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
7 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! We expect some mastiff in the mix so he may grow to be quite large.
He is super sweet but very timid - still quite unsure of men. His first days in foster, he scuttled any time the foster stood, but has settled in with her family. Having a collar on is a new experience (he doesn't like) so we have him harnessed for now.
He enjoys the company of other dogs and is a LAZY BOY. He may take a 5 minute nap in the middle of your walk. He is truly content to lay in the sun and be loved.
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
Nova is a recent mumma that was picked up at a spay clinic in Wabasca. She is a small, affectionate, intelligent girl.
Nova will follow you around the house and accept any sort of affection you want to give her.
She is food motivated, and has been known to get her little paws on the counter to see what smells so good.
She walks well on leash but isn't quite ready to be off leash as she's a bit of a curious cat. Nova tolerates other dogs if they are respectful but isn't seeking out interactions with them.
Nova
1.5 year old
Husky Mix
female - 30lbs
Kids: yes
Dogs: yes
Cats: maybe
Rossland, 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 : Available
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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.
Blaze is a transplant from the Red Deer shelter. They were told he "runs off too much" but his recall is excellent so there must be more to the story. Blaze is a VERY loyal and affectionate dog - pure lab in that sense. Also pure lab in the finding food sense - if you leave him in the house unattended, he will find food. He is a fit boy but quite clumsy so we wouldn't recommend any precarious cliff-side trails with him.
He walks farily well on leash but will pull hard to say hi to other dogs. He adores dogs and will play any chance he gets -sometimes a little roughly. The only challenge with Blaze is he will need a sturdy crate when unsupervised. Otherwise, he's a great, easy to care for doggo.
Blaze
2 year old
Lab Mix
male - 50 lbs
Kids: yes
Dogs: yes
Cats: likely
Rossland, BC
Status : Available
Keava comes to us from Yellowknife, NT. She is a very intelligent, eager to please, loyal dog. She gets along with dogs of all sizes and mannerisms, and enjoys meeting people on the trail. She has excellent off-leash recall, and is manageable on leash. She enjoys car rides and adventures, and absolutely adores water.
Unfortunately, we have discovered Keava is a little too interested in cats and can fixate on them in the home.
Aside from that, this girl will be the perfect addition to any pack, or active family.
Keava
1.5 year old
Collie Mix
Female - 60 lbs
Kids: yes
Dogs: yes
Cats: no
Summerland, BC
Status : Available
Shiloh
7 month old male
Hound Mix
45 lbs
Kids: yes
Dogs: yes
Cats: maybe
Nelson, BC
Status : Available
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Shiloh has traveled all the way from Fort Smith NT. Someone thought he was special enough to drive the many hours to Edmonton. He is energetic and bouncy, full of life and love. This happy guy is excited about new things, meeting new people and playing with dogs. He has an old break on a hind leg, which we have had x-rayed. The vets have determined he is functioning on it and can manage his own level of pain tolerance, but we don't want him to be a biking or long-distance running dog.
He is behaved when left unattended, does well on car rides and is very food motivated. He has a sensitive stomach and may need a bland food diet until his flora get healthy. Shiloh dribbles pee whan excited - the vets believe he will age out of that.