The BC SPCA is looking for loving "forever homes" for 17 former sled tour dogs.
The dogs, taken in after the Whistler Sled Dog Company closed its operations, are currently available at the society's West Vancouver, Burnaby,
Victoria and Sunshine Coast branches. The SPCA has already found homes for more than 75 of the dogs.
"Many of the dogs are very affectionate and sociable," said Kim Monteith, animal welfare manager for the BC
SPCA. "They've been used for tours so they are accustomed to being around people and other dogs and are very friendly. Others are really wonderful dogs but they are a bit nervous around people, so they will just need a patient guardian to help them get used to being in a family."
The dogs need to adapt at their own pace, have access to the outdoors but be kept indoors. The dogs are used to routine, so a home with structure and predictability is best.
For more information, visit spca.bc.ca/adopt.
