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Goomba

Husky

Male, young
West Vancouver, BC
Size
(when grown) -
Details
-
Story
Meet the handsomest boy in the world... Goomba!Not only is this boy devilishly good looking, he has the sweetest heart and soul to match! Despite a difficult past, Goomba is a big softie and loves to spend his time snuggling up with staff. If you happen to walk past Goomba's kennel without saying hello, he will be sure to give you a big grumble to let you know he's unhappy with the lack of attention! After all... how can you resist going back to give those big fluffy ears a scratch! This big goofball has spent his whole life just wanting to be loved, and he truly has all the love to give! When Goomba isn't busy cuddling up with his friends at the shelter, he enjoys exploring the great outdoors, sniffing all the flowers and watching the kids play soccer! One day, Goomba would love to join in and play too, but this poor boy is in need of an important knee surgery before he can do any strenuous exercise. Sadly, due to a lack of resources, we are unable to go ahead with Goomba's surgery until we find him a safe and comfortable home where he can recover. Unfortunately we do not have any fosters available to take care of him, and he can't bare to wait any longer. Although we will be covering the costs of the surgery, we have chosen to wait until he is in his forever home so he can be under close supervision during his bed rest. Goomba is looking for a calm, compassionate family who is willing to hold his paw through his delicate recovery. After all, Goomba will need a person he loves and trusts to be by his side to give him all the kisses and cuddles through the healing process! Goomba is a real family man and we feel that he would also do well living with another dog, providing they can be separated during his recovery. Goomba is very sad and lonely here in shelter and we really can't wait to see him blossom in a home with the family he so wants and deserves! When he gets his new knee... and a new home, all his dreams will come true at once! We can't wait for the day where he can run through the grass and chase the ball all by himself, rather than watching from the sideline!If you think you could be Goomba's loving family, best friend and caregiver all in one, please send in an application online, or come and visit him at the West Vancouver shelter Tuesday - Sunday, 12pm - 3pm! He can't wait to meet you! Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 27.8 Age: 2yrs 4mths 2wks
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Roxy (Well Trained - Vancouver

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
North Vancouver, BC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
This gorgeous girl is Roxy, an approximately 3 years old king shepherd weighing around 80 pounds I have been fostering and training Roxy since the beginning of May (3.5 months) and she's now a fully trained and healthy pup ready to be adopted. Please read the entire ad prior to messaging/commenting. The following are non-negotiable. *You must live in or quite close to Vancouver *you must have experience with high energy intelligent large breeds or be very well aware of what it takes to care for one and have the suitable lifestyle for such. *You must be able to exercise Roxy a lot and make sure she gets fully tired everyday. Please note that most days, two hours of constant walking is insufficient for her. She needs to actually run for a solid 45 minutes (intense) to one hour and half (moderate) daily (10 to 15 km depending on speed/duration of running). She has plenty of energy for minimal exertion activities such scent work, games, toys, etc for the rest of the day but more often than not, this is her bare minimum. I have trained her to fetch ball and Frisbee on ground and in the water. I have also trained her to run along side you off leash when you run on foot or ride a bicycle or scooter. *You must be financially secure enough to provide Roxy with quality food and medical care (she currently has no medical issues whatsoever) * You must be ok with Roxy as her name and not attempt/plan to change it *You must be well capable and willing to be consistent with all the work that has gone into her training in the past few months *Roxy is a very emotional and affectionate dog and therefore you must be the type of person to give her a lot of right kind of love and affection and count her as a family member and an important part of your life *You must be willing to make many trips to the vicinity of where Roxy is currently living with us (Marpole, south vancouver) and spend hours with her prior to fully taking her on. We are planning to have her transition done quite gradually where the person would start with seeing her with us and slowly over a two weeks period get to a point where she’s spending more time with you than us and slowly fading us out of the picture after that *You must understand that she is a long haired dog that sheds; you must be completely ok with this before even thinking about adopting her. *You must be ok to cover the cost of her spaying as well as an adoption fee *You must want Roxy present around you, in your house, in your room, in your car, etc and not want her as an outside dog in your backyard/truck bed/restricted area in the house, etc. When I started fostering Roxy 3.5 months ago, she had behavioural issues and she was quite under weight; I had put a lot of time and energy to bring her training and physical condition to where they are now. We are in no rush to get rid of her and want to patiently look for someone who can meet all her needs and fully appreciate the blessing that she is. If you're interested in adopting Roxy and confidently believe you are capable of providing a comfortable and happy life for her then please send me a message. Please note that although there may be ideal candidates interested from outside of Vancouver area, we're not open to such candidates at this time due to the following reasons: - we want Roxy to know and trust the adopter before going away with him or her. -Yes dogs are resilient but given the circumstances there is no need to exercise Roxy’s resilience again; she's gotten extensive training to be able to comfortably live in a city environment with someone whose lifestyle suits her. Contrary to popular belief as long as a dog actually gets tired, he or she does not need a big land or backyard to be hers. There are unhappy and neglected dogs on big farms and happy and cared for large dogs living in houses and apartments. It's how a dog lives and not necessarily where. -Another priority for us is being able to ensure Roxy gets an attentive and caring owner; this is nearly impossible with a candidate who lives hours away. I have put many hours into Roxy's training so that she becomes a dog that can easily and comfortably live in the city. There are many dogs whose characteristics, traits, trainings limit them to an environment that doesn't come with the restrictions of a city. -There is no urgency to move Roxy to a new home. She's not in a shelter. She currently lives in a house with two other dogs. She gets plenty of physical and mental exercise and gets tired everyday. She gets a lot of love from us. Therefore, for now, we would like to wait and hope to find someone who is close enough to have Roxy's transition done slowly and for us to be able to ensure she goes to a home we find ideal for her. The grey dog in the pictures is my little big baby and the golden one is my friend's; they're our heart and souls and not up for adoption. Lastly, I am looking for a loving, caring and competent individual to adopt Roxy. I'm not looking for advice on how to take care of, exercise, feed, train Roxy. I board, foster and train dogs. I'm also an experienced handler with high energy dogs, working breeds or otherwise. If you are interested Please email arminsn1@gmail.com or apply online at www.theonedogrescue.ca
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Nova

Flat-Coated Retriever

Female, 2 yrs
North Vancouver, BC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Nova is a 2 year old Flat-Coated Retriever that is approximately 60lbs. Her previous owner passed away and she is looking for a new family. She is sweet as can be. She is a very calm dog inside who wants to stick by her people for pets and cuddles. She can also be incredibly playful when given the opportunity. Not having been exposed to much in her life, she is still a bit nervous around new people and tense around new dogs. Has improved quickly in a week in her foster home and will gain confidence over time. She is already going up to new people and dogs. Nova has excelled at leash training and has proven to be a great hiking buddy. She is house trained and knows some basic commands. She is still working on her crate training and is starting to learn that she will not be abandoned again. Nova will do best in a family who is willing to take the time to show her the ropes and to expose her to all that life has to offer. With repetition and love, she will be an amazing partner in crime! Additionally video: https://youtube.com/shorts/zFdQJUSKJog?si=TNgBM8zAS_03YBZL If you are interested in these sweet girls you can apply at: https://www.theonedogrescue.ca/Application.php
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Ken

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 mos
North Vancouver, BC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Fill out an application to Adopt or Foster me at the website for Surfers for Strays.      https://www.surfersforstrays.org/adopt ***Currently located in Guerrero, Mexico*** Meet KEN/Male    Approx. DOB: 6/5/2023 Hola! We are the Barbie litter: Barbie Ken Gloria and Midge . Surfers for Strays has long since had their eyes on our mother, a local feral dog. They planned on sterilizing her during two campaigns but unfortunately failed to catch her... thus, we came to be in the world! Our mother did the best she could to take care of us, but food and clean water were scarce, and we had no real shelter in the remote area we lived in. We took cover in a run down shack, but it was a dirty and dangerous environment, with broken glass and exposed nails. It was no place for puppies and sadly, some of our siblings did not make it. Sometimes we would wish upon the stars that our luck would change…   Our hopes were answered when a local woman found our hiding spot and began making regular visits to feed us and clean us up. She called Surfers for Strays and they started joining the regular visits to feed us, and they even brought a comfortable crate for us to take shelter in. They also built us a wooden playpen to allow us to safely roam about as we started to crawl. We were growing like weeds and quickly learned how to escape and after several adjustments to the fence and us escaping again, it was evident that we needed a longer term solution. Thankfully, space opened up for us at the SFS shelter, so one day, we left our shack and never looked back! As we were already over 3 months old our mom was quite happy to see us leave and not have us go on her nerves for another minute longer. We were ensured that our mom is fed regularly and that someone always has an eye on her! She also finally got spayed at the next campaign SFS organized  Once we got to the shelter, we were given a proper bath and wow, we never knew we could look so good! Almost as perfect as Barbie dolls even There’s a few bigger four legged friends here, so we’re enjoying getting to know them and play with them! We just love love love our people! Just come to our gate and we will shower you in puppy kisses! Also we have discovered how fun water is and we are splashing around in our little Barbie-Pool with real water in it (!) every day to cool down and have the time of our lives! Rumor has it that the next step for us is to find furever families of our own in the US and Canada To think that we were born in a dirty shack and now we’re ready to find our Barbie dream homes! we can’t possibly contain our excitement!  All our love,  The Barbie litter       If you'd like to Foster, click on the Foster Button and complete the online Foster Application. If you are interested in Adopting, please click on the Adopt Button and complete the online Adoption Application. VOLUNTEER - Check out the Volunteer Opportunities here     https://www.surfersforstrays.org/get-involved  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us. Email is where you will receive the quickest response. Please check out our Website, Facebook Page (remember to like us) and our Instagram page listed below. Please share with you friends, especially those considering adopting their next family member. Surfers For Strays, Inc. Contact Information Below:                            Email: Adopt@surfersforstrays.org           Website:  www.surfersforstrays.org    TikTok: surfersforstrays     Instagram: @surfersforstrays     Facebook: Surfers For Strays      Phone #: 619-719-1182 THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING ADOPTING A NEW FAMILY MEMBER AND HELPING SURFERS FOR STRAYS SAVE LIVES ONE PAW AT A TIME Mucho Aloha ##1822541##
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Barbie

Mixed Breed (Medium) Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 mos
North Vancouver, BC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Fill out an application to Adopt or Foster me at the website for Surfers for Strays.      https://www.surfersforstrays.org/adopt ***Currently located in Guerrero, Mexico*** Meet BARBIE /Female     Approx. DOB: 6/5/2023 Hola! We are the Barbie litter: Barbie Ken Gloria and Midge . Surfers for Strays has long since had their eyes on our mother, a local feral dog. They planned on sterilizing her during two campaigns but unfortunately failed to catch her... thus, we came to be in the world! Our mother did the best she could to take care of us, but food and clean water were scarce, and we had no real shelter in the remote area we lived in. We took cover in a run down shack, but it was a dirty and dangerous environment, with broken glass and exposed nails. It was no place for puppies and sadly, some of our siblings did not make it. Sometimes we would wish upon the stars that our luck would change…   Our hopes were answered when a local woman found our hiding spot and began making regular visits to feed us and clean us up. She called Surfers for Strays and they started joining the regular visits to feed us, and they even brought a comfortable crate for us to take shelter in. They also built us a wooden playpen to allow us to safely roam about as we started to crawl. We were growing like weeds and quickly learned how to escape and after several adjustments to the fence and us escaping again, it was evident that we needed a longer term solution. Thankfully, space opened up for us at the SFS shelter, so one day, we left our shack and never looked back! As we were already over 3 months old our mom was quite happy to see us leave and not have us go on her nerves for another minute longer. We were ensured that our mom is fed regularly and that someone always has an eye on her! She also got spayed at the next campaign that SFS organized!  Once we got to the shelter, we were given a proper bath and wow, we never knew we could look so good! Almost as perfect as Barbie dolls even There’s a few bigger four legged friends here, so we’re enjoying getting to know them and play with them! We just love love love our people! Just come to our gate and we will shower you in puppy kisses! Also we have discovered how fun water is and we are splashing around in our little Barbie-Pool with real water in it (!) every day to cool down and have the time of our lives! Rumor has it that the next step for us is to find furever families of our own in the US and Canada To think that we were born in a dirty shack and now we’re ready to find our Barbie dream homes! We can’t possibly contain our excitement!  All our love,  The Barbie litter       If you'd like to Foster, click on the Foster Button and complete the online Foster Application. If you are interested in Adopting, please click on the Adopt Button and complete the online Adoption Application. VOLUNTEER - Check out the Volunteer Opportunities here     https://www.surfersforstrays.org/get-involved  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us. Email is where you will receive the quickest response. Please check out our Website, Facebook Page (remember to like us) and our Instagram page listed below. Please share with you friends, especially those considering adopting their next family member. Surfers For Strays, Inc. Contact Information Below:                            Email: Adopt@surfersforstrays.org           Website:  www.surfersforstrays.org    TikTok: surfersforstrays     Instagram: @surfersforstrays     Facebook: Surfers For Strays      Phone #: 619-719-1182 THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING ADOPTING A NEW FAMILY MEMBER AND HELPING SURFERS FOR STRAYS SAVE LIVES ONE PAW AT A TIME Mucho Aloha ##1822511##
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Miles

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 8 mos
North Vancouver, BC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Fill out an application to Adopt or Foster me at the website for Surfers for Strays.      https://www.surfersforstrays.org/adopt ***Currently located in San Francisco, CA*** Meet MILES/Male          Approx. DOB:  JANUARY 5, 2023 Hello world!I am Miles (Davis) and together with my brother Louis (Armstrong) and our mom Ella (Fitzgerald) we form the Jazz Musicians Litter! I am a gorgeous young MEXI-mix pup with some mysteriously shepherd-like traits. Our mom gave birth to us while she was tied under a big truck in a company's yard. We grew up under that truck in the dirt. As our mom was always tied and couldn't move more than a few meters, our home was not very clean, as you can imagine. There were people from the company who threw leftover food and tortillas close to her, so she could eat a little. Still, she was very skinny and we were not looking much better. Our mom tried everything to save us and protect us from hunger and pain. One day we saw this lady coming to our truck and she was discussing things we didn't understand with the owner of the company. She came many times after that and she always brought us delicious food. One fateful day she untied my mom, put us in a small crate and brought us to a place she called "dog shelter". She is the owner of said shelter. Right after we arrived, we heard that we will be part of the Surfers For Strays program, which is amazing because we get to find homes in the US or Canada! They told us these are the best homes :D I am a bit timid at first will take a minute to warm up to you, but soon enough you will see my tail wagging when you call my name! I LOVE belly rubs. I am quite smart and already know how to sit, especially when it's time to eat or I get a delish treato! I like cats, but I know to leave them alone (apparently cats don't always like dogs - who knew?!). l love running around the backyard and doing zoomies on the beach, but I also am a great napper and good at entertaining myself with a toy. I am pretty good at walking on leash too. Other dogs running towards me spook me a little and make me wanna run back to my foster momma. Still though I have made some great dog friends and I love romping around with them! I cannot wait to get adopted and find my very own fur-ever family!  Many musical greetings from Mexico and tons of facelicks,your Miles     If you'd like to Foster, click on the Foster Button and complete the online Foster Application. If you are interested in Adopting, please click on the Adopt Button and complete the online Adoption Application. VOLUNTEER - Check out the Volunteer Opportunities here     https://www.surfersforstrays.org/get-involved  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us. Email is where you will receive the quickest response. Please check out our Website, Facebook Page (remember to like us) and our Instagram page listed below. Please share with you friends, especially those considering adopting their next family member. Surfers For Strays, Inc. Contact Information Below:                            Email: Adopt@surfersforstrays.org           Website:  www.surfersforstrays.org    TikTok: surfersforstrays     Instagram: @surfersforstrays     Facebook: Surfers For Strays      Phone # (619) 719-1182 THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING ADOPTING A NEW FAMILY MEMBER AND HELPING SURFERS FOR STRAYS SAVE LIVES ONE PAW AT A TIME Mucho Aloha ##1670646##

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PVCA Vancouver British Columbia

Vancouver, BC V6B 3N6

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Doggy Darlings - Vancouver transport

Vancouver, BC V6B 1Y6

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Free Korean Dogs - Vancouver transport

Vancouver, BC V6B 0B9

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Rescue Paws Canada

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

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Adopt Korean Rescue - Vancouver transport

Vancouver, BC V6C 1E1

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Loyal Canadian Jindo Vancouver

Vancouver, ON V6C 3T4

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Lucky Penny Rox Rescue - Vancouver transport

Vancouver, BC V6C 2W6

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Canine Adventure Den

650 Industrial Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6A 2P3

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City of Vancouver Animal Control Shelter & Services

1280 Raymur Ave, Vancouver, BC V6A 3L8

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