Greetings, my name is AUGIE (Asad) and here is a bit of info about me:Breed: Labrador Retriever/Anatolian Shepard mixAge: 2.5 yearsGender: MaleWeight: 55 lbsCountry of origin: Middle EastHighlights: Smart, Cuddly, trainable, social, friendly, listens well, loves cuddles/kisses, sweetWanting a cuddly bug, who will smother you in sweet kisses? Hey, I'll keep you warm at night with snuggles too.Life started in a very difficult way for me. When I was a mere two months old, I was taken away from my mom and left outside the city with my siblings to die. When a kind rescuer found us, I was the only one still alive. She rescued me, took me to the vet, and made sure I was checked and received all the proper care.Since then, I’ve been living in a shelter, waiting and hoping that one day a family will choose me and open their home and heart to me.Being a smart, talented, trainable pup, you'll have a delightful time teaching me. Did I mention, I listen well. No worries about my social skills, I'm a friendly boy. Sweet as they come. Terrific with other dogs too. My rescuer states I am good with kids too, but there is no video to corroborate at this time. Kitties are an unknown to me.I’m ready for my forever, are you? Could you be the family I’ve been waiting for? And if per chance, you may be wanting 2 doggeroos, my bff, Charcoal, is in need of a home too. Just sayin'. Smile.Videos coming soon.Energy Level: ModerateDogs: YesCats: UnknownKids: Unknown. Rescuer states yes, but no video proofPrey Drive: Moderate; not observed with squirrels, rabbits, etc...Fears: None observed. Please be patient assisting me in my transition.Training: a bitLeash Skills: Some. Please be prepared to continue training.House Trained: Yes. Please help me learn where to go in my new home.Health notes:I have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.My adoption fee is $800.00 CAD plus applicable taxes. While our rescuers always seek a flight without a charge, there is the possibility of a passenger fee, not to exceed $300. Please Note: LALDR highly encourages adopters to research some local dog trainers before their dog arrives. Although a 1-on-1 trainer is often not needed, it is good to have someone in mind in case any problematic behaviours arise. Most bad behaviours can be modified if caught early enough, so make sure to nip undesirable behaviours in the bud before they become serious problems.Basic training should be taken seriously, but should not begin until your dog is well settled in - at least a couple of weeks. After you feel your new dog is relaxed and comfortable in their new home, check out training courses in your local area. Even basic beginner courses like those taught at a local pet store can have a huge benefit in helping your dog learn to socialize and get used to being in public situations, all with the added benefit of strengthening their bond with you.Normally, we will not approve adoptions to homes with children under 12 years of age. However if a dog has been determined to be good with children we will approve applicants with children 8 years or older. More information can be found on our website.The age and breed of a dog is usually an educated guess, so we are not able to guarantee the accuracy of age or breed of our dogs.Information included in the profile is provided to us from the international rescuer or local fosters. LALDR does not have access to overseas dogs and cannot always verify the accuracy of their descriptions. Every dog is an individual and can act differently in different situations based on the person adopting them and the environment in which they live.While most dogs find escorting passengers flying directly to Vancouver, some will find flights through Toronto or Montreal. In that case, additional fees will apply to fly your dog to Vancouver by cargo. Unaccompanied cargo costs within Canada range from $350 - $550 depending on the size of the dog. LALDR will be as transparent as possible with you regarding these costs. You will NOT be asked to pay a passenger fee on top of the cargo fee.[MIDDLE-EAST] *Vaccinations: Dogs from the Middle East are vaccinated for rabies, parvo, distemper, leptospirosis, adenovirus type 1 and para-influenza. Bordetella is not given in specific countries, as that has not been a problem. Dogs receive testing to include Heartworm, Ehrlichiosis, Leishmania, Anaplasmosis, Toxoplasmosis & Giardia. They also receive deworming and flea & tick treatment prior to arrival.
