Critter Details

Name: Ms. MaggieBreed: Spitz/border collieAge: 7 years      Temperament:  confident, brave, playful, faithful, cuddlyGender: femaleWeight: 26 lbs –   Height: (ground to shoulder) 35 cm Energy level: moderate Hi, I'm Ms. Maggie! I was born in a small village in the Middle East, one of 12 puppies in a single litter. The man who was about to be my adopter had a piece of land beside where I was born. He adopted me and then later, he adopted my brother, Maxi. What neither of us knew was that our adopting humans couldn't stay in the house where I first lived. My brother and I lived there on our own with our family visiting us when they coulds but there were many occasions when we wouldn't see them for a week or more. During these times, the neighbours would toss food to us over the wall between us. It was barely enough to keep us alive.We spent 6 years in that lonely, quiet place but my brother and I managed, always excited to meet our human family when they came to visit. Then it happened – our humans sold the house and land. A neighbour took us in to live in their yard, as long as my humans still provided food for us.  But as time went on, things became harder for our humans to come to feed us and eventually, our human dad told his wife thathe was going to release us into the wilderness where many predators could kill us.Then, my human mom contacted her sister in Canada and her sister contacted Loved At Last and, well,….I'm ready to be your best dog ever! Both my brother and I are loving, eager to please, faithful, and very appreciative of cuddles. I would love a Canadian home where I can receive the affection and care that I have longed for my whole life. I just need someone to see me, to believe in me, to give me the peace and kindness that I've been dreaming of. My brother and I have been saved from death but we have not been embraced and loved like the true family members we long to be. If you would be interested in a shy guy with loads of love to give, I am definitely the dog for you!!There is still much that my Canadian auntie needs to find out about me but we already know that I'm good with kids (video below), I'm likely good with other dogs but I've not been around many so we aren't certain, and I'm probably not the best match for any creature that says "meow." I have no evident fears but it can be assumed that I will need a patient human to help me to adjust to life in Canada. I have a few leash skills but I have never been indoors long enough to become housetrained so I will need help with that. (I'm a fast learner, especially when I'm loved!) I am spayed, immunized, and microchipped. My adoption fee is $800.00 CAD plus applicable taxes. While our rescuers always seek a flight without a charge, there is the possibility of a passenger fee, to a max of $300.Disclaimer: It is important for all applicants to visit our website, http://www.lovedatlastdogrescue.ca/adopting/ and read about Loved at Last Dog Rescue.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.Normally, we will not approve adoptions to homes with children under 12 years of age. However if a dog has been determined to be good with children we will approve applicants with children 8 years or older. More information can be found on our website.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.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.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. You will NOT be charged a passenger fee in addition to this.