My name is Fripette!

Posted over 2 weeks ago | Updated 7 hours ago

Cared for by Speaking of Dogs Rescue

My basic info

Breed

Poodle (Miniature)

Color

Black - with White

Age

Senior

Size

Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Female

Pet ID

20430324

My details

Purebred

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Fripette is a lovely little dog who weighs approx. 15 pounds. Very quiet and sleeps most of the day in her hiding spots. She loves to chase and retrieve her balls and brings me one when she wants to play. As far as I know she does not bark when I leave but cries loudly when I get back.

She is indifferent to other dogs but will stand still when they approach or hide behind me. She also shies away from people when they try to pat her and will not come out from under the small table when I have company. In the four months she has been here, my friends have only seen her once when she ran out to pee. She also hesitates to get on the elevator if anyone else is on it and I have had to wait for another one at times.

She doesn't seem interested in being outside too much. She will do her business and head back to the door, always checking behind her. I have only gotten her to walk around the building a few times but she seems so nervous. She also doesn't care to ride in the car

She is more or less house trained. She wakes me up about 4:30/5:00 a.m. and goes out to urinate on pads on the balcony. I also have to keep pads down in the dining room and have covered the carpet with plastic, as she does have accidents if she can't wake me or I am out. She has to urinate several times during the day between walks

Fripette is not a cuddly dog, doesn't like being held or sitting beside me. She seems happy just laying on the floor beside me, so she does follow me around. She has a good appetite

Health-wise Fripette has a heart murmur (will need to be on vetmedin long term), dry eye (on cyclosporin
eye drops long term), and Cushing's disease (on trilostane long term). She also likely has underlying allergies and is on apoquel currently to control her itch.

Her meds will be approx. 400.00 per month

Rescue

Speaking of Dogs Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID

20430324

Contact

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Phone

(705) 444-7637

speakingofdogs@gmail.com

Website

http://www.speakingofdogs.com

Address

Toronto, ON M9W 3L8

Donation

Donate to This Rescue

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Our process begins with an online pre adoption questionnaire followed by a telephone interview
Once both have been completed we consider suitability and if we feel the adoption candidate is a potential match we arrange a meet and greet with the dog you are interested in
From there we schedule a home visit and check personal and veterinary references.

Go meet their pets

All our dogs are in foster homes so meet and greets are by appointment only

More about this rescue

Who are we?
Speaking of Dogs Rescue Program is a Canadian registered charity. We are a volunteer-based dog rescue in Toronto that is dedicated to assisting dogs from shelters as well as taking in dogs surrendered by their owner when space allows. We have a focus on helping senior dogs. Our dogs are lovingly cared for in foster homes until we find them a suitable forever home.

*Speaking of Dogs Rescue is the operating name of Speaking of Dogs Rescue Program, a not-for-profit charitable corporation in the Province of Ontario.

Charity Registration Number: 841098791RR0001

Foster Homes
Sadly, each new day brings a flood of emails and telephone pleas to help yet another abandoned dear dog. We try and help these displaced dogs through our rescue efforts and networking. We are always in search of new foster homes where a dog can be cared for and loved until a permanent home is found. Speaking of Dogs Rescue covers food, medical attention and all the supplies required for the dogs in foster care. Foster parents need be responsible and patient people who will provide a safe environment for our dogs. A foster contract must be signed. This is a serious responsibility; however the experience is very rewarding. If you can open your heart and home to a foster dog please contact us. We have a comprehensive Foster Manual available for people who are considering becoming a foster parent.

Wish List
Canned quality dog foods
Martingale collars
Harnesses – all sizes
Toys and treats
Financial support for the many medical procedures required, microchips, food, supplies and professional grooming