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Where are the dogs and how can I meet them?
All of our dogs live in foster homes. We do not have a shelter. After
you fill out a
Statement of Interest, a volunteer will contact you to arrange a
meeting at an Adoptathon, the foster home, or another mutually agreeable
location.
We have three regular events where you can meet some of our dogs: The 1st
and 3rd weekend of every month at Petco, from 11am-2pm, and the 2nd Sunday
of every month at Ruff Day Doggie Daycare, from 11am-2pm.
How much does it cost to adopt a dog?
The minimum adoption donation begins at $145 for dogs 18 months and older,
and $170 for puppies. This includes the first round of vaccines (no rabies
vaccine for puppies under four months), spaying/neutering, defleaing,
deworming, and micro-chipping.
How quickly can I adopt a dog?
We do not do same-day adoptions. If you appear to be a good match, you
will be contacted as soon as possible. We are all volunteers and
appreciate your patience.
Do I have to fill out the Statement of Interest just to get more
information about a dog?
Yes. Due to the large volume of
calls and e-mails we receive about dogs, we are only able to recontact
people who submit a
Statement of Interest Form.
If you call and ask for more information about a dog, but have not filled
out a
Statement of Interest Form, your call will be returned by a volunteer
who will tell you that you need to fill out the form. Please save your
time and ours and fill it out first. :)
If you email us, your email will be handled by a person who is not a
member of the dog team and does not know anything about the dog or whether
it is still available. The fastest way to get answers is to fill
out the
Statement of Interest Form so that it can be forwarded to the people
who CAN answer your questions! Thank you for your understanding.
If I submit a form, can I be sure I'll get a chance to meet the dog I'm
interested in?
Applications are considered based on who appears to be the best match for
the dog, not necessarily on a first come first served basis. All
applications are considered, but we cannot make any guarantees about the
availability of a dog or your opportunity to meet them.
I live in Canada, can I adopt from you?
Yes, we do adopt to Canada! We will give you all the necessary paperwork
to cross the border.
How do I know if a dog listed here is still available?
All dogs listed on this website or on Petfinder are available for
adoption. It's possible that a dog may remain on the website for
a few days after it is adopted, since our website is updated by volunteers.
We try very hard to keep it up to date. Our
Petfinder.com
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Chico |
Sponsor Chico
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Chico is a handsome 6 year old who has
lived his life in a family with children and other dogs. He is a
dominant male and prefers the company of females and males who have
been neutered such as himself. He loves to run, fetch and play tug of
war. He has a lot of energy so would make a good exercise companion.
He is a little leery of strangers, but is fine once introduced. He is
a fun loving young at heart guy who would love a new forever family to
live out his life with.
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just
finding out more about Chico, please fill out a
Statement of Interest Form on this website.
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Dayzee |
Sponsor Dayzee
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Dayzee is about 10 years old. She
is a pretty girl, part beagle, part? She weighs about 26 pounds, likes
to walk or sleep, but she needs to be with her person. She loves
people and children, doesn't have any problems with other dogs or
cats. She needs a forever home where someone will feed her a good
quality food, brush her often (she loves that), take her with them
everywhere and basically treat her like the princess she is.
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just
finding out more about Dayzee, please fill out a
Statement of Interest Form on this website.
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Dee Dee |
Sponsor
Dee Dee
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Dee Dee is a sweet, loyal and lovable
companion. She loves to go on walks and to be wherever you are. She
seems to be a bit picky about what dogs she likes to get along with
but is wonderful with people of all ages.
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just
finding out more about Dee Dee, please fill out a
Statement of Interest Form on this website.
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Diva |
Sponsor
Diva
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Diva is a sweet natured people pleaser.
She enjoys playing fetch, especially with her frisbee. Diva loves to
be brushed and will nudge for more. She is smart and learns tricks
quickly. She looks forward to a walk each day and has so much fun
going for car rides. Diva is a wonderful companion, loyal,
affectionate and protective. She is good with older children. Diva is
looking for someone who is willing to give her exercise, discipline,
affection and calm, assertive leadership and in return she will give
you her unconditional love.
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just
finding out more about Diva, please fill out a
Statement of Interest Form on this website.
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Duffy |
Sponsor Duffy
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Duffy is a fantastic Bull Terrier
mix. He is quite the little clown! He will be a perfect companion for
someone who has other dogs, has cats, or someone who just wants a dog
to hang out with. We haven't seen him with kids yet but our impression
is that he would be calm, or playful if they are. He has a very soft
mouth and listens when other dogs ask him to back off. He listens very
well and knows what "no" means. He's mellow in the house and his potty
training is coming along great. He is very eager to please so will be
easy to train.
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just
finding out more about Duffy, please fill out a
Statement of Interest Form on this website.
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Duke |
Sponsor Duke
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Duke’s a handsome, athletic,
medium energy 8-year-old Lab in excellent health who looks and acts
like a dog half his age. He’s leash trained, knows basic obedience
with hand signals, and has an awesome recall. Duke needs some practice
with meet ‘n greet, but is definitely learning and gets along with new
dogs once he’s gotten to meet them. He’s friendly, great with kids,
and peacefully coexists with the cat and other dogs in his foster
home. He loves the outdoors and needs regular exercise (his backpack’s
included) and a fenced yard. For more pictures and info visit
Whatcom Dog Rehab.
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just
finding out more about Duke, please fill out a
Statement of Interest Form on this website.
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Ethel |
Sponsor Ethel
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Ethel is a sweet little Lab mix
who's looking for her forever home.
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just
finding out more about Ethel, please fill out a
Statement of Interest Form on this website.
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Ginger |
Sponsor Ginger
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Ginger is a beautiful pure-bred
Golden Retriever. She is 4 years old and is a wonderful girl 90% of
the time. She gets along with other animals (dogs, cats, and even farm
animals) and enjoys the affection of children.
Ginger has a dominant personality and sometimes growls at adults. She
has never bit and doesn't snap, but she sometimes growls. We have a behaviorist working with Ginger to resolve this issue. She will need
a strong pack leader to help her overcome this issue. The majority of
the time she is a typical Golden Retriever and happy as can be.
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just
finding out more about Ginger, please fill out a
Statement of Interest Form on this website.
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Gracey |
Sponsor
Gracey
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Meet Gracey! Look into those those
beautiful eyes and you will see a young dog who really wants to trust
and be part of a family, but is a little nervous about who she can
trust. She is wonderful with kids and females, but you can tell that
she has had some bad experiences with men, and men who come into her
life now will need to understand that and be patient and gentle.
Gracey is great with other dogs and cats. She is being fostered in a
home where they are working on building her confidence and trust. The
fosters say she is a wonderful dog! Do you have it in your heart to
help this little girl be all she can be?
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just
finding out more about Gracey, please fill out a
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Gunner |
Sponsor Gunner
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Gunner is a very handsome Beagle
that is looking for his forever home. Like Sally, his good friend that
he come to us with, he loves to cuddle and is very sweet. He’ll also
need a home with a well built fenced yard and will likely not be good
with cats. He does great with all other dogs and is a very sweet boy.
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just
finding out more about Gunner, please fill out a
Statement of Interest Form on this website.
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Lucy |
Sponsor Lucy
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Lucy is the sweetest little pup,
full of wiggles and kisses. She loves nothing better than to sit
beside you on the couch with her head in your lap getting belly rubs.
She is 7 months old and about 35 pounds, a very petite little girl!
Lucy had surgery and a pin in her back leg when she was a couple
months old and is still building the strength in that leg. She loves
to go for walks, but would not be the best candidate for long runs or
a biking companion. Lucy loves to play with other dogs at the dog park
but would love to have all the attention in her new home, unless she
was to go to a home where an older dog would tell her no. If you want
a constant canine companion, this is the dog for you!
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just
finding out more about Lucy, please fill out a
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Maddie |
Sponsor Maddie
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Meet Maddie, the mother of
“Maddie’s puppies.” She’s not quite 2 yet and is the sweetest thing.
She’s a Lab/Great Dane mix and is just a love. She didn’t have much
time to be a “real puppy” as she has had 2 litters in her short life
and has been very malnourished. We’ve delivered her second set of
pups, gotten her spayed, up to date on her shots, and micro chipped.
She’s now a healthy and very happy girl, just looking for her forever
home.
Maddie is gentle, kind, housebroken, and doesn’t have a mean bone in
her body. She’s learning how to play and seems to like it, but is
very willing to just hang out with the family. She gets along
wonderfully with other dogs and doesn’t seem very interested in cats.
Are you the family that Maddie’s been waiting for?
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just
finding out more about Maddie, please fill out a
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Maggie |
Sponsor Maggie
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Maggie is an 8-9 year old Cattle
Dog/Bull Terrier mix with the first years of her life unknown. When
she first joined her family about 6.5 years ago she was very fearful
and had to be walked through the house on a leash. Since that time she
has come a long way and Maggie now has a love for life that shines
through. She is great with cats, and also with kids of all ages. She
is a gentle girl that loves to be loved. She loves to find projects
and work on them obsessively, whether chasing squirrels from the yard
or fetching sticks from the bay. Maggie has only the best of manners
with no chewing and is fully potty trained. She just wants to be a
part of the family even when just running errands in the car.
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just
finding out more about Maggie, please fill out a
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Mia Pawpia |
Sponsor Mia Pawpia
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Meet Mia Pawpia! She is an
absolute sweetheart and quite the little cuddle bug. Mia is about 9
lbs and about a year old. She walks wonderfully on a leash, rides very
nicely in the car and gets along fine with the cats in her foster
home. Mia Pawpia is really a loving, playful, happy go lucky girl and
full of personality. She often cuddles up behind her foster mom in her
computer chair and acts as a nice heating bad on her back. Mia Pawpia
does not get along with other dogs so will be looking for a home
without other dogs. She is also looking for a home without small
children. Mia Pawpia is a great girl and will make a wonderful
companion.
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just
finding out more about Mia Pawpia, please fill out a
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Murphy |
Sponsor Murphy
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Murphy is a beautiful 2 year old
Doberman Pinscher/Collie mix. He is very playful, happy, and wants to
please. He does not like to be kept away from people and will
definitely need to be a member of the family. When he was about 10
months old he was hit by a car and one of his rear legs had to be
amputated. Murphy doesn't seem to notice his disability and can do
everything a 4 legged dog can do. He gets along wonderfully with other
dogs and is quite easy going. We have not seen him with cats but we
believe he would be likely to chase them and try to play with them.
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just
finding out more about Murphy, please fill out a
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Otis & Rascal |
Sponsor Otis & Rascal
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Meet Otis and Rascal, two darling
little bundles of love! They are brothers and have been together since
birth and need to stay together in their new home. They weigh about 6
pounds each and love everybody. If you have room in your heart and
your lap for these little cuties, they may just be the ones for you.
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just
finding out more about Otis & Rascal, please fill out a
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Pawco |
Sponsor Pawco
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Pawco is a 9 year old Chihuahua
with a sweet and sensitive spirit. He likes lots of love and attention
and wants to be close to his owners. He prefers being on the couch
with you than sitting by himself. He does well left alone in the house
for the day, as long as he's let out when you get home. He walks with
a bit of a limp due to an old injury, but is able to go on walks and
up and down stairs without a problem. While indoors, he prefers
walking on carpet, as he slips on smooth surfaces. He does well with
other dogs, doesn't really like cats all that much, but will tolerate
them. Overall, he's not that active or demanding, he likes his
comfort. But he doesn't mind going out for walks twice a day on a
leash. He loves treats, and would probably overeat if permitted. He is
a lovable guy, and would do well in a home with a retired couple that
could spoil him a little, or a lot.
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just
finding out more about Pawco, please fill out a
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Rouge |
Sponsor Rouge
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Rouge is an adorable, sweet 10
month old who loves everyone. She gets along great with other dogs and
cats. Rouge loves to sit in your lap and will sit nicely for a treat.
She has very good house manners and as her foster mom says, "she is
just a great doggy!' Rouge is only about 25-30 pounds but she is a
great alarm system if someone approaches the house. What a terrific
little girl and she is just waiting for her forever home!
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just
finding out more about Rouge, please fill out a
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Sally |
Sponsor
Sally
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Sally is a beautiful beagle that
loves to be with people and other dogs. She is very sweet, friendly,
and quite cuddly. She will require a home with a well built fenced
yard. She likely will also not do well with cats. She is a loving girl
who came to us with her good friend, Gunner.
If you are interested in meeting, adopting or just
finding out more about Sally, please fill out a
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What
to Consider When Adopting a Dog
Time
A puppy takes more time than a dog. It is a lot of work to teach
a puppy all the things it needs to know to be a fun, healthy, happy dog.
How much time? Let's start with what an adult dog needs: The average adult
dog needs you to play with it, exercise it, teach it good manners, groom
it, feed and water it, and let it relieve itself. Count on at least half
an hour every morning, and an hour every evening. Some dogs will take more
time than that. The younger the dog the more time you have to add. For
very young puppies you will want to take them out to relieve themselves
about every two hours. That is one reason why busy people often start with
an adult dog instead of a puppy.
Responsibility
You can't forget, and you can't leave it until later. Playing,
exercising, teaching, grooming, feeding and watering, and letting it
relieve itself is an everyday thing. Some dogs need more of one thing, and
less of another, but they all need you every single day. Your dog counts
on you.
Patience
Dogs try to get away with doing what they want, instead of what
you want. Adult dogs often are not properly taught, and they may need help
learning. Being firm is OK. Getting angry is useless and can make things
worse. Teach them in a way that makes them healthy and happy, instead of
afraid or angry. It takes patience and understanding.
Consistency
Dogs don't speak human. They learn by what we do, not by what we
say. So if you sometimes mean "sit" when you say "sit", and other times
mean "go away" when you say "sit" don't be surprised if the dog never
learns what "sit" means to you! Dogs love routine. They love getting up at
the same time every day, and you coming home at the same time, and having
the same word mean the same thing every time they hear it.
Cooperation
Everyone who shares the house must feel ok about having a dog.
Dogs naturally live their lives in groups and most are very unhappy if
they are left alone in a yard. They don't want a big yard to run in half
as much as they want the warm smell of you when you are away, and your
face to kiss when you are home. If you can't keep the dog in the house it
is a bad idea to get the dog. Keeping a dog outdoors most of the time
fails more often than it succeeds.
Planning
You always need to be one step ahead. What will change for you
and the dog in the future? Will you be going away to school? Are you going
to work? If you go away can you take the dog? If the dog can't go with
you, what will happen to it? Always think about what comes next. Find out
about puppy kindergarten before you get the puppy. Find out about dog
training classes before your puppy gets out of kindergarten.
Choosing
All dogs are not alike. The dog that is right for me might not be
a good dog for you. Dogs that are taught good manners have more freedom
and are happier than dogs that are not taught good manners. If you have
never taught a dog before you will be happier if you get one that is
easier to teach. Some dogs have short hair that needs just a little
brushing; some people enjoy dogs with long hair that needs careful care
every day.
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