Adopt

My name is Happy!

Posted 11 hours ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Home Check

4

Meet the Pet

5

Sign Adoption Contract

My basic info

Breed
Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut - with White
Age
4 years old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
18 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

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

My health

Checkmark in teal circle Shots current

My story

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

Hi… my name is Happy 🤍

I’m a 4-year-old Terrier mix boy, about 8kg, with short little legs and a quiet heart.

I was rescued from a dog meat farm. From the very beginning of my life, I learned how to endure before I ever learned how to love. The world taught me to stay small, to stay quiet, to not draw attention to myself. So I did. Even now, when you first meet me, I won’t run up to you or try to be the center of the room. I’ll simply stand a little behind, watching, waiting for your reaction. If you come closer, I won’t run away — but I won’t immediately give you my whole heart either. Inside, I’m gently asking, “Is it really safe this time?”

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I have a shy and very gentle nature. I’ve spent my life being careful, and the way I move slowly on my short legs carries the story of how long I had to hide myself just to get through each day. But if you give me time… I change. When I grow familiar with your voice, when I learn that your hands don’t hurt, when I realize I don’t have to be afraid — I begin to lean in. Carefully. Slowly. I’ll offer you a small piece of affection, a quiet nuzzle, a soft closeness. And that little bit of love means everything — because it comes from a place of courage.

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Home life will most likely be new to me — a house, daily routines, being alone sometimes, understanding the rules of living with people. I might make mistakes. I might need time to adjust. Please don’t see those moments as flaws; they are simply traces of the life I had before. I don’t need a family who expects me to be perfect right away. I need a family who knows how to wait — someone who won’t rush me, someone who won’t scold me for being slow, someone who will walk beside me step by small step.

With my short legs, I may not walk fast — but if you show me that the world can be kind, I will walk toward you with trust. I survived the farm. Now I am just beginning my life. Please be the family that teaches me I don’t have to live quietly and alone anymore. Be my safe place. And I promise, in my own gentle way, I will be yours. 🐾🤍
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
Calgary, AB T2G 2G8
Donation

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

You must participate in a phone interview or submit a video introducing your home and household.

3.

Home Check

4.

Meet the Pet

f the dog is currently in a foster home, we will arrange a meet and greet with the dog and their foster parents after the interview and upon

5.

Sign Adoption Contract

Once the adoption is approved, we will provide you with an adoption contract.

Additional adoption info

we would love to hear how your dog is settling into their forever home! Please share an update with us.

Adoption application

More about this rescue

At Dream Tails Rescue, we believe that every animal deserves a loving home and a second chance at happiness.

Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals in need while fostering a compassionate community dedicated to the well-being of all pets.

We are committed to providing a safe haven for homeless and abandoned animals, offering them care, love, and support until they find their forever families. Through education and outreach, we strive to raise awareness about responsible pet ownership and the importance of spaying and neutering.

Together, we can turn dreams into reality—one tail at a time.

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