Adopt

My name is Willie!

Posted 1 week ago

My basic info

Breed
Poodle (Standard)
Color
Gray/Silver/Salt & Pepper - with Black
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
22097720

My details

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My story

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

Name: Willie Nelson
Breed: Standard Poodle mix
Weight: 65 pounds
Gender: Male
Spayed/neutered: Not neutered
Age: 3 years 
Obtained From: A standard poodle breeder = Casetelle Poodles
Reason for Intake: No proper home or time
Up to Date with Vetting: Yes, will be neutered by our rescue

Good with dogs: He has many interactions with other dogs and has never had an issue.  He is currently being kept outside in a run by himself 
Good with cats: Unknown.  
Good with kids: He has not lived in a house with kids.  He does play ball with their kids who are 7 and 10 years old and seems very excited to see them and may jump up to greet them.  
Good with strangers: He is currently an outside dog but when strangers have entered the outside pen he doesn't bark, goes up and greets them, and is friendly and social.
Resource guarding issues: No

Ever bitten a human: No

Ever bitten a dog: No
Fears:
Housetrained: He is not living in a house.  He is clean in his crate for up to 8 hours when crated overnight.
Crate trained: Yes. He is crated overnight in the outbuilding/ shop 

Good in the car: Yes

Bark when left alone: Barks when people arrive. Does not bark in his crate
Destructive: Unknown.  He has never been left alone loose in a home.

Energy Level: Medium
Leash skills: Has been a rural dog so would need to get used to neighbourhood walks
Okay with physical handling/manipulations: He has been professionally groomed by several groomers.  
Known commands: sit, come
Food on now: Purina One kibble twice/day.

Behavioural issues: He is not living inside at this time.  He is described as a great, affectionate dog who loves to play ball.  
Medical issues: None known.  

 

December 3, 2025, 12:52 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22097720
Contact
Address
Toronto, ON M9W 3L8

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

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