Shadow was owned by a "hunter" near Vanderhoof who allowed him off his chain a few times a year to go hunting. Five years this gentle giant endured winters on his chain, snow, storms, ice, 30 below, and in summer, blasting heat, flies, and thirst. And everyday the soul-destroying loneliness of isolation. At last his luck turned and when his owner said he was taking Shadow to the SPCA to be put down and to get another dog because Shadow's legs were going, a kind person offered to give Shadow a home. This saved the owner the SPCA's destruction charge, so Shadow was given away. Animal Advocates was asked for help. We paid his vet bills and found his real home with Emma, Ken and Alex.

"I truly believe in fate, and that Shadow was meant to be with us. He will never again be chained,cold, isolated and lonely, and he will always be treated as a valued family member. He came at a time when our grief for Kody was nearly unbearable, and he's filled our hearts with a new love that I hope will last for many years to come. Each new day is filled with many laughs due to Shadow's antics, and our evenings are spent cuddling with him on the floor. He just soaks up the affection and then asks for more with one of his huge front paws. We are so lucky to have found him. Thank you AAS."