My name is DUSTY!

Posted over 10 months ago | Updated over 5 months ago

Cared for by West Coast Paws Dog Rescue

Adoption process

Submit Application

Interview

Home Check

Approve Application

Meet the Pet

Sign Adoption Contract

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $728

This helps West Coast Paws Dog Rescue with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Color

Gray/Silver/Salt & Pepper - with White

Age

4 years 10 months old, Adult

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

37 lb (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

ps_2296117-2647487

My details

Good with dogs

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Hiya! My name is DUSTY and here is some info about me:

PHYSICAL INFO:

Breed: Shepherd Mix

Age: approx. 4 years old

Gender: Male

Weight: 37 lbs (17kg)

Height: 66 cm (paws to top of my head)

Length: 89 cm (head to butt)

Current Location: MEXICO CITY

RESCUE STORY - My journey hasn’t been the easiest—I was found living at a gas station in Mexico City with my buddy Athos, struggling to find food and shelter. But even then, I never lost my gentle nature.

When kind rescuers found me, I was very thin and missing some fur, but I was so happy to finally get attention and care. At the vet, they helped me regain my strength, and though my tongue always sticks out (which makes me extra cute!), I’m perfectly healthy now.

During my time at the shelter, I’ve made lots of human and dog friends. Now, I’m looking for my forever home - where I can share my love and calm energy. I adore cuddles, making new friends, and enjoying a relaxed, happy life. Could you be my person?

TEMPERAMENT - I am social, playful and friendly. I am not nervous or scared of human interaction and approach everyone I meet with a friendly tail wag and a calm demeanor. Here I am loving some pets! Here I am with my pals!

ENERGY LEVEL - Medium - I love going for walks and chasing balls and am a playful and friendly guy! I also love snuggles and pets and am an overall calm and friendly pup, I am told I would make a perfect family dog!

GETS ALONG WITH:

Kids – Unknown.

Dogs – Yes. I am a playful and friendly dog and I don’t display any territorial behaviours or resource guarding. I love to play with other dogs of all types!

Cats – Unknown.

PREY DRIVE - Unknown. I’m not too sure how I’ll react around squirrels/rabbits etc., so my adopter needs to be prepared and willing to train me through these behaviours, should they arise.

TRAINING:

Leash skills – Work in progress. I love to go for walks and to visit with others. I do tend to pull as I want to explore everything, but I am not reactive towards cars, people or other dogs on the street. I will need an adopter who is happy to work with me on my leash manners. A well-fitted harness and some dedicated leash training will help set me up for success!

House trained – Work in progress. Frequent potty breaks and positive reinforcement will help me learn housetraining in my new home :)

Please Note: WCP highly encourages adopters to do some research and training on their own before their dog arrives.

HEALTH NOTES:

During my first check-up with the vet, they noticed a slight tremor in my legs - which they suspected was neurological. Over the next several months, however, I was checked by the vet frequently and the tremor is gone and I have never demonstrated any further symptoms. My tongue hangs out of my mouth, but the vet did not find any medical reason for this - I like to think it makes me extra cute!

I am neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. I will come to Canada with proof of all my vaccines and test records.

I will be tested for Heartworm etc. before flying North.

NOTE: It is not uncommon for rescue dogs to require dental work/cleaning after they are adopted. West Coast Paws does not cover the costs of dental work and/or vet visits. These costs are the financial responsibility of the adopter. **I will likely need dental work, based off photos of my teefs**

ADOPTION FEE:

My adoption fee is $650.00 CAD + applicable taxes, which includes my airfare, if a flight volunteer is found directly to Vancouver.

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DISCLAIMER:

Please visit wcpdogrescue.com to read about West Coast Paws Dog Rescue and its adoption process.

The info included in each WCP bio is provided to us from the international rescuer. WCP does not have in-person access to overseas dogs and cannot always verify the accuracy of their descriptions, although we ask for video proof of a dog's attributes wherever possible. Every dog is an individual and can act differently in different situations based on the person(s) adopting them and the environment in which they live.

WCP is unable to guarantee the accuracy of a dogs age and/or breed. These are strictly "best guesses" based on veterinary exams and their educated estimates.

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Hiya! My name is DUSTY and here is some info about me:

PHYSICAL INFO:

Breed: Shepherd Mix

Age: approx. 4 years old

Gender: Male

Weight: 37 lbs (17kg)

Height: 66 cm (paws to top of my head)

Length: 89 cm (head to butt)

Current Location: MEXICO CITY

GETS ALONG WITH:

Kids – Unknown.

Dogs – Yes. I am a playful and friendly dog and I don’t display any territorial behaviours or resource guarding. I love to play with other dogs of all types!

Cats – Unknown.

PREY DRIVE - Unknown. I’m not too sure how I’ll react around squirrels/rabbits etc., so my adopter needs to be prepared and willing to train me through these behaviours, should they arise.

TRAINING:

Leash skills – Work in progress. I love to go for walks and to visit with others. I do tend to pull as I want to explore everything, but I am not reactive towards cars, people or other dogs on the street. I will need an adopter who is happy to work with me on my leash manners. A well-fitted harness and some dedicated leash training will help set me up for success!

House trained – Work in progress. Frequent potty breaks and positive reinforcement will help me learn housetraining in my new home :)

Please Note: WCP highly encourages adopters to do some research and training on their own before their dog arrives.

HEALTH NOTES:

During my first check-up with the vet, they noticed a slight tremor in my legs - which they suspected was neurological. Over the next several months, however, I was checked by the vet frequently and the tremor is gone and I have never demonstrated any further symptoms. My tongue hangs out of my mouth, but the vet did not find any medical reason for this - I like to think it makes me extra cute!

I am neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. I will come to Canada with proof of all my vaccines and test records.

I will be tested for Heartworm etc. before flying North.

NOTE: It is not uncommon for rescue dogs to require dental work/cleaning after they are adopted. West Coast Paws does not cover the costs of dental work and/or vet visits. These costs are the financial responsibility of the adopter. **I will likely need dental work, based off photos of my teefs**

ADOPTION FEE:

My adoption fee is $650.00 CAD + applicable taxes, which includes my airfare, if a flight volunteer is found directly to Vancouver.

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DISCLAIMER:

Please visit wcpdogrescue.com to read about West Coast Paws Dog Rescue and its adoption process.

WCP is unable to guarantee the accuracy of a dogs age and/or breed. These are strictly "best guesses" based on veterinary exams and their educated estimates.

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Rescue

West Coast Paws Dog Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID

ps_2296117-2647487

Contact

—

Phone

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info@wcpdogrescue.com

Website

https://www.wcpdogrescue.com/

Address

Coquitlam, BC V3K 5W8

Donation

Donate to This Rescue

Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

2.
Interview

A West Coast Paws member will contact the applicant(s) to arrange a Phone Interview.

3.
Home Check

A West Coast Paws member will contact the applicant(s) to arrange a House Check- either virtually or via photographs of the home.

4.
Approve Application

Successful applicants will receive an Approval Email from WCP. A $100 deposit will be required at this point.

5.
Meet the Pet

This step only applies to LOCAL dog adoptions- i.e. a dog that is already located in the Lower Mainland.

6.
Sign Adoption Contract

- Adoption Contract Signed - Adoption Fee Paid

7.
Take the Pet Home

Congratulations! Your fur-baby is finally here! Adopters will be required to meet at the airport to pick up their dog.

Additional adoption info

Please keep in mind that there may be multiple applications for a single dog and that even if your phone interview and home check are successful, there is no guarantee that you will be matched with the dog you have applied for. Your chances of a successful match greatly increase if you list more than one dog on your application.

More about this rescue

West Coast Paws is a British Columbia-based non-profit dog rescue established in 2022. We are a team of animal lovers with a passion for rescuing dogs in need with a current focus on dogs from Mexico, Texas, and locally in BC. With the help of our amazing rescuers, we help stray, abused, and/or neglected dogs find their forever homes where they have a new chance at a love-filled life.