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All the dogs listed are available for adoption unless otherwise posted!! For further information on any of our rescue dogs please email us But before you do, PLEASE read our adoption procedures under How to Adopt Thank you for your cooperation
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Dylan was brought
into our care July 5th 2008. He is beside himself with worry right now,
and scared out of his mind.
But already in one day, we can see a difference, and within 24 hours, we are able to pet him and he is on the brink of wanting to interact and play with us! The way to Dylan's heart, is through other dogs. He is very well socialized with other dogs as this is likely all he had when he was growing up. Through them, he is able to see the love, the trust, the playfulness and the carefree attitude they have. He is following their lead already, and while it will take a while, Dylan has a strong temperament and he will over come this.
Thanks again to everyone at Chilliwack Animal Control. Especially Joanne, who took this boy under her wing and spent a lot of time with him. You did a great job! Stay tuned for more updates on Dylan! June 18, 2008 Dylan is coming along remarkably well. He will come and initiate play as long as you are down on his level. When we stand up, he is gone like a shot.! Dylan is right on the brink of wanting to interact, and he is slowly learning to trust us, though he is still not a big lover of being touched and petted. So at least 2 - 3 times a day we spend some time getting him used to being handled. He will put up with it now, which is progress. :) We're sure that with a little more time, this boy will come to love being scratched behind the ears and having his tummy rubbed. He already relaxes completely when he gets an ear rub. But as soon as we're done, he leaves... though not as quickly anymore. Dylan continues to be submissive to and eager to please the other dogs. He plays well with dogs of every size. They are definitely his comfort zone, even when they tell him off! Dylan will need a lot of confidence building and gentle leadership in his new home. He will need a quiet, patient home that can see what a loving boy is beneath all that fear.
August 9th 2008 ~ Update Dylan continues to impress us with how quickly is he coming around. Already he trusts his caregivers and looks to them for guidance and assurance in stressful situations. In crowds of people, Dylan will sniff some and ignore others. Some he will even let pet him now. Slow and easy and Dylan does the same. We feel that Dylan could go to a new home now with very patient and savvy people. He is not ready for a loud and boisterous household, and would still prefer to have a easy and less stressful environment. Dylan would love to have another playful dog in his new home, and people that will continue to cherish him, but at the same time give him direction and show him the world is an ok place to be in.
October 23rd 2008 ~ Update Dylan is a happy-go-lucky pup of 9 months. He would play all day with the other dogs in the house if he could! Dylan is a higher energy boy and is keen to learn. He has bonded to his "foster mom" very deeply and often seeks her attention for cuddles and play time. This is HUGE for Dylan! He has come a long way! He loves all dogs. Although he is slowly overcoming his general fear of people he still approaches others very cautiously. Dylan
is house trained and kennel trained.
He enjoys his walks and rides well in the car, and like
all puppies, he loves chewing and wants what he wants, when he wants it
..... and isn't afraid to tell you!! Dylan
will need a home where positive reinforcement and constant encouragement
are the norms. His past
mistreatment has resulted in an intolerance for physical manipulation. He needs to learn to
trust humans and this will come with a true leader, that is calm,
assertive in a gentle way, and through this, Dylan will feel much safer
much quicker. Dylan is ready for a new home :)
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Dylan is just a young
boy at 5 months old. Unfortunately, his experiences with people have not
been positive and he now regards them as something to be feared.
Picked up as a stray in the Chilliwack area, he is thought to be off one of the nearby reserves, where dogs and their puppies are roaming (and breeding) freely. Often, they get no socialization at all to people, other than to be chased out of garbage when they go looking for food, or tormented by the local children. Animal control has picked up many puppies that have been thrown in the garbage bin or let go at the dump. Dylan is one of the very lucky ones, though he does not necessarily agree with us yet. Dylan has been at the pound for almost a month while he waited for a spot to open up in rescue. He was highly unadoptable, and huge kudos to the staff at Chilliwack Animal Control for going that extra mile and making an effort for this one pup, when the shelter is always full and space is so limited. You guys rock!
Right now, Dylan will still nip in fear if he feels that he is cornered, has not options, and has to protect himself. Just ask the vet, he took out two staff members on neuter day, and got a free ticket back out of there. So, his neuter is still to be done, and we'll give him more time to bond before we try again. ;) Dylan is absolutely not available to a home with young children. While he is not aggressive at all, he will need the stability of adults only for a while as he continues to learn what is expected of him at the same time as learning that not all hands will hurt. He's a heart breaker for sure. Only 5 months on this earth, and this is what the world has taught him about people... It's just not fair. We have every confidence that Dylan will overcome these issues, just as his predecessor Flora he is likely from the same family, as he is almost exact in looks and issues! Flora got a great home, and is doing so well. Dylan will too. We will make sure of it.
July 19th 2008 ~ Update Dylan is quite a scamp!
He's a puppy and a bit of chewer so I bought him some chew type things
to gnaw on so I could get a bit of work done and Zeeva could
September 23rd 2008 ~ Update Dylan has come a long, long way, and is now ready for adoption. Dylan came to us terrified of all people, not wanting to be touched or handled in any way. He has turned into a loving and playful boy, that will always have some level of fear issues, but is 100% better than he once was. Dylan would do best in a home that has another dog, is home a lot of the time, and is interested in continuing on in his socialization. We feel another dog in the home will help Dylan transition better and relate to the world around him. What a loving boy he has become!
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If you have any questions about Dylan, please email us at GSDRescue@shaw.ca For information on how to sponsor Dylan, please go to our Sponsor page
Through our sponsorship program, Dylan is being sponsored by:
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**We feed a raw diet to our rescues. This cuts down on the amount of medical attention they need, as well as makes them all around healthier. The cost to feed Dylan for one month is roughly 102.08 **If you are able to buy one months worth for one dog, it would greatly lessen the load. Please specify which dog it is that you would like to feed, and we will show your pledge on each dog's page. This special sponsorship is called "Foster Partner in Care" and simply means that you are part of the foster program for the dog of your choice. One home supplies the shelter, and the other supplies the food. Many people want to help, but have no room in their homes to do so. This is the perfect way to be involved with the animal of your choice and be updated regularly on their care and well being. It's a win-win for everyone, especially the dogs! For more information, please see our Sponsor program
For further information on any of our rescue dogs please email us But before you do, PLEASE read our adoption procedures under How to Adopt
We are a registered non-profit Charity as of April 1st 2005
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