CURRENT ADOPTABLES
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.
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.
Hope
2 year old female
Cattle Dog Mix
45 lbs
Kids: yes
Dogs: yes
Cats: probably no
Fernie, BC
Status : Available
Hope has travelled a great long way from Fort Smith, NT. She is an exuberant girl who loves people and dogs alike. She is house-trained and has good meet manners.
Hope LOVES to run around and will be her best self with a home who can let her do so every day. For those families who have runners, bikers, skiiers... etc, she is the dog that will keep up with you everywhere you want to go. And that coat is perfect for shedding snow and not bringing in the mud!
If you do not entertain her, Hope will find her own fun, so she has been known to escape from yards if unattended. We will be trying her off leash on trails to see how she responds to the freedom. Stay tuned!
Ollie
9 month old male
Shepherd X
70 lbs
Kids: yes
Dogs: yes
Cats: probably
Nakusp, BC
Status : Available
Look at the legs on this dog! Ollie is a TALL, lean boy who still has some growing to do. He comes to us from the Red Deer Municipal Pound after being removed by the SPCA from a home due to neglect. He is a very sweet dog who is eager for affection. He can be timid meeting people, and even more timid meeting dogs. As soon as he feels safe, he wants to play. Ollie is a big puppy but doesn't know HOW big, sometimes he is a little enthusiastic playing and can annoy less energetic dogs.
Ollie doesn't have much for recall, but sticks around naturally when off leash. We are confident he will have recall once he recognizes his name.
This big lad does need some leash manners. He also doesn't like being left alone - a home where someone is home a lot would be the best scenario for him. He can be crated (in an XXL crate) but will protest vocally for a while. Once he has some stability, routine and love in his life, he will be an absolute gem.
Button
8 mo old female
Black Lab
60 lbs
Kids: yes
Dogs: yes
Cats: maybe
Castlegar, BC
Status : Available
Another Misty Creek transplant. Button was at the shelter since age 4 months after being brought in by Lethbridge bylaw. No owner claimed her.
Button is a VERY sweet and affectionate girl, like all labs, and is a little bit hyper as well. She is good off leash so it is easy to get her the exercise she needs. She's not the brightest dog we've ever worked with so if you are scared of having a dog that is more clever than you, she isn't it.
Button is still working on commands and leash manners, as well as not jumping up to say hi. She doesn't love being crated or tied up; we are waiting to hear how she does in a house unattended. She really just wants to be with her people all of the time.
Spayed, vaccinated and ready to go!
Numi
2 year old
Husky Lab X
55 lbs
Kids: yes
Dogs: yes
Cats: unsure
Rossland, BC
Status : Available
Numi has traveled from Yellowknife for a chance at a forever home in the Kootenays. He is an interesting mix of exuberant and unsure, as he is still young and figuring out the world. He loves people, yet can be shy or even scared out on the trail when running into crowds. He has gotten better in the few days we have had him.
Numi does pull on leash, but does well with a front-lead harness, or off leash. He doesn't know his name yet but does respond to whistles and promise of treats.
You can also tell he's a little unsure meeting dogs but very badly wants to make friends. If the other dog is social, he does great - if they are scared or aggressive, he gets confused. He is better meeting dogs off leash than on, but is mostly good on as well.
Numi is house trained and so far non-destructive and quiet when left alone. He can be a bit picky with his kibble so for now we add some broth to get him eating.
Baylen
8 month old male
Shepherd Mix
50 lbs
Kids: yes
Dogs: yes
Cats: maybe
Revelstoke, BC
Status : Home trial
Baylen is a young shepherd cross from the Yellowknife SPCA. He is very affectionate and people-oriented. He can get excited and jump up to try for kisses. He hasn't had much for training, but is learning to sit, walks well with a harness, and naturally sticks around off leash (unless he smells food).
Baylen is quite excitable around food and will counter surf or be very interested in your lunch, but he is clever and learns quickly.
This playful boy loves running after a ball, and giving hugs. He is much better meeting dogs off leash than on, but isn't too keen on playing with them in general - he'd rather focus on his people. On walks he is super social and may sometimes go off with a new crowd of people :>
Piper
2 year old female
Collie Sharpei Cross
40 lbs
Kids: yes
Dogs: yes
Cats: maybe
Creston, BC
Status : Available
Poor Piper - we have never had a dog this lovable and well-behaved returned to us not once, but TWICE. We work so hard to match dogs up with the right fit but sometimes people surprise us and our hearts break for the dogs.
Piper is loving, affectionate, enjoys other dogs and is a dream in the house. She is quiet, doesn't chew things or try to escape the home.
She is respectful meeting people (no jumping) and dogs (calm, not running at), fairly good on -leash and loves car rides.
She has fit in well with some cats and chased others, so the cat situation depends on the feline.
If she has a relationship of trust and respect, she has good recall - but may need leash walking until a bond is established.