My name is Heidi!

Posted 1 week ago | Updated 3 days ago

Cared for by BC SPCA - Richmond Education & Adoption Centre

My basic info

Breed

German Shepherd Dog

Color

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Age

Young

Size

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Weight

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Sex

Female

Pet ID

593542

My story

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

Meet Heidi!

Heidi arrived in our care as a stray, and she is now on the search for her forever home. She is a sweet but timid dog who will need a lot of patience and understanding to help her feel safe and comfortable. With her trusted people, Heidi is affectionate and enjoys gentle pets. However, she can be quite nervous in new environments and may require some time to adjust.

Heidi is learning to walk on a leash and will benefit from continued training in this area. She can be barrier reactive once she feels settled in her space, so a calm and patient approach is essential. Heidi is also recovering from a hip injury and is awaiting FHO surgery, which means she will need a home that can provide the necessary care and physiotherapy during her recovery.

During her time with us, Heidi has formed a special bond with Henry, another dog in our care. They enjoy each other's company and Heidi appears more confident and relaxed when Henry is around. Ideally, Heidi and Henry would love to be adopted together, as they support each other well. If adopting both isn't possible, Heidi might do well in a home with another calm and gentle canine friend, given a proper introduction.

Heidi needs a loving and patient family who can help build her confidence and provide the care she needs during her recovery. A quiet home with a calm environment and another gentle dog, or even just a very understanding family, would be ideal. If you have the time and patience to help Heidi overcome her shyness and assist in her recovery, she will surely reward you with her sweet and loving nature. ❤️‍🩹

Do you think you could be Heidi'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: Tan
Secondary Color: Black
Weight: 25.4
Age: 3yrs 3mths 0wks

Shelter

BC SPCA - Richmond Education & Adoption Centre

Contact info

Pet ID

593542

Contact

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Phone

(604) 277-3100

richmond@spca.bc.ca

Website

http://www.spca.bc.ca/richmond/

Address

7791 Steveston Highway (at No. 3 Road), Richmond, BC V7A 1L9

Donation

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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

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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.