MANNY - APP IN PROGRESS

Male | 3.5 months old | 16 pounds & growing! | Puppy energy | Previously lived with a cat | Enjoys living with a dog | Has previously met kids of a variety of ages | From Manitoba | Fostered in Toronto | Playful & affectionate

Meet pup MANNY! He’ll keep you on your toes, much like any other pup, and he’s excited to do just that. He’s full of beans and likes to spend his time chasing after squirrels, playing tug with a toy rope, and nibbling on human fingers and toes. 

In SOS care, MANNY is really starting to show off his fun personality. Timid at first, he’s now the life of the party and would love to be your adventure buddy. He’s certainly got the energy for it! 

Just as important as exercise is, MANNY will need ongoing training and mental stimulation throughout the day. He’s a quick learner, and he likes to show off his smarts with his knowledge of sit and shake a paw. What’s he working on now? House training and not chewing things he shouldn’t! His teething means he’s a bit of a baby shark at the moment! 

MANNY is highly food-motivated, which is great for training purposes, yet it also means it’s important that boundaries are implemented around mealtime. He’s still learning and will get the hang of commands in no time. We’re impressed with how well he’s done with crate training, which he uses as his place to relax and catch some Zzz’s after a big day of play.

This pup previously enjoyed living with many animals, like cats and dogs, and even a potbelly pig! He’s a fan of dogs of all sizes, and while he does chase cats, he really just wants to play. He gets along well with his foster’s resident dog and understands how to be gentle and when it’s time to find another activity. Think MANNY might be the one for you? APPLY to adopt!

ACORN - APP IN PROCESS

Male | 3.5 months old | 10 pounds & growing! | Medium energy | Gentle with kids | Playful with dogs | Hasn’t met cats | From Manitoba | Fostered in Toronto | Independent & curious

It’s ACORN! He’s playful and curious and a big fan of naps. Oh, and at just a few months old, you’d best believe he’s also a chewer!

Lots of time for play and naps is what a day with ACORN typically looks like. ACORN likes to spend his free time exploring and napping after walks with his people. He’s got an independent side to him that has him enjoying the occasional alone time, where he occupies himself with his toys. Don’t get us wrong, though; he’s big on meeting and spending quality time with quality people, too! In such scenarios, he shows off his uber-friendly side, showing his excitement. FYI, he might jump, and he certainly will lick everyone he meets. Most people are equally big fans of him and his energy!

While ACORN has met a limited number of children, he has been content to play gently with them. Oh, and dogs? He previously lived with dogs with whom he had fun playing. This leads us to think he’d do well living with another friend of the scruff variety to look up to.

Still busy learning all the things, ACORN does well with taking direction from his people when on leash. He’s still learning to be his most confident self when outside, and having humans by his side continuing to advocate for him and show him the ropes is what’s going to set him up for success. Interested in ACORN? Apply to adopt!

SMARTIE - APP IN PROCESS

Female | 8.5 months old | 41 pounds | Medium energy | Playful with dogs | Best with dog-savvy kids | Previously lived with a cat | From Manitoba | Fostered in Toronto | Super smart & always up for adventure | Affectionate

When was the last time you indulged your sweet tooth? SMARTIE over here is looking for an adoptive home. Might you be that? 

Described by her foster fam as super smart, you could say that SMARTIE is, well, a smarty-pants! Implementing boundaries with SMARTIE has gone smoothly, and she’s always ready to take on the challenge of a good puzzle mat. 

Every day with this SMARTIE is a moment of colourful fun! For instance, she loves to chase after a ball and play with throw toys. She’s also the kind of scruff that has the energy for and an interest in all hikes and embraces new walking routes easily. Her energy also shows up in her high prey drive… if something moves, she’ll likely chase it (think: squirrels or birds).

Affectionate with her people, you should know that she’s always down for a cuddle! SMARTIE loves her belly rubs and ear scratches, and even though she’s not, she does think she’s a lap dog! Sometimes when meeting males, SMARTIE can be hesitant, and you’ll likely notice this more often at night or when people are moving quickly towards her. She’s curious when meeting kids, often giving them a sniff hello. SMARTIE will likely do best with dog-savvy kids since she can get mouthy when excited and wants to play.

Like we just said, this scruff is playful! This is very much true with other dogs, and she’s working hard at greeting them calmly while on leash with her foster by her side. Right now, on-leash interactions have involved some jumping from SMARTIE, though implementing leash walking strategies has been helping her improve.

So, what do you say? Are you ready to indulge? Apply to adopt SMARTIE today!

PUMPKIN - APP IN PROCESS

Female | 8.5 months old | 37 pounds | Medium energy | Loves playing with dogs | Enjoys meeting kids | Previously lived with a cat | From Manitoba | Fostered in Toronto | Sweet, smart & energetic

Love it or hate it, pumpkin spice season is here, and with it so is PUMPKIN, the SOS scruff! But we know you’re gonna love her, especially once you learn a thing or two about her. She’s an energetic gal who finds a lot of joy hanging out with her humans. Basically, the more pats and general affection she can get (from adults or kids), the better!

Fun fact: Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte has already been around since the end of August, and, funnily enough, that’s just about as long as this pup has been in SOS care, settling into her routine! Under her foster family’s direction, PUMPKIN has been learning lots, and they’ve learned through training that she’s highly food motivated.

Still young, PUMPKIN has still got some pup tendencies, such as nibbling on fingers and toes… shoes very much included! That’s something she’s been working on, as is leash training.

When it comes to things this scruff loves, PUMPKIN loves interacting with other dogs, and they have a great time playing with toys and running to their hearts’ content together. As active as she can be, it’s just as important for her to have dedicated downtime, which is usually in her crate. She’s energetic, for sure, but also happily chills out while her humans are working or otherwise busy.

Think you might just like to adopt this sweet, smart, and energetic gal? Apply today!