Elena (Middle East)-ST

My story

Hello  My name is Elena and here is some info you should know about me: Breed: Miniture Poodle mixAge: 1 yearGender: female  Height: 35 cmWeight: 4 kg   Highlights: playful, calm, cuddly, loyal, loving  Hi there, I’m Elena — a little poodle mix with a big heart and an even bigger dream! I’m just over a year old, but I’ve already been through more than most pups my age. When I was only 4 months old, I was rescued from a very abusive owner. It was scary, but that’s all behind me now. Thanks to some amazing humans, I learned what kindness feels like — and I’ve been busy giving love right back ever since! I don’t bark much and prefer to spend my time snuggled up beside my favorite people. I’m a sweet, gentle girl who gets along with everyone — dogs, cats, and people of all sizes. I adore playing with my friends and I’m always happy to share my toys. I’ve never shown a hint of aggression or resource guarding… my heart is just too full of love for that. I’ve been living in a very crowded shelter for a few months now. I’m so grateful to be safe, but I can’t help dreaming about my forever home — my very own bed, my own toys, and a family who will love me just as much as I love them. I’m ready for belly rubs, walks, snuggles, and to finally know what “home” really feels like. Could you be the one to make my dream come true? Energy level: medium Gets along with:Other dogs: yes  Kids: yes  Cats: yes  Prey drive: none observed, however my adopter needs to train me, should these behaviors arise. Fears: none observed, however, I will need time and patience to get used to my new environment  Training:  Leash training: Please help me master this skill.House trained: I have been living in the shelter for a while and know where to go potty here. However, I will need help learning where to go potty at my new home. Health notes: I have been spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped  My adoption fee is $800 plus tax. Most passengers from the Middle East now require a fee to accompany a dog on a flight. Due to this, if a rescuer finds a flight with this requirement, we will contact you to see if you are willing to pay the passenger. You are under no obligation to do this. If not, another flight will need to be searched for, though there is no guarantee a free or lower cost one will be found. Though oft times a passenger is requesting higher amounts, the fee will not exceed $250. Our rescuers work extremely hard finding flights and spend tremendous amounts of money caring for and sending these dogs to safety. They simply haven't the extra money to cover this. Thank you for your understanding. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. [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 receive 4D SNAP tests - which include: Heartworm, Ehrlichiosis, Leishmania and Anaplasmosis. ##2486128##

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Elena (Middle East)-ST, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.