Adopt

My name is Gus!

Posted over 3 weeks ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Home Check

4

Approve Application

5

Meet the Pet

6

Sign Adoption Contract

7

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $700

This helps Baladi & Sled Dog Rescue of Ontario - Southwest/London with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Beagle/Labrador Retriever
Color
Brown/Chocolate - with Black
Age
5 months old, Puppy
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My personality

My story

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

Gus
Born: August 15, 2025
Fostered in North Bay, ON
Adoption Fee: $700
UTD on vaccines
To be neutered prior to adoption
Beagle/Lab/Shep mix (our best guess)

Gus is a sweet, silly, and fun-loving pup with a heart of gold and a playful spirit to match! He loves games like keep-away, tug, and full-on puppy horsing around with his foster sister. He’s happiest when he’s playing, learning, or soaking up time with his people.
At Home:
Gus is doing really well with his house training and has very minimal accidents. He’s learning his boundaries beautifully with the resident cats and continues to improve every day. He is respectful of the young children. He would thrive in a home with a younger, active dog to match his energy and play style.
Mealtime Manners:
Gus is very food motivated and uses a slow feeder so he doesn’t inhale his meals. He prefers to eat in his own space without other animals around. He’s respectful of his foster sister’s food and won’t steal — he patiently waits until she walks away!
Training & Crate Life:
Gus is still learning leash skills and does pull while walking, so continued training will help him shine. He does best in his crate with minimal items, as he tends to destroy puppy pads or towels if they’re present. Since removing them, he’s had no accidents in his crate. He may whine initially, but a food-dispensing toy with small treats has helped make crate time a positive experience.
Personality:
Gus has an absolutely wonderful personality — affectionate, goofy, and eager to learn. With continued structure, training, and an active companion, he will make an amazing addition to the right home.
If you’re looking for a playful, loving pup who’s ready to grow alongside you, Gus might just be your perfect match
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
London, ON N5V 2E6
Donation
E-transfer: bsdro.21@gmail.com

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Submit your application for adoption on our website (please choose the appropriate dog or cat application)

2.

Interview

A member of our team will connect with you and conduct a phone interview. We will then connect with 2-3 references. Please let them know.

3.

Home Check

We do a home check via video. Please video all areas your pet will have access to, including the yard, if applicable.

4.

Approve Application

Congratulations! You're approved! A member of our team will reach out to let you know!

5.

Meet the Pet

We will connect you with your future pets foster family to conduct a meet & greet!

6.

Sign Adoption Contract

If you decide to proceed with the adoption, we set up a day/time to complete the adoption contract and pay the adoption fee.

7.

Take the Pet Home

Congratulations! It's time to take your new best friend home! We hope you will share photos and updates as the days, weeks, and years pass

Additional adoption info

We are a small group of volunteers working through applications as quickly as possible. This will sometimes take a few days. Bare with us, we will call you soon!

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

We host a number of meet & greet events in and around the London, Ontario area! Check out our Facebook page to see our events and come meet your new best friend!

More about this rescue

Baladi & Sled Dog Rescue of Ontario is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, providing veterinary care, and finding loving homes for dogs from the dog sledding industry. We also extend our reach locally by rescuing stray dogs and cats from Indigenous communities that we partner with.

Our rescue began saving street dogs and cats, AKA Baladis, in Egypt. Since the important on animals ban implemented in 2022, we are no longer allowed to bring animals into Canada from Egypt. Our efforts, however, expand globally, as we continue to help support the placement of Baladi's in Egyptian shelters.

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