The Calgary Humane Society is looking for a home for eight-year-old mixed breed dog, Aster, 476 days after she was first sheltered. .The Thursday press release said Aster is a staff favourite and has been waiting more than one year to find a new family. .The release said Aster has a ton of love to give. Her foster parents said she is the best dog. . Aster Dog 2Aster .The release went on to say she loves walking and playing in the backyard. It said she is excellent at walking on a leash. .She is a reactive dog, so she requires an experienced owner who can handle her hyperactivity. This means off-leash parks are off limits, and she must be kept away from other dogs. .The Calgary Humane Society would offer a free Reactive Rover eight-week program with Aster’s adoption. Dogs will be taught using positive reinforcement, with the goal of the classes to have them under the threshold. . Aster 3Aster .Aster has spent a longer-than-average time with the Calgary Humane Society, qualifying her as one of its Patient Paws. To help the shelter’s Patient Paws find their new home, it offers a choose-your-own adoption fee, with a minimum rate of $125 for dogs. .All Patient Paws will be spayed or neutered, have their core vaccines, and given identification. If people are interested in meeting Aster and adopting her, they can visit www.calgaryhumane.ca/adopt to make an appointment.
