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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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LUCHO

Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs
Langley, BC
Size
(when grown) -
Details
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Hiya!! My name is Lucho and here's more info about me: PHYSICAL INFO: Breed: Mixed Bull Terrier Age: 3 years approx. Gender: Male Weight: 26 lbs (12 kg)   Length (nose to butt): 54cm Height (paws to top of head): 50cm Current Location: Guadalajara, Mexico RESCUE STORY -  TEMPERAMENT -    ENERGY LEVEL -  GETS ALONG WITH: Kids – Yup! Here is a video of me meeting some children. same with ALL dogs, I should be supervised around children. My humans need to advocate for my space and make sure I'm respected :)  Dogs – I'm used to other puppies but can adapt to bigger and older dogs. Here is a video of me with some doggos at the dog park and a video of me meeting other doggos on leash. Cats – Unknown PREY DRIVE - Unknown. I’m not too sure how I’ll react around cats/squirrels/rabbits etc. My adopter needs to be prepared and willing to train me through these behaviours, should they arise. TRAINING: Leash skills – I House trained –  Crate trained – Car rides –  Please Note: WCP Dog Rescue partners with Unleashed Dog Training (Hannah Swain, Balanced Dog Trainer) to offer adopters 50% off one training session (not including tax and applicable gas surcharges). Any subsequent sessions will be offered at standard rates. WCP also highly encourages adopters to do some research and training on their own before their dog arrives. HEALTH NOTES: I am neutered and I have received all my shots  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. ADOPTION FEE: My adoption fee is $750.00 CAD + applicable taxes, which includes my airfare, if a flight volunteer is found directly to Vancouver. ------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER: Please visit wcpdogrescue.com to read about West Coast Paws Dog Rescue and it's 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.  ##2042449##
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Ben

Jack Russell Terrier

Male, Puppy
Langley, BC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
Meet adoptable Ben! Arriving to the lower mainland on May 22! Ben and his sister Casey were born in Guadalajara, Mexico. At just 2 months old, they were abandoned by their owner at a stranger’s doorstep. Our rescue partners stepped in immediately to save these babies from a life of homelessness on the streets. Ben is now 6 months old and has grown up in the care of the rescue for the past 4 months. Ben is a Dutch Smoushond Terrier mix, currently weighing ~12 lbs. He is 13” tall from floor to shoulder. He is slightly bigger than his sister Casey but will remain small size (approx 20 lbs or less) when fully grown. Having lived at the rescue shelter for 4 months, Ben has a developed great social skills with adults, kids, and other doggies. He is accustomed to meeting many new faces and is always eager to make friends. Ben is a cheerful, fun-loving, friendly pup with a perfect balance of playfulness and endless affection. Ben has not been tested with cats but we can request a kitty introduction if needed. However, he is a young, adaptable puppy who will grow with his family and will likely adjust quickly to a kitty sibling.  Being a puppy, Ben is still working on basic training and will need more practice at his future home. He’s at the perfect age to soak up all that important knowledge and grow into a well-rounded dog. This breed is known for their people-pleasing nature and they’re quite easy to train with routine, consistency, and positive reinforcement. VETTING: Fully vaccinated. Neutered. Dewormed. SNAP 4Dx negative (Heartworm, Lyme disease, Ehrlichia, and Anaplasma). Distemper negative. Flea/tick/heartworm prevention.   **PLEASE NOTE: Ben is currently in Mexico. There will be a $235 fee for transportation to BC. This will be discussed upon approval.** ##2041776##
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Casey

Jack Russell Terrier

Female, Puppy
Langley, BC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
Meet adoptable Casey! Arriving to the lower mainland on May 22! Casey and her brother Ben were born in Guadalajara, Mexico. At just 2 months old, they were abandoned by their owner at a stranger’s doorstep. Our rescue partners stepped in immediately to save these babies from a life of homelessness on the streets. Casey is now 6 months old and has been raised in the care of the rescue for the past 4 months. Casey is a small Dutch Terrier mix, currently weighing ~7 lbs. She is 11” tall from floor to shoulder. She is smaller with a thinner build than her brother Ben, a petite dainty little girl. Growing up at the rescue shelter, Casey has gained a great foundation of social skills with exposure to many different people, children, and lots of other doggies. She has blossomed into a super friendly, playful, social pup who loves human affection and being doted on like the princess she is. Casey has not been tested with cats but we can request a kitty introduction if needed. However, she is a young, adaptable puppy who will grow with her future family and will very likely adjust quickly to a kitty sibling. Being a puppy, Casey is still working on basic training and she will need more practice with her future family. She’s at the perfect age to soak up all that important teaching and grow into the best girl she can be. This particular breed is known for wanting to please their humans and being quite easy to train with routine, consistency, and positive reinforcement. VETTING: Fully vaccinated. Spayed. Dewormed. SNAP 4Dx negative (Heartworm, Lyme disease, Ehrlichia, and Anaplasma). Distemper negative. Flea/tick/heartworm prevention.   **PLEASE NOTE: Casey is currently in Mexico. There will be a $235 fee for transportation to BC. This will be discussed upon approval.** ##2041753##
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LUNAH (local) yo

Vizsla/Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 9 mos
Langley, BC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Hiiiii. My name is LUNAH and here is a little info about me:Breed: Visla/Hound/Pittie mixAge: 7 moGender: femaleWeight: 37 lbsHeight: 19 inHighlight(s): Affectionate, Loyal, Quiet, Gentle, Playful, Smart, Brave, Curious, Independent, Funny, Athletic Do you want a house full of joy and love? Then you can stop your search here. I can bring these traits into your home. I am a most amazing dog.Where I am staying, I am not getting the exercise a young dog needs.Being a super smart pup... and treat motivated (watch my weight, I love to eat), I am capable of learning most anything you would like. I love everyone and get along good with other dogs, enjoying playing with them. I am crate traind too. Would love an open door to use it as my bedroom.You'll find me a fairly quiet girl. I just really don't bark. I am affectionate, gentle, and love kisses, kisses, kisses - giving and getting. If you feel a curious, playful and atheletic dog is up your alley, then please apply for me. I'm also, funny, independent and loyal. I will show my bond through... wait for it... kisses. I loooove kisses.Whenever someone comes to my foster's house or we go for a walk and see someone, I always happily greet them. I am great on leash, as well as off leash, but of course need to bond with you first prior to letting me off lead. My foster has stated she'd love to keep me herself, but her health is not capable of providing for my activity level. She said I am "the most amazing and loving dog she has ever seen."A home with a fairly active couple or family would suit me well. If you have another dog as a companion for me, that is a bonus score, as I'd love having a sibling. Energy Level: moderate to high (typical hound puppy)I get along with:Dogs: yesCats: yesKids: yes Fears: none observed. Please be patient assisting me in my transition.Training: briefly describeLeash skills: yes. Please be prepared to continue training.House trained: yes. Please help me learn where to go in my new home. Health notes:I have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.My adoption fee is $800.00 CAD plus applicable taxes. This includes my transportation to Canada, if I am able to be accompanied by a flight volunteer directly to Vancouver. 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. [MID-EAST] *Vaccinations: Dogs from the Middle East are vaccinated for rabies, parvo, distemper, leptospirosis, adenovirus type 1 and para-influenza. Bordetella is not given, as that has not been a problem in the Middle East. [TURKEY] *Dogs receive 4D SNAP tests - which include: Heartworm, Ehrlichiosis, Leishmania and Anaplasmosis. ##1988577##
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Aster

Mastiff/German Shepherd Dog

Male, Puppy
Victoria, BC
Size
(when grown) -
Details
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Story
These pups are eager to find their forever home!Adopting a puppy is a big decision (and a life long commitment to the dog!). Before taking the plunge, it is a good idea to research breeds, animal kind training techniques, and local puppy classes. The entire family should be ready to share the responsibility of having a puppy in the home. The time it takes in the beginning (house training, chewing, waking you up at night, training, socializing) more than pays itself back when the dog grows into its full size and becomes an invaluable member of your family!The breed listed is our best guess, but please do your research on the listed breed - energy levels, expected full grown size, typical behaviors, etc. before applying. Thank you for your interest in adopting! Do you think you could be this pup's person? Apply today!Friendly tip: If you're looking for a surefire way to make your application to stand out, consider telling us a little bit about yourself in the "anything else you'd like us to know?" section! What brought you to adopt? Have you had any previous pets? What makes you the perfect match for this animal? Write as little or as much as you'd like!https://spca.bc.ca/survey/dog-adoption-application-victoria/ Visit the BC SPCA Victoria Center to potentially view this pet and apply to adopt in person; ORSubmit an online application and staff will contact the first suitable adopter to set-up a visit.Due to the high number of applications, we will only be contacting potential matches to further review their interest.PLEASE NOTE that some animals may not be available for public viewing due to limited shelter space, medical and behavioral reasons, or other contributing factors. Kittens are not available for viewing as they are often in foster homes for health & safety reasons. We strongly recommend interested parties submit an application using the above the link to arrange a potential meet and greet.The Victoria Center is open for in-person adoption viewings Tuesday through Sunday, 12pm to 4pm, staff and animal well-being permitting!Animals cannot be held for potential adopters for more than 24 hours without a legitimate reason. Primary Color: Rust Secondary Color: Brown Weight: 7.01 Age: 0yrs 0mths 12wks
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Sisu

Labrador Retriever/Husky

Male, Puppy
Nelson, BC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
Sisu, 1 year 5 months old puppy, really good with kids, outgoing personality and more energetic. We adopted him from Vancouver. We just wanted him a good home where is getting all the love and care he deserves.

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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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Langley Animal Shelter

26220 - 56th Avenue, Aldergrove, BC V4W 1J7

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

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Loved At Last Dog Rescue

Langley, BC V4W 1M6

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Loveabull Rescue Society

Aldergrove, BC V4W 3W2

Pet Types: dogs

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Donnas Corgi Rescue

Langley, BC V3A 4B3

Pet Types: dogs

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Just Four Paws Rescue Society

Langley, BC V2Y 2N8

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals, horses

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West Coast Paws Dog Rescue

Langley, BC V2Y 0S9

Pet Types: dogs

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Size Small Dog Rescue(Foster)

Langley, BC V2Y 2S2

Pet Types: dogs

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West Coast Dog Rescue Society

Surrey, BC V3Z 0J2

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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