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Puppies and dogs in British Columbia

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in British Columbia. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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Mars

Husky/Australian Kelpie

Male, 4 mos
Langley, BC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
Meet Mars, an adorable young Husky mix with a whole lifetime of adventures waiting ahead of him! This handsome little boy is just beginning his journey and is looking for a loving family to help him grow, learn, and discover the world. Huskies are known for their intelligence, playful personalities, adventurous spirits, and energetic nature. As Mars grows, he may develop these wonderful breed characteristics, making him a great potential companion for a family that enjoys an active lifestyle. His future family should be prepared for the responsibilities of raising a Husky puppy, including positive reinforcement training, early socialization, house training, leash manners, mental enrichment, regular grooming, and age-appropriate exercise.
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Mercury

Husky/Australian Kelpie

Female, 4 mos
Langley, BC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
Meet Mercury, an adorable young Husky mix with a whole world of possibilities ahead of her! This beautiful little girl is at the beginning of her journey and is searching for a loving family to help her grow into a happy, confident companion. Huskies are known for their intelligence, playful personalities, adventurous spirits, and energetic nature. As Mercury grows, she may develop these wonderful characteristics and will benefit from a family that enjoys an active lifestyle. Her future family should be prepared for the responsibilities of raising a Husky puppy, including positive reinforcement training, early socialization, leash manners, mental enrichment, regular grooming, and age-appropriate exercise.
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Galaxy

Husky/Australian Kelpie

Female, 4 mos
Langley, BC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
Galaxy is a sweet young girl with a whole world of possibilities ahead of her! As a growing puppy, she's at the perfect stage of life to begin learning, discovering new experiences, and building a lasting bond with a loving family. Galaxy would benefit from a home that provides patience, positive reinforcement training, age-appropriate exercise, socialization, and plenty of affection. Like any young puppy, she'll need guidance with house training, leash manners, and everyday routines. Galaxy is ready to become someone's shining star. All she needs is a family willing to help her grow and give her the loving forever home she deserves!
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Leeha

Dachshund/Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 5 yrs 6 mos
Vancouver, BC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Note: Leeha is currently in Korea but he will arrive in Vancouver on Oct 20 once adopted.For more info about the dog or the adoption application, please click here.Adopt Leeha, the Gentle Dachshund Mix With the Soft, Soulful GazeLeeha will settle beside you and gaze up with soft, steady eyes, and if you pick him up, he’ll happily stay in your arms for as long as you want to hold him.Quick FactsBreed: Mixed breed · Sex: Male · Born: April 2021 · Weight: 7.3 kg · Location: Korea · Traits: Affectionate, calm, cuddly · Health: Neutered, vaccinated, heartworm freeBackgroundIn the spring of 2026, Leeha was rescued from a city shelter in Gwangju, Korea. Even on that first day, he showed no fear of people and was happy to be near them. Since his rescue, he’s been staying at our partner shelter in Korea. He has become more loving and more confident there, and he enjoys people even more now than when he first arrived.PersonalityLeeha is a sweet, affectionate boy who loves people. When someone walks into his kennel in the morning, he’s so happy to see them. One of his favourite habits is to look at you with a long, gentle gaze, and he also likes to tuck himself under a chair to rest. His favourite things are people, treats, and being petted. He loves being held and cuddled, and he’ll stay still and relaxed for as long as you like. There’s no spot on his body he minds being touched. His energy level is low to moderate, and when he’s on his own, he usually sleeps or rests. New people, places, and things don’t worry him. He walks right up to say hello.CompatibilityLeeha loves both men and women. With people he’s just met, he doesn’t make a fuss. He simply walks over quietly to say hello. When young volunteers visit the shelter, he stays calm around them. If he is adopted by a family with children, parents should always supervise interactions to ensure everyone’s safety and comfort. It is important that parents take full responsibility for teaching both their children and their dog how to interact appropriately.Leeha gets along well with other dogs. He likes to sit quietly next to his dog friends, and he doesn’t guard his food or toys. He doesn’t enjoy dogs who are rowdy, have no manners, or try to mount him, so a calm, polite dog would be the best companion for him.Leeha hasn’t lived with cats before, so we can’t say for certain how he’d do. Knowing his easygoing nature, though, we think it’s possible with a slow, gradual introduction, plenty of patience, and enough space for each of them to have their own retreat while they get used to one another.Behaviours & TrainingLeeha goes to the bathroom outdoors. He walks well on a leash and harness and doesn’t react much to other dogs, cars, or motorcycles. He travels calmly in the car and is good at the vet. He’s easy to bathe and brush. He doesn’t like having his nails trimmed, but he stays patient and lets it happen. He doesn’t chew things he shouldn’t, and he rarely barks. He comes when his name is called. He shows no signs of separation anxiety.Health & DietLeeha is neutered, dewormed, microchipped, and up to date on all vaccinations. He takes monthly parasite preventatives. After his rescue, Leeha was diagnosed with heartworm. He completed his treatment and made a full recovery, and his heartworm test came back negative in September, 2026. He also tested negative for Anaplasma by PCR. He has no known allergies and no history of other surgeries or treatments. His teeth are clean. He has passed the veterinary screening and is healthy and ready for a forever home.He eats kibble twice a day and has not shown any food allergies or sensitivities so far. He eats everything well.Ideal HomeLeeha loves people, so he’d be happiest in a home where someone is around most of the time, like a big family or a household where someone works from home or is retired. He’d also be a great match for first time dog owners. He’s easy to live with, and we don’t expect him to have any trouble settling in. He just wants to be close to you.Leeha has so much love to give, and he’s ready to share it with a family of his own. If you’d like to be on the other end of that soft, steady gaze every day, Leeha is waiting for you.
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Mahma

Jindo/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Vancouver, BC
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Note: Currently Mahma is in Korea but she will arrive in Vancouver on Oct 20 once adopted.For more info about the dog or the adoption application, please click here.Adopt Mahma, the Happy Jindo Mix Who Smiles When You Hold HerMahma greets you with her whole body, tail wagging as she leans in and rubs against you for pets, and when you hold her, she smiles.Quick FactsBreed: Jindo mix · Sex: Female · Born: September 2023 · Weight: 13 kg · Location: Korea · Traits: Affectionate, playful, friendly · Health: Spayed, vaccinatedBackgroundIn the summer of 2026, Mahma was rescued from a dog meat farm in Icheon, Korea. She was a mother there, and when she was rescued, she had just given birth to a litter of puppies. Even then, she was friendly and happy to be around people. Since her rescue, she’s been staying at our partner shelter in Korea, where she’s grown to love people even more.PersonalityMahma is a cheerful, affectionate girl. Her favourite thing to do is trot over with her tail wagging, rub up against you, and ask to be petted. When someone walks into her kennel in the morning, she’s happy to see them. She loves people and treats more than anything. Her energy level is moderate, and when she’s on her own, she sleeps and rests. New people, places, and things don’t worry her at all. She walks right up to check them out.CompatibilityMahma isn’t shy with strangers. She goes straight up to new people and starts showing her sweet side right away. She loves both men and women. She loves being petted, and when you hold her, she smiles. There’s no spot on her body she minds being touched. When young volunteers visit the shelter, she stays calm around them. If she is adopted by a family with children, parents should always supervise interactions to ensure everyone’s safety and comfort. It is important that parents take full responsibility for teaching both their children and their dog how to interact appropriately.Mahma gets along well with other dogs. She enjoys running around and playing with dogs her size, making happy little play sounds as they go. She doesn’t love dogs who are overly hyper, and she doesn’t guard her food or toys.Mahma hasn’t lived with cats before, so we can’t say for certain how she’d do. Knowing her easygoing nature, though, we think it’s possible with a slow, gradual introduction, plenty of patience, and enough space for each of them to have their own retreat while they get used to one another.Behaviours & TrainingMahma goes to the bathroom outdoors. She walks well on a leash and harness and doesn’t react much to other dogs, cars, or motorcycles. She travels calmly in the car, is good at the vet, and is easy to bathe, brush, and trim. She doesn’t chew things she shouldn’t, and she rarely barks. She comes when her name is called. She shows no signs of separation anxiety.Health & DietMahma is spayed, dewormed, microchipped, and up to date on all vaccinations. She takes monthly parasite preventatives. She has had puppies before. She has no known allergies and no history of additional surgeries or treatments. A dental scaling is scheduled. She has passed the veterinary screening and is healthy and ready for a forever home.She eats kibble twice a day and has not shown any food allergies or sensitivities so far. She eats everything well.Ideal HomeMahma is friendly and easygoing, so she’d settle in well with almost any family, including first time dog owners. The quickest way to her heart is simple: take her on good walks and keep a few treats in your pocket. She’ll be your best friend in no time.Mahma has so much love to give, and she’s ready to share it with a family of her own. If you’d like a happy, wagging welcome every time you come home, Mahma is waiting for you.
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Tiki

Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos
Vancouver, BC
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Note: Currently Tiki is in Korea, but he will arrive in Vancouver once adopted.For more info about the dog or the adoption application, please click here.Adopt Tiki, the Quiet Little Poodle GentlemanTiki is a calm, gentle little poodle who rarely barks, and he’s happiest sharing a cushion with a quiet dog friend.Quick FactsBreed: Poodle · Sex: Male · Born: August 2021 · Weight: 3.5 kg · Location: Korea · Traits: Calm, gentle, quiet · Health: Neutered, vaccinated, patella surgery completedBackgroundIn the fall of 2025, Tiki was rescued from a puppy mill in Gimpo, Korea. He was a little shy at first, but he was always gentle. Since his rescue, he’s been cared for by our team in Korea, and he really opened up.PersonalityTiki is a calm, well mannered little dog. When someone comes into his kennel in the morning, he quietly wags his tail and waits to be let out. He loves treats, and he isn’t a fan of loud noises. His energy level is on the lower side of moderate, and when he’s on his own, he rests on his cushion. With new people, places, and things, he likes to watch from his own spot first. After a while, he’ll quietly walk over to explore. If someone reaches for him too quickly, he may back away, but when he’s approached slowly and gently, he’s happy to be petted right away. He stays calm and still when he’s held.CompatibilityWhen Tiki meets someone new, he’ll walk over quietly, take a look, and then go back to his spot. He’s comfortable with both men and women. When he met preschool children, he stayed calm and still while they petted him, but he moved away when they ran around noisily or tried to grab him. Tiki is very gentle with small dogs. His favourite friends are the quiet ones who like to rest on the same cushion with him. He doesn’t guard his food or toys.Tiki hasn’t lived with cats before, so we can’t say for certain how he’d do. Knowing his easygoing nature, though, we think it’s possible with a slow, gradual introduction, plenty of patience, and enough space for each of them to have their own retreat while they get used to one another.Behaviours & TrainingTiki uses pee pads indoors. He’s still practicing walking on a leash and harness. He stays quiet in the car and is good at the vet. He’s calm and easygoing during baths, brushing, and nail trims. He doesn’t chew things he shouldn’t, and he almost never barks. He knows his name. He shows no signs of separation anxiety, and we think he’d simply rest while you’re out.Health & DietTiki is neutered, dewormed, microchipped, and up to date on all vaccinations. He takes monthly parasite preventatives. In December, 2025, he had surgery on his right kneecap (patella), and he has recovered well. He recently had a dental scaling, and seven teeth were extracted. Some of his teeth were missing from the start, and he has very few upper front teeth, but it doesn’t stop him from enjoying his meals. He has no known allergies. He has passed the veterinary screening and is healthy and ready for a forever home.He eats kibble twice a day and has not shown any food allergies or sensitivities so far. He eats everything well.Ideal HomeTiki would do best in a quiet home, ideally with another calm dog he can keep company. He can be a little shy at first, so it’s best to give him space and let him come to you in the beginning. He isn’t the type to ask for attention, except when treats are around, but he quietly accepts gentle pets right away. He’d do best with an experienced, patient adopter. Someone who’s retired or works from home and has had dogs before would be ideal.Tiki has a quiet, gentle heart, and he’s ready to share it with a family of his own. If you’d like a peaceful little friend resting on the cushion beside you, Tiki is waiting for you.

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Big Heart Rescue

PO Box 45502, Sunnyside RPO, Surrey, BC V4A 9N3

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Home at Last Dog Rescue

Surrey, BC V4A 0B1

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RESCUtE

Surrey, BC V4A 2B1

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Golden Retriever Club of British Columbia

BC Wide, BC V4P 1N6

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West Coast Dog Rescue Society

Surrey, BC V3Z 0J2

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Bunny Homes - Rabbit Rescue and Adoption

Surrey, BC V3S 2V9

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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BC SPCA - Surrey Education & Adoption Centre

16748 50th Avenue, (Between Highway 10 and 32nd Avenue), Surrey, BC V3S 0L2

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, small animals

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CSRBC Cocker Spaniel Rescue

PO Box 34168-17790 no 10 Hwy, Surrey, BC V3S 8C4

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Canine Harmony

Private Facility No Viewing, Surrey, BC V3S 9V2

Pet Types: dogs

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Black Dog Rescue Society BC

Surrey, BC V3S 3Z2

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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