Adopt-a-Dobe Rescue Society

05/30/2026

The NACA Dog Show is in full swing at the Ottewell Curling Club and Driving Range in Edmonton. Come check out the show and buy some 50/50 tickets! We’re here until 5 today and from 8-5 tomorrow.

05/21/2026

Offering your hand to an unknown dog to sniff is well-intentioned but misguided advice. Other human actions that many dogs find threatening are leaning over them and petting them on top of the head. Our body language is just as important as theirs when it comes to safe interactions.

Let’s talk about the “magica hand.”

Well meaning people reach out their hand so a dog can sniff and make friends. For some dogs, that is fine. For others, it is the fastest way to get bitten.

A reaching hand can:
• Feel invasive
• Reduce distance
• Corner the dog
• Predict restraint

Some dogs have learned that biting makes the hand go away quickly.

A better option:
Allow the dog to approach if they choose.
Ignore them until they initiate affiliative behavior.
Watch body language carefully.

And if:
🚫 You are unsure about what you are seeing
🚫 There is a bite history
🚫 Handling is not necessary

Walking away is the safest choice.

Preventing bites is often about reducing unnecessary pressure.


Dog Illustrations by The Drawables, Owned By: Liz V.

05/18/2026

We are still looking for volunteers at the NACA Dog Show in Edmonton, for the following dates/times:

- Thursday, May 28: 1230-230p, 230-430p, 430-630p
- Friday. May 29: 730-930a, 930-1130a, 1130a-130p, 130-330p, 330-530p
- Saturday, May 30: 730-930a, 930-1130a, 1130a-130p, 130-330p, 330-530p
- Sunday, May 31: 730-930a, 930-1130a, 1130a-130p, 130-330p, 330-530p

Volunteer for just one shift, or for a whole day! We only need 1 more person per shift on Thursday, but we still need 3 people per shift Friday-Sunday. This is a very important fundraising opportunity for us, and is actually really fun! Submit the form linked below or even just DM us if you can help out.

05/17/2026

This weekend we accepted Jules, a 2 year old female, into our program. Jules grew up in a hoarding environment and we suspect she wasn’t fully socialized. She can be reactive to dogs and has some other fears we need to work on. With that said, Jules loves people!

05/13/2026

FOSTER FOUND! We are in urgent need of a foster home for this 2 year old girl. Her primary caregiver recently passed away and she is living in unsafe conditions. She did not show any aggression to people, even when a stranger (me!) had to pick her up and put her in a vehicle. She is fearful of the car as we suspect she hasn’t had much exposure and is fear reactive to other dogs. We need a foster without other animals or possibly with a calm, neutered male dog (she still needs to be spayed) who the foster is willing to doing gradual exposure to until she is comfortable. Preference to someone experienced with fear and reactivity as we will need to work on these behaviors. She is muzzle trained and we will give full training/behavior support. Located near Edmonton.

05/08/2026

Volunteers needed May 28-31! Please sign up and/or share!

05/07/2026

🩺 Rio saw Dr. Heinrich at Rockyview Veterinary Behaviour yesterday, the only board-certified veterinary behaviorist in Alberta, and she was excellent.

His exam showed definite neurological deficits, and his behavior pattern is also consistent with conflict aggression. We’re starting a longer pain trial and she’s referring him to a neurologist for further workup.

One possible concern is tethered cord syndrome, which would require an MRI to diagnose.

It’s a lot to process, but it feels good to finally be moving toward more answers for Rio and getting a more complete picture of what might be going on. ❤️

💰Donate toward Rio’s care through this post, e-transfer to [email protected], or visit adoptadobe.com/donate

05/05/2026

🐾 Volunteer Dog Walker Needed in Summerside area, Edmonton 🐾

We are currently looking for a dedicated volunteer to help walk one of our foster dogs. Stitch is looking for someone confident, patient, and experienced with reactive dogs to help him continue building positive skills and confidence.

Ideal volunteers will:
• Have experience handling reactive or strong dogs
• Be calm, observant, and comfortable advocating for their dog’s space
• Understand the importance of structure, safety, and positive reinforcement

This is such an important role in helping rescue dogs decompress, learn, and thrive while waiting for their forever home. 💙

If you think you may be a good fit or would like more information, please send us a message!