Hiya! My name is DIEGO (in Mexico though, they call me Siete) and here is some info about me:
PHYSICAL INFO:
- Breed: Maltese mix
- Age: Approx. 4 years old
- Gender: Male
- Weight: 22 lbs (10 kg)
- Height: 42 cm (paws to top of my head)
- Length: 64 cm (head to butt)
- Neck: 31 cm
- Chest: 59 cm
- Current Location: Mexico City
RESCUE STORY - I was rescued from Cuautepec, a neighborhood in Mexico City. I must have looked so sad, lost and confused because a nice lady took pity on me and brought me to the shelter. Thank goodness she did, because I had just narrowly avoided being hit by a car. It was scary out there! Not to mention I was very dirty and my fur was super tangled. Thankfully, the shelter gives me oatmeal shampoos to help with my fur and I am told I am lookin' goooooood!
TEMPERAMENT - I am a pretty chill dude with one heck of a dog-nality (that's dog personality, in case it wasn't clear)! I'm told I am a quick study and learned how to walk on leash really quickly. I am calm with other dogs and even tolerant of the cats that we see around town. One of my favourite things to do in the shelter is go up and down the stairs. I just find it so fascinating so I go up, down, up, down, up, down! It's so much fun for me. And I also looveee to be pet!
ENERGY LEVEL - Medium - I enjoy walks and exercise, but I know when it's time to chill out!
GETS ALONG WITH:
- Kids – Unknown. While I’m a pretty sweet boy, I haven’t had much exposure to kiddos at the shelter.
- Dogs – Yes, I'm good with other dogs!
- Cats – Unknown about how I would live with one, but I am tolerant of the ones that I see around town.
PREY DRIVE - Unknown. I’m not too sure how I’ll react around squirrels/rabbits etc., so my adopter needs to be prepared and willing to train me through these behaviours, should they arise. One funny fact about me is I like to bark at crickets!
TRAINING:
- Leash skills – Pretty good, but I will need some help polishing up! (video) I will need an adopter who is happy to work with me on my leash manners.
- House trained – Work in progress. Frequent potty breaks and positive reinforcement will help me learn housetraining in my new home :)
Please Note: WCP highly encourages adopters to do some research and training on their own before their dog arrives.
HEALTH NOTES:
- I am neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. I will come to Canada with proof of all my vaccines and test records.
- I will be tested for Heartworm etc. before flying North.
- NOTE: It is not uncommon for rescue dogs to require dental work/cleaning after they are adopted. West Coast Paws does not cover the costs of dental work and/or vet visits. These costs are the financial responsibility of the adopter.
ADOPTION FEE:
- My adoption fee is $784.00 CAD including tax ($700 + 5% GST and 7% PST), which includes my airfare, if a flight volunteer is found directly to Vancouver.
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DISCLAIMER:
Please visit wcpdogrescue.com to read about West Coast Paws Dog Rescue and its adoption process.
The info included in each WCP bio is provided to us from the international rescuer. WCP does not have in-person access to overseas dogs and cannot always verify the accuracy of their descriptions, although we ask for video proof of a dog's attributes wherever possible. Every dog is an individual and can act differently in different situations based on the person(s) adopting them and the environment in which they live.
WCP is unable to guarantee the accuracy of a dogs age and/or breed. These are strictly "best guesses" based on veterinary exams and their educated estimates.
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