Adopt

My name is Toad!

Posted 3 days ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Meet the Pet

4

Home Check

5

Approve Application

6

Sign Adoption Contract

7

Pay Fee

Adoption fee: $850

This helps It Takes A Village Dog Rescue with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
Age
2 months old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
409

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs

My story

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

Hi, I’m Toad 🐸🐾—a happy, playful puppy with a curious mind and a heart full of potential. I’m active, affectionate, and inquisitive, and my favorite thing to do is lock eyes with you in a long, thoughtful staring contest (it’s my signature move).

My days are all about puppy structure: early mornings, breakfast, and playtime to burn off energy, followed by relaxing in my x-pen while my foster is at work. Evenings mean more meals, play, and then crashing hard in my cozy safe space with my siblings. I’m still very much a work in progress—I’m not house trained yet and will need continued crate training—but I’m eager to learn.

I’ve been exposed to lots of dogs of all sizes and personalities, including a laid-back Golden Retriever, a small northern mutt, and my littermates, and I do great with them. I don’t need another dog in my forever home, though—I’m adaptable and will settle into just about any loving household. I’ve met teenagers and did well, and as a puppy, I’m expected to adjust easily to different family setups.

With my foster, I’m responsive, listen well, enjoy cuddles, and also appreciate a bit of independent time. I play happily on my own with toys, with other dogs, and with people. I’m a sweet, balanced pup looking for a patient home ready to help me grow into the amazing dog I’m meant to be 💛
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Contact info

Pet ID
409
Contact
Kim Sheppard
Phone
Address
Athens, ON K0E 1B0

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

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.

Adoption application

More about this rescue

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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