My name is MARSHMALLOW (Mid-East)/YO!

Hi there, I’m Marshmallow and I am as sweet as my name! Here is some info you need to know about me:

Breed: Maltese mix
Age: 4 years
Gender: female
Height: 35 cm
Weight: 5 kg      
highlights: quiet, calm, cuddly, friendly, loyal

I’m a sweet, gentle girl with a big heart and an even bigger love for snuggles! My sister Cloud and I have been through a lot together—we were rescued from a busy dog market in the Middle East, where we were being sold illegally. A kind rescuer saved us just in time and brought us to safety. Now, we’re in a boarding facility, waiting for our chance to travel to Canada and find a loving family!

I get along with everyone—dogs, cats, kids, and adults! I’m very calm and quiet, but I do have one little trick up my sleeve… I can jump pretty high onto counters! I like to show off my skills every now and then, just to keep things interesting.

Cloud and I are very close—she’s my best friend and never goes anywhere without me. We’d love to find a home together, but we understand that might be tricky. If we need to be adopted separately, we’ll adjust, but our dream is to stay together.  
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If you’re looking for a loving, snuggly companion (or two!), I’d love to meet you! Could you be our forever family? Once we find the right home, we’ll be on our way to Canada!

Energy level: low to moderate

Gets along with:
Other dogs: yes  
Kids: yes  
Cats: yes 

Prey drive: none observed, however my adopter needs to train me, should these behaviors arise.

Fears: none observed, however, I will need time and patience to get used to my new environment 

Training:  
Leash training: I will need patient training   House trained: no, I have been living in the shelter my whole life. However, I am very smart and will learn quickly. 

Health notes: I have been spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped 

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 fight volunteer directly to Vancouver

Most passengers from the Middle East now require a fee to accompany a dog on a flight. Due to this, if a rescuer finds a flight with this requirement, we will contact you to see if you are willing to pay the passenger. You are under no obligation to do this. If not, another flight will need to be searched for, though there is no guarantee a free or lower cost one will be found. Though oft times a passenger is requesting higher amounts, the fee will not exceed $250. Our rescuers work extremely hard finding flights and spend tremendous amounts of money caring for and sending these dogs to safety. They simply haven't the extra money to cover this. Thank you for your understanding.

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.