Pet of the Week – Jayda!

Meet Jayda – a sweet, people-loving dog looking for her forever home. 

Jayda is an active dog and requires a lot of exercise to burn off all her energy. She is a social butterfly and loves to play with other dogs. She is curious about cats and currently lives in a household that has two cats. She’s received a couple of swats and now understand that she needs to give them their space.

When Jayda is greeted by adults or children – she gets so excited! Her signature move is the full body wiggle. On occasion, her excitement gets the best of her and she jumps up on her new friends. She is working on containing this enthusiasm to when she goes on a long walk or run.

This lady is one smart cookie too. Speaking of cookies – she is highly motivated by food. Teaching Jayda new tricks or commands should be easy with this secret in your back pocket! She’s strong willed and wants to please her foster family. She isn’t completely sold on the leash yet but she is getting lessons from a trainer to help her through this.

You’re probably wondering what this super gal is afraid of. Hold on – it’s pretty intense. It’s the evil vacuum! That’s right, the vacuum. It’s the one thing that makes this girl turn a little shy.

Jayda loves to go for car rides and thinks looking out the window is the most fun! Jayda is an athletic dog who would love an active family to live with… someone who may throw her a ball over and over, take her for a hike or even a run!

If you’re interested in adopting this sweet girl, fill out an adoption application form, today! 

Pet of the Week, Peeka!

Meet Peeka, a young, lovable, quiet gal who loves to play…can you guess? Of course, Peeka-Boo! When she’s not hiding in her favourite spots, Peeka loves to just be near her human family watching the daily activities of everyone around her. Peeka is comfortable around children and is very gentle with them because she’s a calm, cool and collect canine!

Peeka will always take the opportunity play and explore outside. She loves other dogs and has a foster sister right now that she loves to hang out with. Going for walks on a leash are one of Peeka’s most favourite things to do. Of course, she is comfortable just snoozing on the couch and getting a belly rub too!

Peeka is looking for a family to give her the love and security that she needs and deserves in her life. If you are interested in becoming Peeka’s furever family, fill out our adoptionapplication today!

Pet of the Week, Bernadette!

Meet Bernadette, a gentle 1 year old looking for her furever home. Bernie came to ARF with a terrible leg injury, which resulted in the decision to amputate her leg. Bernie, being the precious dog she is, didn’t let this get her down – she runs ‘donuts’ in the backyard which is pretty impressive considering her amputation surgery was only a month ago!

Bernie is a quick learner and has mastered commands including: come, sit and leave it. She is diligently working on ‘sit and stay’ and her foster mom is confident that it will be mastered in no time. The most impressive command that Bernie now has under her belt is not touching her food until she receives permission!

Bernie’s crate is her domain – she loves the comfort her crate provides and she can be found throughout the day taking a nap in her crate with the door open. When she’s not napping – Bernie is content hanging out with her human friends. She is very curious about cats and hasn’t quite figured out yet how they fit into her life. Bernie is very happy around other dogs but is learning that you have to share food and treats with them too.

One of Bernadette’s favourite things is when you sit on the floor and let her lay her head in your lap and if your hands happen to find their way to her ears – then you’re the best in her books! She has also been known to enjoy the challenge of tug-of-war with her rope toy and hunting crickets in the backyard!

With a heart as big as Bernie’s she would do very well in a home with children and other pets but maybe not cats until she figures out how they tick. 

 If you are interested in becoming Bernadette’s furever home, fill out our adoptionapplication today!

Pet of the Week, Mary!

Hi my name is Mary and I am seeking my forever home. My foster parents say I am full of love and enjoy meeting new people. I have recently learned how to play. This was pretty difficult for me because I was fairly insecure. My foster mom and I have been working to improve this by practicing with toys, meeting new people, and new furry friends.  My foster parents say that I am making daily improvement by showing them I want to play. I do this by bringing my toys over to them. They say this was one of the biggest milestones I have made.

One of my favorite games is to play tug-a-war. The other week I played tug-a-war with one of our new 9-week-old puppies. It was lots of fun and super cute! I have also been going to the doggy park where I have been meeting other dogs more my age. We seem to get along fairly well. The other nice thing about the doggy parks is I get to work on my figure by getting lots of exercise.

Mary and her foster sibling playing with toys.

I can be a bit of a romantic and I enjoy going for long walks along the river – playing in between the rocks and grass. I have been practicing fetching sticks near the river and bringing them back to my foster mom. I still have a bit of trouble with playing fetch but I am getting better at it. Soon I may even be able to play fetch with balls! I haven’t been allowed to go swimming yet because the river is too deep, but once the river becomes a little shallower, I may get a chance to go swimming. 

I tend to listen very well when my foster mom calls me. I am not quite comfortable with the "sit" command, but my foster mom is working with me on this and I'm sure I'll get it.  I really like having someone around most of the time. I have a hard time being home alone for long periods of time, so it would be great to find a home with people who are home a fair bit of the time. 

One of my most favorite times of the day is dinnertime! I love eating kibble. I love it so much that I can be known to have a little difficulty in sharing my kibble. But when treats and bones are served, I can be a good sharer with the other dogs. Although when all my bones get taken I can get a little sad.

I have an optimistic personality and can’t wait to see what the future holds. I would really like a chance to meet my forever home and get settled in.

Love, Mary

If you are interested in becoming Mary's forever home, fill out our adoption application today!!

Pet of the Week, Thelma!

Meet Thelma. When Thelma was rescued, she had a condition called Cherry Eye. She's had surgery and since recovered quite nicely. Now, she is looking for her forever home!

Thelma is a very energetic and loving girl who is always open to wrestling, running, walks or a nice cuddle while her people watch a movie. She gets along great with every dogs she meets and has been fine with the children she's met at PetSmart.

It was initially thought that Thelma shouldn't go to a home with small children, but her foster home has seen so much growth in her that they see the potential in her being alright in a home with small kids. She plays well with other dogs in the house, but when she gets over excited she can be a little bit mouthy which may not be great with small kids running around, too. She never hurts anyone, it's just a pinch and her foster home is working with her on this and seeing improvement.

Thelma is a very sweet and curious dogs who wants to follow you around all the time. She likes to see everything that is going on around the house. She also enjoys watching birds from the window.

Both of Thelma's foster parents work full-time, so she spends the day in her kennel, with no issue. She tends to whine a little in the beginning, but they know the kennel is growing on her because she will take her naps in there all by herself. Slowly but surely, it will become her safe haven.

Thelma loves to run in the backyard with her foster brother and chase the birds that fly from tree to tree. She loves being outside so much, the her leash walking skills are a work-in-progress. She is getting better, but she's so excited to be outside that she still pulls a little bit.

Thelma listens very well, especially when she is calm or food is involved. So, those obedience classes ARF offers with an adoption would be right up her alley!

Thelma's ideal home is a home that has patience for her to continue to become a wonderful dog. She has an amazing, calm personality while still being fun and energetic. She also has immense amounts of love to give.

If you are interested in adopting this perfect catch, fill out an adoption application here. She won't last much longer!

Pet of the Week, Pixie

Meet Pixie! She is an amazing little girl who's looking for her forever home.

Some of her likes include: ear scratches, playing fetch, bully sticks, squeaky snake toys, learning new tricks and hanging out with her foster brother!

Pixie is a clever little thing and she's most excellent at figuring out what will get her treats. She loves tricks and games like sit, speak, lay-down, shake-a-paw, sit-pretty, fetch and keep-away with her foster brother! She's still learning about walking on a leash and is improving daily, but still pulls a little. She has almost perfected house training and is amazing in an x-pen when she's left alone at home for a few hours; she will nap and play with her chew toys and not get into any trouble at all. Pixie also sleeps all night on a doggie bed and would probably love to share a bed with someone if her forever home lets her. As clever and well mannered as this little girl is, you do have to watch your shoes around her! She's mostly just a thief, but you never know, she is still teething! Sometimes Pixie will bark for attention, but is learning that this never really gets her anything so she's learning not to do it!

Pixie is a litte shy at first and will get startled at sudden movements, so the ideal home for her would probably be one with older children – she also enjoys attention, so usually gets over her shyness quite quickly. She also gets a long with other dogs.

Pixie's ideal home would be a home with dog savvy, kind-hearted people who will keep her busy and are interested in doing various training and ongoing activities with her. She has lots of smarts and amazing potential and would likely be a good companion for someone interested in doing agility or some other dog related sport.

If you're looking for a canine companion that will truly be a life-time of fun and games, Pixie's your girl. Don't wait and fill out that adoption application today!

http://www.arf.ab.ca/adopt/dog-adoptionform.php

Pet of the Week, Rosie!

Meet Rosie! She is now six months old and one of the smartest puppies her foster parents have ever met. She is completely house broken and even goes to the door when she needs to go out. Rosie is learning sit-pretty and shake-a-paw. Rosie gets along great with larger dogs – she has a big brother in her foster home. Rosie loves to go for walks and is doing great on a leash and learning not to pull her foster home all over the park! 

Rosie is still working on her puppy nibbling, but has come a long way. She is a quiet pup who barely barks in the house. Rosie would make a wonderful companion for a family that has a larger dog or who can bring her to daycare occasionally – she has a lot of energy and can play rough at times.

Rosie is a beautiful dog with loveable qualities and would make a wonderful addition to any loving family. 

If you're interested in adopting Rosie, fill out an adoption application for her today!

http://www.arf.ab.ca/adopt/dog-adoptionform.php 

Pet of the Week, Tiger!

This is Tiger. She is a lovely 1.5 year old, brindle beauty. She has remarkable amber eyes and an amazing personality.

Some of Tiger's favourite things include other dogs, cat food, all kinds of toys and food! Tiger is incredibly food motivated and is a pretty smart cookie – she will be a dream to train! She already knows sit and down, she behaves in the car, is house and crate trained. She could use some work on her leash manners and recall, but again, she is really food motivated, so these issues will definitely improve with training – which is highly recommended since she likes to chase birds, squirrels and rabbits!

Tiger also thinks that people are kind of cool. She loves attention and getting petted. She hasn't shown any shyness to strangers, kids or other animals for that matter. If you're willing to pay attention to her, she's willing to be your friend! I have personally watched her go up to anyone at PetSmart who showed interest in talking to her and she's always willing to roll over for a belly rub. This girl is smart and friendly! What else could you ask for?

Tiger is a medium sized dog at about 50lbs and has a wonderfully sweet disposition. She also lives with a cat – whom she mostly ignores. Her ideal home would be a family with another dog, but only because she loves playing with other dogs so much. She could still go to a home without another dog, but you'd have to promise her you'd take her to daycare or the park as often as you can to make sure she gets to fulfill one of her favourite activities!

If you think Tiger might be the perfect addition to your family, please fill out an application for her! She's a sweetheart! Applications can be found by clicking here!

Pet of the Week, Ryley!

Photo Courtesy of Theresa Swain.

Meet Ryley! He is such an easy-going, fun-loving, adorable little pup! Look at his ears; it looks like someone outlined them with a sharpie. So. Cute.


Anyway this little guy has been in our system for a while. His mom is Roxie and they came in when her pups were quite young. He's been well socialized and nothing much seems to really faze him.

He really enjoys being around the people in his foster home and has been exposed to lots of strangers and children – he loves to give kids kisses!

Ryley is currently living in a foster home with two adult dogs and gets along with them wonderfully. He loves to play and wrestle with them. He also loves going for walks and is doing really well with his leash manners, he also knows how to sit and is working on down. Because he's a puppy, he obviously still needs to be supervised and is still working on house and crate training and of course, puppies chew, but he LOVES Elk and Bison bones and playing with Kongs, so he is easy to redirect and keep occupied!

Ryley is also food motivated and smart, so training this little fella should be a dream!

When his foster mom is filling the dish washer or making tea, he likes to sit at her feet and watch. Such a curious little guy.

Ryley would likely do well in any sort of home, but if you're an active family with a couple of kids and maybe even another dog or two, let me tell you – he'd fit right in!

If you think this adorable little guy would be a match for your family, don't wait – fill out an application today! You can find the application on ARF's website here: http://www.arf.ab.ca/adopt/dog-adoptionform.php