Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hello!! My name is Poppy (Naia). Here is some information about me:
Breed: Rhodesian Ridgeback Mix
Age: 2 years
Gender: Female
Weight: 65lbs
Height: 24" tall
Highlights: Beautiful, adventuresome, playful & athletic.
Meet Poppy (now Naia) — A Beautiful Ridgeback Mix with an Adventurous Spirit!
At just five months old, Poppy’s life was hanging in the balance — she had landed on the euthanasia list at a busy California shelter. But her story took a wonderful turn when she was rescued just in time and brought to safety in Canada, where she quickly stole hearts with her soulful eyes and gentle nature.
For the past year and a half, Poppy — now lovingly called Naia — has been cherished in a loving home. Her adopter describes her as sweet, playful, and incredibly athletic, with a zest for life that shines brightest on the trails. Her absolute favorite pastimes? Mountain biking, hiking or strolling in the forest!
Sadly, due to unforeseen family circumstances, her adopter has made the heartbreaking decision to rehome her. This decision comes from a place of love and the desire to ensure Naia has the active, fulfilled life she truly deserves.
Naia is a 2 years old Rhodesian Ridgeback mix with a beautiful, lean build and a loving heart. She’s smart and well-trained — she knows sit, stay, come, spin, roll over, and even catch! She bonds closely with her people and has a loyal, affectionate personality.
Naia does have some quirks that come with her energetic nature — she’s always been a bit of a whiner for attention(since she was a puppy!), and she has a strong prey drive toward cats and squirrels. She can pull on leash when something catches her eye, but she walks beautifully with her Halti, which has been a big help.
She’s best suited to a home with no cats or small animals. Naia is great with other dogs, with a preference for males, and would do best in a home with another dog of equal or larger size. She would thrive in a home with a yard or land where she can stretch her legs and run.
Naia has also made great progress with her resource guarding around food — something her adopter has worked on with a trainer and behaviourist. It has improved significantly and no longer occurs regularly.
Naia would thrive in a home with someone who:
Is experienced and loves the outdoors (walking, hiking, or biking etc)
Can offer structure, exercise, and affection
Appreciates a loyal, expressive, and athletic companion
Naia’s next chapter is waiting — could it be with you?
Energy Level: High
I get along with:
Dogs: Yes
Cats: No
Kids: Yes
Fears/Prey Drive: Yes. Cats, Squirrels
Training: Yes
Leash Skills: Yes. Please be prepared to continue with my training.
Housetrained: Yes. Please assist me in learning where to go in my new home.
Health: I am healthy, spayed, microchipped & up to date on vaccinations.
My adoption fee is $800 CAD plus applicable taxes.
Disclaimer: It is important for all applicants to visit our website, http://www.lovedatlastdogrescue.ca/adopting/ and read about Loved at Last Dog Rescue.Information included in the profile is provided to us from the international rescuer or local fosters. LALDR does not have access to overseas dogs and cannot always verify the accuracy of their descriptions. Every dog is an individual and can act differently in different situations based on the person adopting them and the environment in which they live.
Please Note: LALDR highly encourages adopters to research some local dog trainers before their dog arrives. Although a 1-on-1 trainer is often not needed, it is good to have someone in mind in case any problematic behaviours arise. Most bad behaviours can be modified if caught early enough, so make sure to nip undesirable behaviours in the bud before they become serious problems.Basic training should be taken seriously, but should not begin until your dog is well settled in - at least a couple of weeks. After you feel your new dog is relaxed and comfortable in their new home, check out training courses in your local area. Even basic beginner courses like those taught at a local pet store can have a huge benefit in helping your dog learn to socialize and get used to being in public situations, all with the added benefit of strengthening their bond with you.
While most dogs find escorting passengers flying directly to Vancouver, some will find flights through Toronto or Montreal. In that case, additional fees will apply to fly your dog to Vancouver by cargo. Unaccompanied cargo costs within Canada range from $350 - $550 depending on the size of the dog. LALDR will be as transparent as possible with you regarding these costs.
The age and breed of a dog is usually an educated guess, so we are not able to guarantee the accuracy of age or breed of our dogs.
Normally, we will not approve adoptions to homes with children under 12 years of age. However if a dog has been determined to be good with children we will approve applicants with children 8 years or older. More information can be found on our website.
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