My name is Ria!

All Pound Dog Rescue dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, heartworm tested, de-wormed (if required), and micro-chipped prior to adoption. The adoption donation of $400 is applied to assist in the costs of veterinary care and the overall care of the dog.

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Hi! My name is Ria. I’m a 3 year old female Cairn Terrier mix looking for my forever home. I’m a small dog and weigh 15lbs. I was found as a stray and ended up at the pound where I was never claimed. My foster parents aren’t sure how this happened because I’m such a happy and cute little dog. It’s probably for the best though because now I can live in a home where I will never be allowed to run loose and get lost again! What makes me special? Well, let me tell you!

I love going on walks. As soon as you say the word ‘walk’ I’m at the door waiting to go. I sit at the door until my leash is put on and I am told I can go outside. I’m learning how to walk well on a leash as I get a bit excited on my walks especially when I see another dog, or a squirrel, or rabbit, or bird...they are just so exciting! My new family will need to continue to work on this with me as I need to be reminded to stay calm. My foster parents tell me I am doing much better though. I also love to run. A fenced yard is a must on my list of things I would like my new family to have so I can run all I want and get my energy out!

Car rides rides are one of my favourite things. I ride well in the back seat, or the front seat, wherever you would like me is fine. I’m just happy to be with you. I love car rides so much that I will jump in the car immediately when the door is opened even if we aren’t going anywhere...I wouldn’t want to miss out on a car ride! I am very calm in the car and will just lie on the seat.

My toys are another one of my favourite things! I have a squeaky pig that I absolutely adore. I like to carry my pig around the house and squeak it for hours at a time. In fact, I like to squeak it so much that I broke the squeaker. My foster parents are happy the squeaker broke and I don’t care that it doesn’t make noise anymore, I still like to carry it around. If you throw one of my toys I will bring it back to you and wait for you to throw it again.

I’m a good a house guest and haven’t destroyed anything. I am fully house trained and let you know when I need to go out. I bark if I hear another dog outside (or on the TV) but quickly stop when I’m told to stop. I’m learning new things every day! I have learned how to sit and stay and am working on down. Most of all I’m working on learning how to control all of my energy. At night I sleep in my crate and am learning that it’s a safe place to be. I get a treat every time I go in my crate, so it’s not so bad. I also go in my crate while my foster parents are away from the house. Sometimes I cry when I’m in my crate and I know you are leaving me but I quickly stop. I’m working on this but I just love people so much I want to be around you all the time! I follow my foster parents around the house and will sit at their feet while they do the dishes, barge into the bathroom uninvited, and cuddle with them on the couch. I just want all the love and affection I can get.

I have been thoroughly checked out by the vet and given a clean bill of health. I am a bit too skinny though and need to put on some weight. My foster parents are trying to get me to eat more kibble. I love the wet food but it’s not nutritious enough for me (or so they say), I guess I have to eat the healthy stuff…

I would be a good dog for a family willing to give me lots of attention, walk me, and play with me as I have lots of energy. Currently, I go on three 30 minute walks a day. I would also be suitable for a family with another friendly dog. It would be great if I had another dog to play with to help keep my energy under control! I’m not being fostered in a home with children but my foster parents think I would be fine with children over the age of 8. Younger children might get me too excited. If I go to a home with children it will need to be to a family that has had dogs before and are capable trainers. I am absolutely friendly enough for kids and to be a family dog, but I am a happy and excitable terrier so could get easily over stimulated around kids that are excitable and don’t know to be calm around dogs. When I get too excited I get bouncy and like to play nip. My foster parents are teaching me that this is unacceptable but it’s a process. I am very smart and learn new things quickly but this also means that I try to push boundaries; I am a terrier after all!! My new family will need to continue my training.

I am a joyful dog who has never had a bad day. I smile and wag my tail constantly. I am active and need an active family to keep me busy. As much as I like a cuddle at the end of the day, I expect my days to be busy. If you are a couch potato I won’t be a good fit for you, sorry! I like adventure and seeing the world around me and experiencing new things!!! I am looking for a family who has had a dog before and is experienced in dog training as I have so much more to learn and experience. I am a typical terrier so can be stubborn and require a confident leader. I am looking for people committed to taking me to training school so I can be at my very best. Even though I’m small my rescue people say I need to be trained and socialized properly just like a bigger dog, and I agree! I will be your very best friend and eager companion in all things fun and outdoorsy. I would be thrilled to find my forever home. Is that with you?