KEIRA

Female | 7 years old | 62 pounds | Mid to high energy | Good second dog | Older, dog-savvy kids | No cats please | From Ontario | Fostered in Toronto | Affectionate, intelligent & a snoozer

Her foster mom affectionately compares her to Princess Leia and with her cinnamon bun colouring and Husky heroine attitude - it makes complete sense. Meet KEIRA! 🦸‍♀️

While this angel is only starting to show off her sing-songy voice, it’s usually when she wants something or senses it’s close to walk time. “Personal Space” is also NOT in her vocabulary… yet, but she is starting to show more independence. KEIRA is now snoozing slightly away from her foster parents, like on the balcony, or brave girl, in the next room! KEIRA will only stop snuggling when she gets too hot, otherwise expect to find her curled up close by your feet, ever hopeful a hand might wander down for some scritches.

KEIRA is still pretty energetic for 7 and going out four times a day. Each outing consists of either walk-and-sniff time, some training like impulse control at doorways, or some time on the long leash to run and play at the park. Though she hasn’t had the chance to full-on play with another scruff yet, she is thrilled to meet every dog on the sidewalk and seemingly attempts to shrink herself for smaller friends.

KEIRA does have a bit of prey drive when it comes to critters like bunnies and squirrels, so we recommend a home without cats. Her foster says she barely pulls towards prey anymore and has made incredible progress on her leash manners. At first KEIRA would only pull on walks, but now this absolute queen can stay in a perfect heel beside you, or slightly ahead when she needs a sniff.

The main thing KEIRA needs help with is learning that being home alone isn’t so scary. Initially found with another dog, we do think she would benefit from a canine companion at home to help. KEIRA would also likely love being around kids as she is not shy at all with strangers, but she can get a little overexcited and jump up to say hi so a home with older kids would also be ideal.

She may cover you in a bit of Husky glitter and lots of cuddly charm, but honestly who could resist? Think you could be this sweet, gentle soul’s next adventure buddy? 💕

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KEIRA will be a special guest at our upcoming adoption event on Saturday, May 30th from 11am - 2pm at Parker Pet Care (68 Floral Pkwy., North York, 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!

PAIGE

Female | 13 years old | 25 pounds | Low energy | Lives with a dog | Older kids preferred | Previously lived with a cat | From Ontario | Fostered in Toronto | Charming, Snack-Lover

It's the moment you’ve all been waiting for! Time for miss PAIGE to start the next chapter of her story and after everything this sweetheart has been through she truly deserves a happily furever after 💕

The SOS community fell instantly in love with this sweet senior beagle, and honestly, we're pretty sure you will too. After all PAIGE has been through, from starting life as a test animal to later ending up in the shelter after her owner sadly passed away, this gal needs a soft landing to spend her golden years surrounded by comfort, care, and all the love she deserves.

PAIGE enjoys short walks and leisurely days of snoozing in and out of her crate. A slower pace is exactly what this gentle girl needs. She’s also perfected the art of stalling on walks for extra attention and pets from admirers along the way. PAIGE will also need fairly frequent bathroom breaks, so a home with someone who works from home or is around often to let her out for quick breaks would be ideal. She even takes her medications like an absolute pro with her mealtimes. No surprise: this girl loooves snack time. Yours, hers, doesn’t matter. A delicious smell is just about the only thing that’ll perk those floppy ears up when PAIGE is off in dreamland.

Her foster family has lovingly compared her to Dolly Parton and now we can’t stop picturing it! They’re both just as lovely, with big personalities, and full of love to give. Now imagine being 80 in those heels and you’ll understand why PAIGE has a little trouble with her balance 💅 A small bump can easily knock her over, so she’ll need older dog-savvy children or calm fur siblings to help keep her safe. PAIGE can also startle awake at times and can need support on the stairs, but keeping her harness and leash on in the house has been helpful for guiding and supporting her.

While PAIGE may be in her senior years now, she’s full of life and SO much charm. When asked what they love most about her, her foster family simply said, “Everything, she’s a dream.” Now all that’s left is to find this angel the loving home she deserves ('with lots of snacks' - from PAIGE).

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

PAIGE will be a special guest at our upcoming adoption event on Saturday, May 30th from 11am - 2pm at Parker Pet Care (68 Floral Pkwy., North York, 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!

LUCHI

Male | 2 years old | 40 pounds | Medium energy | Lives with a dog | Hasn’t met kids | Previously met cats | From Mexico | Fostered in Waterloo | Gentle & sweet

Everyone, meet LUCHI! With those soulful eyes of his, you can sense how sensitive and gentle a fellow he is. With a little patience and guidance, he’s going to make for an incredible companion to have by your side. Since being in his foster’s care, he’s been warming up to his people and showing more affection and tail wags!

Busy figuring out all the things, LUCHI is looking for a confident handler. Might that be you?! His adopter(s) should know that he walks well on leash, though he can be easily frightened. Sudden new sounds and movements can startle him, and his response is typically to exit the scenario. Having defined boundaries as well as a set routine in place both set him up for success and will be necessary going forward. You’ll love to know that he’s both place- and house-trained, and not to brag or anything, but it only takes him a few minutes to settle at night in his crate!

LUCHI has been enjoying his walks, as evident in his tail wags! He also finds joy in sniffing all the smells in calm outdoor environments. When he’s inside, he’s a big fan of lounging near his people, though his chill energy may increase as he becomes even more comfortable. Only just starting to show an interest in playing with toys, we can share that he likes chewing sticks! 

Give him some time to warm up, and then he might even accept a little affection from you! He’s food-motivated, and in time will be happy to accept a treat or two. You’ll be impressed at how gently he accepts them. As gentle as he is, he’ll likely do best with dog-savvy kids in an effort to limit startling him. LUCHI does just fine coexisting with other dogs and has also shown the same temperament with cats in a prior home. He currently lives with a resident dog, and while he has yet to meet many new scruffs, the interactions he has had have been neutral in a good way!

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LUCHI will be a special guest at our upcoming adoption event on Saturday, May 30th from 11am - 2pm at Parker Pet Care (68 Floral Pkwy., North York, 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!

MILEY

Female | 1 year old | 80 pounds | Medium energy | Has met kids | Friendly with dogs & cats | From Ontario | Fostered in Sharon | Affectionate, smart & goofy

Meet MILEY. At one year old, MILEY is a young and playful scruff looking for a forever home that’s just as loving as they are coachable! MILEY is likely to grow into a large guardian breed dog and, as such, needs a confident human looking to grow and learn alongside her with continued training.

Some of MILEY’s favourite things include playing outside, going for long walks (and hikes if you’re up for it!), and exploring nature to her heart’s content. She’s got a mild interest in small animals, but only ever gives them a half-hearted chase. After a day of play and outdoor time, you’ll find that MILEY does well with decompressing in her crate and is just as content practicing the place command. She’s well-trained, this scruff, and it’s that kind of structured day where she has time to practice skills that will have her progressing even more in a new home.

Before coming into SOS care, MILEY was living in a shelter environment, with few opportunities to work on her socialization skills and interactions with people. This led to bite incidents where this scruff acted defensively. Routine, patience, and structure, combined with gentle socialization and handling, will set her up for continued success going forward (just like it already has done!).

While MILEY doesn’t necessarily want strangers going up and petting her, she’s become more trusting and is affectionate and loving with those she trusts. Her interactions with people have progressed, and she’s recently started befriending kids during monitored interactions! While this scruff has yet to experience city living, we expect that with a little time and patience, she’d do just fine.

If you’re someone who’s looking forward to continuing this scruff’s training, then you might be the one for her! Apply to adopt!