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My name is Tinky!

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My basic info

Breed
Dogo Argentino
Color
White - with Black
Age
1 year 5 months old, Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
69 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
2000336330

My story

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

Hi… I’m Tinky.

I’m 1.5 years old, and I’m looking for something really special — a safe, cozy forever home where I can finally relax and just be me.

When we first meet, I might be a little shy. New people can feel a bit overwhelming at first. But if you give me a little patience (and maybe a soft voice and a gentle hand), I promise I’ll show you who I really am. Once I warm up? Oh boy… I turn into a total lover. I’m sweet, affectionate, and very devoted to my people. I’m the kind of guy who will lean into you for pets and look at you like you hung the moon.

I walk pretty nicely on a leash, if I do say so myself. I like exploring the world — especially when I know I’m safe with you.

Now I need to tell you something important. Other dogs really scare me. I don’t want to fight or cause trouble — I actually try very hard to avoid them. But if a dog gets right up in my face and won’t give me space, I might try to defend myself to make the scary thing go away. I’m not looking for confrontation… I’m just looking for peace. My dream home would be dog-free, calm, and predictable, where I don’t have to worry about surprise nose-to-nose meetings.

Cats? I’m not totally sure yet. I`ve been known to bark at them before. Maybe best if they’re respectful and don’t rush me, I’d be willing to meet one and see how it goes.

Kids are okay too — as long as they’re calm and kind and understand that I’m a sensitive boy who needs gentle handling. Older calmer kids I would prefer.

What I really need is a loving human (or two or three) who will continue helping me build confidence through positive experiences and good socialization. Someone who understands that shy dogs aren’t broken — we just bloom a little slower. And when we do? We love with our whole hearts, and you`ll soon see my energetic, goofy, playful personality come out!

If you have a quiet home, a patient heart, and room on your couch for a sweet boy who just wants to feel safe… I think we might be perfect for each other.

Love,
Tinky Winky
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
2000336330
Contact
Address
1375 Provincial Road, Windsor, ON N8W 5V8

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

If you’re interested in a particular animal that you see on our web site, visit our adoption centre as soon as possible. Applications to adopt are taken on a first come, first served basis. Please remember to bring ID with your address when you come to adopt. See our Adoption Fees at windsorhumane.org

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Adoption
Monday through Friday:
12:00pm to 7:00pm

Saturday and Sunday:
11:00am to 6:00pm

Holidays:
Closed

More about this shelter

The Windsor/Essex County Humane Society was founded in 1926 and incorporated in 1949. The Humane Society has a publicly-tendered contract with the City of Windsor to provide animal control and basic shelter services in the City. This is only a portion of the work done by our organization. In 2016 almost 12,000 animal came through the doors of our shelter and spay/neuter clinic. We can’t help them without your support.

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