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My name is Portia!

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My basic info

Breed
Great Pyrenees/Maremma Sheepdog
Color
Age
Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
595880

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

Meet Portia!

Portia is a gentle and affectionate dog who came into our care when her previous owner could no longer care for her. This big, sweet girl loves being around people and she loves belly rubs and enjoys running around the yard. Given her size, she will need a home with enough space for her to roam comfortably. Portia has shown some resource guarding with her food, so she'll need adopters who are committed to working with her through consistent training to help manage this behavior. She is eager to please and loves treats, making training a fun bonding experience.

Portia has food allergies and is on a limited ingredient diet, along with lifelong medication to help manage her flare ups. To prevent skin irritation, she'll need regular medicated baths. She would do best as the only pet in the home but may be able to make calm and respectful doggy friends outside of it given slow and proper introductions.

Portia is a loving and resilient dog who deserves a caring home where she can get the support she needs to thrive. 🐾❤️

Do you think you could be Portia's person? Here are some ways to find out:

1.) Visit our centre to meet this pet during adoption viewings Friday to Wednesday noon to 3pm, learn more about their ideal match, and apply to adopt in person; or

2.) Submit an online application adopt.spca.bc.ca and staff will contact the first suitable adopter to set-up a visit! Kindly note that due to the high number of applications and the availability of walk-in adoptions an online applicant would have to be available to come in for a meet within 24 hrs.
Primary Color: White
Secondary Color: Tan
Weight: 61.3
Age: 5yrs 2mths 0wks
Shelter
BC SPCA - Richmond Education & Adoption Centre

Contact info

Pet ID
595880
Contact
Address
7791 Steveston Highway (at No. 3 Road), Richmond, BC V7A 1L9

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Please note that in many BC SPCA shelters potential adopters are required to bring in copies of their strata council by-laws or rental agreements in order to be approved for adopting. Please contact us at the shelter for any adoption requirements before visiting us to adopt so that you are correctly prepared to take your new family member home.

Go meet their pets

We are located at:

7791 Steveston Highway (at No. 3 Road), Richmond, BC

Please come visit!



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  • See our website at www.spca.bc.ca/Richmond for all of our current adoption prices, hours of operation, etc.

    More about this shelter

    See our website at www.spca.bc.ca/Richmond for all of our current adoption prices, hours of operation, etc.



    The BC SPCA is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in British Columbia. Through its locations and operations across the province the BC SPCA provides emergency medical care and sheltering for more than 37,000 animals each year. The society also conducts more than 4,600 cruelty investigations and provides a wide range of advocacy and education programs for domestic, farm and wild animals through its Provincial Office.

    Our mission, vision and charter is at the heart of all we do to rescue, protect and care for animals. It is also the driving force behind our animal welfare and education programs.

    Our Charter:



    The BC SPCA Charter is the foundation that guides the work we do:

    Whereas:

    The world is inhabited by many species sharing a common ecosystem of air, earth, and water. We recognize and value our interconnectedness with all animals.

    Therefore:

    The BC Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the quality of life for the animals of the world we share.



    We pledge our energies to inspire and mobilize society to create a world in which all animals, who depend on humans for their well-being, experience, as a minimum, five essential freedoms:



    1. Freedom from hunger and thirst

    2. Freedom from pain, injury, and disease

    3. Freedom from distress

    4. Freedom from discomfort

    5. Freedom to express behaviours that promote well-being.

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