ROO - APP IN PROCESS

Male | 3 months old | Medium energy | Hasn’t met kids or cats | Friendly with dogs | From Manitoba | Fostered in Toronto | Curious & learning lots

Meet ROO! Changing by the day as his confidence grows, this scruff has been showing off just how sweet he can be… and also how stubborn! He’s been learning so many things since moving from Manitoba to Toronto. While this might be his foster parents’ first time caring for an SOS scruff, they had previous dog experience of their own, which has helped them come up with a schedule that works for them. They’ve described their experience with ROO so far as “wonderful,” which we know will be encouraging for potential adopters to hear! 

Let’s get to the real talk real quick. Puppies are work, and potty training in particular is certainly not linear. This is something he continues to work on, though is doing well with, often asking to go out on his own! As ROO grows both literally and developmentally, so too does his curiosity. While he might not want to go for a walk in the cold, once he’s outside, he’s a little social butterfly wanting to say hello to each and every dog. This is great progress, looking back at the timid pup that first arrived in Toronto.

ROO fills his days with stick-chewing, squirrel-watching, napping and playing tug. He also enjoys being close to his humans, so much so, that he can be described as a stage-five clinger. Implementing boundaries and continuing to work on crate training (which he enjoys using) will come in handy in the long run. Of course, it can be hard to resist those puppy cuddles, which is exactly what his adopters can look forward to in addition to taking him on their own adventures and continuing his training.

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DEL - APP IN PROCESS

Male | 3 months old | Puppy energy | Hasn’t met kids or dogs | Lives with a cat | Fostered in Toronto | Smarty-pants

Meet DEL! What’s the first thing you’ll notice about DEL when you bring him into your home? His awesome puppy energy, that’s for sure. DEL is rambunctious when in a playful mood and is 100% going to live his best life with a fam keen to bring him on all their cool adventures.

Only three months old, and this pup has developed a friendly disposition, always showing an interest in meeting new people. DEL also shows an interest in meeting other dogs when he sees them nearby, though, of course, he has yet to interact with them. He does live with a cat …whom he pretty much ignores!

Learning the ins and outs of being a dog, one thing he’s currently getting the hang of is this thing called leash walking. It’s tricky, but a little time and patience go a long way. Speaking of walks, DEL is very much looking forward to sunnier days as he’s not especially loving these rainy spring walks. Oh, but want to know what he does love?! His stuffies. You’ll notice that he’s always happy to carry them around the home and show them off. It’s the cutest. He also understands how fetch works and seems to enjoy it!

Now, back to training. DEL is a quick learner, and this smarty-pants is already comfortable using his crate. He uses it while his foster family is working for a few hours at a time, and also sleeps through the night using it. Being a foodie (and incredibly fast eater), DEL does well using a slow feeder for his meals. This pup has yet to meet kids, and potential adopters should keep in mind that as he’s in the puppy teething stage, he can be nippy.

Interested in bringing DEL into your life? Apply to adopt today!

PEANUT - APP IN PROCESS

Female | 3 months old | Puppy energy! | Enjoys meeting dogs | Hasn’t met cats or kids | From Manitoba | Fostered in Toronto | Smarty-pants | Brave & energetic

Where are all the treats at?! PEANUT over here is a self-proclaimed foodie and is just dying to convince you to give them all to her. She’s already charmed the neighbourhood, and will do the same in yours. 

Here’s the thing. PEANUT is just a gal who adores any and all attention. She came into SOS care unsure of herself, and after some time in foster care, has grown more confident. She’s been busy facing her fears and being brave, which we totally love for her. Elevators? No worries. Streetcars? Well, that one’s still a work in progress! 

You already know this girl loves treats, so you won’t be surprised that she loves all food. Frozen carrots and cucumbers are her fav, but of course, she also loves peanut butter. Naturally, she’s food-motivated, so training sessions come easy for her… if anything, she could work on practicing patience! PEANUT is working on winding down during crate time and learning the ins and outs of house training. A solid, enforced routine helps her learn what is expected of her.

As a 3-month-old pup, PEANUT can absolutely get over-excited. Life is fun as a young scruff! She has a tendency to nip during play, which is something to watch out for with any kids in the picture. She’s social, likes to make new friends and does well meeting adults. This pup is looking forward to interacting with more new scruff pals, too!!

PEANUT is looking for a home where she can expend her energy to her heart’s content - she loves to run and is quite the speed demon! She’s also looking for a patient family that knows mistakes will happen as she continues to learn during training sessions. PEANUT is clearly a loveable scruff! She’s learning every day and will make for a great companion. Apply to adopt!

RUDY - APP IN PROCESS

Male | 12 years old | 10 pounds | Low-medium energy | Hasn’t met kids or cats | Limited interactions with dogs | From Mexico | Fostered in Toronto | A sweetheart | Affectionate

Meet RUDY. He’s a real sweetie pie who will soak up allll the love you have to give him. It’s heartwarming! His number one hobby is snuggling up to his human and receiving pets. He also has no problem showcasing his silly and sassy side to get your attention… and ideally more affection!

Since living with his foster family, RUDY has become more relaxed in temperament and yet excited to experience new things. For instance, RUDY loves a solid nap, but when he’s feeling well rested, he’s engaged and curious while out on walks, which he’s a fan of by the way. While out and about, RUDY is definitely in the moment and will happily stop to smell the roses (or anything, really)! Keep an eye out, though! RUDY does have a slight prey drive, which shows up as barking at squirrels and attempting to chase them.

At 12 years old, RUDY is impressive in how quickly he learns. He wants to please his people and does his best to do just that. Of course, crate training remains a work in progress as he’d much rather be in the company of his humans (really, he’d like you to be home more often than not). So too do his interactions with dogs, as he tends to be vocal. Redirection helps with this! Oh, and to help RUDY work on his socialization with dogs, he’s soon to go on some playdates.

RUDY is the kind of scruff that easily adapts to the schedule you create for him. If anything, he prefers both living environments and scenarios that are calmer and quieter. With that in mind, you can imagine that rambunctious young kiddos might be a bit much for him. A home with older kids (if any!) who can give him his space as well as commit to his training would, however, likely work for him.

So. Do you think you’d like to bring this sweetheart into your life? Apply!

Please note: Adoption fees for senior scruffs vary depending on age, breed, and health! Rudy’s adoption fees are $550.

COPO - APP IN PROCESS

Male | 7 months old | 45 pounds | Medium energy | Hasn’t met cats or kids | Lives with a dog | From Mexico | Fostered in Toronto | Sweet & affectionate | Playful

Just as unique as his name, we’d like you to meet scruff COPO. His love for people is real, and you’re sure to notice it right from the start, given how trusting he is. As soon as he lays eyes on you, it’ll be all affection and then play, play, play. Wanna know his fav toys? Anything he can chew on. Oh, and while we’re here, we might as well share that while COPO has a relaxed temperament, he does tend to nip during play, so please keep this in mind if and when kiddos are in the mix.

COPO loves spending time in the backyard and going for his morning and evening walks, where sniffing is his priority! If there were something he didn’t love, that would have to be bath time. What can we say? This scruff just isn’t about it. What he’s into is spending time with his people. He loves to hang out, and we think he would make a great family dog.

Let’s chat training. COPO has been quite the busy scruff learning boundaries at lightning speed (or at the very least fairly quickly). Not to brag, or anything, but he also listens to his people and responds to redirection, which helps focus his attention. What commands has he learned recently? Sit and come. What will he continue to work on in your care? Daytime crate training to help build his independence! He can be vocal when left alone.

COPO currently lives with an active and playful foster scruff sister. This experience has shown that taking his time with introductions generally leads to positive interactions. He enjoys playing with his scruff sister, though he is still pretty chill and often prefers to do his own thing. He’s shown some light curiosity towards scruffs while out and about, so it’s possible that COPO may develop lasting dog friendships. 

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TURBO - APP IN PROCESS

Male | 3 months old | Medium energy | Hasn’t met cats | Met kids | Living with a dog | From Manitoba | Fostered in Toronto | Playful & sweet | Building Independence

You’ve met Raz… now get ready for his brother, TURBO! 💨 

Don’t let the name fool you though, TURBO isn’t all go-go-go, he just REALLY loves to play. Whether he’s bouncing around with a toy, a dog buddy, or out exploring the world, this happy-go-lucky pup is always ready for a little adventure.

TURBO is a lovebug who’s learning to love the world just as much. He enjoys meeting new people on walks, including kids, taking everything in stride. He recently spent time with a few family kiddos and after some gentle pets he flopped down, content and drifted off to dreamland. TURBO stayed calm the entire time and his foster fam was so proud of him. 

Playtime is where TURBO truly shines. He loves to romp around, entertain himself with toys, and would happily keep a dog sibling busy. He’s currently living with a dog sister and adores her company, though he can be a little protective of her on walks, sometimes showing off his bark, especially towards male dogs. With guidance, he redirects well and shows great potential to keep building his confidence and manners. On solo walks, there isn’t a peep out of this guy, and TURBO simply loves to be out & about. 

An outdoorsy boy at heart, TURBO would thrive with space to explore, whether that’s a yard or regular adventures. When he’s not playing, he’s dreaming about snacks, and may add a little dramatic flair with a whine or howl when food is involved. 

TURBO is a growing boy who’s settling into his routine and already starting to outgrow his crate. He’s made great progress with potty training, is working through teething (frozen carrots 🥕 to the rescue), and will need help building confidence with solo time. He’s currently used to lots of company and frequent potty breaks, so he’ll benefit from a home that can gently support him as he learns to spend more time on his own.

With his playful spirit, sweet nature, and endlessly entertaining personality, TURBO is ready to bring fun, love, and a whole lot of joy to his forever home. Apply to adopt TURBO below! 

KIMMY - APP IN PROCESS

Female | 1 year old | 23 pounds | High energy | Likely good second dog | Not cat-tested | From Hamilton | Fostered in Toronto | Fun, loving & energetic

Unbreakable? You betcha. It’s KIMMY! 💛 This wiggly girl first came into SOS care in January from a local shelter with a suspected hip injury that had in fact healed abnormally. After successful surgery and lots of love, KIMMY is recovering beautifully and is now pain-free, with a bright, active future ahead of her.

KIMMY will need continued at-home rehab and physio as she heals, and moderate daily exercise to keep her strong and thriving. The good news? This happy little dynamo is more than ready. Through it all, KIMMY has kept her joyful spirit, silly expressions with those cute eyebrows, and signature all-out wiggles.

At just one year old, KIMMY is full of energy and charm. She’s a social butterfly who loves meeting new people and is always ready to hand out kisses. She can be a bit jumpy when excited, so older or dog-savvy kids would be the best fit for her. She would also likely love a dog sibling to play with and learn from.

KIMMY has not been cat-tested and does show some prey drive like crouching for squirrels, so a home without small animals would be ideal, though she may do okay in time with a dog-savvy cat. She’s still working on her manners, potty training, and being left alone, but she’s making great progress and has been managing the 9-5 routine with regular breaks, enrichment and exercise.

This lovable girl is looking for a home that can keep up with her zest for life while continuing to support her recovery. A yard would be a lovely bonus for KIMMY, giving her the space to move, play, and continue building strength, as she settles into the happy life she’s been waiting for.

Think you can keep up with this resilient little ray of sunshine? Apply to adopt KIMMY!