VIOLET - ADOPTION IN PROGRESS

Female | 2 years old | 15 pounds | Medium energy | Hasn’t met kids or cats | Needs proper intros to dogs | From Mexico | Fostered in Mississauga | Affectionate gal who loves her cuddles

VIOLET. A dog who’s as sweet as can be and most affectionate with her trusted humans. Think you might like to meet her? Then let’s chat more about what makes her, well, her!

VIOLET is the kind of scruff that experiences the most peace in a home environment that is less hustle-bustle, and more calm and collected. While she is building confidence each day, she still appreciates living in a space that reflects her quiet tendencies. If she could tell her future adopter one thing, she might very well tell you that she’d rather you be home more often than not. If you work from home or are retired, that’s something she’d love to know.

On any given day, VIOLET enjoys going for a few shorter walks. During such outings, after 20 minutes or so, she finds herself getting tired. Once she’s back at home, that’s when she makes time to relax! Having come to learn her crate is a safe space, you’ll find she uses it to sleep.

VIOLET has slowly started to open up in the care of her foster family and shows more curiosity in her surroundings. She’s developing an interest in playing (squeaky stuffed toys are her fav!) and enjoys sniffing for treats. She’s also interested in chasing squirrels… something to keep in mind if she’s to meet any cats or other small animals.

More interested in meeting smaller dogs lately, VIOLET has greeted them through sniffing. With a slow and steady introduction, she may even enjoy living with another calm dog in the future. Keep in mind that she’s still wary of meeting new adults and children. Extending a little extra patience as she develops her trust in you, as well as others, will be appreciated. 

Apply to adopt VIOLET!

NORTH - ADOPTION IN PROGRESS

Male puppy | Born May 6 | Growing lots! | Puppy energy | Lives with a dog | Hasn’t met kids or cats | From Manitoba | Fostered in Winnipeg | Arrival date in Toronto - July 27th | Looking for an adopter!

Precious beyond words, we have the pleasure of introducing you to NORTH, a puppy who is officially looking to find his furever home. 

NORTH. What’s so stellar about him? First of all, he was named after a constellation. Imagine! Being named after an area of the celestial sphere! Also, we have been informed that NORTH and his siblings are playful and affectionate cuddle monsters who mostly understand the concept of house training. Like, in theory, they understand. Basically, what we’re saying is that they’re the full puppy package, and you’re going to want to get in on all they have to offer.

NORTH and his six siblings are travelling the vast cosmic distance (AKA Winnipeg to Toronto) via a flight on July 27th. Nebulous stuff, we know. What you should know is that you’ll need to be able to pick NORTH up from the airport when he arrives. For reference, these pups will be 12 weeks old at the end of July, which is when you’d be welcoming NORTH into your home.

All 7 pups are likely to grow into medium-sized dogs (think anywhere around 50-80 pounds) who, of course, will need basic training. NORTH is steady in his temperament - a happy medium amongst all the pups!

Think adopting NORTH is written in the stars? Apply to find out!

*These puppies’ Mom is pictured in the last photo for reference!*

CLAUDIO - ADOPTION IN PROGRESS

Male | 1 year old | 32 pounds | Medium energy | Lives with a dog | Hasn’t met kids | Hasn’t met cats | From Mexico | Fostered in Aurora | Affectionate, curious & sweet | Loves to play

World, meet CLAUDIO. Affectionate with the people he trusts most, CLAUDIO is all puppy kisses and tail wags with them! He’s sweet and has a curious nature about him that has him picking up new commands, such as sit and down, easily.

Life for CLAUDIO lately looks like coexisting well with his foster family’s resident dog. He’d likely enjoy living with a playful pooch in the future, too! At just over a year old, CLAUDIO can get excitable, though his medium energy level is easy to manage with a combination of exercise, training, and play throughout the day. Like many pups, he’s motivated by treats, which make puzzle feeders and snuffle mats particularly enjoyable for him! Just thought you should know.

When meeting new people in his home, CLAUDIO’s nerves have him on alert, and he can be grumbly. It’s manageable with proper intros, though it’s something that will take more time and patience from his humans! Out and about, however, he’s much more at ease and happily takes busy environments with lots of people in stride. If you’re someone who can give him consistent and clear guidance that he can follow, that’s what’s going to set him up for success.

What does his ideal adoptive home look like? We’re envisioning a more relaxed environment where there aren’t tons of new people coming and going on the daily. We can also see him enjoying being a part of a family that enjoys spending time together, especially when it comes to play! He’s a fan of tug in particular. He’s yet to meet cats, and while he’s shown some interest in birds and squirrels, he carries on after redirection from his humans.

CLAUDIO’s foster family has implemented boundaries using indoor pet gates, which have worked well for them. They’d also happily share with you that he’s well house-trained and uses his crate with ease. It’s where he collects all of his toys, after all!