MINNOW - ADOPTION IN PROGRESS

Female | 2 years old | 25 pounds | Medium-high energy | Has met kids & dogs | No cats | From Hamilton | Fostered in Toronto | Playful, Shy, Happy

Meet MINNOW! She is one sweet (and opinionated) lady. MINNOW would thrive in a home willing to give her time and patience to earn her trust. Once you're in her inner circle (which she will admit, might take a few days), MINNOW will reward you with unlimited cuddles and a constantly wagging tail.

MINNOW enjoys a few hot girl walks a day, so she would be best suited to an active family who also loves getting outside. A securely fenced yard where she can roam, run and sniff freely would also be a wonderful bonus. MINNOW prefers her walks in the morning to help her settle throughout the day and keep any boredom-induced mischief at bay. MINNOW is a true people pleaser and will stick by your side through thick and thin once she's comfortable.

A few things you should know about this scruff: MINNOW prefers a confined area over a crate and will be quite outspoken about this! Fortunately, she can be trusted to have no accidents in the home. When meeting new humans or dogs, MINNOW also prefers a slow, low-pressure introduction. She likes to take the lead very cautiously when it comes to meeting new people or playing with new dogs. That being said, with thoughtful introductions, she would love a dog sibling (or an older human sibling!) to hang out and play with every day. Lastly, bathtime isn’t her favourite, so she will need help getting accustomed to maintaining her hygiene with lots of positive reinforcement (and a few treats, of course).

MINNOW is a shy lady, but with a bit of patience and reassurance, she is taking on new experiences like a rockstar! She loves car rides, hanging out with her foster family, endless sniffaris and watching the world go by! If you are willing to let MINNOW move at her own pace, she’ll repay your patience with loyalty and love.

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This dog is sponsored by PetSmart! This means their adoption process includes a visit to PetSmart’s Etobicoke location to finalize the adoption. Adopters will receive an exclusive PetSmart adoption kit with $300 worth of coupons and special offers! Plus, adopting through PetSmart Charities helps support rewards and grants that benefit pets in need.

CJAH - ADOPTION IN PROGRESS

Male | 4 months old | 11 pounds (and growing!) | Puppy energy | Has met kids & dogs | Has not met cats | Fostered in Burlington | Curious, Rambunctious and a Quick Learner

Meet CJAH! This playful pup is looking for new “paw-rents” to guide his development and introduce him to the big, wide (and exciting) world out there!  Being a young pup, CJAH would thrive in a family that provides him structure, boundaries, and ongoing training. 

CJAH is a quick learner and very adaptable to new experiences. After a few days of positive associations with his crate, he now happily retreats to his den for naps throughout the day and overnight. He is also learning all about this new “potty” business, and while having an accident or two, is showing improvements every day. Leash training is also going well, and CJAH loves exploring at his own pace, and chasing the blowing leaves.

Now, did we mention that CJAH is a real foodie!? He’s quickly learning that being calm and sitting gets him waaaay more tasty treats than when he jumps up for attention. After an hour or two of play, he loves to settle down with a lick mat or chew. CJAH’s motto is, “work hard and play harder”, so his adopters will need to balance that puppy energy with downtime and rest, so he doesn’t get overtired and act out. 

He would do best in a family with older children, as he still exhibits puppy behaviour such as nipping, and can get mouthy when excited. CJAH has lived with dogs at his prior foster home and would likely do well in a household with other doggie friends. 

Overall, this little guy is brave and is happiest learning the ropes with trusted people by his side. Are you excited to steer this young scruff to being the bestest doggo he can be?

Apply to adopt!

This dog is sponsored by PetSmart! This means their adoption process includes a visit to PetSmart’s Etobicoke location to finalize the adoption. Adopters will receive an exclusive PetSmart adoption kit with $300 worth of coupons and special offers! Plus, adopting through PetSmart Charities helps support rewards and grants that benefit pets in need.

BRUNO - ADOPTION IN PROGRESS

Male | 10 years old | 66 pounds | Medium energy | Best as a solo dog for now and with dog-savvy kids | Hasn’t met cats | From Hamilton | Fostered in Toronto | Affectionate & chill

Giving the loveliest chill senior scruff vibes, we’re pleased to introduce you to BRUNO. At ten years old, BRUNO is in his senior years with the cool, calm, and collected nature to show for it.

Right off the bat, we (and BRUNO!) would like his potential adopter(s) to know that BRUNO is busy enjoying life, even with early stage chronic kidney disease (CKD). This means his kidneys aren’t working as efficiently. This was diagnosed early, and with proper nutrition, vet checkups and monitoring, this lifelong condition can continue to be well-managed.

This scruff’s ideal day involves spending a good chunk of time with his humans. It might just be his favourite thing! Bonus points if they are eager to give him a nice head scratch. Of course, he’s learning boundaries and is working on his independence when his people are busy with work or other such activities.

A day in his life involves a few medium-sized walks throughout the day, about 30 minutes each. We love how confident a walker he is, though this confidence does result in some pulling here and there! He’s working on it. BRUNO and his foster family also work through short daily training sessions. Both recall and crate training are a work in progress.

In a future home, BRUNO is the kind of scruff who would likely be his most comfortable self as the only dog, at least for now. He’s shown some reactivity towards both small and large dogs when outside, which typically presents as whining and pacing. Having a confident leader by his side to help guide him in these scenarios will ensure he continues to progress in this area.

Friendly with adults, it’s likely BRUNO will walk right up to you for a sniff and some affection! When it comes to kids, he’s mostly indifferent, though he’s fine to have them approach him. 

Think he’s the one for you? Think you’re the one(s) for him? Apply to adopt!

BRUNO is currently in Toronto and available for informal meet & greets with his foster to see if it's a good fit. Email adoption@saveourscruff.org to set this up!

Please note: Adoption fees for senior scruffs vary depending on age, breed, and health! A generous sponsor, Senior Paws Project, is helping make BRUNO’s adoption easier by covering up to $150/month toward eligible medical expenses for one year. The adopter can submit receipts for eligible medical expenses (or food) monthly or quarterly for reimbursement.

This dog is sponsored by PetSmart! This means their adoption process includes a visit to PetSmart’s Etobicoke location to finalize the adoption. Adopters will receive an exclusive PetSmart adoption kit with $300 worth of coupons and special offers! Plus, adopting through PetSmart Charities helps support rewards and grants that benefit pets in need.