Critter Details

Hello. My name is Kepler and below you'll find some info about me:Breed: Chihuahua/Pug mixAge: 2 yearsGender: male. neuteredWeight: 22 poundsHeight: 30 cmCountry of origin: ChinaHighlights: calm, quiet, friendly, loving, smart, goofyKepler is about two years old.  His owner abandoned him outside of Fita’s vet’s clinic about a year ago.  The staff at the clinic fed him some food and he just hang around the outside of the clinic.  Of course the clinic couldn’t keep him and they asked Fita if she would take him.  Of course Fita would.  Kepler was vet checked, neutered and fully vaccinated and has been staying at the shelter for about a year.  Kepler is a very very friendly little guy, weighing about 22 pounds.  He gets along with everyone at the shelter and is a happy little guy. Kepler is being fostered in Victoria. This is what his foster mom has to say about him: “He is a generally happy and calm dog who likes to be close to humans he is familiar with. He gets stranger danger while out on walks and may bark at people walking towards him. He is housetrained. Never had an accident indoors. All he does when I’m away for work is sleep. No separation anxiety at all. He likes chewing on slippers, socks, and blankets though. He does seem interested in other dogs when he sees them but I haven’t let him socialize as my dog doesn’t really like other dogs.“     Energy Level: moderateI get along with:Dogs: yesCats: yesKids: good with my rescuer’s young daughterFears: none observed. Please be patient assisting me in my transition.TrainingLeash skills: goodHouse trained: yesHealth notes: generally healthy, neutered, fully vaccinated and microchippedI have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.My adoption fee is $850.00 CAD plus applicable taxes. This includes my transportation to Canada, if I am able to be accompanied by a flight volunteer directly to Vancouver.Disclaimer: It is important for all applicants to visit our website, http://www.lovedatlastdogrescue.ca/adopting/and read about Loved at Last Dog Rescue.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.