Story: Aziz was shell shocked when he came to DAR. He was still caught in an illegal wire trap when we found him. He was emaciated, maimed, alone and scared for weeks before we rescued him. He had all but lost the will to go on. Then, with your kindness, we were able to perform an amputation on his front leg that saved his life. His indomitable spirit shone through and today, Aziz has blossomed into a beautiful, healthy tripod dog. 

Personality: Aziz doesn’t just look it, but is like a warm cup of latte. Calm, shy, alert & friendly; Aziz takes time to open up but once you’ve gained his trust, he’s confident and relaxed. He makes eye contact and responds well to training with treats! At 1 year, he’s the youngest of our lot and likes playing when he finds similar company in the yard.

Personality: Bonnie was a little shy at first and was not very enthusiastic about anyone touching him but he is getting used to being around humans and is slowly accepting pets and love from us.

Personality: Pack Professor Cookie is the leader of the DAR gang. He teaches the newcomers the ropes on how to act at the shelter and teaches them how to do certain things. He takes care of his great following very well and imparts all the knowledge he has. “Look, you’re in my territory. Do as I say, and I will take care of you.”

Personality: Raring to go… on three legs. Coconut is a NUT! After her rough start you would never imagine that she was the one growling and howling at the gate everyday to be the first one let out for her daily hike. She loves hiking and playing with the other dogs, and getting dirty. She does not seem too concerned about keeping her white coat clean, as long as she is having fun.

Coconut is also up for adoption! Learn more here. 

Story:  We found Chocolate on our way to another rescue when we spotted Chocolate dragging himself along the road. The sight of him could make even the hardest of hearts melt. We discovered he had  a huge maggot wound which destroyed one of his ears. In the beginning, he looked like he was done with his hard life, but somewhere in there was a fighter who wanted to live. Slowly but surely, with regular treatment and a good long rest we can finally say that he is completely healed, hearty and with a whole ear! 

Personality: Handsome Chocolate may not have teeth anymore but he’s just the gentlest boy we have come across. Being older and no longer up for street life,  we simply couldn’t bring ourselves to put him back on the street. Despite the hardships, Chocolate is calm, playful, loves human attention and treats. 

Personality: Dorjee was terrified of humans when he first got to DAR. He was so teeny tiny but growled at anyone who got hear him. He also tried to run away a couple of times. After his amputation and lots of good care, Dorjee is now a DAR star. You can find him playing with other pups, and even letting all of the new pups lay on top of him as if telling them, “Don’t worry, you will be okay, I am here for you.”

Story:  Frasier’s well intentioned feeder had repeatedly given him the wrong medication without consulting a vet.  Because of his feeder’s carelessness, Frasier’s eyes are now permanently sunken into his head and his liver function is compromised. We have no idea how long he will live, but for now he is safe and loved.

Personality: With medication & therapy he is getting better but his eyes have to be kept clean at all times. Frasier’s eyes may ever go back to normal but he remains optimistic. He’s wary of strangers, but is never aggressive. With a cute face like that he’s become everyone’s favourite senior citizen at the shelter and holds a special place in our hearts. 

Story: Freddie has lived all of his 9 years on the streets. He was emaciated and diagnosed with tick fever. For such a harsh life, it’s hard to believe how sweet and loving Freddie is. He’s solemn but takes to strangers instantly, waiting to silently nuzzle up close for cuddles. After we started his treatment, we noticed he still wasn’t gaining weight, even with all the extra yummy food we were giving him. Further tests revealed that Freddie also had hyperthyroidism causing his extreme weight loss. Since he needs medication for the rest of his life, he will be living at DAR. 

Personality: Freddie’s the friendliest guy we know and an absolute joy to be around. In his current state, the biggest part of his body is his head, giving him the silliest look!

Personality: If you meet Gujiya, you’ll see her name does her justice. She’s a beautiful dog, exceptionally sweet and full of life! Her charming personality always wins over our new rescues.

Personality: The stud muffin who ended up developing a complex because he lost all his hair. Life is a big, strong dog who likes to keep the pack under control. His bark is deep and demands authority. But he’s calmed down a little since losing his fur and crown jewels, taking a step back and realising there’s more to life than good looks and power. He still has a very soft spot for the ladies and loves a good cuddle.

Personality: Paralympic bronze medalist, because the only thing keeping him from gold is his easily distracted mind when anyone new passes the shelter. Being the go-getter that he is, Scottie has trained hard and now has an upper body bigger than Arnold Schwarzenegger. He plays rough with all the other young ones, and when he’s tired he snuggles up for a good cuddle. He has an unbreakable spirit and soft heart and an adorable face to match.

Scottie is also up for adoption! Learn more here.

Almost 2 years later, we got a call about an injured dog close to DAR. It was her… somehow, she had found her way back to us and she was a mess: skinny, feet swollen and red, and mange. We then knew that even though she was still shy and scared that she thought of DAR as her home.

Personality: Today, Shakira, has come out of her shell. She loves the women staff and volunteers at DAR. She also loves wrestling and playing with Dorjee and other males dogs.. she is a FLIRT.

Story: Sukh had lived a decent life on the streets with the help of a local feeder of street dogs. Until one day, she noticed he could no longer see. He had a mature cataract in his left eye and severe laceration in right eye. We decided not to release him because he couldn’t survive on the busy streets.

Update: Sukh has been living with us for over a year now. Over time, the cataract in his right eye has prolapsed into the anterior chamber of the eye, causing him extreme discomfort and chronic pain. We decided to perform an enucleation surgery to relieve him. The procedure, which took place in September 2022, was a success.

Personality:  Sukh means happiness. It is the perfect name for this gorgeous sweetheart who absolutely loves being around humans.

Sukh gets around really well using his senses of smell and sound. He loves to be petted around his neck and rump and to show it he becomes very animated and excited! At the shelter he loves getting treats while sitting, going for walks and hiking, and cuddling and playing with the team.

Sukh is also up for adoption! Learn more here. 

His Story: Teddy was only 6 months old when he arrived at DAR with both of his back legs severely broken. We were able to surgically pin the bones back in place and with the help of physiotherapy he built up the strength to walk again.

Personality: Teddy is very playful now and is best friends with Dorjee and Shakira. He is nervous around new people and can be quite vocal about it, but he has lots of energy and is a big and strong boy who will need lots of walks. 

Her Story: When we found Teenu, we thought she had rickets, but then we realized there was no treatment for her condition. Our vet team determined that her condition is a birth defect. Due to our history with dogs like Teenu, we did not think she would survive long, but she has surprised us all!

Personality: Teenu is our little diva. She loves getting attention from all of the boy dogs AND if she sees DAR staff giving attention to other dogs whiles she is around – watch out – she will let you know that she is not happy about it. : )