Herman is ready to roll! He’s fully recovered from his injuries (see his story below) and is ready for adoption. Herman  loves almost everybody (no small kids please as he can be a little unpredictable at times) and would be a great pint-sized companion to anyone who wants a good cuddle followed by a brisk [...]

  Lovable Sookie is probably a Min Pin (Miniature Pinscher) who weighs only seven and a half pounds! She’s three years old, good with other dogs and has done well in her foster home with a small dog and a medium-sized one (you can see her foster brother snoozing quietly in the background). When she came [...]

This handsome, easy-going kind of guy with great house manners and a wonderful smile was adopted by Big Heart several years ago.  Frankie’s person loved him dearly but, due to his own illness,  he is no longer able to care for  this great dog.  So Big Heart is happy to help Frankie again: he needs [...]

  Once there was a dog named Herman who needed a fresh start in life.  His physical wounds were mostly healed but there was still a lot he needed to figure out.  Before he came to the city, Herman didn’t get much help to learn how to be what people call a dog. Of course, he [...]

Big Heart was delighted to hear from Anna’s new family recently. Here’s Anna relaxing with her new friend Abby and here’s an update from Anna’s new person: “Anna is such a wonderful, sweet girl! And her calm gentle demeanor is the perfect complement to Abby’s energy. The day I brought Anna home we were met [...]

  This is 4 month-old  puppy Lexi (with her best friend)  before the fall.  In spite of her family’s best efforts to supervise this rambunctious young Rottie, Lexi got herself into  big trouble: she fell from a very high retaining wall and broke one arm. Unfortunately for Lexi, the break is very complicated and Big [...]

Good news:  Blue’s family has been located!  While Blue and her soon-to-arrive puppies still need Big Heart’s support, Blue no longer needs to be transported to the Lower Mainland.  Big Heart is sending food and supplies for Blue and we’ve offered to place her pups and spay Blue when the time is right.  Fingers crossed [...]

  Smokey is one beautiful pup!  Part Lab, part Husky or Malamute or maybe even Shepherd, he’s the leader of the pack.  An active little guy who loves people and is smart smart smart, Smokey would love a breed-knowledgeable home with active people who will give him the exercise, training and fun which he needs to become [...]

  Latte is a cute, active 10 week old pup. She’s well socialized and plays non-stop with her brother Smoky and foster brother Chance.  Like all pups she is sweet and cute but a lot of work. If Latte sounds right for you,  please fill in an Adoption Application. Note: We adopt to residents living within a two [...]