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Rocket is the dream dog that will take you to the moon and back. He has been in a wonderful foster home who has been working on his training and growth, they have the following to say:
In the 2 months that he’s been in foster, Rocket has made incredible strides in his learning and will easily become a wonderful addition to any adoptive home. While shy at first, Rocket quickly warms up to people who are calm, offer structure, and give him lots of treats and play. A potential family should keep in mind that he is still training – he can jump and run with lots of energy, but with the correct guidance, Rocket becomes the perfect people dog. His foster has introduced him to people of all age groups, including young kids (3- to 12-year-olds) and adults of all shapes and sizes without incident.
Through his training, Rocket has shown that he can pick up lots of behaviors quickly. People who work with him should give him lots of treats (Rocket fuel) and play to build trust and confidence while any training is ongoing. Rocket is housebroken, crate trained and has already picked up many of the basics (e.g., sit, down, offering paws, jumps and spins) and handling (paw handling, opening mouth, bathing) behaviors. That said, there is still lots for him to learn! His foster thinks that continuing his training around other dogs and distractions can help build his focus. Some things he can work on are learning to focus on his human when around distractions and avoiding roughhousing when playing with other dogs. With the proper attention and care, Rocket will shine in whatever life he finds himself in – either as a working dog, a service animal, or a wonderful family companion.
Rocket is a soul that is athletic, attentive, incredibly smart and very sweet. He is loved dearly by his foster and everyone he meets, who only wish for Rocket to have the best life with an amazing family.
Other Dogs: Well matched
Cats: Unknown
Kids: Yes
Apartment: No
Walks: Loves them!
New People: Yes, give me treats!
At City of Vancouver Animal Services, we have a foster-to-adopt program whereby prospective new owners foster the adoptable animal for 21 days before committing to adoption. This ensures that both the new owner and the adoptable animal are well suited to each other.
Adoption Fee $353
Includes:
-Spay/Neuter
-First set of shots
-One vet visit
-Microchip
-Bag of food
If you live in Vancouver, you will also need to buy a dog license.
Contact:
animal.shelter@vancouver.ca
Rocket is the dream dog that will take you to the moon and back. He has been in a wonderful foster home who has been working on his training and growth, they have the following to say:
In the 2 months that he’s been in foster, Rocket has made incredible strides in his learning and will easily become a wonderful addition to any adoptive home. While shy at first, Rocket quickly warms up to people who are calm, offer structure, and give him lots of treats and play. A potential family should keep in mind that he is still training – he can jump and run with lots of energy, but with the correct guidance, Rocket becomes the perfect people dog. His foster has introduced him to people of all age groups, including young kids (3- to 12-year-olds) and adults of all shapes and sizes without incident.
Through his training, Rocket has shown that he can pick up lots of behaviors quickly. People who work with him should give him lots of treats (Rocket fuel) and play to build trust and confidence while any training is ongoing. Rocket is housebroken, crate trained and has already picked up many of the basics (e.g., sit, down, offering paws, jumps and spins) and handling (paw handling, opening mouth, bathing) behaviors. That said, there is still lots for him to learn! His foster thinks that continuing his training around other dogs and distractions can help build his focus. Some things he can work on are learning to focus on his human when around distractions and avoiding roughhousing when playing with other dogs. With the proper attention and care, Rocket will shine in whatever life he finds himself in – either as a working dog, a service animal, or a wonderful family companion.
Rocket is a soul that is athletic, attentive, incredibly smart and very sweet. He is loved dearly by his foster and everyone he meets, who only wish for Rocket to have the best life with an amazing family.
Other Dogs: Well matched
Cats: Unknown
Kids: Yes
Apartment: No
Walks: Loves them!
New People: Yes, give me treats!
At City of Vancouver Animal Services, we have a foster-to-adopt program whereby prospective new owners foster the adoptable animal for 21 days before committing to adoption. This ensures that both the new owner and the adoptable animal are well suited to each other.
Adoption Fee $353
Includes:
-Spay/Neuter
-First set of shots
-One vet visit
-Microchip
-Bag of food
If you live in Vancouver, you will also need to buy a dog license.
We gratefully accept monetary donations, as well as donations of supplies for dogs and small animals. Monetary donations are used to help pay for veterinary care and supplies, particularly for stray animals that have extraordinary medical issues that must be treated before they are ready to be adopted. Tax receipts are issued for donations of $20 or more.
How to make a monetary donation:
-Cheques payable to “City of Vancouver” can be mailed to: Animal Shelter, 1280 Raymur Avenue, Vancouver V6A 3L8
-Call 311 and ask to be transferred to Animal Services to pay by credit card
-Email your name and phone number to animal.services@vancouver.ca
We will phone you to request your credit card details. If you let us know a convenient time to call, we’ll do our best to call you then.
-Visit Animal Services at 1280 Raymur Avenue
We accept cash, cheque, debit or credit card
Their adoption process
1.
Submit Application
2.
Approve Application
3.
Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
Additional adoption info
Review your application based on what's best for your family and the pet you want to adopt, rather than on a first-come, first-served basis.
Review your application based on what's best for your family and the pet you want to adopt, rather than on a first-come, first-served basis.
Go meet their pets
Please email animal.shelter@vancouver.ca to schedule an appointment to meet with us.
Please email animal.shelter@vancouver.ca to schedule an appointment to meet with us.
More about this shelter
Want to adopt a pet and give them a forever home? We're thrilled! Our pro-adoption shelter places 200 to 300 dogs and small animals every year with families and homes that best meet the needs of the animals.
We have dogs of all ages, from newborn puppies to senior dogs. While puppies are popular, older dogs can be great pets, too. They are smart and grateful companions that won't leave you with puppy puddles or chewed-up slippers. Why not enrich your life and that of an older dog?
We also adopt out small animals including rabbits, hamsters, birds, rats, guinea pigs, and sometimes reptiles.
Want to adopt a pet and give them a forever home? We're thrilled! Our pro-adoption shelter places 200 to 300 dogs and small animals every year with families and homes that best meet the needs of the animals.
We have dogs of all ages, from newborn puppies to senior dogs. While puppies are popular, older dogs can be great pets, too. They are smart and grateful companions that won't leave you with puppy puddles or chewed-up slippers. Why not enrich your life and that of an older dog?
We also adopt out small animals including rabbits, hamsters, birds, rats, guinea pigs, and sometimes reptiles.
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