Dogs & Puppies

ANIMAL adoption INFORMATION PORTAL
"Providing a place for rescue organizations, shelters and pounds in Greater Victoria, Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands to post animals in need of homes."

If you are interested in a particular dog, click on the link in the green bar below each dog's writeup. This will take you to their website a/o email address

Alfie

Name: Alfie
Breed: Terrier of some sort
Age: About 15 months
Sex: Female
Size: About 12 lbs

Alfie, she came with this name, apparently she resembles some animal in an old tv show named Alfie, is a lively, intelligent and active little dog who would be a great running partner and a great agility dog. She is great with
other dogs, absolutely fine with cats and is an all around sweetheart.

She would love to be your lap dog but she must have lots of exercise so an active household is a must. I haven't tried her with children, but I suspect she would be just fine with them. Alfie will need some reassurance for the first couple of weeks after she goes to a new home as she does get a bit anxious when left alone. It would be nice if she had another companion dog or someone who was home a lot. She is crate trained and house trained. An all around great little dog!

Cats Cradle Animal Rescue

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Echo

Breed: Rat terrier/Daschund mix
Age: 1 year old
Sex: spayed female
Weight:

Echo is a happy, friendly and very active girl and is looking for same in a human.

 

"Echo here....they call me Echo because of my Magnificent Ears ! Aren't they Glorious !
I am a very happy girl, full of energy and I LOVE to run. Because of this, I must have a fully fenced, escape proof yard. And don't forget about your front door, given the chance, I will bolt from it and run, run, run !! The more you chase me, the fast and further I will run.
Foster mom says that I would benefit greatly from Obedience training. She also says that I would be fabulous at Flyball or Agility. All n' all, I am just a happy 4.8 kg girl.
The Vet says that I definitely have Daschund in me. Foster mom laughs at me 'cause I can jump up and down like a ping pong ball when I am excited......which is pretty much all the time !
I also LOVE snuggling on the couch and I am VERY affectionate ! I also LOVE to go for walks and hikes. I'm not much of a barker, but I will let you know if someone comes to the door or by my yard.
I'm ready for my Forever Home now. So if you would like to meet, please fill out an Adoption Application. Once I look it over, we can make a date for me to interview you. Hope to hear from you soon !"

We're now accepting applications for Echo. Please read our Adoption Info before applying.

Victoria Adoptables Dog Rescue

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Onyx Vudu is adopted


7 month old Neutered Male
Shiba Inu possibly lab mix
25 pounds, will probably get between 30-35 pound full grown

Turtle Gardens Rescue

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Gretel

Breed:  Hound/beagle? mix
Sex: Spayed Female
Age: 3 years
Weight: 40 lbs

Gretel was rescued from a high kill pound in Arkansas. She is currently in foster care in a home with other dogs, cats and young grandchildren who visit. Her foster mom says that she made herself at home as soon as she arrived.  She is definitely a "go with the flow" kind of dog, few things phase her. She might also be called Miss Happy. Gretel has the softest fur and saddest eyes but her constantly wagging tail gives away her cheerful nature.


She is good with cats and other dogs and extremely tolerant of little kids. Other than a slight tendency to nibble unattended shoes she is well behaved in the house once she is taught the rules. Outside her hound nose can lead her astray but she is very people oriented and seems to want to please.  As a result her recall is getting pretty good. Gretel loves people and we'd like her to go to a home where she will be able to hang out with her humans most of the time.

Gretel is a Mosaic Rescue dog.  For more information about her, Mosaic Rescue and the adoption process go to www.mosaicrescue.ca or click on the banner below.

Grif

Breed: Terrier/dachshund? mix
Sex:  Neutered male
Age:  2 years
Weight: 11lbs

Grif was rescued from a high kill pound in Arkansas.  When we got him out and to a vet x-rays revealed that he had a crushed pelvis from a precious injury. We sought opinions from various vets and they agreed that the injury had healed and while it wasn't perfect, surgery wasn't recommended.  Grif isn't in pain and all his bodily functions work well.  He has lost muscle mass in his hind legs but regular exercise will help build those up again and he's loving his long walks each day. He's game for just about anything and keeps up well with the other dogs. 


You can't help but smile when you look at Grif with his scruffy hairdo, short little legs (the front ones turn out) and his joyful bounce. He's adorable and has a personality to match.  He's great with other dogs and is often the first to initiate play and is a champion "cuddle bunny" with people. Although he has a terrier heritage he's missing the super active gene and is quite a quiet, calm boy with good house manners. Grif likes to hang out with his people and has already earned some off leash privileges in places that are safe. He'll be the perfect companion for someone he can be with most of the time. 

Grif is a Mosaic Rescue dog.  For more information about him, Mosaic Rescue and the adoption process go to www.mosaicrescue.ca or click on the banner below.

Mosaic Rescue

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Sugar

Sugar is a lovely lady, estimated at 8 years old, and under 20lbs. She is wonderful in the house, and out and about - though she does like to get a good look at squirrels! Sugar is looking for a forever home that will treat her like the princess she is. She loves to be with her people all the time, and at her foster home she is like a quiet little shadow, but will retreat to her bed once you're busy with something else. She does bark a bit when left alone, as she doesn't think it's fair that you have fun without her! Sugar sleeps in her bed all night, and isn't an early riser! She is a ready made dog who will be an easy addition in any family. Good with kids, dogs and cats, she's a real catch! (though she's not really great at fetch). Contact BullyBuddies for more info - Sugar is fostered in Victoria. Potential homes will require a reference check and a home visit.

Bully Buddies

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Banjo is adopted

Breed: Australian Shepherd
Age: 2 years
Sex: neutered male
Weight: 82 lbs and losing

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Victoria Adoptables Dog Rescue

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Cindy is adopted
4-5 year old Golden Retriever


Ocean Dog Rescue

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Shaggy

Shaggy is a very quiet, very sweet purebred Lhasa Apso who needs a new forever home. He is pure white with tan ears, and 19 pounds of pure love. He is 6 years old, has been with the same family since he was a puppy, but due to family issues, was relinquished to a small dog rescue in Burnaby. It was evident that he was not cared for properly by his original owner and a kind friend of the owner turned him over to the rescue in April. He had an infection in his mouth from his tongue and lip being cut by a groomer which went untreated. 

He was in very bad shape when he came to the rescue which included sores on his skin.  He has completed treatment with antibiotics and is doing wonderfully and is ready for his new forever home. His skin will continue to healing and he will need to be on a special veterinarian diet for the rest of his life. He is playful and good with other dogs, is house trained and good on leash. He is happy to follow you all over the house and curl up beside you when watching TV.  We think he would be best in a home with children over 10 or with a retired couple.  We are a small rescue and our adoption fee of $350 goes towards expenses. If you think you could provide a great home for this sweet, easy dog, please contact us [email protected].

[email protected]

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Abby

Please help find dear sweet Abby her new forever home.....

Meet Abby video

Abby is an estimated 4-5yr female Miniature Pinscher. She is fearful of large dogs & will bark excitedly when she sees them & she does not do well around cats (or any other prey animal) as she will chase, corner & bark aggressively towards them. She is also a fearful barker towards large groups of people, joggers & cyclists, but I am confident that this behaviour can be turned around with proper, frequent socializing. She gets along with small dogs & loves to play with her toys. She is a very affectionate little girl when she is comfortable with you (which fortunately does not take long) & loves to be cuddled & in a warm lap (any known lap will do) she also offers continual free kisses!! However due to her neglectful history of being bred & confined to a small crate & bathtub she has a habit that was learned during this horrible time in her life, she "spins". When a dog repeatedly spins they develop this "coping" behaviour out of complete frustration & stress. I am hopeful that with the right home, love & attention this behaviour will become less frequently. She also has a small bladder so she will need a frequent bathroom schedule to prevent accidents from occurring in the house. I am hoping to find an experienced dog loving home where she will not be left alone for long periods of time nor will she ever be confined to a crate or any other small enclosure ever again. I also believe that she would do best in a calm & quiet home with no young children as Abby's current high anxieties should become reduced if her environment is not busy.  If you feel that you are Abby's forever loving home please contact;

Angella; [email protected] or 250-474-9376

[email protected] or 250-474-9376

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Mr. Big

Mr. Big- 2 year old, 8 lb, terrier mix.  He is sweet natured but wants to be an alpha and is food possessive which can be dealt with through training. Because of that he would not be a good match for small children. Because he has been recently neutered he is a bit territorial with the other recently neutered male he is being fostered with but he is great with all people and loves to snuggle and be a lap dog. He walks well on leash and seems to be housebroken so long as he is taken out on a regular basis. Cute!! [email protected]

[email protected]

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Bella

Happy girl Bella is looking for her forever home,she is a big puppy at heart. She does like other dogs but she has some food aggression,it is very manageable,she can be pushy but with the right handler she is a great dog. 

For more info a/o application contact:

Respect A Bull Rescue

Respect A Bull Rescue
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Zephyr

  7 year old male Formosan Mountain dog x
  50 pounds, though should be closer to 40.

Zephyr is a very affectionate, middle-aged man looking for a loyal,
loving, forever family. He has spent most of his life in a shelter in
Taiwan, and is very much enjoying the comforts of Canadian living. Zephyr
does well with other dogs, though doesn't enjoy puppy antics. He ignores
the barn cats, and doesn't seem to notice the chickens. He likes to lie at
your feet and go for walks --don't let his age fool you, he is more than
capable of going for an hour with you!-- But at the same time, he'd also
be happy to curl up and watch TV. Zephyr is housetrained and is
crate-trained for bed-time, although you might find him in there of his
own accord from time to time. Zephyr is an easy-peezy lovely addition to
most any home.

Energy level: Low-Medium
  Good with Dogs: Yes
  Good with Cats: Yes
  Good with Children: Gentle Children. Probably would prefer no toddlers.

http://www.petfinder.com/​petdetail/22446741
Island Dogz Rescue

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Honey


Name: Honey
Breed: Chihuahua X Corgi
Gender: Spayed Female
Age: 2 years

This little girl has TONS of personality and is looking for a home with an active family. She is a happy-go-lucky girl who wants nothing more than to play with her friends. She has a great sense of humor and likes to make you smile. Although Honey is spunky, she settles down well and is a great cuddler when it's time to relax.

Despite this girl's small size, Honey is a ball of energy and is always on the go; she can easily hike for hours. She is a real hunter and she loves to chase snakes, lizards, bugs & birds outside. Honey really enjoys learning and is very food motivated. Honey will be great for a person who is active and enjoys hiking, or who wants to partake in activities like agility competitions. It will be a requirement for whomever adopts her to enroll her in obedience training classes to help her get off on the right foot.

Honey's past is uncertain but she has some emotional scars that give us an idea of how she lived. She is more comfortable around women than men, and she shows some uncertainty around other dogs. She really enjoys the company of dogs that are submissive, low-key, or indifferent to her, but she can be uncomfortable around dogs that are assertive, bouncy, or dominant. Honey needs to go to a home with someone who has experience working with dogs that need to build confidence. Honey forms strong bonds very quickly and gets sad when she's left alone, therefore, she will be happiest with a family where someone is home for most of the day to spend time with her (perhaps someone who has recently retired, or who works from home) or where there is another dog to keep her company.  Honey is good around dog-savvy cats (indoors - she will chase them in they're outside) and
she's learning to be around children, although loud, energetic kids scare her.

If you'd like to learn more about Honey, please email us at [email protected]; she is currently in foster care.

Victoria Pet Adoption Society

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Pepper

Pepper is now 7 months old and looking for his home.

 

For more info, contact Respect-A-Bull Dog Rescue

Respect-A-Bull Dog Rescue

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