JACKFRUIT - REVIEWING APPS

Male | 3 months old | 12 pounds & growing! | Puppy energy | Curious with dogs | Hasn’t met kids or cats | Fostered in Toronto | A sweet, quick learner | Playful & affectionate

JACKFRUIT. Small in stature but big in personality and puppy love! Entering foster care recently, JACKFRUIT has been busy learning all the ropes of puppyhood and, he’s gaining confidence every day.

Some of his favourite activities right now include sleeping (but only in the shade!), chewing on his toys, and playing fetch. JACKFRUIT has nailed down his sit command and, as he continues to extend his attention span, we think he will pick up everything quickly. For a young boy, he respects boundaries and has even been practicing his recall in the house.

JACKFRUIT prefers to greet human strangers in a very creative approach…army-crawling across the floor! He loves people and is affectionate towards everyone he meets. JACKFRUIT hasn’t met any kids yet directly, so supervised interactions will be needed due to being in the puppy stage! JACKFRUIT has been neutral towards other canine friends, so we think he would do well with another dog going forward, as long as they can tolerate his size and puppy tendencies!

JACKFRUIT has learned to signal when he needs to potty, but we can’t promise perfection every time! In typical puppy fashion, when left alone, he becomes quite vocal about your absence. He is continuing to work on becoming comfortable when he is in his crate (particularly during the day)!

He is still new to leash-walking, preferring to stop for many breaks to look at his surroundings. New environments and condo living have been no problem for this scruff.

Puppy stage is in full ripeness with JACKFRUIT! Whether you’re a first-time dog owner or not, JACKFRUIT is ready to show you his playful side and become a loyal member of your family! Apply to adopt.

DOMINO - REVIEWING APPS

Male | 1 year old | 15 pounds | Medium-low energy | Kid and dog friendly | Hasn’t met cats | From Mexico | Fostered in Mississauga | A sweet, easy-going boy

Meet DOMINO! He may be small in size, but his affection is big! An expert cuddler, this loyal scruff loves his humans and wants nothing more than to hang out with them all day. DOMINO’s perfect day consists of a long walk (or two!), following his foster family around the house, car rides, and lots of pets and lap sitting. Sounds like a perfect day to us as well!

DOMINO is thriving in a routine and has his walking skills down pat (left-side walking anyone?). He may show some cautiousness towards strangers, but gentle support helps him navigate these interactions. He is very well behaved through the night, and while he hasn’t yet been left completely alone, DOMINO has shown no destructive behaviours or separation anxiety. When you return home, he’ll be sure to greet you at the front door with lots of excitement and a wagging tail!

This gentle scruff currently lives with kids, so consider this a bonus! DOMINO has extra patience and sweetness reserved just for tiny humans. He has met other dogs outside of the house and is friendly with most of them, so with proper introductions, canine siblings would be no problem for DOMINO. He doesn’t fixate on or chase squirrels, so a cat home could be a possible fit as well.

As a pup who’s growing his confidence and showing more of his curious side each day, DOMINO is looking for a furever family that’s excited to make him an integral part of their lives.

Think you might like to bring this sweet boy into your life? Apply to adopt! DOMINO would love to meet you!

GUMBY

Male | 1.5 years old | ~75 pounds | Medium energy | Good solo dog (for now) | Best with older, dog-savvy kids | Coexists with a cat | From Hamilton | Fostered in East Gwillimbury | Affectionate, happy-go-lucky and a bit of a smarty-pants

He might not be a blocky green humanoid made of clay, but he very well could be your canine companion. This right here is GUMBY.

With his medium energy level, GUMBY is a social and energetic young scruff, who will thrive in a home where guidance and, of course, a little adventure is more common than not. Wherever he goes, you’ll find that he enjoys making new human friends, which is always something that has him doing his seriously cute full body wiggles. Just you wait and see!

His foster family has found that consistency helps settle him into a routine. Sure, he’s energetic, but while he knows how to play hard, he enjoys resting just as much and can entertain himself when needed. His current living environment is on a farm and he totally loves it. He enjoys being off leash when he can while keeping an eye on the different animals. In general, giving him time for movement followed by rest works well. He’s accustomed to playtime throughout the day, time for obedience training, and structured walks. GUMBY is a good listener, which enables him to easily pick up verbal commands and, we’ll have you know, that his place cot happens to be his safe space. 

GUMBY is a great walker on leash. What’s he working on? His interactions when meeting new dogs. GUMBY lives with other dogs and plays well with the younger female scruff and coexists with the others. He can take a bit of time to warm up to new furry friends and while he’s been showing more curiosity towards them lately, he’d likely be happiest as a solo dog. When it comes to adult humans, this scruff loves to cuddle. That said, don’t get it twisted - he’s not clingy!

Think you might like to bring this happy-go-lucky guy into your life? Apply to adopt!