My name is TOMMIE and here is a little info about me:
Breed: German shepherd mix
Age: 3-1/2 years
Gender: male
Weight: 74 lb
Height: 28 inches
Highlight(s): Calm, emotional, loving, quick learner
I am a gentle and affectionate dog. I have a deep love for humans! One special thing about me is that I express my love by making a unique chicken-like sound.
My mom was a stray dog. She gave birth to me and my furry siblings in a neighborhood outside of a city in the Middle East. A kind lady who lived in the neighborhood used to feed my mom, me and my siblings, so we wouldn’t die from starvation. A few of my siblings were killed by municipal dog slaughter personnel or were poisoned by mean people who live in the neighborhood.
One day a municipal employee found me and threw me in his car to take me to the slaughterhouse to kill me. The kind lady saw his and begged him to let me go. To keep me safe and alive she took me to an unfinished building and asked the security guard there to let me live there for a while. After the building was finished and the residents started to move in, she had to find me a new place.
Now I’m staying at a boarding shelter waiting for my forever family to find me. Please consider adopting me and I promise I’ll bring nothing but joy, love and happiness to your life.
I'm a calm and interactive boy, who loves being around people and other dogs. My favorite pastimes are chilling and cuddling with my human. Going for walks is another great love of mine. Water is fun too. https://youtube.com/shorts/1jAAwmf1oWg. And car riding is a specialty of mine: https://youtu.be/97LzlMWaPTI Big grin, hint-hint.
I am leash-trained, and not a barker! I know that I'm not supposed to pee inside, but I might need a little bit of refresher training in my new home.
Energy Level: moderate
I get along with:
Dogs: yes
Cats: unknown
Kids: yes
Fears: unknown/none observed. Please be patient in assisting me in my transition.
Training: house and leash work
Leash skills: yes. Please be prepared to continue training.
House trained: yes. Please help me learn where to go in my new home.
Health notes:
I have been neutered and vaccinated. Microchipping will occur prior to my arrival to Canada.
My adoption fee is $800.00 CAD plus applicable taxes. This includes my transportation to Canada, if I am able to be accompanied by a flight volunteer directly to Vancouver.
Disclaimer: It is important for all applicants to visit our website, http://www.lovedatlastdogrescue.ca/adopting/ and read about Loved at Last Dog Rescue.
Information included in the profile is provided to us from the international rescuer or local fosters. LALDR does not have access to overseas dogs and cannot always verify the accuracy of their descriptions. Every dog is an individual and can act differently in different situations based on the person adopting them and the environment in which they live.
Please Note: LALDR highly encourages adopters to research some local dog trainers before their dog arrives. Although a 1-on-1 trainer is often not needed, it is good to have someone in mind in case any problematic behaviours arise. Most bad behaviours can be modified if caught early enough, so make sure to nip undesirable behaviours in the bud before they become serious problems.
Basic training should be taken seriously, but should not begin until your dog is well settled in - at least a couple of weeks. After you feel your new dog is relaxed and comfortable in their new home, check out training courses in your local area. Even basic beginner courses like those taught at a local pet store can have a huge benefit in helping your dog learn to socialize and get used to being in public situations, all with the added benefit of strengthening their bond with you.
While most dogs find escorting passengers flying directly to Vancouver, some will find flights through Toronto or Montreal. In that case, additional fees will apply to fly your dog to Vancouver by cargo. Unaccompanied cargo costs within Canada range from $350 - $550 depending on the size of the dog. LALDR will be as transparent as possible with you regarding these costs.
The age and breed of a dog is usually an educated guess, so we are not able to guarantee the accuracy of age or breed of our dogs.
Normally, we will not approve adoptions to homes with children under 12 years of age. However if a dog has been determined to be good with children we will approve applicants with children 8 years or older. More information can be found on our website.
[MID-EAST] *Vaccinations: Dogs from the Middle East are vaccinated for rabies, parvo, distemper, leptospirosis, adenovirus type 1 and para-influenza. Bordetella is not given, as that has not been a problem in the Middle East.
[TURKEY] *Dogs receive 4D SNAP tests - which include: Heartworm, Ehrlichiosis, Leishmania and Anaplasmosis.
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