RUDY

Male | 12 years old | 10 pounds | Low-medium energy | Hasn’t met kids or cats | Limited interactions with dogs | From Mexico | Fostered in Toronto | A sweetheart | Affectionate

Meet RUDY. He’s a real sweetie pie who will soak up allll the love you have to give him. It’s heartwarming! His number one hobby is snuggling up to his human and receiving pets. He also has no problem showcasing his silly and sassy side to get your attention… and ideally more affection!

Since living with his foster family, RUDY has become more relaxed in temperament and yet excited to experience new things. For instance, RUDY loves a solid nap, but when he’s feeling well rested, he’s engaged and curious while out on walks, which he’s a fan of by the way. While out and about, RUDY is definitely in the moment and will happily stop to smell the roses (or anything, really)! Keep an eye out, though! RUDY does have a slight prey drive, which shows up as barking at squirrels and attempting to chase them.

At 12 years old, RUDY is impressive in how quickly he learns. He wants to please his people and does his best to do just that. Of course, crate training remains a work in progress as he’d much rather be in the company of his humans (really, he’d like you to be home more often than not). So too do his interactions with dogs, as he tends to be vocal. Redirection helps with this! Oh, and to help RUDY work on his socialization with dogs, he’s soon to go on some playdates.

RUDY is the kind of scruff that easily adapts to the schedule you create for him. If anything, he prefers both living environments and scenarios that are calmer and quieter. With that in mind, you can imagine that rambunctious young kiddos might be a bit much for him. A home with older kids (if any!) who can give him his space as well as commit to his training would, however, likely work for him.

So. Do you think you’d like to bring this sweetheart into your life? Apply!

RUDY will be a special guest at our upcoming adoption event on Sunday, March 29th from 12pm - 3pm at Petsmart Etobicoke (158 N Queen St, Etobicoke, ON). Come meet him and see if he might be the right fit for you! Note: This event is only open to SOS adoptables. If you have your own scruff, we ask that you please leave them at home!

COPO

Male | 7 months old | 45 pounds | Medium energy | Hasn’t met cats or kids | Lives with a dog | From Mexico | Fostered in Toronto | Sweet & affectionate | Playful

Just as unique as his name, we’d like you to meet scruff COPO. His love for people is real, and you’re sure to notice it right from the start, given how trusting he is. As soon as he lays eyes on you, it’ll be all affection and then play, play, play. Wanna know his fav toys? Anything he can chew on. Oh, and while we’re here, we might as well share that while COPO has a relaxed temperament, he does tend to nip during play, so please keep this in mind if and when kiddos are in the mix.

COPO loves spending time in the backyard and going for his morning and evening walks, where sniffing is his priority! If there were something he didn’t love, that would have to be bath time. What can we say? This scruff just isn’t about it. What he’s into is spending time with his people. He loves to hang out, and we think he would make a great family dog.

Let’s chat training. COPO has been quite the busy scruff learning boundaries at lightning speed (or at the very least fairly quickly). Not to brag, or anything, but he also listens to his people and responds to redirection, which helps focus his attention. What commands has he learned recently? Sit and come. What will he continue to work on in your care? Daytime crate training to help build his independence! He can be vocal when left alone.

COPO currently lives with an active and playful foster scruff sister. This experience has shown that taking his time with introductions generally leads to positive interactions. He enjoys playing with his scruff sister, though he is still pretty chill and often prefers to do his own thing. He’s shown some light curiosity towards scruffs while out and about, so it’s possible that COPO may develop lasting dog friendships. 

Apply to adopt!

COPO will be a special guest at our upcoming adoption event on Sunday, March 29th from 12pm - 3pm at Petsmart Etobicoke (158 N Queen St, Etobicoke, ON). Come meet him and see if he might be the right fit for you! Note: This event is only open to SOS adoptables. If you have your own scruff, we ask that you please leave them at home!

TURBO

Male | 3 months old | Medium energy | Hasn’t met cats | Met kids | Living with a dog | From Manitoba | Fostered in Toronto | Playful & sweet | Building Independence

You’ve met Raz… now get ready for his brother, TURBO! 💨 

Don’t let the name fool you though, TURBO isn’t all go-go-go, he just REALLY loves to play. Whether he’s bouncing around with a toy, a dog buddy, or out exploring the world, this happy-go-lucky pup is always ready for a little adventure.

TURBO is a lovebug who’s learning to love the world just as much. He enjoys meeting new people on walks, including kids, taking everything in stride. He recently spent time with a few family kiddos and after some gentle pets he flopped down, content and drifted off to dreamland. TURBO stayed calm the entire time and his foster fam was so proud of him. 

Playtime is where TURBO truly shines. He loves to romp around, entertain himself with toys, and would happily keep a dog sibling busy. He’s currently living with a dog sister and adores her company, though he can be a little protective of her on walks, sometimes showing off his bark, especially towards male dogs. With guidance, he redirects well and shows great potential to keep building his confidence and manners. On solo walks, there isn’t a peep out of this guy, and TURBO simply loves to be out & about. 

An outdoorsy boy at heart, TURBO would thrive with space to explore, whether that’s a yard or regular adventures. When he’s not playing, he’s dreaming about snacks, and may add a little dramatic flair with a whine or howl when food is involved. 

TURBO is a growing boy who’s settling into his routine and already starting to outgrow his crate. He’s made great progress with potty training, is working through teething (frozen carrots 🥕 to the rescue), and will need help building confidence with solo time. He’s currently used to lots of company and frequent potty breaks, so he’ll benefit from a home that can gently support him as he learns to spend more time on his own.

With his playful spirit, sweet nature, and endlessly entertaining personality, TURBO is ready to bring fun, love, and a whole lot of joy to his forever home. Apply to adopt TURBO below! 

TURBO will be a special guest at our upcoming adoption event on Sunday, March 29th from 12pm - 2pm at Petsmart Etobicoke (158 N Queen St, Etobicoke, ON) Come meet him and see if he might be the right fit for you! Note: This event is only open to SOS adoptables. If you have your own scruff, we ask that you please leave them at home!

KIMMY

Female | 1 year old | 23 pounds | High energy | Likely good second dog | Not cat-tested | From Hamilton | Fostered in Toronto | Fun, loving & energetic

Unbreakable? You betcha. It’s KIMMY! 💛 This wiggly girl first came into SOS care in January from a local shelter with a suspected hip injury that had in fact healed abnormally. After successful surgery and lots of love, KIMMY is recovering beautifully and is now pain-free, with a bright, active future ahead of her.

KIMMY will need continued at-home rehab and physio as she heals, and moderate daily exercise to keep her strong and thriving. The good news? This happy little dynamo is more than ready. Through it all, KIMMY has kept her joyful spirit, silly expressions with those cute eyebrows, and signature all-out wiggles.

At just one year old, KIMMY is full of energy and charm. She’s a social butterfly who loves meeting new people and is always ready to hand out kisses. She can be a bit jumpy when excited, so older or dog-savvy kids would be the best fit for her. She would also likely love a dog sibling to play with and learn from.

KIMMY has not been cat-tested and does show some prey drive like crouching for squirrels, so a home without small animals would be ideal, though she may do okay in time with a dog-savvy cat. She’s still working on her manners, potty training, and being left alone, but she’s making great progress and has been managing the 9-5 routine with regular breaks, enrichment and exercise.

This lovable girl is looking for a home that can keep up with her zest for life while continuing to support her recovery. A yard would be a lovely bonus for KIMMY, giving her the space to move, play, and continue building strength, as she settles into the happy life she’s been waiting for.

Think you can keep up with this resilient little ray of sunshine? Apply to adopt KIMMY!

KIMMY will be a special guest at our upcoming adoption event on Sunday, March 29th from 12pm - 3pm at Petsmart Etobicoke (158 N Queen St, Etobicoke, ON) Come meet her and see if she might be the right fit for you! Note: This event is only open to SOS adoptables. If you have your own scruff, we ask that you please leave them at home!

RAZ

Male | 3 months old | Low energy | Hasn’t met cats or kids | Curious about dogs | From Manitoba | Fostered in Toronto | Affectionate & sweet | Building independence

Want to be in on a secret? This is strictly on a need-to-know basis: RAZ, this cutie pie 3-month-old pup, is officially adoptable. He’s quite the catch, RAZ is, and likely going to have many potential adopters checking him and his bio out. That’s why we’re sharing this on the sly - so that you can be the first to learn all there is to learn about him!

If there was one thing you should know about this scruffy pup, it’s that he’s the world’s biggest cuddle bug. Now that’s something we couldn’t keep under wraps even if we tried! He’s affectionate, which his foster family loves to see, as it’s visibly shown them just how much he’s come out of his shell in their care. Make sure to maintain your boundaries, though, so that he doesn’t delve too far into clingy territory! The right balance is key.

Let’s talk about his social life! Calmly curious about dogs, RAZ is timid meeting them on walks, though he keeps his composure. When it comes to humans, he prefers to sit and check them out rather than approaching them. If and when they pet him, however, that’s when he’s all in!

Exploring the outdoors remains new territory for RAZ. In fact, being outdoors in new settings frightens him a bit. Mum’s the word, RAZ, we won’t tell potential scruff friends! Anyways, this just means he’ll likely become slightly more active outside than he is now, as he grows more comfortable. Inside the home, he enjoys chill play sessions while chewing on his stuffies or engaging in a light round of tug. Like most pups, RAZ engages in playful nipping here and there. It’s more gentle than anything, though still something to note if he’s to meet kids.

Now it’s time to spill the beans about all things training. Daytime crate training has been tricky, though what he excelled in is house training. RAZ is comfortable using pee pads - a huge help for condo living - and making use of the outdoors. RAZ has done well learning basic commands, and it is repetition that we have to thank for that! Well, and his foster fam of course! There’s some room for improvement with leash training, though he typically follows his human’s lead.

So. Now that we’ve let the cat out of the bag and you know what you know about RAZ, ready to adopt? Apply today!

RAZ will be a special guest at our upcoming adoption event on Sunday, March 29th from 12pm - 3pm at Petsmart Etobicoke (158 N Queen St, Etobicoke, ON). Come meet him and see if he might be the right fit for you! Note: This event is only open to SOS adoptables. If you have your own scruff, we ask that you please leave them at home!

BOBBY - APP IN PROCESS

Male | 4 years old | 15 pounds | Medium energy | Likely good with kids | Hasn’t met cats | Good second dog | From Costa Rica | Fostered in Toronto | Confident, curious, cuddly

BOBBY is a very special dog. Despite coming all the way from tropical Costa Rica, he hasn't let the winter weather bring him down. In fact, he’s settled in like he was always meant to be here. BOBBY is proof that the best things come in small packages, with all the bells and whistles. He’s house- and crate-trained, gentle, and polite. Adaptable, BOBBY is comfortable in most situations. This includes going for a long walk through the park, meeting new people and dogs, or contentedly cuddling next to you on the couch. If BOBBY isn't sleeping or cuddling, his comically long tail is going a mile a minute! Oh, and if you have them, he’ll always make time to play with squeaky stuffies!

BOBBY is being fostered downtown Toronto and has learned to call the hustle and bustle of the city home. He loves being outside and will happily come with you to get your 10k steps in or go to watch the sunset. BOBBY is excellent on a leash, and while he does have prey drive as seen with squirrels and birds, he isn’t one for lunging or barking. He is nervous around large, fast vehicles such as a streetcar, though he doesn’t let them get in the way of his fun. 

We’d describe BOBBY as a rockstar, so it’s no coincidence he looks like one too! BOBBY has a skin condition called lentigo, which has caused him to lose his hair on his neck, right knee, and around his eyes, giving him his rock and roll eyeliner! This condition is benign and does not require treatment; medicated baths, however, keep him feeling his most comfortable self!

BOBBY would be suited to most homes as he has a calm presence inside. That said, he thrives in the sun, so an outdoor space, such as a balcony or patio, would be ideal for him. While independent and curious, BOBBY still prefers to play with his humans, whether it's fetch or tug! BOBBY would make a great second dog as he would benefit from having a good example to look up to as he continues to learn basic commands. If you’re curious, this scruff naturally gravitates towards larger female dogs, as he tends to meet their energy well.

Apply to adopt!

CRYSTAL

Female | 3 years old | 37 pounds | Medium energy | Hasn’t met kids | No cats, please! Shows prey drive | Limited exposure to dogs | From Mexico | Fostered in Toronto | Shy, affectionate & sweet

Meet CRYSTAL 💫 This gem of a girl is a deeply affectionate, gentle soul who forms an incredibly strong bond with her person. CRYSTAL is happiest curled up beside you on the couch, soaking in cuddles, or quietly keeping you company throughout the day. Once she trusts you, her loving and devoted nature shines through in everything she does.

CRYSTAL thrives in a calm, quiet environment and has settled beautifully into her foster home routine. She sleeps soundly through the night, enjoys her daily walks, and loves a balance of activity and long, cozy naps. She has a playful side too, especially during her zoomie moments, and enjoys enrichment and one-on-one time with her human.

CRYSTAL can be shy and sensitive in new situations and is still building confidence when out in the world. She would be happiest as the only pet, without cats or small animals, and with a patient adopter who understands that trust takes time. Someone who is willing to support her continued growth through gentle guidance and positive reinforcement. CRYSTAL also loves her treats and is happily food-motivated, which has helped her make wonderful progress in her training.

CRYSTAL doesn’t need a busy or highly active lifestyle to thrive - what she truly wants is a loving, consistent home where she can feel safe, secure, and deeply connected to her person. In return, CRYSTAL will give her adopter unwavering loyalty, endless affection, and a truly special bond.

Think you have what it takes to be this loving gem’s whole heart 🩵 Apply to adopt!

RENNIE - APP IN PROCESS

Male | 8 months old | 65 pounds | Medium energy | Good second dog | Previously met cats, playful | From Manitoba | Fostered in Toronto | Playful & goofy | Quick learner

Ready to meet your new partner in crime? His name is RENNIE! His eagerness to greet his humans each and every morning (and any other time he exits his crate) is so sweet to see. He also likes to show off his butt wiggles and big stretches! He’s got the biggest and best playful personality, and he’s 100% the kind of scruff that thrives with human companionship (and routine!). If you’re looking for one, he’d be your most loyal BFF.

RENNIE’s days are chock-full of learning, playing, and structured walks (during which he’s working on redirection when other dogs pass by as he gets excited). He’s a big fan of chase and tug. He’s super food-motivated, which makes training extra fun, especially when his kibble is on the line. If we could humble-brag super quick, we’d tell you that he’s a master at sit and stay… even if he may sometimes pretend not to hear you! He’s also accomplished stairs, and house training and crate training have equally been a breeze.

RENNIE is thriving with structured crate time throughout the day, where he’s learning to settle and become comfortable in his own company. Routine is everything. As this young pup continues to learn, we think that he’d love living in a home with a (possibly bigger) dog to show him the ropes. Cats? RENNIE has done well with previously meeting and living with cats. But all cat personalities are different and having space to work on integration would be great.

One thing we’ve learned about RENNIE is that he needs a solid transition period to set him up for success. He does best with a little time to settle in and learn the routine, and he thrives when he has clear structure in place. RENNIE has some great foundational skills and would love to keep practicing and building on them. Classes would be a wonderful way for him to connect with his new handler, and he’d love a home that is excited to continue his training and support his growth.

Keen to meet your new BFF? Apply to adopt RENNIE!

NANDO - PENDING ADOPTION

Male | 10 years old | 22 pounds | Low energy | Has previously met dogs | Good solo dog | Has met older kids | Hasn’t met cats | From Mexico | Curious & sweet

He’s legendary. He’s got heart. He’s NANDO. Bringing the heat, or, rather, the affection when you need it most, NANDO is as loyal as they come. Some even consider him a Velcro dog :) You’ll soon find that all this scruff wants is to be with his people, which, in our books, is the best kind of soul-soothing comfort out there. Feel free to give him ALL the tummy rubs. 

NANDO is big on Netflix and napping, but, while he may be a senior, he’s got a sweet puppy-like energy to him with some goofball tendencies. Some of his fav pastimes include using his nose to sniff all the smells and playing hide and seek during a midday burst of energy. Then, of course, it’s back to his nap schedule.

Being a little shy in new situations, it’s your confident, calm guidance that will have him catching on quickly to what he needs to learn in your care! While he warms up to people fairly quickly giving kisses right off the bat, it can take him more time to get comfortable with males. With you advocating for him, he’ll quickly learn to trust you’re setting him up for success. He’s likely to do well in a calm, quiet home where his people are home more often than not.

Just like the first bite of that perfectly grilled peri-peri chicken, this scruff will add a burst of joy to your everyday life. Apply to adopt NANDO today. It’s a wing-wing situation after all!

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BELLA

Female | 6.5 years | 60lbs Hound mix | Low energy

About me

Needs proper intros | Good second dog | Good exposure to dogs and children | Not cat tested | Currently training with a prong collar

A Day in the Life

I love going for walks with my hooman, we go for 3 walks a day for 1 hour each. While my hooman is at work, I relax and nap in my crate. I love it!

Fun Facts

I am from mexico, I love hanging out with kids, and cats kinda make me a little too excited.

Skills & Qualities

Cuddling

Leash Walking

Crate Training

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BELLA

Female | 6.5 years | 60lbs Hound mix | Low energy

About me

Needs proper intros | Good second dog | Good exposure to dogs and children | Not cat tested | Currently training with a prong collar

A Day in the Life

I love going for walks with my hooman, we go for 3 walks a day for 1 hour each. While my hooman is at work, I relax and nap in my crate. I love it!

Fun Facts

I am from mexico, I love hanging out with kids, and cats kinda make me a little too excited.

Skills & Qualities

Cuddling

Leash Walking

Crate Training