Bessie
7 years 3 months • MIXED BREED
Listing confirmed July 3, 2026
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Adoption Information
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About Bessie
Hey everyone, I know there are a lot of dogs to choose from, but I feel I am not getting the attention I deserve. I have been in care for awhile and I have been working hard on so many things. Apparently I had a lot to learn. It is a BIG adjustment to go from a free roaming dog with no fixed address to foster care. Most of the changes are quite spectacular, but there do seem to be quite a few rules that they like you to follow. What has my foster family learned about me? Well let's let the cat out of the bag as it were and start with the not great stuff. I don't like cats - at all. A home…
Adopting a senior dog?
Bessie is 7 years 3 months — 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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