My name is Charles!

Posted over 2 weeks ago | Updated 5 days ago

Cared for by BC SPCA - Sunshine Coast Branch

My basic info

Breed

Coonhound

Color

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Age

Young

Size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)

Weight

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Sex

Male

Pet ID

616710

My details

Purebred

Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

If you're searching for a loyal adventure buddy to join you on camping trips, long hikes, jogs, or any outdoor escapade-meet Charles, a classic Coonhound with brains, energy, and enthusiasm to spare.

Charles is incredibly smart and very much a true working hound. Known for their high-energy nature and remarkable scenting abilities, Coonhounds like Charles need serious daily exercise and mental stimulation. His nose rules his world, and he'll happily follow it on every adventure you're willing to take him on. Lots of practice with recall-especially off leash-will be necessary, and a secure fenced yard is strongly recommended so he can safely explore, play, and track to his heart's content.

Like many hounds, Charles is vocal. Very vocal. He loves to "sing the songs of his people," and because of this, he is not suitable for apartment or condo living. He is also not a match for first-time or inexperienced dog owners. This is a true working breed who requires structure, patience, and someone who understands the quirks-and joys-of living with a Coonhound. A home with Coonhound or similar working-breed experience is ideal.

Charles enjoys other dogs but needs slow, controlled introductions with calm, dog-neutral companions, as he can get overly excited and, well... sing about it. He's toy-obsessed, people-loving, and full of life. Charles could fit well into a home with older, dog-savvy children, but no young kids, as his enthusiasm can be overwhelming.

If you love the hound lifestyle-big voice, big heart, big adventure-Charles might be your perfect trail partner.

Please follow these steps if interested in adoption!

1. View the animal's profile at adopt.spca.bc.ca
2. Submit an application https://spca.bc.ca/adoption/application-forms/
3. If it's a match, staff will contact you to set up an appointment for a meet & greet.
4. Live happily fur-ever after!

*Side note: the more you add to your application about you and what you are looking for in a canine companion, the better we can match animals with adopters!

PLEASE NOTE: This dog is located on the Sunshine Coast and travel via BC Ferries is required to adopt. Appointments are preferred to adopt one of our animals. Please speak with shelter staff prior to visiting our branch.

Primary Color: Black
Secondary Color: Red Brown
Weight: 26.5
Age: 0yrs 10mths 2wks

Shelter

BC SPCA - Sunshine Coast Branch

Contact info

Pet ID

616710

Contact

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Phone

(604) 740-0301

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Website

http://www.spca.bc.ca/sunshinecoast

Address

4376 Solar Road, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A1

Donation

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Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Please note that in many of our provincial shelters renters are required to bring in copies of their strata council by-laws in order to be approved for adopting.

Please contact us at the shelter for any adoption requirements before visiting us to adopt so that you are correctly prepared to take your new family member home.

See our website at www.spca.bc.ca/sunshinecoast for all of our current adoption prices, hours of operation, etc.

Adoption application

https://spca.bc.ca/adoption/how-to-adopt/

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See our website at www.spca.bc.ca/sunshinecoast for all of our current adoption prices, hours of operation, etc.

More about this shelter

See our website at www.spca.bc.ca/sunshinecoast for all of our current adoption prices, hours of operation, etc.

The BC SPCA is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in British Columbia. Through its locations and operations across the province the BC SPCA provides emergency medical care and sheltering for more than 37,000 animals each year. The society also conducts more than 4,600 cruelty investigations and provides a wide range of advocacy and education programs for domestic, farm and wild animals through its Provincial Office.

Our mission, vision and charter is at the heart of all we do to rescue, protect and care for animals. It is also the driving force behind our animal welfare and education programs.

Our Charter:

The BC SPCA Charter is the foundation that guides the work we do:

Whereas:

The world is inhabited by many species sharing a common ecosystem of air, earth, and water. We recognize and value our interconnectedness with all animals.

Therefore:

The BC Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the quality of life for the animals of the world we share.