DiDi (Local) ns

Hello there! My name is DiDi which means little brother in China where I come from. I hear from the adults who rescued me that I am sweet, quiet, gentle, easy-going, and perhaps a bit reserved when I initially meet new people. I weigh 16 lbs and I am a proud 12 inches tall at my shoulder. My energy level is moderate and my leash walking skills are quite good. I am pretty good at housetraining but I would appreciate your assistance in helping me to acclimatize to a new setting. I get along with everyone - humans of all ages, dogs, and even cats. I have not been observed to have any prominent fears but I ask that you be patient with me in my transition to a new country and a new home.For reasons I don't understand, my original family just dumped me. When my rescuer spooted me wandering aimlessly in her neighbourhood, I had been a sad stray for a few months. My fur was very matted and I was covered with ticks. My rescuer fed me and got me healthy again. Now I am all hopeful again that someone is going to love me and I will have a real forever and ever family soon.I have been neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. My teeth will also be cleaned before I am adopted. My adoption fee is $850 plus 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.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.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.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.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.