Magpie
3 years • Shepherd Mix
Listing confirmed July 1, 2026
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Adoption Information
All adoption applications are handled directly by Central Alberta Humane Society. Contact them to arrange a meet-and-greet and start the adoption process.
About Magpie
Hi there, I’m Magpie! My story didn’t start out all sunshine and belly rubs, but thanks to my amazing friends here at the shelter, I’ve been learning what it means to feel safe, loved, and confident, and wow, what a difference that makes! I’m a work in progress, but I promise I’m worth every bit of love and patience you give me. I’m looking for a calm, understanding human who will help me continue my journey toward becoming the best version of myself. I’ll need someone who can show me that the world isn’t such a scary place after all, one walk, one treat, and one gentle cuddle at a time. I’m…
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