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My name is Olive!

Posted 1 day ago

My basic info

Breed
Shih Tzu
Color
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
22153429

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

Olive is a 5 year old female Shih Tzu who is about 14 pounds.

Her foster mom says she has come along way.  She’s almost ready to trust people but not quite there yet. She's just getting to know Olive's personality. 

We know she loves other dogs, travels well in a car, and her tail is always wagging. Olive is starting to know her name. She is now able to use the outside stairs. 

Olive has not been walked on a leash. She is doing quite well with house training: will go on a pee pad also goes outside. 

Olive is spayed and had a dental cleaning where she had to have 16 teeth removed. 

Olive is learning everyday. Her foster mom thinks that when she’s ready, she will be a cuddler.

Movie attached is a reflection of Olive’s personality. 



December 26, 2025, 3:02 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22153429
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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