Meet Appa! Your Very Own Flying Bison... Er, Fluffy Dog! Deep in the land of cuddles and belly rubs, a legendary creature roams - Meet Appa, the ultimate fluff machine! With a coat as soft as clouds and a heart as big as the sky, this gentle giant is searching for a forever home where he can be loved, cherished, and given lots of sky biscuits (aka treats)! Appa would do best in a calm home with people who understand that sometimes, even the bravest creatures need a little time to find their courage. Just like the character from Avatar: The Last Airbender, Appa is strong and loyal, but he takes a little time to trust new friends. He can be shy and nervous in new situations, so he's looking for a patient human (or two) who will give him space to warm up at his own pace. But once you earn his trust? Yip yip! You'll have a best friend for life.
IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOME
SIZE:
76 Lbs.
HOME TYPE:
House or townhouse. No busy building or shared entrances as Appa can be very nervous of new environments and people.
CHILDREN:
No- Appa is very shy and timid.
CATS & SMALL ANIMALS:
Yes- cats potentially compatible with slow proper introduction.
OTHER DOGS:
Yes- Dogs potentially compatible.
ACTIVITY/ENERGY LEVEL:
High; will need a lot of daily exercise, enrichment and mental stimulation.
HUMAN COMPATIBILTY:
First time dog owner possible with guardian breed research and patience. Prior experience recommended!
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:
Three in-person training to work on socialization, manners and basic training.
HUMAN SOCIAL IN SHELTER:
Very human social, he loves being around people.
FAVOURITE THINGS:
He is very treat motivated! He also loves chasing balls around the park!
**For more information on any behaviours stated above, please check out our behaviour fact sheet: https://kwsphumane.ca/BehavioursandDefinitions
**Please remember that animals are coming back from foster care to the centres for their meet and greets. They will be experiencing a new environment and meeting new people, which means they may not exhibit the same behaviours they did in their foster videos or while in foster care.
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