Critter Details

Hellooooo. My name is MATTINA (Maggie) and here is a little info about me:Breed: Basenji/Aust Cattle Dog mixAge: 4 yrsGender: femaleWeight: 50 lbsHeight: 20 inchesCountry of origin: MexicoHighlight(s): sweet, loving, bit shy, very easy-goingI am very easy-going and all the other dogs like me. Can I help if I am popular?Born on the street with 3 other siblings, we were really young when we were rescued. Our rescuer has taken terrific care of us. One of my siblings already got a home. Now my Mom, Orinda (posted), along with my bro, Axel (posting soon) and 1/2 sister, Estrella (posted) and me are looking for our forever families. There is probably another breed in me too, but no idea who my daddy was.Though I appear a bit shy, maybe I am just acting coy, as I am a sweet, loving girlie.With proper intro, I get along with other dogs. I do need more leash work, socializing meeting other dogs and exercise. Unfortunately, I am unable to get enough where I currently live. I haven't really been around kids much, nor have I any experience with kitties.Sometimes I like to talk to you with my funny howl. Just my silly side that pops out at times.I would really enjoy a family that likes to hike and take leisurely walks. So, probably a semi-active to active household would suit me nicely.Energy Level: moderateI get along with:Dogs: yesCats: unknownKids: unknownFears: fireworks and thunder/lightning. Please be patient assisting me in my transition.Training: crate trainedLeash skills: semi. Please be prepared to continue training.House trained: yes. Please help me learn where to go in my new home.Health notes: I am being treated for a common issue here, Ehrlichia. Should be complete by the time I am adopted (if not meds will come with me.) A recheck in 6 months is advised. My teeth will be cleaned too.I have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.My adoption fee is $750.00 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.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.[MID-EAST] *Vaccinations: Dogs from the Middle East are vaccinated for rabies, parvo, distemper, leptospirosis, adenovirus type 1 and para-influenza. Bordetella is not given, as that has not been a problem in the Middle East.[TURKEY] Dogs from Turkey receive a 4D SNAP test to include Leishmania, Heartworm, Ehrlichia, & Anaplasma, as well as Giardia, Parvo, Corona & Distemper.