about your music choices!
Contact HEART at: heartdogrescue@gmail.com
