RENNIE

Male | 6 months old | 50 pounds | Medium energy | Good second dog | Previously met cats, playful | Has met young kids | 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 cats, but it’s best if the cats have a place to escape Rennie's puppy energy. You know how it is! Curious and excited when meeting younger kids, RENNIE is likely to do well living with older dog-savvy kids, provided parents can commit to implementing boundaries where necessary.

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

MARGO

Female | 7 years old | 37 pounds | Medium-low energy | Has met kids of all ages | Hasn’t met cats | From Burlington | Fostered in Toronto | Playful & curious yet chill | Affectionate with her humans

People-pleaser alert! We’re only kidding, but honestly, MARGO over here loves attention from her people, which she knows will follow a job well done. With MARGO being as personable as she is, we’re happy to oblige!

This scruff’s transition from a shelter environment in Burlington to a condo environment in Toronto was straightforward. The sounds of the city haven’t fazed her, and she quickly settled in over the holidays. MARGO and her foster fam even checked out a live music venue recently, which was a success! Pretty accommodating if you ask us. As long as she can put her paws up (figuratively) and relax for a nap after. So, urban, rural, whatever the environment, MARGO is likely to do just fine.

MARGO’s ideal day involves outdoor time, nap time, and socialization time. Going on walks to new places and making new friends with humans and dogs is fun for her. If that sounds fun to you, you might be looking at your new canine companion. When you or others (kids included) meet her for the first time, she may jump, but she will settle after her initial excitement.

What else? She uses a crate like it’s no biggie, responds well to boundaries, and is pretty good on a leash. Triple threat? You betcha. Oh, and if you were curious, MARGO has decent recall and would be fine in her own company while you work your 9-5 job. Obviously, she’s a fan of cuddles, so that’s a must before she hits the hay in the evening.

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CARLOS

Male | 13 years old | 6 pounds | Low energy | Lives with dogs | Limited exposure to kids | Hasn’t met cats | From Hamilton | Fostered in Milton 

At 13, sweet senior CARLOS is all set to find his retirement home! Think you could help us set him up? Here are the deets: He likes to snooze, he likes to catch some Zzz’s, and he likes making friends with other scruffs. For CARLOS, it’s all about the little things in life, and he’s looking to enjoy those little things with someone perhaps just like yourself! Interested? Love that for you both!

Picture this: a pooch that snoozes by your side, keeping you company throughout the day and a fresh air buddy that gets you out and stretching your legs on a work break. Just FYI, he’s great on leash! Life with CARLOS is all about companionship, and you’ll soon find that after a period of getting to know you, he’ll become more comfortable and more readily show you his love.

For CARLOS, his crate is his safe space, and he uses it freely as he pleases. He also enjoys playing gently with his stuffies and his foster family’s dogs too, for that matter. CARLOS is happy living with other dogs and would continue to do well in a home as a second dog. Not only because he has fun playing with them, but also because having another dog(s) to learn from may help his confidence grow in his old age.

While CARLOS would likely do fine living with a cat, we think he’d do best in a home with no kids, as rambunctious energy might be too much for him. He’s working through anxiety and is regularly taking medication to help support him. All in all, living in a calm environment where there’s a consistent routine will set him up best going forward.

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Please note: Adoption fees for senior scruffs vary depending on age, breed, and health! CARLOS’ adoption fees are $550.

SINPA

Male | 8.5 years old | 56 pounds | Medium energy | Enjoys living with a dog | Hasn’t met kids or cats | From Mexico | Fostered in Brantford | Cuddle bug | Tripawd

Meet SINPA. 8.5 years old and looking for his furever, SINPA is the kind of scruff that loves affection from his humans and would spend every morning cuddling you if he could. Sound like the perfect match? We think so, yes! He’s just so gosh darn lovable! Oh, and FYI, he LOVES a head massage. Fun fact: SINPA’s mid-air treat-catching ability is impressive, and even more so when you learn that he has one working eye! What else can we share about this? Well, SINPA had a previous injury to his left eye, which is now non-functional. It causes him no discomfort!

He’s a tripawd (AKA tripod), meaning he’s got 3 out of the 4 legs that dogs typically have. Does this stop him from enjoying all the things he loves most in this world? Definitely not. With his medium energy level, SINPA has been getting the hang of leashed walks. Know that he does have a fear of moving vehicles, which you’ll see from jumping or barking. He’s been diligently working through this with his foster family by his side. What’s going to really set him up for success is having a confident handler by his side who enforces a structured routine.

SINPA is comfortable living with his scruff brother, and we’re pleased to share that he has many dog pals in the neighbourhood. Human pals too, for that matter! He’s become a much more confident scruff in his foster’s care and thoroughly enjoys checking out new walking routes for maximum exploration. You’ll find he’s also a fan of stopping to smell the roses and basically any other smell.

SINPA is happy to exercise his independence when you’re out and about, likes passing the time by watching nearby squirrels, and inspecting the grass in his foster family’s yard. At home, you'll often find him at his favourite lookout post: the front screen door, where he keeps a watchful eye and occasionally shares his opinions about loud vehicles with some barking. What can we say? He loves his peace and quiet.

If you think SINPA might be the scruff for you, we’d love for you to apply to adopt!

Please note: Adoption fees for senior scruffs vary depending on age, breed, and health! SINPA’s adoption fees are $550.

ZSA-ZSA

Female | 6.5 months old | 25 pounds & growing! | Medium energy | Friendly meeting kids | Has met some dogs | Hasn’t met cats, shows slight prey drive | From Manitoba | Fostered in Toronto | Playful & curious

Affectionate. Rambunctious. Friendly. These are all great descriptors of this scruff named ZSA-ZSA. At five months old, she’s growing a little more every day, and it’s her playful personality that keeps her foster family busy on any given day!

ZSA-ZSA’s playfulness, combined with her curious nature, can lead to a display of boisterous energy. But what exactly does this look like? A tendency to jump in excitement when she’s making new friends with other dogs. We love the energy she brings to the table, though she is working on calmer interactions, as not all dogs want to interact in a similar fashion. Her pushiness has us searching for an adopter(s) that will continue to be consistent with the rules and boundaries they establish with ZSA-ZSA.

Having met kids of all ages, ZSA-ZSA is always pleased to interact with them and shows more restraint in these scenarios. She has developed even more confidence in the care of her foster family as well, which is great to see. We’re also seeing that consistency in and of itself has been a great tool in helping ZSA-ZSA learn the ins and outs of leash walking, especially with all the distractions that public spaces inevitably involve.

ZSA-ZSA is in search of a family to call her own. Keen to adopt? Apply today!