Niagara Falls, ON - Saluki/Labrador Retriever. Meet Saga a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Saluki/Labrador Retriever

Color

White

Age

Puppy

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Female

Pet ID

20220618-01

My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

HERE IN ONTARIO

Name: Saga (20220618-01)
Weight: 12 kg / 26 lbs
Age: 1 yr
Gender: Female
Spayed/Neutered: No
Breed: Saluki/lab mix
Color: white

Good with adults: yes - shy at first
Good with kids: yes
Good with other dogs: yes
Good with cats: not tested
House trained: Kennel trained
Crate trained: yes
Can be handled/touched: Yes
Energy level: High
Barker: sometimes
Flight risk: unknown
Food aggressive: with bones and chews
Walks on leash: Yes in training
Rides well in car: In crate
Destructive: No
Needs a home with a yard: Yes
Needs a home with another dog: yes
Can live in an apartment: No

History:
Mama Freya and her 6 pups (Ragnar, Liv, Thyrea, Ari, Viking and Saga) were rescued from outside a building site after a passerby struck and killed 2 of the babies. It took us 3 days to get mama’s trust and get her to the vet. After the whole family was checked and cleared they went into boarding. A few weeks later they all unfortunately caught the Parvo virus and they struggled in hospital for 8 long days but all survived. All the babies are quite high energy and love to play with each other non stop. They are shy for the first minute or two when they meet new people but quickly loosen up and come in for pets and rubs.

Likes: having a 4-legged friend in the house is best. Having a buddy to show her the world isn’t so scary. Running, chasing balls, finding sticks. Has learned to love water play. Food! All food is very tempting, so an eye on counter-surfing. Has some food aggression, but with her background it’s expected. She seems better every day. Seems more content with a human in the room, so an at-home worker or family would be ideal. Loves a comfy floor bed.
Dislikes: loud noises, new places, her crate, being alone or having a door shut on her. Not very barky, but definitely has a voice. Occasionally forgets to not pee inside, but we are working on it. Rather afraid of using leash on own. Prefers company of another dog for outside leash work.
She is very, very sweet tempered and will be a wonderful dog considering her puppyhood.