MELLY - Fostered (Coquitlam)

My story

Hellooo friends! My name is MELLY and here is some info about me: PHYSICAL INFO: Breed:  Belgian Shepherd/Black Lab mix  Age:  Approx. 1 year Gender:  Female Weight:  39.6 lbs (18 kg)  Height: 50 cm (paws to top of my head) Length:  60cm (head to butt) Current Location:  Mexico City RESCUE STORY - I was rescued as a tiny puppy on Nov. 26, 2023 in southern Mexico City. My rescuer found me all alone, dangerously close to a high-speed highway. It was a scary place for such a little pup like me! Luckily, I was in good health, and after getting my puppy vaccines and deworming, I settled into the shelter, where the other dogs welcomed me with open paws. Now, I'm looking for a forever home where I can feel safe and loved! Could it be with you? June 16 Update: Good news!! I have a foster home waiting for me in Coquitlam, BC! I'll be coming to Canada soon and will be available for local meet and greets once I've had some time to settle into my foster home. Hope to meet my forever fam soon! TEMPERAMENT - I may look like an energetic adventurer, but deep down, I'm a gentle and laid-back soul. I'm a little shy at first (as you can see here), but once I feel comfortable, I’ll be your most loyal and loving companion. Instead of rough play, I prefer soaking up the sun, chewing on my favorite dog toys (or yummy treats - video), and enjoying peaceful moments by your side. I warm up to new people at my own pace, and once I do, I fit right in! I've proven to be well-behaved in many situations—I’ve had great manners at the vet, during baths, and even in front of the camera (yes, I’m quite the model!). Car rides? No problem! At the shelter, I happily share my space with two female dogs, and we get along great. I haven't met any cats yet, so I'm not sure how I'd react, but I'm always open to new experiences!  I may have had a rough start, but I know my happiest days are ahead—with you! If you’re looking for a loyal, gentle, and loving companion, I could be the perfect match for you! ENERGY LEVEL - Medium - For a young shepherd, my energy level is on the lower side of medium. I'm an old soul who is just happy to chillax. Don't get me wrong, I love a good walk and would absolutely adore going for adventures in the beautiful Pacific North West, but once I've had my daily exercise, I'm happy to snooze and cuddle! Same with all doggos, I need an appropriate amount of mental and physical exercise in order to be my best self! GETS ALONG WITH: Kids – Yes, but no video of my encounters yet. I am pretty gentle for a puppy, but it's important to remember that I'm a puppy and I can nip and jump up in excitement.  same with ALL dogs, I should be supervised around children. My humans need to advocate for my space and make sure I'm respected :)  Dogs –  Yes! I get along well with the other dogs at the shelter. Check out these videos here and here.  Cats – Unknown. 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. TRAINING: Leash skills – I’m still learning to walk on a leash, but I promise I’m giving it my best effort! You can see in my videos (here and here) that my leash skills are currently a bit of a hot mess (my rescuer says I'm "free spirited", hehe), but my rescuer is working hard to help me improve these skills. With a little patience and guidance, I'll be walking by your side in no time! House trained – Work in progress. Frequent potty breaks and lots of positive reinforcement will help me learn good habits in my forever home. Crate trained – Not yet. I will need some training and patience with this.  Please Note: WCP highly encourages adopters to do some research and training on their own before their dog arrives.  HEALTH NOTES: I am spayed, 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. My teeth will be cleaned before I travel North! NOTE: It is not uncommon for rescue dogs to require dental work 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 $840.00 CAD including tax ($750 + 5% GST and 7% PST), which includes my airfare, if a flight volunteer is found directly to Vancouver. ------------------------------------- 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.  ##2297855##

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