PAMUK (Turkey) kt

My story

My name is PAMUK and here is a little info about me:Breed: Golden Retriever/Boxer mixAge: 7 yrsGender: femaleWeight: (a rather overweight ) 40 kgCountry of origin: TurkeyHighlight(s): easy-going, calm, affectionate, well-behaved The shelter where I presently reside has frequent visitors and guess what? I am always chosen as an ambassador to interact. Why you ask? It's because I am so incredibly good with people. Especially children, as there is a local primary school who visits regularly.Once upon a time in a crowded Turkish neighborhood, —a gentle Golden Retriever mix, me—roamed the streets with a calm heart and trusting eyes. Though I had no official home, the local community grew fond of me, feeding and caring for me as best they could. But my breed made me stand out. Being a Golden mix, I didn’t quite look like the “typical” street dog, and passersby—believing they were helping—would call the municipality to "rescue" me.Unfortunately, the reality is far from kind. Municipal shelters in Turkey are often severely overcrowded and under-resourced, with heartbreaking conditions that few dogs survive in the long-term.I was picked up more than once. And each time, my rescuers rushed to secure me before I faded into the system. It became an ongoing mission—pulling me out, making sure I was safe, and trying to keep me away from danger. Eventually, they knew it wasn’t sustainable. To truly protect me, they placed me in a private shelter, where I have been waiting patiently ever since.Yup, I am very good natured. I currently live in a private shelter that has 450 dogs and a dozen in my specific area. I get along with all dogs. Unfortunately, conditions at this shelter are not terribly good, actually sub-standard. Hence, why I am rather dingy looking. Once I receive a proper bath and grooming, my beautiful golden fluff will be much more visible. Please don’t let it reflect on my true nature or potential.My rescuers have been wanting to get me moved. It is hard when there are so many urgent dogs. If I find an adopter, they will immediate work hard to find a foster home or me, so I can learn about living in a family. As an incredibly easy-going and calm dog, I should be able to thrive in most any setting.Ok, yessss, I am (ahem) slightly overweight right now and could stand to lose a few pounds to get back my girlish figure. It's just I love food and will eat anything offered.If you are after an affectionate dog, full of love to give, look no further.Every day, I hope for a family. A soft bed. A walk in the park. A gentle hand and a loving voice that says, "You’re finally home." Could that be you? Could you be the person that I have been dreaming of all this time?I'm ready. With my golden heart and kind soul, I am just waiting for someone to finally say, “Yes.” Energy Level: moderate to moderate-lowI get along with:Dogs: yesCats: unknown, good likelihoodKids: yes Fears: none observed. Please be patient assisting me in my transition.Training:Leash skills: no. Please be prepared to train me.House trained: No. Please help me learn! Health notes: bit overweight currentlyI have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.My adoption fee is $750.00 CAD plus applicable taxes. This includes my transportation to Canada, if I am able to be accompanied by a flight volunteer directly to Vancouver. 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 asked to pay a passenger fee on top of the cargo fee. [MID-EAST] *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.[TURKEY] Dogs from Turkey receive a 4D SNAP test to include Leishmania, Heartworm, Ehrlichia, & Anaplasma, as well as Giardia, Parvo, Corona & Distemper. ##2395574##

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