MOSEY

Male | 7 months old | 30 pounds | High/puppy energy | Loves dogs | Hasn't met kids or cats | From Mexico | Fostered in Toronto | Boisterous puppy looking for guidance

Meet MOSEY! Don’t let his name fool you - this bouncy boy from Mexico is filled to the brim with energy, and mosey around he does not! He’s too busy discovering all the new places his long legs can take him. MOSEY is looking for an active family that can match his energy levels and zest for life.

MOSEY approaches each day fearlessly, with a big dose of goofiness in each step. Being a puppy, every situation is a chance to learn a new lesson. His unmatched excitement for food and sharp mind makes training a breeze, and he has already learned his basic commands (paw, anyone?).

He does well with scheduled crate time but outside his crate, MOSEY needs constant supervision to thwart his lifelong quest of nabbing a roll of toilet paper.

MOSEY loves people and dogs and often jumps up in excitement, so he would do best in a household with older, respectful children, and would benefit from having a big doggie sibling to show him the ropes.

Speaking of ideal homes, MOSEY’s dream home would have a backyard where he can burn off his puppy energy. He has separation anxiety when he is left alone, so a family that is home more often than not is essential, along with a willingness to work with him on tackling this fear.  

Overall, MOSEY is a very devoted dog! Big feelings mean big love, and this little scruff has lots of love to give.  If you are patient, consistent and committed to ongoing training, you will be rewarded with a lifelong companion. 

Apply to adopt!

TAMAR

Female | 8 months old | 36 pounds (and growing!) | Has met kids & dogs | Hasn’t met cats | From Mexico | Fostered in Toronto | Affectionate, Smart and Curious

Meet TAMAR! If there's one thing to know about TAMAR, it’s that her affection spreads far and wide, extending to just about everyone she meets, human or canine!

TAMAR is curious and always up for an adventure! TAMAR loves showing off her silly side (zoomies, anyone?), but recognizes when she has played too roughly (we love an emotionally aware queen 👑)! At home, she’s perfectly content to curl up, snooze, or work away at a favourite chew while her humans do their own thing!

TAMAR could be comfortable in a variety of home settings (condos welcome!) with enough physical and mental stimulation. After some initial nervousness around loud and unpredictable noises, she’s becoming more confident every day. She has tackled subways, streetcars and cars… talk about a city girl! She is also quickly learning basic commands including sit, wait, and come, and settles easily in her crate while her foster mom goes to work. 

TAMAR has met kids of all ages but does best when they respect her space and let her approach first. TAMAR is a social girl, especially when other dogs reciprocate her energy, so we think she’d love a home with another playful scruff. Since she is very attentive to squirrels and birds, we anticipate that cats may not be the best fit! TAMAR is still learning the finer points of being a polite puppy, so she needs a home that can confidently redirect her attention and help her social butterfly personality shine!

TAMAR would love a family who can keep her curious mind and playful spirit busy while also appreciating her favourite part of the day: settling in for a good cuddle after all the adventures are done. Whether she’s exploring the world or curled up by your side, TAMAR is ready to be someone’s best friend. Apply to adopt!

BRUNO

Male | 10 years old | 66 pounds | Medium energy | Best as a solo dog for now and with dog-savvy kids | Hasn’t met cats | From Hamilton | Fostered in Toronto | Affectionate & chill

Giving the loveliest chill senior scruff vibes, we’re pleased to introduce you to BRUNO. At ten years old, BRUNO is in his senior years with the cool, calm, and collected nature to show for it.

Right off the bat, we (and BRUNO!) would like his potential adopter(s) to know that BRUNO is busy enjoying life, even with early stage chronic kidney disease (CKD). This means his kidneys aren’t working as efficiently. This was diagnosed early, and with proper nutrition, vet checkups and monitoring, this lifelong condition can continue to be well-managed.

This scruff’s ideal day involves spending a good chunk of time with his humans. It might just be his favourite thing! Bonus points if they are eager to give him a nice head scratch. Of course, he’s learning boundaries and is working on his independence when his people are busy with work or other such activities.

A day in his life involves a few medium-sized walks throughout the day, about 30 minutes each. We love how confident a walker he is, though this confidence does result in some pulling here and there! He’s working on it. BRUNO and his foster family also work through short daily training sessions. Both recall and crate training are a work in progress.

In a future home, BRUNO is the kind of scruff who would likely be his most comfortable self as the only dog, at least for now. He’s shown some reactivity towards both small and large dogs when outside, which typically presents as whining and pacing. Having a confident leader by his side to help guide him in these scenarios will ensure he continues to progress in this area.

Friendly with adults, it’s likely BRUNO will walk right up to you for a sniff and some affection! When it comes to kids, he’s mostly indifferent, though he’s fine to have them approach him. 

Think he’s the one for you? Think you’re the one(s) for him? Apply to adopt!

BRUNO is currently in Toronto and available for informal meet & greets with his foster to see if it's a good fit. Email adoption@saveourscruff.org to set this up!

Please note: Adoption fees for senior scruffs vary depending on age, breed, and health! We’re thrilled to share that BRUNO’s adoption fees are generously being covered by a sponsorship.