ARLO (Mid-East, mm)
German Shepherd DogUnfortunately, due to regulations introduced by the CDC, dogs from the Middle East can no longer be imported into the US. Therefore, thi... show more
Unfortunately, due to regulations introduced by the CDC, dogs from the Middle East can no longer be imported into the US. Therefore, this dog is only available to Canadian residents. Hi there! My name is Arlo AKA “Da Dream Boy”” and here is some info about me: PHYSICAL INFO: • Breed: German shepherd cross • Age: 1 year old • Gender: male • Weight: 44 lbs • Height : tbd RESCUE STORY: I am an absolutely happy, go lucky, bundle of joy from the streets of the Middle East. My rescue mom found me when I was only a couple of months old. I was all alone, scared and apparently my body was covered with mange! My rescue mom brought me to the shelter where I now live with my many furry friends. When my rescue mom found me, I was very malnourished and frail. It didn’t take very long for me to get my strength back though. I was one of the lucky ones to be rescued and I am so grateful for that. Wait till you see me now, I have the most beautiful, soft coat ever! What mange?!! Here are some adjectives my rescue mom uses to describe me: Kind, loving, sensitive, lover not a fighter, goofball, funny, clumsy… I love to run around and play but most of all, I love my humans. My favorite thing to do is to cuddle and hang out with my family after a nice walk or run in the park. Living in an overcrowded shelter, we are all confined to a tiny area. Would you believe it if I told you that my paws have never touched grass before or I have never dipped my paws in water! I have also never had a doggie toy, I am so looking forward to having some toys one day. I get along with dogs, cats and of course people. I am so gentle that I even let the cats in my shelter steal my food from my bowl! Easily intrigued by little things in life, I am the type of boy that would like to observe and take it all in. I will be the type of dog that would stop and smell the roses, I have heard they are beautiful and also smell pretty. I am also a very smart boy. My rescue mom has been teaching me how to walk on leash. I love to impress and if doing tricks is what it takes, I am ready to learn all the tricks in the world. Given how young I am, I need a family who has the time to take me for regular walks and spends time playing with me, oh how fun that would be! As much as I love my rescue mom, it is time for me to find my forever family so that my rescue mom can help other puppies like me. If you are looking for a kind and devoted lifetime companion, who will love you unconditionally and bring you lots of joy and laughter, you will definitely not be disappointed. It is time for me to fly from the nest and find my place in the world, hopefully with you. It's been said I am the sweetest, goofiest boy ever. How about I brighten your day with love and bring you laughter too? TEMPERMENT • Very cuddly and affectionate. I am known as the goofy boy, I don't take small things seriously and just want to be loved. I appreciate everything in life and small little things make me happy. • Love belly and head rubs. I am smart and eager to learn. I love people of all ages and sizes and give everyone wet doggie kisses! • My rescue mom says that I am a dream dog! ENERGY LEVEL: o Moderate/High o I am still a puppy and need my regular, walk/run/exercise. o I love to explore and sniff around and after, I enjoy resting and affectionate cuddling. GETS ALONG WITH: o Kids (video proof) – YES o Dogs – YES o Cats (video proof) – YES PREY DRIVE: o None. My adopter needs to be willing to train me through these behaviours, should they arise. FEARS: o I am not really scared of anything as far as I know, with that said, I have never seen the outside world. I think I would be more curious about new things than scared. TRAINING: • Leash skills – work in progress! I will need some training to master walking on leash. Given my age, I could be a little curious about my surroundings. I am not ready to walk off leash. • House trained – unknown – please be prepared to help me learn because my rescue mom is super busy and has no time to train all of us. I know how to pee on a pad and I may even know how to pee outside. If not, I promise you that I will master peeing outside in no time! HEALTH NOTES: • I have been neutered, *vaccinated & micro-chipped. 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. 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. 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. However if the dog is shown to be good with children we will approve homes with children 8 years or older. More information can be found on our website. [MID EAST DOGS] *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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