WREN - ADOPTION IN PROGRESS

Female | 1 year old | 35 pounds | Low-Medium energy | Limited interactions with dogs | Hasn’t met kids or cats | From Mexico | Fostered in Toronto | A shy, affectionate girl

Sporting a polka-dot-dipped tail & sweet speckled socks, she might be your sole-mate — meet WREN!

Since arriving in Toronto from Mexico, this shy girl has been slowly coming out of her shell to show just how sweet she is. Once she’s completely comfortable (and she settled into home life quickly) you can often find WREN snoozing on her back with her paws up in the air. Showing off her independent side already as well, she might roll over or pop her head up if you leave the room, but she’s perfectly content to wait for your return before greeting you with the happiest tail wags and kisses.

Smartie-pants WREN mastered the elevator and timing her potty breaks within a day or two, and she’s learning other scruffs are fun to see out in the wild. Living in a high-dog-traffic area, she can sometimes freeze or be timid when spotting bigger dogs outside, but with confidence from her handler, and treats when she quickly disengages, WREN has been becoming much more comfortable sharing their space.

With humans, she would prefer if you let her come to you. Pretend she’s not there, maybe have a little cheese nearby, and soon enough WREN will be ready to be your best friend. She’ll be asking for scritches on her ears and fancy tuxedo chest and happily falling asleep near the action. Everyone who meets her says, “she is the cutest and sweetest girl” 💖

Fun fact: the magic ingredient with this girl is cheese 🧀✨ (try peanut butter and you could be frenemies, at best).

Ready to give WREN the love, patience and comfort she needs to keep growing her confidence? The reward is a lifetime of snuggles. Apply to adopt WREN!

KANE - ADOPTION IN PROGRESS

Male | 2.5 years old | 52 pounds | Low energy | Likely a good second dog | Hasn't met cats or kids | From Mexico | Fostered in Pickering 

Sweet. Soulful. Gentle. KANE may only be 2.5 years old, but he carries the energy of an old soul. 

He's affectionate with the people he trusts most and is willing to give you the benefit of the doubt... especially if you're holding treats! His love language includes following you from room to room, rolling in the grass, and keeping you company while you work. Looking for a dependable buddy who won't interrupt your Teams call? KANE has it covered!

KANE approaches new experiences the way many of us approach assembling IKEA furniture: cautiously, with a healthy amount of suspicion, and a sincere hope that snacks will be involved. New people, dogs, and cars can make him stop, but once he realizes everything is okay, his confidence grows a little more.

He's incredibly smart. On his very first walk, he memorized the route home and has since become an excellent navigator. KANE is happiest with consistency and routine. He appreciates a slow morning, though he's equally happy to get moving when needed. Two shorter walks each day suit him perfectly, and the rest of the time he's content to relax wherever his people are.

KANE is house-trained, has mastered the stairs, and is quiet as a mouse. He hasn't met young children or cats yet, although he has spent time studying the neighbourhood bunnies (and no application submitted to the chase committee!).

KANE’s ideal home would understand that confidence isn't built overnight. His people will be patient, kind, and willing to celebrate the little victories along the way. In return, they'll gain a loyal shadow, a gentle heart, and companionship that makes every day a little better. Apply to adopt.

POLARIS - 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 - August 12th | Looking for an adopter!

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

POLARIS. 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 POLARIS 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.

POLARIS is travelling the vast cosmic distance (AKA Winnipeg to Toronto) via a flight on August 12th. Nebulous stuff, we know. What you should know is that you’ll need to be able to pick POLARIS 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 POLARIS 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. POLARIS is the strong, silent type who plays hard yet settles just as easily.

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

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

GEMINI - ADOPTION IN PROGRESS

Female | 9 years old | 50 pounds | Low energy | Living with dogs - resource guards | Older kids only | Hasn’t met cats | From Ontario | Fostered in Kitchener | Sweet & spicy senior scruff

She’s sugar and spice and everything nice - reintroducing GEMINI! 💎

We recently shared GEMINI on our social media pages as she made the transition back into SOS care from a return situation that truly had nothing to do with her. While she definitely does have her spicy quirks — she’s earned it at 9, almost 10, years young. (Think you can help us find her furever home before her 10th birthday on August 26th?)

While GEMINI is living with other scruffs, she definitely gives off only-child energy when it comes to her resource guarding. A home with older kids who might not have similar-looking toys, or a respectful scruff with clear boundaries around meals, treats, and anything special, would be best for GEM. She hasn’t had much interaction with cats either, so it’s hard to tell how she’d feel about feline companionship. But in classic Husky fashion, she’s a communicator, so learning to read her body language, respecting her boundaries, and providing clear structure will set everyone up for success.

Those mute howls can sometimes have a soft, low volume, and GEMINI is still learning that being on her own isn’t the end of the world (a Husky, dramatic?! Never…). While the woo-hoo’s are definitely on low, they are persistent, so a home that can help her slowly transition to more time alone will help her build back her independence.

Miss GEMINI has already made so much progress in foster care and has had a ton of change thrown her way in the past few weeks, so she deserves some extra grace. GEM does have arthritis, but it’s being managed with a monthly injection that will allow her to continue to enjoy a good quality of life for years. From her big vet appointment to a good blow-out at home from foster mom, followed by a professional groom for that lovely poof of floof we couldn’t be more proud to see her settling in again.

Time for this silent howling queen to be her family’s true gem. Ready to say furever to GEMINI? Apply to adopt!

MUÑECO - ADOPTION IN PROGRESS

Male | 10 months old | 52 pounds & growing | Medium energy | Living with dogs | Hasn’t met kids or cats | From Mexico | Fostered in Toronto | Shy, sweet & calm

His name translates to “doll” and it’s easy to see the resemblance. Meet MUÑECO!

This shy guy is slowly coming out of his shell, but the big city was initially quite scary for him. The noises and cars would spook him, and his instinct was to flee, so making sure his tracker is charged and he’s securely double leashed will be key. Safety first! Always.

MUÑECO is showing off how brave he is though, as he becomes more comfy around the hustle and bustle. He’s the type of happy camper who just loves his walks or a good hike, and would likely adore accompanying his furever family on a fun outdoor adventure one day. He’s also a big fan of his crate and settles on his own like a breeze.

He’s currently living with a few respectful scruffs that he’s (awkwardly 🤪) tried to initiate play with (our hearts 💖). While MUÑECO does sometimes stare at dogs he sees on walks, we imagine with the right boundaries he’d do great as a second dog. But honestly, soaking up all the love and attention as a solo-scruff would do just fine for this boy, too. With his loyal heart and strong bond to his humans, MUÑECO is destined to be someone’s soul dog.

Ready to see MUÑECO’s confidence continue to blossom? Apply to adopt!

P.S. Does his sweet face happen to look familiar? Believe it or not, MUÑECO is siblings with Copo, Botitas & Escarcha!