This helps It Takes A Village Dog Rescue with pet care costs.
My basic info
Breed
Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
Black
Age
2 years 7 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
21
My details
Good with dogs
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Hi! I’m Skittles — a sweet, playful pup who’s learning just how wonderful the world can be.
I used to think everything was a little suspicious, but I’m discovering that toys are fun, people can be kind (especially when they have treats), and kiddie pools are basically the best invention ever. I’m curious, goofy, and full of personality once I feel safe.
Dogs are my happy place.
I absolutely love other dogs and would be over the moon to have a playful canine sibling in my forever home. I take my role as “enthusiastic little sister” very seriously — I start games, steal toys, and invite everyone to play (sometimes loudly 😄). Having another dog around helps me feel confident, safe, and ready to take on the world.
With people, I’m still learning. I’m not a cuddly lap dog just yet — I prefer to show my love through games, following you around, and learning fun tricks (my favorite is touching your hand with my nose for treats!). I’ll happily work and play with you, but I ask that physical affection be gentle and on my terms while I build trust.
Because of this, a home without kids is best for me — I need calm, patient humans who understand that I warm up at my own pace.
I’m currently on anxiety medication and will need to stay on it, and I’m looking for one or two kind adults who are happy to go slow and celebrate the little wins. Trust, once earned, means everything to me.
Home life? I’m nailing it.
I love comfy beds, climate control, and napping the day away with my dog friends while my foster parents are at work. I’m crate trained and also do just fine being loose in the house. When my people get home, though, I’m all about playtime and zoomies.
I’m not ready for leash walks yet — we’re working on positive associations with collars, harnesses, and leashes, but pressure still makes me nervous and I could try to run if I panic. Because of that, I need a securely fenced yard where I can play, explore, bark happily, and chase the occasional garden snake. I’d also do best in a home without cats, since my chase instinct is pretty strong.
I know I’m not the right fit for every home… but for the right person, I’ll be something really special. If you have a calm home, a playful dog, and a heart big enough to fall in love with a shy but silly girl, I just might be your perfect match.
Current Foster Location: Kinburn, ON
Hi! I’m Skittles — a sweet, playful pup who’s learning just how wonderful the world can be.
I used to think everything was a little suspicious, but I’m discovering that toys are fun, people can be kind (especially when they have treats), and kiddie pools are basically the best invention ever. I’m curious, goofy, and full of personality once I feel safe.
Dogs are my happy place.
I absolutely love other dogs and would be over the moon to have a playful canine sibling in my forever home. I take my role as “enthusiastic little sister” very seriously — I start games, steal toys, and invite everyone to play (sometimes loudly 😄). Having another dog around helps me feel confident, safe, and ready to take on the world.
With people, I’m still learning. I’m not a cuddly lap dog just yet — I prefer to show my love through games, following you around, and learning fun tricks (my favorite is touching your hand with my nose for treats!). I’ll happily work and play with you, but I ask that physical affection be gentle and on my terms while I build trust.
Because of this, a home without kids is best for me — I need calm, patient humans who understand that I warm up at my own pace.
I’m currently on anxiety medication and will need to stay on it, and I’m looking for one or two kind adults who are happy to go slow and celebrate the little wins. Trust, once earned, means everything to me.
Home life? I’m nailing it.
I love comfy beds, climate control, and napping the day away with my dog friends while my foster parents are at work. I’m crate trained and also do just fine being loose in the house. When my people get home, though, I’m all about playtime and zoomies.
I’m not ready for leash walks yet — we’re working on positive associations with collars, harnesses, and leashes, but pressure still makes me nervous and I could try to run if I panic. Because of that, I need a securely fenced yard where I can play, explore, bark happily, and chase the occasional garden snake. I’d also do best in a home without cats, since my chase instinct is pretty strong.
I know I’m not the right fit for every home… but for the right person, I’ll be something really special. If you have a calm home, a playful dog, and a heart big enough to fall in love with a shy but silly girl, I just might be your perfect match.
Applications are submitted and reviewed against a pet bio that is prepared by the foster. This allows for a match of the family to the pet.
2.
Interview
Screening questions are completed to confirm match before meet and greet
3.
Meet the Pet
Dog up for adoption, the applicant and foster meet.
4.
Home Check
A virtual home visit along with 2 reference checks is done to confirm safe and suitable home (one reference is a vet if possible)
5.
Approve Application
A call with the applicant and adoption team is held to finalize, and then send contract.
6.
Sign Adoption Contract
Contract and addendum if needed is sent to the applicant.
7.
Pay Fee
After the adoption donation and contract are received, the adoption is considered final. Then pick up the new family member and take home
Additional adoption info
We use a team to cover different steps in the process so that we have input from several individuals to confirm dog/puppy is a fit in the new family and we have the correct forever home.
We use a team to cover different steps in the process so that we have input from several individuals to confirm dog/puppy is a fit in the new family and we have the correct forever home.
It Takes a Village is a small South-Eastern Ontario based, registered non-profit organization that focuses on finding homes for dogs in need. Our organization is foster based and is made up entirely of dedicated volunteers and experienced rescuers who have united to improve the lives of dogs who find themselves without a home. We believe in giving dogs in need a fresh start at a new life.
Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs in need. The happiness and success of the dogs in our rescue community is our priority and the reason we do what we do.
It Takes a Village is a small South-Eastern Ontario based, registered non-profit organization that focuses on finding homes for dogs in need. Our organization is foster based and is made up entirely of dedicated volunteers and experienced rescuers who have united to improve the lives of dogs who find themselves without a home. We believe in giving dogs in need a fresh start at a new life.
Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs in need. The happiness and success of the dogs in our rescue community is our priority and the reason we do what we do.
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