GOOD WITH DOGS – As a general rule, the shelters we work with are very crowded and so our dogs tend to get along well with other dogs. Seeing your dog develop into a relaxed, confident, happy dog is one of the great rewards of rescuing! Others however, can have a variety of issues ranging from anxiety to fear, and it is not uncommon that our dogs are fearful of men (sorry guys!) We try to provide as much info as we can on the dogs’ personality in the bio but it is often not until your dog has arrived, settled into your home, begins to trust you and relax with you that his or her personality really starts to shine. They are often happy-go-lucky and eager-to-please despite the crowded conditions they live in and the hardships they may have endured. PERSONALITIES – Our shelter dogs as a whole are in desperate need of human affection, kindness and care. We too will love you with all our hearts and our hearts are bigger than those puny size ones found in those miniature versions of real dogs. And who do you think will make a better deterrent to an unwanted intruder into you home - one of us with our deep, booming barks or one of the pint-sizers squeaking and yelping? There are so many benefits to adopting a larger dog.
We also make much better hot water bottles when we snuggle with you in bed. That’s why a lot of people think larger dogs are better suited to living in an apartment. Also we are typically calmer and more laid back than many of the pipsqueaks who race around and jump all over the place. We are every bit as lovable and loving as the pint size variety and when we lick your face, we can clean the whole thing, not just a small section. SIZE “ A message from medium and large size dogs” – Hi to all you small dog lovers: Those of us who can’t comfortably sit in your lap (although that won’t stop us from trying) would like you to consider all the benefits of a larger sized dog. PENDING – Means an adopter has been approved but the dog has not yet arrived (so the dog is basically unavailable as the application is just pending finalization).īREEDS – Are an educated guess only! Most of our dogs are mixed breed street dogs and very difficult to accurately identify. LOCAL – Means that the dog is currently living in a foster home in BC or Washington. Please read each biography carefully before applying and ONLY apply if you think you are a good match! Being open to more than one dog will help increase your chances of being successfully matched. Please note that each of our dogs receives numerous applications so if you are interested in more than one dog, please list them all. We want the adoption to be a success and your dog to be happy. If the bio suggests the dog would do best in a home with another dog, please don’t apply if you don’t have another dog! If the bio suggests the dog needs a fenced yard, please don’t apply if you live in an apartment! The bio information has been added by people who have spent time with the dog so please read their comments and take their suggestions to heart. Please ONLY apply for dogs where there seems to be a good fit. Since our adopters are not able to meet a dog prior to taking them home, we provide as much information as possible in the dog’s biography and ask that you carefully read the bio before applying.
Virtually all of our dogs are living overseas either in crowded shelters or, for a lucky few, in foster homes. Many of our dogs are literally rescued right off the streets and have never known what it’s like to be in a loving home. Welcoming a rescue dog into your family can be an extremely rewarding experience! To be able to provide kindness, comfort and safety is an incredible gift. VIEWING OUR DOGS: We have pages of dogs looking for homes! Make sure to scroll down to view all adoptable dogs! We simply provide these as options in case an adopter wishes to receive their dog sooner, rather than wait for a flight volunteer coming to Vancouver. If you choose one of these options, LALDR will be as transparent as possible with you regarding the costs and will ask for your approval before any travel arrangements are made. PLEASE NOTE: There is no expectation for the adopter to pay any more than the adoption fee itself. We have also provided alternative methods (and costs associated) to receive your dog sooner. COVID-19 UPDATE: Due to the global pandemic and associated travel restrictions, it is taking longer than usual to find flight volunteers to escort dogs to Vancouver. Beneath each dog’s bio, we have provided an estimate of how long it is taking to get dogs from each region to Canada.