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Puppies and dogs in British Columbia

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in British Columbia. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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Lucy

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, Young
Nanaimo, BC
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Lucy is a young, small terrier mix with a heart of gold and so much love to give. This sweet girl absolutely adores her people! She forms strong bonds with her family and will happily spend her days right by your side. Whether you're relaxing at home or busy with the day's activities, Lucy wants to be part of the action.Because she loves her people so much, Lucy can find it difficult when they leave. Her ideal home will be one where her family understands her need for companionship and can help her build confidence and independence through patience and positive reinforcement.Lucy is on a special diet to help keep her skin feeling comfortable and healthy. When her allergies flare up, she can sometimes develop ear infections, so staying consistent with her diet is especially important for keeping her feeling her very best. Her future family should be prepared to continue her special diet to keep er body feeling happy!When it comes to other animals, Lucy can do well with dogs when introductions are slow, thoughtful, and positive. We're still unsure how she feels about cats. If you're looking for a devoted little companion who wants nothing more than to love her people and be included in family life, Lucy may be your perfect match. ❤️ Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: Brown Weight: 6 Age: 2yrs 0mths 0wks
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Reginald

Rottweiler

Male, Young
Abbotsford, BC
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Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: Tan Weight: 32.9 Age: 1yrs 6mths 3wks
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CRYSTAL - St. Catharines, Ontario 🇨🇦

Jindo

Female, Young
Vancouver, BC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
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Crystal   Name: Crystal Born: March 2025 (approx. 1.5 years old) Gender: Spayed Female Breed: Mixed Breed Weight: 22 kg (49 lbs) Current Location: Fostered in St. Catharines, Ontario   Rescue Story   Crystal was born at a city shelter after her mother was rescued while pregnant. She grew up in foster care in Korea before making her journey to Canada, and she is now being fostered in St. Catharines, Ontario while waiting for her forever family.   Personality & People   Crystal is a sweet, friendly, affectionate girl who is also easy to train. She loves people and is comfortable with both adults and children. Once she feels at home, she enjoys being close to her people and soaking up attention and affection.   She’s still young and has a playful, curious personality, but she also knows how to settle and relax at home.   With Other Dogs   Crystal is social and friendly with other dogs and has done well with dogs of different sizes. She enjoys canine company and generally gets along well with other dogs.   With Cats   Great news — Crystal is currently living with a cat in her foster home and is doing well! Her foster says the resident cat isn’t particularly friendly toward dogs, but Crystal is still good with the cat, which has given us a much better picture of how she can live with feline family members.   Energy & Exercise   Crystal has a moderate energy level. She enjoys being outside and would do well with at least 30 minutes of outdoor activity each day, whether that’s walking, running, playing fetch, or another activity with her family.   After getting her exercise, she is able to relax comfortably at home.   Walking   Crystal enjoys her walks. Like many young dogs, she can get excited and may pull at times, but she is responsive to her person and is very trainable. Regular walks and continued practice will help her build even better leash manners.   Home Life & Alone Time   Crystal is house trained and is okay being left home alone. She generally settles and rests while her foster is away.   She is still a young, curious dog, though, and if she gets bored, she may help herself to food or interesting items left on a kitchen counter or desk . Her foster leaves her toys or bones to chew on, which helps keep her occupied. Keeping tempting items out of reach and providing appropriate enrichment works well for her.   Barking & Other Behaviors   Crystal is a very quiet dog and hardly barks at all. She does not show food resource guarding toward people or other dogs.   She’s an affectionate, friendly, playful young girl who has already adjusted beautifully to life in a Canadian foster home. She’s house trained, cat-friendly, dog-friendly, quiet, and eager to learn — now she just needs someone to finally call her their own.   Currently fostered in St. Catharines, Ontario Crystal is available for adoption through Adopt Korean Rescue. Apply to adopt or foster: https://adoptmekr.org  PLEASE ALSO VISIT OUR FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM! ##2861808##
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J1 Garry

Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Victoria, BC
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Meet Garry!Introducing, quite possibly, the cutest litter of puppies we have ever seen. These babies have the ability to turn any day around and its impossible not to laugh and smile while being in their presence. These babies are ready to get their lives started with their forever families. Note: As with all puppies, we recommend puppy-proofing your home and preparing for the commitment of training, exercise, and socialization. The more time and effort you put into training now will pay off tenfold when they grow into a giant slobbery member of your family. Remember, adoption is a big decision and lifetime commitment to the dog - these pups will grow into big, strong dogs and will need a family that's ready for the adventure!These pups are not yet spayed or neutered (S/N). Their appointments for S/N's will be in the coming weeks. In the meantime, they are eligible to go into homes as "foster-to-adopts," and can be fully adopted after their S/N.Thank you for your interest in adopting! Do you think you could be Garry's person? Apply today!TIP: To aid our team in making the best match possible, applicants are encouraged to write a little bit about themselves when prompted.https://spca.bc.ca/adoption/dog-pre-adoption-questionnaire/The Victoria Center is open for in-person adoption viewings Tuesday through Sunday, 12pm to 4pm, staff and animal well-being permitting.Kitten and puppy meet and greets are by application only. Some animals may not be viewable due to limited shelter space, medical and behavioral reasons, or other contributing factors. Primary Color: Sable Agouti Weight: 5.4 Age: 0yrs 0mths 9wks
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J2 Cascara

Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Victoria, BC
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NOTE: If you are interested in multiple animals from this litter, please indicate who when asked to enter the animal name. You only need to submit ONE application.Viewable in Shelter: No, in staff-only area. Apply below to potentially be selected for an in-person meet and greet!***Meet Cascara!Introducing, quite possibly, the cutest litter of puppies we have ever seen. These babies have the ability to turn any day around and its impossible not to laugh and smile while being in their presence. These babies are ready to get their lives started with their forever families. Note: As with all puppies, we recommend puppy-proofing your home and preparing for the commitment of training, exercise, and socialization. The more time and effort you put into training now will pay off tenfold when they grow into a giant slobbery member of your family. Remember, adoption is a big decision and lifetime commitment to the dog - these pups will grow into big, strong dogs and will need a family that's ready for the adventure!These pups are not yet spayed or neutered (S/N). Their appointments for S/N's will be in the coming weeks. In the meantime, they are eligible to go into homes as "foster-to-adopts," and can be fully adopted after their S/N.***Thank you for your interest in adopting! Do you think you could be Cascara's person? Apply today!TIP: To aid our team in making the best match possible, applicants are encouraged to write a little bit about themselves when prompted.https://spca.bc.ca/adoption/dog-pre-adoption-questionnaire/The Victoria Center is open for in-person adoption viewings Tuesday through Sunday, 12pm to 4pm, staff and animal well-being permitting.Kitten and puppy meet and greets are by application only. Some animals may not be viewable due to limited shelter space, medical and behavioral reasons, or other contributing factors. Note that we receive a high volume of adoption inquiries each day, and may not be able to follow-up with every applicant. Primary Color: Sable Agouti Weight: 4.2 Age: 0yrs 0mths 9wks
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J3 Willow

Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Victoria, BC
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NOTE: If you are interested in multiple animals from this litter, please indicate who when asked to enter the animal name. You only need to submit ONE application.Viewable in Shelter: No, in staff-only area. Apply below to potentially be selected for an in-person meet and greet!***Meet Willow!Introducing, quite possibly, the cutest litter of puppies we have ever seen. These babies have the ability to turn any day around and its impossible not to laugh and smile while being in their presence. These babies are ready to get their lives started with their forever families. Note: As with all puppies, we recommend puppy-proofing your home and preparing for the commitment of training, exercise, and socialization. The more time and effort you put into training now will pay off tenfold when they grow into a giant slobbery member of your family. Remember, adoption is a big decision and lifetime commitment to the dog - these pups will grow into big, strong dogs and will need a family that's ready for the adventure!These pups are not yet spayed or neutered (S/N). Their appointments for S/N's will be in the coming weeks. In the meantime, they are eligible to go into homes as "foster-to-adopts," and can be fully adopted after their S/N.***Thank you for your interest in adopting! Do you think you could be Willow's person? Apply today!TIP: To aid our team in making the best match possible, applicants are encouraged to write a little bit about themselves when prompted.https://spca.bc.ca/adoption/dog-pre-adoption-questionnaire/The Victoria Center is open for in-person adoption viewings Tuesday through Sunday, 12pm to 4pm, staff and animal well-being permitting.Kitten and puppy meet and greets are by application only. Some animals may not be viewable due to limited shelter space, medical and behavioral reasons, or other contributing factors. Note that we receive a high volume of adoption inquiries each day, and may not be able to follow-up with every applicant. Primary Color: Sable Weight: 3.8 Age: 0yrs 0mths 9wks

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Shelters & rescues in British Columbia

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in British Columbia. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

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BC SPCA - Sea to Sky Branch

1005 B Industrial Way, Squamish, BC V8B 0H1

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, small animals

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Alljoy4paws - Canada Western

9689 Norbrook dr, Squamish, BC V8B 0Y4

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Mountainside Hope Foundation

Lions Bay, BC V0N 2E0

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Renaissance Pet Rescue

Box 231, Roberts Creek, BC V0N 2W0

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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BC SPCA - Sunshine Coast Branch

4376 Solar Road, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A1

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, small animals

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One Planet Rescue - North Vancouver

North Vancouver, BC V7N 3L5

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Dogwood Rescue Society

West Vancouver, BC V7T 1T5

Pet Types: dogs

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BC SPCA - West Vancouver Branch

1020 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1B1

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, small animals

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Cross Our Paws Rescue

North Vancouver, BC V7J 2T5

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District of North Vancouver Animal Welfare Shelter

299 Mansfield Place, North Vancouver, BC V7J 1E4

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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