CURRENT ADOPTABLES
WE HAVE HERDING BREEDS IN CALGARY WAITING FOR RIDES! IF YOU ARE TRAVELING TO THE WEST KOOTENAY PLEASE REACH OUT
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Anyone that has had the opportunity to adopt an abused or neglected dog will understand what a powerful thing it is. Seeing them transform into a confident and joyful pet will absolutely fill your heart.
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These moments of growth are matched only by the devotion they will show you when they come to understand you are their hero and have given them life.
Maya
7 mo old female
Heeler 35 lbs
Kids: yes
Dogs: most
Cats: maybe
Rossland, BC
Status : Home Trial
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Maya is one of the smartest dogs we've ever worked with. She is SO eager to please, eyes always on her owner, super responsive to redirection. She is on a mission to be a GOOD GIRL.
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She was raised in a facility where she didn't get a lot of positive social interaction with other dogs. She can be nervous when meeting large dogs or big groups, but does well with reassurance and proximity. She doesn't quite understand what play is.
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Maya is wonderful off leash and naturally stays close by. She has great recall as well. She is good in the home but can pace and cry if under-stimulated. She has struggled to share a home with submissive dogs- she can resource guard by snapping and growling. She has adjusted well with confident dogs. We would absolutely consider placing her in a home with other dogs.
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This affectionate pup is so young and so bright, she is on the road to becoming an incredible pet for someone.
Rex (aka Reckless) was ditched at an Albertan herding dog rescue as a rambunctious puppy. He was raised there, and became accustomed to living on a single property. He has developed a taste for being a homebody and expresses some anxious behaviours in a change of environment.
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He does adjust quickly, however, and becomes a goofy, affectionate boy. He is fostered with several large dogs and a cat. He has done very well off leash and seems to be a natural stay-at-home property dog.
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He does still need polishing on his basic manners but is an overall sweet giant.
Rex
1 year old
Border Collie St Bernard Mix
male - 80lbs
Kids: yes
Dogs: yes
Cats: yes
Fernie, BC
Status : Available
Purebred alert! We have partnered with a new rescue in Alberta that is busting at the seams with herding types and that's where Ochi comes from. He is a very loyal, affectionate little dude but as is common with the breed, has some neurotic things going on too. Ochi enjoys the company of other dogs but does NOT feel comfortable with a large dog or intact male in his home. He can get scared at night and bark at odd shapes or sounds. If he is super relaxed in the home, these behaviours don't manifest.
He is great unattended in the house, has excellent recall off leash, great on car rides, and pleasant meeting people and dogs. He doesn't need a load of exercise but he does like attention in the house.
Ochi
5 year old
Aussie Shepherd
male - 25lbs
Kids: older
Dogs: yes
Cats: yes
Rossland, BC
Status : Home trial
Maverick
4 year old male
Aussie Border Mix 50 lbs
Kids: older
Dogs: yes
Cats: barks
Winlaw, BC
Status : Available
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Maverick also joins us from the herding dog rescue in Alberta. He was ditched there two years ago so it's time for a new home. He is a VERY friendly boy who can jump up to say hello. He loves to play with other dogs but can do the annoying heel nip thing which some dogs don't love.
He has great recall off leash and is a gentleman in the home. Maverick does have a willful side so will need an experienced owner who knows how to set boundaries. He can get excited and mouth, but does respond to firm redirection. He will rule the roost if you let him.
So far, he does seem to bark and growl at cats so that may not be a fit. He would be fine with other dogs in the home and likely ok with livestock.
Atlas
2 year old male
Doberman Mix
60 lbs
Kids: yes
Dogs: yes
Cats: scared
Rossland, BC
Status : Available
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Atlas (formerly Guppy) comes to us from Yellowknife. He can be quite timid in new environments and when meeting strangers. He is particularly wary of men and may hide in the home away from them.
He becomes affectionate when he warms. He is non-destructive in the home and loves car rides. We are just trying him out off leash. He appears to have no recall (or name recognition as yet) but we do find him waiting by the car at the end of a walk so that's promising!
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He is scared of cats as well so will be respectful of one in a new home. Once he settles in, he becomes playful and full of joy like a regular dog - he just needs someone to give him that time. Atlas does pull on a leash so will need a front lead harness or gentle leader.
