Adopt

My name is
Atlas!

Posted 1 day ago | Updated 1 day ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Meet the Pet

4

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
Australian Shepherd
Color
Brown/Chocolate - with White
Age
2 years old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
2000214927

My story

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

Hello! My name is Atlas!

I am a very sensitive soul who is on the lookout for a family that has some herding breed experience. I am a sweetheart who enjoys affection once I feel comfortable, which does take some time. I am very smart but can get easily overwhelmed, so it`s important my new family uses a strictly positive and gentle approach to my training and handling.

MY IDEAL HOME INVOLVES…
CHILDREN: No, due to my timid nature I’m looking for an adult-only home.
OTHER DOGS: Yes, I seem to be fine with canine companionship but may not be ready to play right away or at all.
CATS: Potentially, with a cat confident around dogs.
FIRST-TIME DOG OWNERS: No, I’m looking for a home with previous dog experience, ideally herding breed or sensitive dog experience.
FENCED-IN YARD: Recommended.
HOUSING ENVIRONMENT: No apartment buildings due to my timid nature and tendency to get overwhelmed by people getting into my personal bubble.
SOMEONE HOME MOST OF THE DAY: Not necessarily.
SOME OTHER THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT ME…
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Medium.
HOUSE-TRAINED: Yes, but still expect accidents as I adjust to the routine.

If you think I could be a good match for your home, click the `adopt me` button to apply!
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
2000214927
Contact
Address
500 Wellington Street, West, P.O. Box 684, Guelph, ON N1H 6L3

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

We have moved to an entirely virtual adoption procedure! Please visit https://guelphhumane.ca/adopt/how-to-adopt/ for more information.

2.

Interview

An Adoption Team Member will reach out via phone to discuss our current adoption process and provide more details on the pet!

3.

Meet the Pet

We are happy to assist in having you meet the pet VIRTUALLY via Zoom!

4.

Take the Pet Home

We will schedule a specific time for you to come to the shelter to pick up your pet safely- social distancing included!

Additional adoption info

Contactless Adoptions are here and going well!

1) View the pets below by clicking on their name. Please ensure you read their adorable description and all their important details.

2) Choose the pet that you feel would be a good match for your home.

3) Fill out an Expression of Interest Form (EOI) below, and email adoptions@guelphhumane.ca. Please remember that an animal may receive many applications. If this pet doesn’t work out, we will try to match you with another amazing pet.

4) Our team will reach out to you to discuss the next steps, including setting up a virtual adoption meeting via Zoom or other video conferencing. This is a great opportunity for us to assess if the pet is a perfect match for your home/family. These meetings can be scheduled 7 days a week during shelter operation hours.

5) If everything goes well, we will set-up a pick-up time and your new pet gets to come home!

If you have any questions regarding the contactless adoption process please call 519-824-3091. For our adoption fees (and what is included), please visit our website at https://guelphhumane.ca/adopt/adoption-fees/.

Adoption application

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Our building is small but mighty. Our staff have introduced creative ways to continue our important work while maintaining appropriate social distancing in accordance with Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (WDG) Public Health standards as a result of COVID-19.

At this time, we are unable to welcome more people into the building outside our staffing needs. We unfortunately cannot properly socially distance with a higher building occupancy. We thank you for your understanding and support.

More about this shelter

For 125 years, the Guelph Humane Society has been dedicated to protecting and caring for the many animals with whom we share our community and our lives, and to fostering the important bonds with animals that enrich us as individuals, families and communities. Founded in 1893, the Guelph Humane Society provides care and shelter for approximately 3,000 homeless, stray, injured, orphaned, abandoned and abused animals each year, throughout Guelph and Wellington County.

Our programs are delivered by an enthusiastic team of staff with many years of experience in animal care and welfare. In addition to paid staff, we are lucky to have nearly 300 active volunteers, who provide thousands of hours of service each year and generously share their skills and ideas with the humane society.

The Guelph Humane Society has a strong working relationship with local, provincial, and national animal welfare organizations; local school boards; the City of Guelph; Township of Centre Wellington; Township of Guelph-Eramosa; local veterinarians; the Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre at the University of Guelph; and Guelph Police Services and the Provincial Crown Attorney’s Office. We are an affiliate society of the Ontario SPCA, and proud member of the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (CFHS).

Our organization is guided by a Board of Directors made up of volunteers with a wide range of skills and business experience. The Board also convenes several ad hoc committees, which work to address specific issues. Day-to-day operations of the shelter are managed by the Executive Director and senior staff with the Board’s general guidance.

We are a registered charitable, non-profit organization that does not receive government funding. As such, we depend on your donations and private funding to support our important work. The Guelph Humane Society charitable registration number is 119236305RR0001.

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