Meet Billy
Meet Billy:
We’re very excited to finally introduce Billy, a special, lovable, and goofy boy who is ready to begin looking for the right forever home.
Billy needs an adopter who can commit to lifelong, thoughtful management around strangers and who is prepared to advocate for his emotional wellbeing. He is not a dog who wants to greet visitors and will do best in a home that can use physical barriers and separate spaces when people come over. Keeping Billy feeling safe is key to his success.
Being left alone can be challenging for him, so his future family should be prepared to support him with gradual training, patience, and consistency. Quiet living suits Billy best. A home with property, or an adopter who can take him out for calm walks and hikes in unpopulated areas, is ideal. Busy walking routes, unfamiliar people, passing dogs, and time alone can be stressful for him, but with steady, respectful support, Billy continues to build confidence at his own pace.
Billy may do well living with another calm, compatible female dog, and potentially with cats, provided introductions are slow and thoughtfully managed. He will benefit from working closely with an AnimalKind‑accredited trainer and his veterinarian. Potential adopters should expect that it may take a few visits before Billy feels comfortable with a new person, and should be ready to move at his speed.
Billy is currently on a strict allergy diet trial and will be placed as foster‑to‑adopt until the trial is complete.
Billy isn’t looking for just any home – he’s looking for someone willing to meet him where he’s at and appreciate the truly special, silly boy he is.
Walk-ins are prioritized.
We are open to walk in’s Tuesday – Saturday 12 pm -4 pm (except for Stat Holidays).
In order to prepare for your visit, you can submit a Pre-Adoption Questionnaire as well at;
About Me
- Days in care: 112
- Approximate age: 2 years old
- Pet Type: Dog
- Breed: Great Pyrenees / Border Collie
- Colour: Black / White
- Weight: 40.6 kg
- Sex: Male
- Location: BC SPCA Kelowna, Kelowna B.C.
- Animal ID: 619975
- Spay or neuter surgery is included with the adoption of all dogs, cats and rabbits.
- Adoption fees
Compatibility
Important: The history and compatibility of an animal is not always known. If certain compatibility criteria have been identified, they will be listed here or in the animal's description.- House Trained

