BUDDY - ADOPTION IN PROGRESS

Male | 5 months old | 25lbs | Puppy energy | Has met kids of all ages | Playful with dogs | Coexists with a cat | From Costa Rica | Fostered in Hamilton | Playful, easygoing & sweet | Loves to learn

Looking for a new pup to join your family? Meet BUDDY! All the way from Costa Rica, BUDDY is a 5-month-old puppy, whose fosters describe as gentle, friendly and inquisitive.

While only 5 months old, BUDDY’s personality is already shining through! He is a real people pleaser and responds well to commands. He has already learned “drop it” and is easily redirected with a toy when his puppy mischief wins out. He has taken well to his crate and readily goes in with minimal fuss before settling down. His potty training is coming along nicely with only minimal mishaps. And to top it off, his foster pawrents rate his leash skills at an amazing 4 out of 5! What a rockstar you are, BUDDY!

While he can be timid when meeting new people, dogs or cats, he quickly warms up to them, and his playful nature emerges. He has been successfully introduced to kids, dogs and cats, and slow introductions are best to build his confidence. He takes the lead from his foster doggie brother and would do well in a family with a furry sibling to show him the ropes.

BUDDY’s ideal family would be an active household that can provide him with the adventures, companionship, and structure that a puppy needs to grow and thrive. BUDDY’s dream day consists of a short walk, followed by a nap in his crate, a game of fetch, and ending the day snuggling up with his humans. He has been successfully left in his crate for up to 4 hours and has done wonderfully. Know that BUDDY is a true snuggle bug at heart, so his ideal family would be home more often than not.

If you are looking for a loyal, devoted companion to join your family, and you can’t resist those puppy dog eyes, apply to adopt BUDDY! Apply today!

MIRA - ADOPTION IN PROGRESS

Female | 3 months old | Medium energy | Limited interactions with dogs & kids | Hasn’t met cats | From Manitoba | Fostered in Toronto | Smart, sweet & playful

It’s time for her golden moment to shine - meet MIRA! ✨ The final member of our HUNTR/X trio has arrived and she’s ready for battle… I mean, *her furever home*.

Winning fans over with her irresistible puppy eyes and enough charm to earn herself an overnight fan club, this popstar is ready to make her stage debut 💅. MIRA might need a little work on her choreography, so watch out for those paws! But she loves saying hi to everyone — with time, patience, and continued guidance for introductions, we know she’ll have you falling head over heels in love.

Even though she’s only 3 months young, MIRA figured out the elevator to potty-break mission like that 🫰 and has been settling into her crate even quicker than when she first arrived in care. She’s got a sharp mind, easily adapting to the routine and settling beside her foster mom when it’s time to work. When MIRA’s happy she shows off by leaning into you for a little hug, wagging her tail the whole time.

While she hasn’t met cats, MIRA will sometimes stop, or pull to investigate and chase birds, bugs, critters, or ‘demons’ she might spot on her walks — what can we say, she’s a Huntrix! She’ll sometimes insist on trying to say hi to the other dogs, but giving her space and facilitating slow greetings will do wonders with this sweet girl. We imagine MIRA would also love the company of a respectful BFF (best-fur-friend) to run and play with as well.

The next adventure for our rookie heroine? Finding her perfect furever home. And spoiler alert: it turns out the greatest force against darkness... is actually love, but thankfully MIRA has more than plenty of that to give.

Interested in adopting this sweetheart scruff? 💖 Submit a questionnaire below!

ZAPOTE - ADOPTION IN PROGRESS

Male | 1 year old | 33 pounds | Medium energy | Dog-friendly | Has met kids | Hasn’t met cats | From Mexico | Fostered in Toronto | Happy-go-lucky cuddlebug

The fruit version might be compared to chocolate pudding or pumpkin pie, but we guarantee he’s even sweeter — it’s ZAPOTE!

Settling into his first real home in foster care, this loving scruff is proving to be a quick learner. ZAPOTE has already mastered the elevator, is gaining confidence around loud noises and his routine, and is ripening into a wonderful walking buddy (even if he occasionally stops to taste-test the vegetation along the way).

Like many scruffs adjusting to a brand-new life, ZAPOTE is still learning to feel comfortable on his own, but he’s making great progress and is even practicing his ‘place’ cue. At night he only needs a few hugs and pets before bed and he’ll sleep like an angel. Currently, ZAPOTE spends a couple of workdays home alone each week, so he’ll need continued support as he works toward a full 9-5 routine.

Sweet as pie ZAPOTE also loves pretty much any dog he meets, and a confident canine companion would likely become his build-in best friend. He shows very little prey-drive, if any, so with slow introductions, we think ZAPOTE could also happily share his home with a feline friend.

ZAPOTE has also met a few kids, and while he can get a bit excited and forget to keep his paws on the floor, he seems genuinely happy to meet everyone he encounters. Dog-savvy kiddos who understand he’s still young would be his best match.

He’s a surprisingly athletic guy, too! If someone were to introduce ZAPOTE to dock-diving one day, his foster dad thinks he’d be a pro.

It might not be a coincidence that Black Dog Appreciation Month falls in the same season as pumpkin pie 🥧 Sweet ZAPOTE is ready to be picked by his forever family. Could that be you? 🖤 Submit the questionnaire below!

WREN - ADOPTION IN PROGRESS

Female | 1 year old | 35 pounds | Low-Medium energy | Limited interactions with dogs | Hasn’t met kids or cats | From Mexico | Fostered in Toronto | A shy, affectionate girl

Sporting a polka-dot-dipped tail & sweet speckled socks, she might be your sole-mate — meet WREN!

Since arriving in Toronto from Mexico, this shy girl has been slowly coming out of her shell to show just how sweet she is. Once she’s completely comfortable (and she settled into home life quickly) you can often find WREN snoozing on her back with her paws up in the air. Showing off her independent side already as well, she might roll over or pop her head up if you leave the room, but she’s perfectly content to wait for your return before greeting you with the happiest tail wags and kisses.

Smartie-pants WREN mastered the elevator and timing her potty breaks within a day or two, and she’s learning other scruffs are fun to see out in the wild. Living in a high-dog-traffic area, she can sometimes freeze or be timid when spotting bigger dogs outside, but with confidence from her handler, and treats when she quickly disengages, WREN has been becoming much more comfortable sharing their space.

With humans, she would prefer if you let her come to you. Pretend she’s not there, maybe have a little cheese nearby, and soon enough WREN will be ready to be your best friend. She’ll be asking for scritches on her ears and fancy tuxedo chest and happily falling asleep near the action. Everyone who meets her says, “she is the cutest and sweetest girl” 💖

Fun fact: the magic ingredient with this girl is cheese 🧀✨ (try peanut butter and you could be frenemies, at best).

Ready to give WREN the love, patience and comfort she needs to keep growing her confidence? The reward is a lifetime of snuggles. Apply to adopt WREN!