Valen (Poodle (Standard) / Old English Sheepdog / Mixed)
About the shelter
Standard Poodles in Need, Rescue & Re-home
PO BOX 80042 3100 Garden Street Whitby, L1R 0H1
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More about the shelter
Standard Poodles In Need, Rescue & Rehome (SPIN) is a non-profit, foster-based organization primarily concerned with the welfare of homeless or unwanted standard poodles but also with the welfare of toy poodles, mini-poodles and poodle mixes.
All dogs entering our program are spayed or neutered, microchipped, brought up-to-date on shots and have had their medical needs attended to. Once we deem a dog to be ready for adoption, SPIN then actively seeks out well-matched permanent homes.
Our foster program enables us to observe the disposition and needs of each individual dog and work on any required behavioural or training issues. Our adoption screening process is quite rigorous and is designed to aid prospective adopters in the selection of a pet that fits the personality, desires and lifestyle of the family.
SPIN strives to educate and raise public awareness about how to be responsible for and share your life with a companion animal. We talk about the importance of spay/neuter programs, the deplorable conditions found in puppy mills and advocate for change. We are most proud, however, of our work in engaging like-minded people together by providing a forum to discuss how to care for and celebrate the poodle breed, but also to come together when necessary to help poodles in need.
People looking to adopt through SPIN need to first fill out an adoption application located on our website. Once reviewed and accepted they are invited to a meet and greet with the dog or dogs of their choice. If we are both in mutual agreement, SPIN will undertake a home visit and the applicant will then be assessed against other applications for the dog. If the applicant is accepted our standard adoption fee is $450, which we view as a donation for the next dog. A contract is signed and this contract is also on the website.
About Valen
Distance: 688 Miles
DOG LOCATION: Killaloe, ONTARIO.
Valen is a beautiful boy. A gentle soul and a dog who truly needed rescuing. We are here for Valen and now we're looking for his forever champion. Someone who is willing to get to know this sweet dog on his time, letting Valen decide how fast the relationship progresses.
You see, Valen came to us afraid of humans; terrified really. Too scared to eat when we're around, shutting even the softest noise or smallest movement, so terrified of human touch that he would urinate as soon as he felt our touch. He'd never lived in a house, known a soft bed, abundant food, clean water.
He rehabilitation has been painstakingly slow, requiring hours of patience. But the reward has been great. Just to see any bit of acceptance, maybe even happiness, from Valen is enough to make your heart soar! We're seeing glimpses of a dog who is now recognizing joy and good things in life.
Valen is now searching for his forever champion. That person or family who is willing and able to give him the best life he can have. A person, or family who lives in the country, has a fully fenced yard with a fence at least 6 feet tall, who has another dog and who is quiet and gentle. Someone willing to help Valen continue to learn about the big, scary world, but who is also willing to meet him where he is and accept him for who he is. Valen loves to go for walks but only the nature kind as sidewalks and streets are just too intimidating for him right now.
If you would like to be loved by this great dog, please email us to begin the conversation.
More about Valen
Age: Adult
Size: Large
Gender: Male
Location: Norwood, ON
OK w/ Cats: Yes
OK w/ Dogs: Yes
OK w/ Kids: No
OK w/ Dogs: Yes
OK w/ Kids: No