Sharon (Middle East, mm)
Labrador RetrieverPlease note potential additional costs for me to get to you near the bottom of my profile.Unfortunately, due to recently introduced CDC... show more
Please note potential additional costs for me to get to you near the bottom of my profile.Unfortunately, due to recently introduced CDC regulations, dogs from [China/Middle East] can no longer be imported into the US. Therefore [dog] is only available to Canadian residents.Due to current travel restrictions related to COVID-19, there may be a long delay before I can get to you. Please only apply for me if you are prepared to wait. Hi there! My name is Sharon and here is some info about me: • Breed: Yellow lab cross • Age: 2 years • Gender: female • Weight: 55 lbs • Height : approx 20 inches Hi everyone, my name is Sharon and I am a yellow lab cross. My rescue mom found me and my sister when we were only a month old. My rescue mom noticed a number of people kicking me and my sister around like a soccer ball. We were both very scared and crying from pain. My rescue mom took us and looked around for a long time to see if she could find our mom and other siblings, but they were nowhere to be found. Even though I had lost my mom at such a young age, I have always considered myself lucky to have such an amazing rescue mom. I have been living at the shelter for my entire life with many of my rescue brothers and sisters. I even love the little dog looking creatures that roam around the shelter and meow!My rescue mom says that I am such an easy going girl and just go with the flow. I never make a fuss about anything and don't let small little things in life bother me. I enjoy running around the shelter and playing with my friend. My rescue mom says that I am such a good girl because I have never displayed any form of aggression towards people or dogs. You could say that I am a lover not a fighter!I have never lived in a home or explored the world around me but I have heard that there are so many beautiful places, parks and beaches where I am hoping to find my forever family. It would be so awesome if I could have a back yard to call my own, where I can roll around on the grass, smell the fresh air and just be a dog! I have never had a toy or a ball and can not wait to learn how to fetch so that we can go to the park and play together. I really enjoy the odd walks my rescue mom takes me to! You see, she is so busy taking care of me and my friends at the shelter that she does not have enough time to take each and every one of us outside for a stroll. I know that day will come, I just have to be patient for a little bit longer! My energy level is moderate to high and it would be a dream of mine to find a forever family who spends time taking me out on walks and spends time playing with me. I just love nature and smelling fresh air. My rescue mom has been practicing on lead walks with me and she says I am getting better and better everyday. Given how busy my rescue mom is, she has not had the time to teach me any tricks but I am a very smart girl and with lots of love and patience, I will learn how to shake paws, sit and even roll over! Oh, I will most likely learn faster if there are treats involved!!!I am so looking forward to meeting my forever loving family and I promise that I will bring lots of joy and happiness into your life, if you are willing to give me a chance. TEMPERAMENT • I am one happy girl who loves all people. I may be a little shy when I first meet you. When I find my forever family, I will have to travel for 40+ hours. The stress of traveling, all the new faces and the unknown environment can be very scary for a dog. With love and patience, I will learn to trust you and be the sweet loving girl that I am. • I have never displayed any type of aggression towards people or my furry friends. • I love receiving affection. If you are willing to give me a little time to get to know you, I promise, I will give shower you with love and lots of doggie kisses. ENERGY LEVEL: Moderate/high-I am very calm but given that I am still young, I would love my walks, playtime and outdoor activities. It would be a shame to lose my lovely figure!I think, once I learn how to play with doggy toys or fetch the ball, it would be so much fun to go to the park and play. I overheard my rescue mom talk about one of my friends who had found his forever home and how he would chase after the ball and fetch. That sounds like soooo much fun! I can't wait. GETS ALONG WITH: o Kids - UNKNOWN, o Dogs – YES o Cats – YES PREY DRIVE: None noted. FEARS: My rescue mom has always treated me with love and respect, I have never had a reason to be fearful. I may get a little nervous in new and unknown environments or meeting new people but in time, with love and patience and support, I will be back to being my happy self. TRAINING: • Leash skills – work in progress! I will need some training to master walking on leash. Walking off leash is off limits for the time being till I learn my new ways. • House trained – unknown– I live outside at the shelter where we freely roam around , but I have never lived in a house so please be prepared to help me learn because my rescue mom is super busy and has no time to train all of us. I promise you that I will master peeing outside in no time, I just need lots of pee breaks and some encouragement! • I am also very smart and eager to learn some tricks, especially if there is food involved! 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 and should begin within a day or two of arrival. After your dog has settled in, check out 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. HEALTH NOTES: • I have been spayed, *vaccinated & micro-chipped. I am one healthy girl :) ADOPTION FEE: • My adoption fee is $800.00 CAD + applicable taxes, which includes my airfare, if a flight volunteer is found directly to Vancouver. Due to ongoing limits on Vancouver (YVR) flights, additional fees will apply if I have to fly through another city. Unaccompanied Cargo costs within Canada range from $275-$500 per dog (size depending). LALDR will be as transparent as possible with you regarding these costs. NOTE: once I find a family, I will be on the first available flight out of the Middle East seeing as I need to leave here ASAP! If a direct flight to Vancouver is not immediately available, the cost to fly me via unaccompanied cargo from Montreal/Toronto to Vancouver will not be optional.If you would like to increase the chance of me coming sooner, my rescuer may be able to secure a cargo flight from the Middle East. This cost will likely be between $1200-3800 USD, dependent on size. 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.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. More information can be found on our website.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. show less
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