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Puppies and dogs in Alberta

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Alberta. 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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Sam

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Young
Edmonton, AB
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(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Sam is a lively and loving dog who's full of personality and ready to bring joy into your life. Playful at heart, he's always up for a romp around the yard. He's also a smart cookie-already familiar with basic cues like "sit," "stay," and "come."One of Sam's favorite pastimes? Helping out in the garden! He's a natural-born digger, always eager to lend a paw (even if it means making a few "creative" landscaping choices). His silly antics and big heart make him the perfect companion for someone who appreciates a little mischief and a lot of love.Sam is ready to leave shelter life behind and find a forever home where he can play, explore, and grow.Could that home be yours? Come meet Sam today and discover just how much love a dog can bring. Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 33.3 Age: 1yrs 3mths 1wks
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A0919889

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 yrs
Calgary, AB
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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Meet Lulu, a sweet and sensitive 4-year-old Pit Bull looking for an experienced, adult-only home. She thrives in a calm but structured environment with a confident, breed-savvy owner. Lulu requires daily leash walks, a secure fenced yard, and is not suited for off-leash parks due to recall and bonding needs. She may be okay with a calm dog match after slow, controlled introductions. A food-based enrichment routine, including hand feeding and trade-ups, is essential, and a basic manners or private training class is required. Lulu isn’t for first-time owners, but in the right home, she’ll be a loyal and loving companion. She is a medium sized dog at 43lbs.
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A0920519

Husky

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Calgary, AB
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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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This sweet girl can be slightly hesitant and grovels on approach and with touch at times. She is insecure and will need a softer handler who is willing to give her time to adjust to new places. She is socialble and does love her atttention, bonding fast to the people with her. She may do best in a calmer home but with active structure, walks ect. She would prefer a home with adults or calmer children who are over 12 years old. A basic manners class or behaviour consult will be required with her adoption. She is a medium sized girl at 50lbs.
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A0920831

Border Collie

Male, 1 yr
Calgary, AB
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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This busy guy is ready to go to a home who likes to be active. He would love to build up to hiking and adventures or have a big space where he can run and burn some energy. He would be a great dog for dog sports such as agility or flyball. Someone with patience and who understands that their will be common puppy behaviour to work through would be an ideal candiate. He will require a home with adults or children over 12 years old. A basic manners class or private consult will be required with his adoption. He is a small to medium sized dog at 33lbs.
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A0921119

Samoyed/Chow Chow

Female, 1 yr
Calgary, AB
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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This girl is fluffy one! She displays some Chow like behaviours such as being more aloof and can bark behind barriers when strangers move past. She will be a dog that doesn`t want a lot of fuss by strangers on walks but is a friendly girl when she is feeling comfortable. She will need an adult only home where she can bond with one or two people that have experience with dogs who are more aloof. She does like her pets at times but prefers them on her terms when she isn`t busy doing something else. Helping her learn to accept brushing will help with her coat staying in tip top shape as she has long fur that can matt. She is a calm girl who will require a basic manners class or private behaviour consult as a part of her adoption. She is a medium sized dog at 43lbs.
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Goldie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 10 mos
Calgary, AB
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Age: 10 monthsWeight: 20 kgA bit about Goldie:- unknown history kids; all interactions should be supervised- unknown history with cats; slow, supervised introductions recommended- unknown history with dogs; okay pending successful introductionGoldie is a sweet adolescent pup found as a stray and finding her footing her at CHS! She`s a very sweet, friendly girl who is experiencing some stress in shelter, so she`d love to find her new people soon! Not too much is known about Goldie, but staff have described her as `sweet and easy to walk`. If you think she might fit well into your home, come meet her soon and the Adoption staff will give you everything you need to know to help Goldie successfully join your family!

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Shelters & rescues in Alberta

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

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Barrhead Animal Rescue Society (BARS)

Spruce Grove, AB T7X 3T6

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

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Pit Bulls for Life

Box 3608, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 3A8

Pet Types: dogs

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Alberta Dachshund Rescue

​PO Box 20001 Century PO, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 0C8

Pet Types: dogs

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Spay Neuter Action Program

Spruce Grove, AB T7X 3A3

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue for Life

2 Aspen Glen Drive, PO Box 9043, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 4H5

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Hope Lives Here Animal Rescue Society

Edmonton, AB T5P 1S4

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Edmonton Humane Society

13620 163 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5V 0B2

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

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Friends of Puerto Vallarta Animals

Edmonton, AB T5N 3C4

Pet Types: dogs

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Greater Edmonton Animal Rescue Society

PO Box 69013, Edmonton, AB T6V 1G7

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Infinite Woofs Animal Rescue Society

11519 160 st, Edmonton, AB T5M 3V9

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

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