EWOK (Mid-East, yo)
Tibetan TerrierPlease note potential additional costs for me to get to you near the bottom of my profile. Unfortunately, due to recently introduced reg... show more
Please note potential additional costs for me to get to you near the bottom of my profile. Unfortunately, due to recently introduced regulations 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. Greetings! My name is EWOK and here is some info about me: I am part of a bonded pair with VIGO Breed: Tibetan Terrier mix Age: 3-1/2 yrs Gender: Fe Weight: 9 kg Height: 38 cm Rescued along with other small dogs from a zoo in a Middle East city in February 2020, I spent days and nights in cages like the other wild animals in the cold & heat. I was left hungry, thirsty and scared. I was abused and beaten and my rescuers do not know if I was left at the zoo or if I was born there, so nobody knows how long I may have been there. After being rescued, I was taken with the other tormented dogs to be cleaned and checked. Then I was sent in to a major city for medical work. I currently reside in a boarding facility: https://youtu.be/VkClOv_KMp0. I am very dependent on a dog named Vigo. Best guess is that Vigo is my son. Though we have spent many months at the facility, we are still fairly interdependent. I am very distrustful of humans, can you blame me? I used to strongly resist walking with a collar. But check out my new vid... breakthrough... I'm out walking on a leash. These days, when Vigo goes for a walk, I get close and enthused. But as soon as you try to connect my leash to my collar, I run into a crate, as I revert to the lack of freedom I had before... habit to overcome. But once out walking, I am learning it is ok. They keep me together with Vigo, so I don't get spooked. I am afraid due to the cruelty inflicted by humans, so can bite when I feel insecure and scared (see vid where I grab the chain). I will not bite until you try to get close to me by force and I feel threatened. I actually will now approach people I trust, to include taking treats and even allow a bit of cuddling. If a stranger approaches though, I will hide. That is where Vigo came in, to be my blockade. Though I have become a little more independent of him, I still rely on him for safety. I just need love and trust built up which will take a little time. A patient and willing adopter who can help me rehab through all my past terrors would be super. Additional vids of me: https://youtu.be/b9cAMyxbgiI https://youtu.be/Zzl3lWvCIcY https://youtu.be/hMA5o33AXFI https://youtu.be/5qrmH-BdvgM https://youtu.be/_PqXtrxV5IA Energy Level: moderate Get along with: Dogs, yes. Very good, but may involve dogs that are aggressive or show teeth. ??? Cats, unknown Kids, unknown Prey drive: unknown, not observed with cats, squirrels, rabbits, etc... My adopter needs to be willing to train me through these behaviours, should they arise. When there is food somewhere and another dog does not go to it, I will quickly go to it and eat it myself. Usually though, I am always following Vigo, so am paying full attention to him and don't look for anything else. Fears: Distrust of strangers, man or woman, no difference. Getting better, need time. Training: none Leash skills, learning to walk with a leash and a collar. Will need patient training. House trained, no. Please be prepared to help me learn! 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 a week AFTER arrival. Check out courses in your local area and enrol right away. 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 had a kidney problem that was caused by taking the wrong medicine. A recent test shows that it has healed. My liver enzymes are high and so I am temporarily taking pills for it. As soon as my liver enzymes return to normal, the medication will be stopped. I have been spayed/neutered, *vaccinated & micro-chipped. Our adoption fee is $1300.00 CAD + applicable taxes for both of us. This includes our transportation to Canada, if we are able to be accompanied by a flight volunteer directly to Vancouver. Due to ongoing limits on Vancouver flights yet, additional fees will apply if flying from another city. Unaccompanied Cargo costs within Canada: $275-$500 per dog. LALDR will be as transparent as possible with you regarding these costs. I will be on the first available flight, as I need to leave the Middle East as soon as possible. If a flight directly to Vancouver is not found quickly after I've found a family, the extra cost for cargo to Vancouver from Montreal or Toronto will NOT be optional. If you would like to increase the chance of your dog coming sooner, the 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. Bordatella is not given, as that has not been a problem in the Middle East. show less
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