MAEVE - Local - sf

Hi, I am Maeve! I am originally from Bahrain but I've been living in Vancouver for the past 7 years. I am a cuddly and playful 8 year old, 44 lb Saluki. I am 25 inches tall at my shoulder. I am being rehomed because my humans have split up and they are not able to keep me anymore. Let me tell you a little about me....I was born in a very dangerous part of Bahrain and most of my littermates were either run over by cars or died in the unforgiving heat of the desert. Just two of us survived and were brought to the shelter. I love to cuddle my humans and to join them on walks and hikes in the forest. I'm still a bit nervous around other dogs so, if there is a dog in my new adopter's home, I might need my new human to be patient with me while I acclimatize to a new family. I will be a great dog for someone who is at home lots as I just love spending time with the humans in my life. I think an active adopter would be perfect for me as then I can come home from a great walk and get comfy for a nice nap. Even though I am a young senior dog I still very much enjoy activity.Health notes:I have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.My adoption fee is $700.00 CAD plus applicable taxes. 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.