6 years old • Maremma Sheepdog
Listing confirmed July 10, 2026
All adoption applications are handled directly by BC SPCA. Contact them to arrange a meet-and-greet and start the adoption process.
Meet Butterfly 🦋 Butterfly is a 6-year-old Maremma mix who is a gentle, beautiful girl with a heart full of potential and a story of resilience. When she first arrived at the Centre, she had clearly been through a lot. She was caring for a large litter of puppies despite not feeling her best. Despite her rough start, she showed devotion as a mother, and now it’s finally her turn to be cared for. Over time, Butterfly has been learning to trust people and she’s already come so far. With patience and kindness from Staff and Volunteers, her true personality has begun to shine. She’s becoming…
If Butterfly isn't quite the right fit, these dogs are close matches.
A few things we'd have ready before bringing Butterfly 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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Mental work that tires a busy brain.
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House-training backup that survives the learning curve
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Throws a ball far enough to actually tire out a retrieving dog, hands-free.
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