The District of Vanderhoof recently stepped in to help a dog find a new home after it was found wandering the area without identification.
A three-year-old husky/golden retriever mix was picked up by the district's Animal Control Officer. Without a collar or dog tag, the dog faced an uncertain future, as there was no way to identify its owner, Rod Holland, the district’s chief administrative officer said.
With no immediate leads, the district arranged for the dog to be placed in a kennel, where it was cared for, fed, dewormed, and given a health check over the course of about a month.
Once the owner was located, they were offered the option to reclaim the dog upon payment of a $15-per-day kennel fee. However, the owner chose to relinquish the dog to the district, Holland said.
The district's Bylaw Officer reached out to the Prince George SPCA and other shelters, but all were full. Recognizing that the dog was a good candidate for adoption, the district posted about the dog on social media (Facebook/Meta), seeking a new home. After vetting several applications, the district was able to find him a new family.
"It didn’t take long to find a new family," Holland said.
He was adopted by a family living on a rural property, where he will have plenty of space to roam. The family has named him "Teddy," a name that Holland believes suits him perfectly. "They’re excited to spend time with their new pet," Holland said.
