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.
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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.
Shaggy
9 month old male
Chow Mix?
45 lbs
Kids: older
Dogs: yes
Cats: probably
Trail, BC
Status : Available
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Shaggy was surrendered at a spay clinic recently in Wabasca. One of our Calgary fosters was volunteering at the clinic and saw he was going to be left behind so she offered to take him in. Now he's in the Kootenays! He has been with us a month and not grown much at all so we believe what you see is what you get at this point!
He is super sweet but very timid - still quite unsure of men. He ADORES his foster mumma and is super affectionate with her. He is still uncertain of the men and boys in the home (he will grumble or run away but has not shown aggression of any sort). He is a pretty lazy dog and will tire himself out playing catch in the yard for a few minutes. Two leash walks a day is plenty for him! He is great in the house. He would be an amazing dog for an older woman, lesbian couple, or even an older man as he seems to be accepting of them.
Myla has been in a home for about a year but they tragically needed to leave the country and are unable to take her. Myla is a loyal, sweet, active dog who is her best self when she has a job to do. She would be best with older kids, and doesn't seem to get on with cats.
She is a very intelligent dog who learns quickly - she loves adventures, car rides and paddleboarding. She can be wary of strange men so would need slow introductions. She is good with dogs who have gentle meet manners. She may prefer to be the only dog in the home.
Myla
2 year old
Collie Mix
Female - 55 lbs
Kids: older
Dogs: selective
Cats: no
Revelstoke, BC
Status : Available
Sally is yet another transplant from the Yellowknife SPCA. She was surrendered to the shelter when pregnant (the right thing to do) and once her puppies were grown and gone, it was time for her to find a home. She is a sweet, confident dog, so it does not seem she suffered any abuse or neglect. She knows basic manners and walks with a tight leash but isn't a big puller.
We don't know how she is alone in a home as yet. She gets along well with dogs she recognizes as dogs - she is not sure about toy breeds and likely not good with cats as there appears to be some prey drive. She has not been tested off leash either. Updates as we get to know her.
Sally
2 years old
Lab Mix
female - 65lbs
Kids: yes
Dogs: med+
Cats: no
Nelson, BC
Status : Available
Gemma was sent to us by the Red Deer pound as she was on the euthenasia list there. The shelter staff loved her as she is super well mannered and sweet with people of all ages. Gemma's challenge is that she has poor meet manners with other dogs, which include lunging and growling. She walks well on leash and it is only an issue if dogs come into her space. Therefore, we are looking for a family that is happy to leash walk her or has a large property she can play on. Gemma is a super loyal dog who has excellent house manners. She is affectionate and quiet.
She cannot be in a home with cats. Gemma may be returned to the pound if a family doesn't step forward to give her a chance.
Gemma
4 year old
Ridgeback Mastiff Mix
female - 85lbs
Kids: yes
Dogs: selective
Cats: no
Trail, BC
Status : Available
Ruby
5 month female
Shepherd Mix
40 lbs
Kids: yes
Dogs: yes
Cats: some
Slocan, BC
Status : Home trial
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Ruby was picked up from a house in rural Alberta with 4 other unwanted littermates. We believe she has some Sharpei content. She is an affectionate dog, but did not have manners training from puppy hood, so can jump up and mouth.
She LOVES to play with other dogs but does play intensely, so would love a housemate who is fit and strong to wrestle with. She is very interested in cats but could co-exist with a very savvy, confident one. Though a cat-free home would be a safer bet. Ruby sticks around off-leash and needs some work on her leash manners, but is better in a harness. She can still chew things as she remains in her puppy stage, but settles well into a crate.