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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Vancouver, 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.
We'll also keep you updated on Nimo's adoption status with email updates.
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Nimo

Chihuahua

Female, 7 yrs
Vancouver, BC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🐾 Meet Nimo! Currently in S. Korea🐾 [BASIC INFO] ❤ Age: 2018 Oct(estimated) ❤ Gender: Female ❤ Weight: 3.5 kg (8 lbs) ❤ Breed: Medium haired Chihuahua ❤ Health: Fully vaccinated, spayed, history of mammary tumor & pyometra surgery [PERSONALITY] 💖 People-friendly – affectionate and trusting with adults 💖 Kid-friendly – comfortable and gentle with children 💖 Dog-friendly – interacts well with other dogs 💖 Cat-unknown – no confirmed interactions with cats 💖 Low–medium energy – calm and easygoing (3–4/10) [TRAINING & HABITS] ✅ Potty training – still makes mistakes, needs continued guidance ✅ Leash skills – enjoys walks, no leash pulling, reacts calmly when meeting dogs ✅ Grooming – accepts bath, brushing, ear cleaning, tooth brushing, and nail clipping well ✅ Kennel training – comfortable staying in a kennel ✅ No sensitivity to handling – fine with being touched anywhere ✅ No escape tendencies – may want to follow people out of the gate, but no strong escape drive ✅ Destructiveness – unknown, has not shown destructive behavior so far ✅ Prey drive – no known chasing of birds or cats during walks [RESCUE STORY] This sweet girl was rescued from a puppy meel and ended up in a city shelter, left behind as an older dog that nobody wanted to adopt. She was placed on the euthanasia list simply because of her age. Out of deep compassion, she was rescued just in time and is now preparing for adoption. Despite her past, she shows only love, trust, and a gentle spirit. She’s ready to start a new chapter in life with a forever family who will cherish her golden years.
We'll also keep you updated on CREW's adoption status with email updates.
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CREW

Jindo Shiba Inu

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Vancouver, BC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🐶 Adopt the lovable Crew and give him a forever home! 🏡 💙 Crew is a cheerful and smart 8-month-old Jindo mix who loves people and other dogs. He’s a quick learner, affectionate, and has excellent manners on walks. Crew loves to play with other dogs and is very well-behaved. ✅ Cheerful, smart, and quick to learn! ✅ A little shy at first with men, but warms up quickly with treats. ✅ Gets along well with other dogs—loves playing with dog friends every weekend! ✅ Comfortable greeting small dogs during walks. ✅ Has never lived with cats, but will sometimes chase birds or cats outside. 📌 Crew’s Features ✔ House trained! He can go both indoors and outdoors. ✔ Crate trained! He settles down calmly in his crate. ✔ No barking. ✔ Car rides are great! He is very calm in the car. ✔ Calm at home, active at the playground! Sometimes runs around indoors for 5-10 minutes. ✔ Excellent leash manners! ✔ No destructive behavior. 📌 Crew is looking for a family who can offer: 🐾 A home with a yard! (Currently living in an apartment and goes outside 3-4 times a day.) 🐾 Another dog! Crew loves canine companionship and would thrive with another dog. 🐾 An active family! He loves to play and go to the dog park on weekends. 💙 Crew is an intelligent, loving puppy who is ready to bring joy to his new family! If you think you’re the perfect match, don’t hesitate to reach out! 🏡✨
We'll also keep you updated on HERSHEY's adoption status with email updates.
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HERSHEY

Dachshund Jindo

Male, 1 yr
Vancouver, BC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Current Location: Korea 🇰🇷 ♡ 🐾 Hershey – The Short-Legged Sweetheart 🐾 💗 Personality Loves human touch and attention, very affectionate even with strangers. No biting. Curious and loves other dogs (would do great as a second dog). High energy level (5/5) due to his young age. Shares food and treats with other dogs without fighting (especially loves treats). 📜 Rescue Story Found wandering dangerously along a roadside with a metal chain still attached to him and was rescued to safety. 🐶 Social Skills With Adults: Friendly to everyone regardless of age or gender; loves being petted. With Kids: (Not yet tested – can be assessed if needed) With Dogs: Very social; approaches first to give playful signals. With Cats: No aggression; friendly and shows positive interest. 🏡 Living Habits Potty Training: Likely lived chained outdoors before, but does not show excessive marking. Prefers to go near or on pee pads; may mark over spots where other dogs have marked. Toys: Not particularly toy-focused, but enjoys small plush toys and playing with items like towels or light T-shirt material. Separation/Barking: May whine or bark a little when left in a separate space, but calms down quickly. Walks: Slight leash pulling but walks well overall. Handling: Enjoys being touched even by strangers. Escape Risk: Afraid to step outside the door, but caution is still advised. Goes up stairs well but is careful going down. Car Rides: Has little experience, so needs to be lifted into the car, but gets out easily. In a travel kennel, may scratch to get out at first but settles quickly. 🌟 Adoption Notes Hershey is an active, social, and happy boy. He would thrive in a home with another friendly dog or with a family who can give him plenty of walks and activities. With his affectionate nature toward both people and animals, he will quickly bond with his forever family.
We'll also keep you updated on Bori's adoption status with email updates.
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Bori

Jindo Border Collie

Male, 11 mos
Vancouver, BC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
💚Meet Bori 💚 Name: Bori Age: Birth- Dec.17 2024 Gender: Male Weight:36IBS Breed: Jindo collie mix Vaccinations / Neuter: Fully vaccinated, neutered, and healthy 🐾 About Bori Bori is a calm and gentle soul — a quiet boy with the look of a mid-century movie star. His soft mane and one folded ear are his signature look. He’s not a cuddler or a dog who constantly demands attention. In fact, Bori prefers to observe from a little distance until he decides it’s time to say hello. When he does, he’ll approach with a gentle nose boop — his quiet way of saying, “I trust you.” He doesn’t crave affection, but he always accepts it with patience and grace. 💛 Relationships with People & Children Bori is friendly with everyone but not overly excitable. He’s calm around adults and completely unbothered by children — he’ll look, sniff politely, and move on. There’s no aggression, no overexcitement, just quiet understanding. 🐶 Relationships with Other Dogs Bori loves dogs. Since he was 3 months old, he’s been a regular at a large dog park, where he learned great manners. He greets all kinds of dogs respectfully, avoids conflict, and even rolls onto his back to show he means no harm. He’s never been in a fight — not even close. 🐱 Relationships with Cats He’s curious about cats but gentle. He lives peacefully with his foster cats — he lets them groom him and accepts headbutts calmly. Outdoors, he may want to sniff or follow cats, but he listens and stops when told. 🚶‍♂️ Walks & Leash Manners In familiar places, Bori walks nicely without pulling. In exciting new areas or at the dog park, his enthusiasm sometimes shows, and he may pull a little — but it’s manageable. He listens well and settles once his initial excitement passes. 💩 Potty Habits Bori is fully pad-trained indoors (100%). Interestingly, he seems to prefer indoor potty time. During short walks, he often waits to go home and use the pad. But on long outdoor days, he’s happy to go outside as well. 🏡 Kennel Training He hasn’t had kennel experience, but based on his calm temperament, he’s expected to adjust well if introduced properly. ⚡ Energy Level Indoors: very low (2–3/10) Outdoors: moderate in familiar areas (around 5/10), but when he’s free at a dog park — he’s full of life! Watching him run, you might think he could lift off and fly. 🧸 Handling & Grooming Bori is comfortable with most handling — tooth brushing, nail trimming, and ear cleaning are all fine. He dislikes having the fur between his paw pads trimmed with an electric trimmer, but scissors are fine. Bath time isn’t his favorite activity, but he tolerates it without fuss. 🍗 Food & Toys Bori enjoys his meals but isn’t possessive at all. If another dog steals his food, he simply lets it go. 🐕 Prey Drive / Escape / Destruction He sometimes gets excited and tries to follow birds or cats outdoors, but he stops easily when corrected. He shows no escape tendencies. As a puppy, he used to chew cushions or wallpaper, but he has outgrown that phase. Since he’s never been left alone for long periods, it’s unclear how he would behave solo, but overall, he’s a calm and well-mannered boy. 🌷 Rescue Story Bori was born in a group kennel and came to his foster home with his mother shortly after birth due to a parvovirus risk. He’s been with his foster family ever since. He has never known cruelty or neglect — only kindness — which shows in his gentle nature and calm trust in people. Among his siblings, Bori grew the biggest, the healthiest, and perhaps the wisest. He is currently in S. Korea and ready to meet a forever family who will love him just as he is — quietly loyal, endlessly patient, and steady as a rock.
We'll also keep you updated on Nau's adoption status with email updates.
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Nau

Shiba Inu

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Vancouver, BC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Nau, your Sweet, Gentle Shiba, currently in S.Korea 1. Name: Nau (currently in S. Korea) 2. Breed: Black & Tan Shiba 3. Age: 2 years old (born October 1, 2023) 4. Sex: Female 5. Weight: 17 kg 6. Spayed/Neutered: Yes, spayed 💛 Personality & Temperament People-friendly: She’s a little shy with strangers at first, but warms up quickly with a bit of kindness. Kids: Great with children — no signs of fear or sensitivity. Other Dogs: Gets along wonderfully with dogs of all sizes. Cats: Has not lived with cats before. Aggression: No history of aggression. Food drive: Loves treats, but never shows food aggression. Energy Level: 2–3 out of 5 — calm to moderately active. 🏡 Training & Behavior Leash-trained: Yes Crate-trained: Yes House-trained: Yes — she goes potty outdoors. Barking: Rarely barks. Escape risk: She doesn’t jump fences, but off-leash is not safe. Touch: Loves being petted and handled. Destructive behavior: None Resource guarding: Not with people or other dogs. 🩺 Health No known past or current health issues. 📘 Rescue Story Nau was rescued in the countryside after a local resident saved her from a household where the puppies had been brought in for meat consumption. Thanks to the rescuer, Nau got a second chance at life and is now waiting for a loving forever family.
We'll also keep you updated on SINBI's adoption status with email updates.
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SINBI

Jindo Shiba Inu

Female, 2 yrs
Vancouver, BC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Current Location: Korea 🇰🇷♡ 🐶✨ Meet Sinbi – The Gentle and Loving Jindo Mix with a Mother’s Heart 💕 🐾 Name: Sinbi 🎂 Age: 2 years 🚺 Gender: Female (Spayed) ⚖️ Weight: 11.5 kg (≈25 lbs) 🐕 Breed: Jindo Mix 🎨 Color: Cream White 💉 Health: Fully vaccinated / Spayed / Healthy 💗 Personality & Charm Sinbi is a warmhearted and affectionate girl who always knows how to make others feel comfortable. She loves people — especially younger adults — and quickly bonds even with strangers after a few treats. 🍪 When she’s happy, she wiggles her whole body and rolls over for belly rubs! 💞 She’s gentle and considerate toward other dogs, often giving up her spot or toy for them. She’s the type of dog who brings calm energy and kindness wherever she goes. 🌷 Very curious but gentle. If a cat swats at her, she immediately backs off and pretends nothing happened. 😄 🏡 Training & Habits 🚽 Potty: Both indoor (artificial grass on balcony) and outdoor trained 🧺 Crate: Learns well! Feels uneasy when the door is closed but settles down soon and naps quietly. ⚡ Energy Level: Moderate indoors / Playful when with dog friends 🤲 Handling: Loves being touched and petted 🚗 Car rides: Enjoys going out but may drool slightly — rests her chin by the window for fresh air 💬 Barking: Rare, only in response to unusual sounds 🐾 Separation: No anxiety, prefers sleeping in the same room as her person 💔 Her Rescue Story Sinbi was rescued from Gokseong Shelter with her three puppies. After two other mother dogs passed away there, Sinbi took in seven orphaned pups as her own, nursing and protecting them all until they were safe. 🥺 When her puppies were weaned, Sinbi herself was placed on the euthanasia list — but rescuers couldn’t leave behind this brave and gentle mom, so she and all her babies were saved together. 💕 🌼 Sinbi’s Ideal Family Sinbi would be perfect for a loving family who values calm companionship and gentle affection. She’s social, loyal, and incredibly nurturing — a true sweetheart with a heart of gold. If you’re looking for a dog who will quietly stay by your side and love you endlessly, Sinbi is waiting for you. 💖

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Rescue Paws Canada

605, 1525 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2M6

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PVCA Vancouver British Columbia

Vancouver, BC V6B 3N6

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Welcome Paws Rescue - Vancouver TRANSPORT

Vancouver, BC V6B 2B7

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PawesomeBaby (BC)

Vancouver, BC V6E 3E3

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Lucky Penny Rox Rescue - Vancouver transport

Vancouver, BC V6C 2W6

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Loyal Canadian Jindo Vancouver

Vancouver, ON V6C 3T4

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Vancouver Animal Shelter

1280 Raymur Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6A 3L8

Pet Types: birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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City of Vancouver Animal Control Shelter & Services

1280 Raymur Ave, Vancouver, BC V6A 3L8

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Canine Adventure Den

650 Industrial Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6A 2P3

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