1 year • Labrador Mix
Listing confirmed July 4, 2026
All adoption applications are handled directly by Central Alberta Humane Society. Contact them to arrange a meet-and-greet and start the adoption process.
Hey pals! My name is Hershey, but when my shelter family is feeling a little extra, they like to call me Hershel Jones. I like to think it suits me pretty well. I am a cheerful, easygoing kind of guy who wakes up every day ready to have fun and make new friends. One of my absolute favorite things in the world is water. If there is a puddle, a kiddie pool, or even a hose nearby, you can count me in. I also love a good game of fetch and could happily chase a ball over and over again with that big happy grin on my face. Staying active and spending time with my people is what makes me happiest.…
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A few things we'd have ready before bringing Hershey home, matched to their size and age.

A safe den for the first three days — sized to feel secure, not empty.
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A short single coat needs help in a Canadian winter — covers chest and belly.
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Gentle control on the first walks — built so a spooked dog can't back out of it.
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