Java
~7 years (as of April 2026) • Espresso Sprinter (Chihuahua)
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Adoption Information
All adoption applications are handled directly by Greater Edmonton Animal Rescue Society. Contact them to arrange a meet-and-greet and start the adoption process.
About Java
Java was previously adopted through GEARS and was return to our care due to no fault of his own when his family was no longer able to care for him. I’m Java, a tiny dog with big opinions and an even bigger heart. Brave, loyal, and always on duty, I take my role as your personal shadow very seriously. Wherever you go, I go (quality control is important, after all). I’m incredibly affectionate with my people and love a good cuddle session, but I also appreciate my beauty sleep—preferably burrowed under a cozy blanket on my favourite couch spot. I can be a little unsure around new humans at…
Adopting a senior dog?
Java is ~7 years (as of April 2026) — a senior. Senior dogs are calmer, house-trained, and often have reduced adoption fees ($100-$250). Read our complete senior dog adoption guide for what to expect, the best senior breeds for Calgary, and how to budget for senior care.
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Getting ready for Java?
A few things we'd have ready before bringing Java home, matched to their size and age.
Decompression Crate
A safe den for the first three days — sized to feel secure, not empty.
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Travel Water Bottle
Water on every walk — flip the leaf and the bottle becomes a bowl.
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Fetch Ball & Launcher
Throws a ball far enough to actually tire out a retrieving dog, hands-free.
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Heavy-Duty XXL Harness
A tank of a harness sized for a giant breed - holds a dog that can outmuscle you.
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