Adopt

My name is
CARLA!

Posted 1 year ago | Updated 1 week ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Home Check

4

Approve Application

5

Meet the Pet

6

Sign Adoption Contract

7

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $840

This helps West Coast Paws Dog Rescue with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Mixed Breed (Medium)/Labrador Retriever
Color
Black - with Brown, Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut
Age
1 year 7 months old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
26 lb (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
ps_12886721

My details

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My story

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

Hiya!! My name is Carla and here's more info about me:



PHYSICAL INFO:




  • Breed: Mixed Lab

  • Age: approx. 1.5 years

  • Gender: Female

  • Weight: 55 lbs (25 kg)  (but might still grow a bit!)

  • Length (nose to butt): 84cm

  • Height (paws to top of head): 58cm

  • Current Location: Mexico City, Mexico



RESCUE STORY - My rescuers found me and my siblings on the streets of Mexico. We were incredibly young and were all alone, no mama to be found. We were very skinny and malnourished by the time we were rescued. You can learn more about our heartbreaking rescue by watching this video. Thank goodness we were rescued!! I've been living at my rescuers home ever since and am awaiting my chance to come to my forever home in the Pacific North West. Have you seen how ADORABLE my latest pics are?! I mean come on... look at me!!



TEMPERAMENT - Since I'm a young gal, I have a healthy amount of energy and love to play! I am so eager for love and affection (video). I am looking for a patient, loving family who is ready for "all things puppy" - hoomans who are open to working with timiditiy, potential play nipping, high energy, housetraining and leash skills. I promise to repay you with loads of cuddles, kisses and tail wags! 



Me and my siblings live at a foster home in the countryside. We get to go on walks where it is nice and quiet, so when we occasionally go into the city or busier neighbourhoods, we can be a bit timid/skittish. If I'm adopted by hoomans who live in the city, I'll just need some extra patience and love while I desensitize to the loud noises of city life. 



July 2024 Update - I have been making some trips into the city where I meet new humans (video), kiddos (video), and go to the park (video, video, video, video)



ENERGY LEVEL - Medium, classic young dogg-o energy with a touch of chill. I play hard but I crash hard too!



GETS ALONG WITH:




  • Kids – Yup! Here is a video of me meeting some children. This is another video of me meeting a little girl at the park.


    • same with ALL dogs, I should be supervised around children. My humans need to advocate for my space and make sure I'm respected :) 



  • Dogs – I'm used to other puppies but can adapt to bigger and older dogs. Here is a video of me with some doggos at the dog park and a video of me meeting other doggos on leash.

  • Cats – Unknown



PREY DRIVE - Unknown. I’m not too sure how I’ll react around cats/squirrels/rabbits etc. My adopter needs to be prepared and willing to train me through these behaviours, should they arise.



TRAINING:




  • Leash skills – Work in progress. I can be more timid/skittish in louder, busier environments. My adopter must be willing to provide me with some training and lots of patience :) 

  • House trained – This is a work in progress. Frequent potty breaks and lots of positive reinforcement will help me learn good habits in my forever home.

  • Crate trained – Not yet. I will need some training and patience. 

  • Car rides – I went on a road trip to the city for 1 hour and I got a bit car sick (lots of drool). I will likely need to be crated in the car or have some doggy Gravol before going on long trips. I'll likely get better with more exposure, but I'll just need my adopter to be patient with me :) 



HEALTH NOTES:




  • I have been spayed (Sept 2023) and fully vaccinated. 

  • NOTE: It is not uncommon for rescue dogs to require dental work/cleaning after they are adopted. West Coast Paws does not cover the costs of dental work and/or vet visits. These costs are the financial responsibility of the adopter.



ADOPTION FEE:




  • My adoption fee is $840.00 CAD ($750.00 + PST and GST), which includes my airfare, if a flight volunteer is found directly to Vancouver.



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DISCLAIMER:



Please visit wcpdogrescue.com to read about West Coast Paws Dog Rescue and it's adoption process.



The info included in each WCP bio is provided to us from the international rescuer. WCP does not have in-person access to overseas dogs and cannot always verify the accuracy of their descriptions, although we ask for video proof of a dog's attributes wherever possible. Every dog is an individual and can act differently in different situations based on the person(s) adopting them and the environment in which they live. 



WCP is unable to guarantee the accuracy of a dogs age and/or breed. These are strictly "best guesses" based on veterinary exams and their educated estimates. 


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Contact info

Pet ID
ps_12886721
Contact
Hannah Swain
Phone
Address
Langley, BC V2Y 0S9

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

A West Coast Paws member will contact applicants to arrange a Phone Interview.

3.

Home Check

A West Coast Paws member will contact applicants to arrange a House Check- either virtually or via photographs of the home.

4.

Approve Application

Successful applicants will receive an Approval Email from WCP. A $100 deposit will be required at this point.

5.

Meet the Pet

This step only applies to LOCAL dog adoptions- i.e. a dog that is already located in the Lower Mainland.

6.

Sign Adoption Contract

- Adoption Contract Signed - Adoption Fee Paid

7.

Take the Pet Home

Congratulations! Your fur-baby is finally here! Adopters will be required to meet at the airport to pick up their dog.

Additional adoption info

Please keep in mind that there may be multiple applications for a single dog and that even if your phone interview and home check are successful, there is no guarantee that you will be matched with the dog you have applied for. Your chances of a successful match greatly increase if you list more than one dog on your application.

More about this rescue

West Coast Paws is a British Columbia-based non-profit dog rescue established in 2022. We are a team of animal lovers with a passion for rescuing dogs in need with a current focus on dogs from Mexico and South Korea. With the help of our amazing overseas rescuers, we bring stray, abused, and/or neglected dogs to their forever homes in BC where they have a new chance at a love-filled life.

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