STANLEY (local)ky

Hello! My name is Stanley. Here is some information about me:Breed: Dachshund MixAge: 2 years oldGender: MaleWeight: 10 lbsHeight: tbdMeet Stanley This sweet 2 year old Dachshund mix has already survived more heartbreak than any dog ever should.Stanley was abandoned in the California desert alongside 13 of his littermates before ending up in a high-kill shelter where their future was incredibly uncertain. When rescuers stepped in, it quickly became clear these little souls had likely come from a puppy mill situation. They arrived in Vancouver on April 26th absolutely terrified of the world around them.Stanley was so shut down and fearful that he would not even eat from a bowl. His incredible foster patiently hand fed him meal by meal, slowly helping him understand he was finally safe. Over time, Stanley began taking tiny brave steps forward - eventually learning to eat from a bowl on his own.Today, this gentle little boy is continuing to blossom. He still feels safest in the family room and venturing out onto the porch, but every single day he grows a little braver. The most beautiful milestone of all? Stanley has started relaxing enough to cuddle on the couch with his foster family. Stanley's journey to trust will take time, patience, and a very gentle heart. He is looking for a foster-to-adopt home where his new family understands that healing doesn't happen overnight. He needs people willing to move slowly, celebrate the little victories, and allow him to continue building confidence at his own pace.A home with a walk-out yard would make life much easier for Stanley, and a retired person or someone who works from home would be ideal so he can spend lots of time bonding and learning to feel secure.Stanley's current foster can only care for him until June 22nd, so we are urgently hoping to find the perfect soft landing for this precious boy.After everything he has been through, Stanley deserves a life filled with kindness, safety, patience, and love. I get along with:Dogs: unknownCats: unknownKids: unknownEnergy Level: tbdFears/Prey Drive: tbdTraining: tbdLeash Skills: no. Please be prepared to continue with my training.Housetrained: no. Please assist me in learning where to go in my new home.Health: I am up to date on vaccinations, microchipped and will be neutered in the near future.My adoption fee is $850 CAD plus taxes. This includes my neuter and transport to Canada.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 the dog is shown to be good with children we will approve homes with children 8 years or older. More information can be found on our website. 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 charged the passenger fee in addition to this.[MID EAST DOGS] *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.