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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Nanaimo, British Columbia. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
We'll also keep you updated on Chuck *adoption Pending*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Chuck *adoption Pending*

Catahoula Leopard Dog Great Dane

Male, Young
Nanaimo, BC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Chuck is a big energetic boy who loves people and is playful and social. He can be reactive to some dogs while on leash, but is much better in an off leash setting. We recommend slow introductions at first with new dogs so he can practice polite greetings and have success. Chuck has a working dog mentality, very eager to please, quick to learn with a ton of energy to use to complete whatever task is ahead of him.Chuck is a very vocal guy! He is learning to spend time on his own and will need short periods to start in a safe & secure environment.With the right balance of exercise, mental stimulus and calm consistent routine, the sky is the limit for this handsome guy. Chuck is a very busy and intelligent dog and can escape if not properly housed or if left unattended in a yard. He has great people skills, and prefers the company of adults. He is learning to share some of things, no tiny humans in the home for this big guy is best.***We've made changes to our adoption process. To adopt:1. View Chuck's profile: https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/98813/?from_search=true2. Submit an application: spca.bc.ca/adoption/application-forms/3. If it's a match, staff will contact you to set-up an appointment to come in for a visit!4. Live happily furever after Primary Color: Blue Merle Secondary Color: White Weight: 37 Age: 4yrs 0mths 3wks

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Harley

Rottweiler

Female, Young
Nanaimo, BC
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Harley! This sweet 2 year old Rottweiler X is looking for her forever home. Harley knows a few commands such as 'sit', 'paw', and 'stay'. She is quite a puller on leash, and would benefit from a harness or halti to help with this. She loves her toys! She does need sturdy toys if you'd like them to last a bit longer.Harley is looking for a home where she is the star of the show. She may in the future be able to make a dog friend or two with slow introductions. At this time she will need to be your one & only. She is suited for an adult home because of her rough and tumble play style.This sweet girl had surgery on February 11th, as she has an injured knee. Harley has recovered well, she is in need of guardians that will continue to monitor her rehab and keep her on the road to recovery.***We've made changes to our adoption process. To adopt:1. View Harley's profile: https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/98814/?from_search=true2. Submit an application: spca.bc.ca/adoption/application-forms/3. If it's a match, staff will contact you to set-up an appointment to come in for a visit!4. Live happily furever after Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: Tan Weight: 34.8 Age: 2yrs 3mths 3wks

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Duke

Boxer Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Nanaimo, BC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
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Story
Duke is a young guy searching for a very special home. Until arriving in our care he spent most of his life on his own outside with only a carport for shelter. Due to this he is still learning manners that he didn't get to learn when he was a young pup. Duke is learning to have a soft mouth when taking toys & treats. He can easily get overexcited which can result in mouthy jumpy behaviour.Duke is in need of an adult only home with dog savvy guardians who have patience & experience with some of his challenging behaviours. He has lots of potential and will need gentle guardians to help him be all he can be. He would like to have a fenced yard to play in, he loves his toys, stuffies and brain games.Duke at this time is suited to be your one and only fur friend in the home. We think it is possible in the future for him to make dog friends. He does not do well meeting dogs while he is on leash at this time and will need a home to get to know him better before any pupper introductions.***We've made changes to our adoption process. To adopt:1. View Duke's profile: https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/96498/?from_search=true2. Submit an application: spca.bc.ca/adoption/application-forms/3. If it's a match, staff will contact you to set-up an appointment to come in for a visit!4. Live happily furever after Primary Color: White Secondary Color: Brown Weight: 31 Age: 0yrs 10mths 4wks

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Cooper

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Nanaimo, BC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
BEING FOSTERED IN NORTH VANCOUVER Cooper always has a big smile for everyone! Cooper was rescued by our sister organization in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where a kind woman found the starving dog on the beach and brought him to the shelter. Now, 2 months later he is a happy, healthy pup, weighing 30lbs. We think him to be about 2 years old. He is a medium energy boy who enjoys playing with other dogs, but prefers females. Cooper hasn´t co-habited with cats before and is rather afraid of them, so a home without felines would be nicer for him. He enjoys cuddles from his humans and snuggling on the couch. When it´s time for walkies, he does very well on leash. Cooper has been neutered, fully vaccinated and dewormed and is ready for a home! Please email us for an application form to adopt him: spcapv@gmail.com

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Bonded Pair
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Smokey and Bandit

Husky

Female, 8 yrs 1 mo
Qualicum Beach, BC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Needs experienced adopter, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet these beautiful 2 year old husky sisters, Smokey (red) and Bandit (black). They are lovingly being cared for by their foster mom and are now ready to find their forever home! They have always lived together, but separate homes will be considered. Both girls are up to date with their vaccinations and will have to get spayed after the adoption. Smokey and Bandit love humans of all ages, are fine with other dogs and have not been tested with cats. They love going for walks and do well on leash, although Smokey gets very excited and wants to greet everyone. While Bandit gets lazy after a while and sits down until you motivate her to continue the walk. The girls love squeaky toys and chasing each other. Smokey is eager to learn and catches up on new things rather quickly. Her sister Bandit will usually follow her example. Their foster mom is working hard on "(house) manners", they are now fully house trained (no more accidents) and are learning to not jump up. The girls are making great progress! A little belly rub or some ear scratches are really comforting for them and even gets them relaxed during vet visits! Smokey and Bandit are the sweetest, most affectionate girls and need a home that can return their love and continue to work with them. FENCED YARD IS REQUIRED

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Bonded Pair
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Bandit

Husky

Female, Young
Qualicum Beach, BC
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Needs experienced adopter,
Story
Meet these beautiful 2 year old husky sisters, Smokey (red) and Bandit (black). They are lovingly being cared for by their foster mom and are now ready to find their forever home! They have always lived together, but separate homes will be considered. Both girls are up to date with their vaccinations and will have to get spayed after the adoption. Smokey and Bandit love humans of all ages, are fine with other dogs and have not been tested with cats. They love going for walks and do well on leash, although Smokey gets very excited and wants to greet everyone. While Bandit gets lazy after a while and sits down until you motivate her to continue the walk. The girls love squeaky toys and chasing each other. Smokey is eager to learn and catches up on new things rather quickly. Her sister Bandit will usually follow her example. Their foster mom is working hard on "(house) manners", they are now fully house trained (no more accidents) and are learning to not jump up. The girls are making great progress! A little belly rub or some ear scratches are really comforting for them and even gets them relaxed during vet visits! Smokey and Bandit are the sweetest, most affectionate girls and need a home that can return their love and continue to work with them. FENCED YARD IS REQUIRED

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Dog shelters and rescues in Nanaimo, British Columbia

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Walker's Animal Rescue Centre

2117 Akenhead Road, Nanaio, BC V9X 1T9

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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BC SPCA - Nanaimo & District Branch

154 Westwood Road, Nanaimo, BC V9R 0G9

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, small animals

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PVCA Nanaimo British Columbia

Nanaimo, BC V9R 2H1

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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BC Chihuahua Rescue

#38 - 3200 Island Hwy, PO Box 37046, Country Club PO, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6N4

Pet Types: dogs

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BC SPCA - Parksville-Qualicum Beach & District Branch

1565 Alberni Highway, Errington, BC V9P 2H3

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, small animals

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Faunadael Pet Rescue

Duncan, BC V9L 6B1

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

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BC SPCA - Cowichan & District Branch (Duncan)

7550 Bell McKinnon Road, Duncan, BC V9L 6B1

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Coastal Animal Services

2202 Herd Rd, Duncan, BC V9L 6A6

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Ratbone Rescues (BC Chapter)

of, BC V9L 1V8

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Island Dogz Rescue

PO Box 21003, Duncan, BC V9L 5O2

Pet Types: dogs

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Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff
Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd
English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog
German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky
Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo
Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen
Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever
Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi
Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund
Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla
Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless
Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier