BRIT - ADOPTION IN PROGRESS

Female | 1.5 years old | 54 pounds | Medium-low energy | Second dog preferred | Best with no kids | Hasn’t met cats | From Mexico | Fostered in Toronto | Super sweet & gaining confidence

Meet BRIT!

First things first: BRIT really thrives with having a confident dog pal by her side, which is why we can’t wait to find her a furever home where she’ll be the second dog. It’s so encouraging to see how she looks to her foster family’s resident dog for guidance, which is something we want her to continue to have :) While BRIT has yet to really show off her playful side, as she continues to develop that confidence of hers, we just know she’ll become more comfortable trying new things, including playing with other scruff pals.

Living in a home environment that’s busy at times and chill at others, BRIT has adjusted well to a few short walks a day, time to relax inside the home, and time spent with her people. BRIT may prefer living in a quieter neighbourhood, which would also happen to match her own quiet temperament. We briefly mentioned walks, which, on the whole, she does well with, including when passing other scruffs. If anything, she zigs a little here and zags a little there! While BRIT’s crate continues to be her safe space, know that it’s equally important for her to be encouraged to explore her surroundings, again, building that confidence of hers.

One thing you should know about BRIT is that she’s working hard on overcoming her fear of new people! Gradually exposing her to new experiences (and people) will help her to get ahead of this. When her future family brings her into their life, they’ll see how excited and eager she is to receive pats and affection from them. This is, of course, after giving her the time and space to grow more comfortable in their care. Lastly, BRIT is a sweet and gentle scruff, though, for now, we recommend she go to a home with no kids, at least for now.

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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.

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ALFREDO - ADOPTION IN PROGRESS

Male | 3.5 years old | 48 pounds | Medium-high energy | Friendly with dogs | Hasn’t met cats or kids | From Mexico | Fostered in Toronto | Happy-go-lucky | Sweet

Someone once said that life is a combination of magic and pasta. As a fellow carb connoisseur and pasta fiend (some may say… pastaphile), this is straight-up facts.

Now, today we’re dishing out all the delicious details about a certain, shall we say, scrumpdiddlyumptious scruff. Allow us to present ALFREDO. We know you’ve already feasted your eyes on his photos, so let’s get into the secret sauce of what makes this scruff his irresistible self. 

ALFREDO here brings a lot to the table. He’s an extrovert where socializing is concerned, and is friendly with anyone and everyone. In fact, if he comes across someone who isn’t in the mood to say hi, well, he can’t relate. Honestly, he’s just hoping you’ll indulge him in a pat or two.

When it comes to training, you won’t be starting from scratch with ALFREDO. His foster fam gave him a glowing review on his ability to pick up on patterns, meaning that if you introduce a routine, expect him to nail it. This scruff is curious about his environment. So much so, actually, that he’s become an acclaimed counter surfer. He’s working on this, you understand.

Older, dog-savvy kids who understand dogs’ boundaries could be the recipe for success in this particular scenario. Know that ALFREDO, while dreamy, also tends to jump when excited. So there’s that. He bonds with people easily and is high-key hoping you like to snuggle. If you have a backyard, well, that’d be a slice of heaven for him.

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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!