MORITA - APP IN PROCESS

Female | 4.5 years old | 15 pounds | Medium energy | Limited exposure to cats | Has met kids and dogs | From Mexico | Fostered in Toronto | Affectionate & friendly

Meet MORITA! The quintessential pug, MORITA is affectionate, loves her people a whole lot, and is highly food motivated. She’s also willing to work for her food, but every now and again, she can get a little mischievous when left alone.

Getting used to a consistent routine in her foster home has helped MORITA get a feel for how her day will look. This routine enables her to showcase a more laidback side (which is a good thing!) as she knows what to expect. Throughout her day, she can often be found close to her humans napping, receiving belly rubs, and engaging in play. She’s often anticipating her next training activity, which, in her mind, ideally involves food. MORITA’s ideal scenario is finding an adopter who either works from home or is home more often than not. She’s been working steadily through some mild separation anxiety, which has improved since being in her foster family’s care. If anything, you might anticipate her whining when her people leave, though she will settle.

We’d describe this scruff as a smarty-pants. Need some proof? We’ll have you know that she’s learned recall fairly quickly! That’s in addition to knowing how to sit, stay, and leash walking. She’s friendly with people and dogs alike, though if she really had to choose a favourite, she’d pick her humans every time! This girl has experience meeting kids, and the only thing you should note that she can jump out of excitement. We don’t blame her, socializing is fun! That said, you’ll want to monitor her interactions with youngsters. Otherwise, we’ve heard that MORITA has previously met cats, though she’s yet to meet any in SOS care. Last but not least, you may have noticed MORITA is missing her left eye. This is from a previous trauma, and you’d best believe she doesn’t let that stop her in any which way.

So what do you think? Are you ready to bring this friendly, affectionate, happy-go-lucky gal into your life? Apply to adopt!

ITZEL - APP IN PROCESS

Female | 3 years old | 37 pounds | High energy | Lives with a dog | Hasn’t met kids or cats | From Mexico | Fostered in Toronto | Energetic & playful

Sweet, playful and just a little mischievous, this is ITZEL. Some of her favourite activities include going for long walks and new adventures. She’s curious by nature and loves to explore. If you’re the active type, this might just be the scruff for you! Staying in one place to chill is less her thing … going for runs and playing to her heart’s content is more like it! Her energy and zest for life could very well be our favourite thing about her. Exercise and enrichment activities alike help manage that fun energy. 

ITZEL has been hanging out with her foster family’s resident dog, and we think she’d love living with another playful dog going forward. She’s a social butterfly and greets other dogs in a friendly manner. Occasionally, she can get a little overexcited, meaning a bit jumpy, though she’s still gentle when meeting new people! ITZEL shows an interest in chasing after squirrels, and if she is to meet cats, then you’ll need to ensure you both set and maintain boundaries. 

To dive briefly into her training, ITZEL has been doing well learning basic commands. She’s working on “place,” which remains a work in progress. Crate training is something that has gone surprisingly smoothly! She’s been learning to rest in public and now enjoys her toys calmly, such as her rope and Kong, as well.

Think ITZEL might just be the active scruff for you? Apply to adopt!