Bebe (Border Collie)
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BARCs Rescue
Calgary, T2A 4V9
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About
We give dogs the most important ride of their life. Founded in 2012, our volunteer-based charity has transported close to 2,500 dogs across North America and internationally that are at the threat of being euthanized. Working in partnership with shelters, we identify and transport dogs on buses, cars and planes to pre-qualified homes in Alberta and the Eastern Region of B.C. When our dogs have adjusted from their journey and settled into their foster homes, they are either adopted by the foster or become available for adoption.
We are addressing an international crisis about shelter over-populations, owner dog surrenders and discriminatory breed specific legislation. We believe that every dog deserves a new leash on life.
We consistently seek fosters, funds, partners and volunteers.
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Our Vision
Our vision is of a world where all pets are well cared for in loving homes for life & away from the threat of Breed Specific Legislation - because of how they look.
We aim to achieve this vision by:
Promoting good animal welfare and responsible pet ownership by providing support, guidance and education to members of the public.
Working with many organizations to help animals, whoever and wherever the need is.
Providing the best possible care for all animals.
Setting standards of animal welfare in Canada, the USA and beyond.
Our Values
We strive to end the suffering of companion animals everywhere.
We aim to find the right home for every animal in our care and will not quit until every animal is placed.
We endeavour to support anyone who needs help in caring for their pets. Life happens and we understand.
We believe the emotional and physical well-being of every animal we look after is paramount and is our first consideration.
We value our volunteers, supporters, and our partners. We know without you, there would be no "us".
We pride ourselves on being open, honest, and dedicated in every aspect of our work.
Apply for pet
Phone interview
In-person interview
Discuss adoption packages - Basic $650
Adoption contracts signed
adoption fee paid
Pet released to adopter
About Bebe
Distance: 1,307 Miles
Age: 1 year
Sex: Spayed Female
Estimated Breed: Border Collie Mix
Weight: 31 lbs
Good with dogs?: Yes
Good with cats?: Unknown, but likely good
Good with children?: Unknown, but likely older kids ok
Special/Medical Needs: no
Energy Level: low
Adoption Fee: $650
Foster Home Location: Cranbrook, BC
Beans (Bebe) is such a sweet girl. She came to me extremely terrified and would not leave the crate for 4 days. Once we got outside, she really started to relax! She loves to wander around the yard and sniff things out. She loves having other dogs around to watch and play with. We haven't been able to venture outside the yard yet, as a lot of things are still spooky for her but she has come such a long way in just a few days. I think that with a good, safe home she will be an incredible pup! I would absolutely be keeping her if I didn't have to go away for an extended time coming up soon.
She is mostly afraid of people. She does not like to be walked up to or approached face-to-face. She will cower away. If you walk towards her with your back/side to her, she will let you approach without running away. Now that she trusts me when I sit in the yard she will come and lay directly behind me. In the house she likes to tuck herself away in corners but now she always tucks herself into the corner right beside me instead of across the house. When I go upstairs, she will follow and watch everything I do but does still like to stay 1-2 meters away.
She always does her bathroom business outside, sleeps in her crate at night without a peep, and sleeps in her crate when I'm out of the house. I have never heard her bark. She has never shown any aggression at all. When she is in the comfort of my backyard, she will walk calmly with the leash on. But when she feels unsafe, she likes to lay down or try to run away from what is scaring her.
She loves other dogs so far and seems to feel more relaxed around people, when other dogs are around. I have not seen her around cats or kids. I would not have any concerns with aggression to kids, but if they want to play and pet her energetically, they may be overwhelming for her in this initial part of finding her place in her forever home.
Because of how traumatized/anxious she was when she arrived, it has taken a lot of time and love to get her to this point. But she has improved so quickly! I have zero doubts that she will be an incredible pup if she can find a home with stability, consistency and love!
More about Bebe
Age: Adult
Size: Medium
Gender: Female
Location: Calgary, AB