Rajah came to RAPS well over one and a half years ago. He had been chained in a yard by his previous owners, and was untrained and aggressive as a result of his shaky beginnings. Through the patience, dedication and hard work of RAPS' dog trainers, within a short time Rajah was expertly learning commands, but that was only the beginning of Rajah’s success story! Rajah had a long way to go before he could be adopted. For another year, staff and volunteers worked with Rajah to help him get along well with people and dogs alike. As the months went by, the love and care that Rajah received was evident in his new friendly demeanor. No longer did he bark at visitors to the RAPS City Shelter. But where was the right forever home for such a large dog from a working breed background? RAPS staff looked long and hard for a place where Rajah could be the dog he was meant to be -- a happy, well-trained Alaskan Malamute -- and that home has now been found! Rajah now resides in Whistler, playing in the snow and even pulling a sled! Rajah and his dedicated owner are the perfect match! We are so delighted that Rajah came to RAPS, because his story is a perfect example of why RAPS is so dedicated to no-kill sheltering.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Rajah, 160 lbs. Alaskan Malamute, finds a perfect home
Rajah came to RAPS well over one and a half years ago. He had been chained in a yard by his previous owners, and was untrained and aggressive as a result of his shaky beginnings. Through the patience, dedication and hard work of RAPS' dog trainers, within a short time Rajah was expertly learning commands, but that was only the beginning of Rajah’s success story! Rajah had a long way to go before he could be adopted. For another year, staff and volunteers worked with Rajah to help him get along well with people and dogs alike. As the months went by, the love and care that Rajah received was evident in his new friendly demeanor. No longer did he bark at visitors to the RAPS City Shelter. But where was the right forever home for such a large dog from a working breed background? RAPS staff looked long and hard for a place where Rajah could be the dog he was meant to be -- a happy, well-trained Alaskan Malamute -- and that home has now been found! Rajah now resides in Whistler, playing in the snow and even pulling a sled! Rajah and his dedicated owner are the perfect match! We are so delighted that Rajah came to RAPS, because his story is a perfect example of why RAPS is so dedicated to no-kill sheltering.
