Mae Bachur    

      Animal Shelter

126 Tlingit Street                       Phone: (867) 633-6019

Whitehorse, Yukon                    Fax: (867)633-2210     

Y1A6J2                                       Email: shelter@northwestel.net



                                                                   

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Dogs and Puppies at the Shelter

Dog/Puppy - $250.00
 
Fees include:
- neutering or spaying
- vaccinations
- deworming
- microchipping

Although we try to get all the information correct on every animal, sometimes an error is made. If you are interested in a particular animal please check with the knowledgeable staff who can give you more information about him or her.

Please come into the shelter to fill out an adoption application form if you are interested in adopting one of these dogs.

If the dog or puppy of your choice is in a foster home, arrangements can be made to meet him or her by contacting the shelter.

There is a mandatory 24 hour waiting period when adopting an animal.

References are required for cat adoptions. 

 

 

Brutus

Date Arrived: April 12/11
Breed: Mixed Breed
Color: Black and Tan
Sex: Neutered Male
DOB: March 2010
Size: Large

Brutus is a gentle brute. He still has puppy characteristics, he is goofy and clumsy. Brutus is going to make a great addition to any family who is willing to spend time with him and teach him some manners. Brutus is now in foster care.

Belle

Date Arrived: December 17/10
Breed: Mixed
Color: Brown, tan and white
Sex: Spayed Female
DOB: December 12/10
Size: Medium
Belle is a happy little girl. She loves to play, eat and sleep and she does all three very well. Belle is now in foster care!

Millie

Date Arrived: November 2, 2010
Breed: Husky
Color: Light blonde and black
Sex: Female
DOB: Approx 1995
Size: Large
Millie is a lovely older girl, who is happy in a quiet home that she doesn't have to share with other dogs. Millie is currently in a foster home.

Trevor

Date Arrived: Jan 29.2009
Breed: Shep/Rotti X
Color: Tan with Black
Sex: Neutered Male
DOB: 2007
Size: Large
I'm sure you have heard of the infamous Trevor. He is a wonderful dog despite everything you've heard. He is playful, affectionate, and deserves a loving home too. Are you the person that can provide that for him? He needs alot of special care. For more information contact the Shelter!

Jaeger

Date Arrived: Sept. 21, 2011
Breed: Mixed Breed
Color: Black and Tan
Sex: Neutered Male
DOB: 2010
Size: Large
Jaeger is an absolute sweetheart. He is friendly, affectionate cuddler, who is young and energetic as well. He gets along with other dogs, and is looking for a home where he can run, play, and spend time with his new family. Jaeger is currently in a foster home.
Date Arrived: June 2011
Breed: Mixed Breed
Color: Beige
Sex: Male
DOB: 1997
Size: Small
Boss is a delightful boy who loves car rides and cuddles. He is currently in foster care!

Flora

Date Arrived: Sept 6, 2011
Breed: Husky X
Color: Grey and White
Sex: Spayed Female
DOB: 2007
Size: Large

Flora was brought into the shelter pregnant, and shortly after gave birth to her litter of puppies. She has been such a smart, sweet, patient mom with her litter of nine. She is totally housetrained, knows basic commands, and now she's finally ready to find her own home. She can be agressive towards other dogs, and may need to be the only dog in a home. She is currently in a foster home.

Lucky

Date Arrived: Sept 9, 2011
Breed: Shep Husky X
Color: Brown and Black
Sex: Spayed Female
DOB: 2008
Size: Medium/Large
Lucky is a little shy till you get to know her. She has so much love and affection to give, she's just waiting for that one special person to give it to. Lucky is housebroken, walks well on a leash, and knows basic commands. Lucky is a special needs dog with a few behavioural concerns and requires someone who is able to take the time to provide stablity and training in her life.

Yogi

Date Arrived: Sept 2011
Breed: Mixed Breed
Color: Black and Tan
Sex: Neutered Male
DOB: 2009
Size: Medium

Yogi was brought in bysomeone with a mouth full of porcupinequills. He wentstraight into surgery, and wasgentle and patient with the staff here while we took care of him. He loves dogs and kids. He was originally an outdoor dog, but his calm nature makes him pleasant to train. Yogi is in foster care!

Mars

Date Arrived: Nov 14, 2011
Breed: Husky X
Color: Grey and White
Sex: Neutered Male
DOB: 2010
Size: Medium/Large

Mars was a bylaw dog who loves the outdoors. This gorgeous husky mix is sweet and energetic, and looking for the same type of people to adopt him. He will like hiking and adventuring with you, as well as relaxing at home.

Scrappy

Date Arrived: Dec 6, 2011
Breed: English Sheepdog X
Color: Grey and White
Sex: Neutered Male
DOB: April 2011
Size: Medium
Scrappy is a super friendly young boy. He was left at someones house, who was unable to take care of him. He loves people and playing, and needs a family just like him with lots of love to give. He was agressive to other dogs at first, but soon after was playing with most of the dogs here. He is currently in foster care.

Rusty

Date Arrived: Aug 2011
Breed: Mixed Breed
Color: Red and Black
Sex: Male
DOB: Feb 2011
Size: Medium
Rusty is a well behaved young guy, who just loves people. He suffered an injury which resulted in one of his back legs being amputated. Despite this he can run 10kms a day with his curent foster parents, and likes to acompany them snowshoeing. Every once in a while when he's running he may fall over, but then he's right back up and off again. He can't jump into the back of your truck, and when he is sitting he tends to lay down shortly after, but he is doing so wonderful and has adjusted to his new lifestyle quickly. He is currently in foster care, and waiting for his new home.

Dodger

Date Arrived: Oct. 14, 2011
Breed: Black lab X
Color: Black
Sex: Neutered Male
DOB: April 2011
Size: Medium

Dodger was a pound puppy, who has been through all his vaccinations and is ready to go home. He has a lot of extra energy being here, and would love to settle into a home where he can run and play with you. He is currently in foster care.

Eskimo

Date Arrived: Dec 6, 2011
Breed: Mixed breed
Color: Grey and White
Sex: Neutered Male
DOB: April 2010
Size: Medium

This friendly guy was a Bylaw dog. His owners did not claim him and he does not understand why, but he has remained cheerful through it. He is a very happy, high energy dog who would love to go in to a home with a very loving family. He is currently in a foster care.

Ebony

Date Arrived: Dec. 15, 2011
Breed: Bear dog X
Color: Black
Sex: Neutered Male
DOB: 2005
Size: Medium
Ebony came into the shelter with his two friends from Atlin. Him and his brothers are good with children, and were outside dogs before they came here. They are both very sweet calm dogs and would do well in almost any home environment.

Charlie

Date Arrived: Dec. 15, 2011
Breed: Bear dog X
Color: Black
Sex: Neutered Male
DOB: 2005
Size: Medium
This fluffy wonder is named Charlie, he is very calm and affectionate with people. Him and Ebony are good with other animals and children, but were outside dogs and will need just a bit of training. He is currently in foster care.

Bacardi

Date Arrived: Dec. 26, 2011
Breed: Shep X
Color: Black and Brown
Sex: Female
DOB: 2010
Size: Large

Bacardi is a friendly girl who  was an owner surrender. She is a happy, outgoing dog who knows basic commands. She loves going for walks and playing with other dogs. Bacardi came in with her two pups, who are up for adoption as well.

Chewy

Date Arrived: Dec 26, 2011
Breed: Mixed breed
Color: Brown and Black
Sex: Female
DOB: Oct 2011
Size: Large

Chewy came in with her sister Fudge mother Bacardi from Mayo. She is shy, but once she gets to know you she is very outgoing. Chewy is in foster care.

Fudge

Date Arrived: Dec 26, 2011
Breed: Mixed breed
Color: Black and Brown
Sex: Female
DOB: Oct 2011
Size: Large

Fudge came in with her sister Chewy and mother Bacardi from Mayo. She is very adventurous and would love to go into a home where someone could match her energy. Fudge is currently in a foster home.

Loma

Date Arrived: Dec 20, 2011
Breed: Mixed breed
Color: Black
Sex: Neutered Male
DOB: 2005
Size: Large

Loma was a stray surrender, he is a very happy dog who loves to play fetch with his red ball. He seems to be housebroken and knows some basic commands. He is looking for a forever home that will love him and play fetch with him all the time.

 

Belle

Date Arrived: Dec 30, 2011
Breed: Siberian Husky
Color: Blonde
Sex: Spayed Female
DOB: 2007
Size: Large

Belle is a sweet, friendly girl. She loves to be cuddled and brushed, and also go for long hikes. She will need an adventurous house, or one with some land that she can wander around on. Belle is a very laid back girl, but has had a history of agression with other dogs. That being said, she plays with many of the dogs here with no problems.

Cookie

Date Arrived: Dec. 30, 2011
Breed: Shepard X
Color: Black and Brown
Sex: Spayed Female
DOB:
Size: Medium
Cookie is a medium sized dog who is used to cuddling up in someones lap. She seems to be house trained and knows some basic commands. Cookie is currently in a foster home.

Margie

Date Arrived: Jan 17, 2012
Breed: Mixed
Color: Brown and Black
Sex: Spayed Female
DOB: 2007
Size: Large

 Margie was a bylaw dog, who came in just smelly and full of matts. With some love and work from the groomers she is back to being beautiful on the outside as well as on the inside. She is a very happy dog, who loves the attention on getting brushed and fussed over. She loves people, and cant wait to get out of here into her own home.

Walker

Date Arrived: Jan 17, 2012
Breed: Husky
Color: Black and White
Sex: Spayed Female
DOB: 2007
Size: Medium/Large

Walker was surrendered to us by her owners. She is housebroken, gets along with cats, dogs, and kids.  She is a beautiful dog with ice blue eyes, that would make a perfect addition to any home.

 

Brooklyn
Date Arrived: Jan 18, 2012
Breed: Chihuahua
Color: Tan
Sex: Female
DOB:

2008

Brooklyn is a special little dog. At first she is terrified of all new people, but in no time she is your best friend. She absolutely loves to cuddle up on your lap or in your bed. She hates cold weather, and snorts like a little pig when she is excited. Brooklyn was an owner surrender with her friend Queenie because her last family couldn't take care of her. She will do amazing in a home that doesn't have too many people coming and going, or with a family that can work on getting her used to friendly introductions.
Buddy
Date Arrived: Jan 18, 2012
Breed: Mixed
Color: Black and white
Sex: Neutered Male
DOB: March 26, 2010
Buddy was surrendered because his owners just didn't have the time to care for him. He is a great little dog, who is housebroken, can do tricks, and loves the outdoors. He has a broken femur, that has healed itself with connective tissue, but you would never guess it because he is as mobile as any other dog. It doesn't cause him any pain, and he can still jump just as high and run as fast. He likes kids, cats, and just about everyone else.
Queenie
Date Arrived: Jan 18, 2012
Breed: Shepard X
Color: Brown and black
Sex: Female
DOB: 2009
Queenie came in with her little friend Brooklyn. She is a very affectionate girl, who gets along with other dogs. She loves to wrestle and play just like a puppy, but has a very calm demeanor as well. She is housebroken and good with children. Queenie likes to inch her way up onto your lap for cuddles, and loves to play fetch with sticks.

Shawut and her puppies

Date Arrived: Jan 3 2012
Breed: Rottie-Lab X
Color: Black and brown
Sex: Female
DOB:
Shawut was a stray, who someone was kind enough to take in, but it turned out she was pregnant. Eleven puppies later, she was brought to the shelter with her week old litter. They are growing up so quickly, and she is such a sweet, caring mom. She listens very well, and has the most calm, loving personality you will ever see. Shawut will be available for adoption when her litter is weaned. She gets along with all people and dogs, and would probably be a great dog around cats given her nature.

Striker

Date Arrived: Jan 24 2012
Breed: Border Collie
Color: Black and White
Sex: Male
DOB:

Striker was a stray found on a musher’s property hanging around and playing with his dogs. He is a bit timid at first but the staff are working with him and he is starting to come around. He also loves to be outside but seems to like being inside just as much.

Wylde

Date Arrived: Jan 24 2012
Breed: Lab mix
Color: Yellow and white
Sex: Male
DOB: 4-5 months

Wylde was part of a group that came in from Inuvik, from an unintentional breeding. They spent a lot of time outside, and would like a home where they can play outside often and go for long walks every day. They are all very friendly and affectionate; they get along with other dogs, and are the perfect age to start all the training they will need.  


Halen

Date Arrived: Jan 24 2012
Breed: Lab mix
Color: Yellow and white
Sex: Male
DOB: 4-5 months

Halen was part of a group that came in from Inuvik, from an unintentional breeding. They spent a lot of time outside, and would like a home where they can play outside often and go for long walks every day. They are all very friendly and affectionate; they get along with other dogs, and are the perfect age to start all the training they will need. 

Bayley

Date Arrived: Jan 24 2012
Breed: Lab mix
Color: Brown
Sex: Female
DOB: 4-5 months

Bayley was part of a group that came in from Inuvik, from an unintentional breeding. They spent a lot of time outside, and would like a home where they can play outside often and go for long walks every day. They are all very friendly and affectionate; they get along with other dogs, and are the perfect age to start all the training they will need. 

Cooper

Date Arrived: Jan 24 2012
Breed: Lab mix
Color: Yellow and white
Sex: Male
DOB: 4-5 months

Cooper was part of a group that came in from Inuvik, from an unintentional breeding. They spent a lot of time outside, and would like a home where they can play outside often and go for long walks every day. They are all very friendly and affectionate; they get along with other dogs, and are the perfect age to start all the training they will need. 

Biscuit

Date Arrived: Jan 3rd 2012
Breed: Rottie X
Color: Black and brown
Sex: Female
DOB: Sept-Aug 2010

 Biscuit was surrendered because she was sick and her owners couldn't care for her. She was diagnosed with Parvo, got over it, and has just tested negative! She is the most friendly, sweet, playful girl. She loves people and other dogs. She needs to find a home that will enjoy playing with her and spending lots of time with her, as she has had to be in isolation for so long.

Sprout

Date Arrived: January 14 2012
Breed: Sheppard X
Color: Black and grey
Sex: Female
DOB: Oct 20, 2011

 Sprout was a stray, who was brought into the shelter. She does not like being tied up or in a cage, both stress her out. She is a happy, playful, mostly housebroken puppy who would do well in a home with another dog for companionship. She does very well on the leash, loves to hike, and has tons of energy. Sprout is currently in foster care, awaiting her forever home.

Foxy

Date Arrived: Jan 26, 2012
Breed: Mixed
Color: Orange and White
Sex: Female
DOB: 2011

Foxy was brought in from Watson Lake  with her friend “Love”. They were both running around the town in the cold, and nobody wanted to claim or adopt either of them. She was scheduled to be euthanized, but the vet clinic called us to see if we had any room left. Now Foxy is in a safe place, has her vaccines, and is waiting for the forever home that she deserves. 

Colt

Date Arrived: Feb 2, 2012
Breed: Collie X
Color: White, Brown, Black
Sex: Male
DOB: 2010
Size: Medium

Colt was surrendered by his owners in Watson Lake because they were moving and didn't take him with them. He seems a little confused being here, but is a very lovable cuddly dog. He knows basic commands, is housebroken, and is a very friendly, affectionate dog.