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Mabel

French Bulldog Boston Terrier

Female, Adult
Didsbury, AB
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
***Mabel is currently on an adoption trial*** Location: Airdrie, AB // Age: Approx 3 years old // Sex: Female (Spay is booked for August in Calgary)// Size: 17lbs // Energy level: Medium // Dogs: Yes, dogs her size // Cats: Not tested // Kids: Likely older, dog savvy kids // 💕Looking for a loyal little shadow? Meet Mabel! Mabel is the kind of dog who forms deep bonds with her people and wants nothing more than to be by your side. Affectionate, playful, and full of personality, she's happiest when she's cuddled up beside you, following you from room to room, or showing off her adorable trick of standing on her back legs and waving her front paws when she wants your attention. 💕 This sweet girl settled into foster care immediately! She's confident in new environments, enjoys exploring, and handles new experiences with ease. Whether she's relaxing in the sunshine, playing tug or fetch with her favourite toys, or heading out for a leisurely sniff-filled walk, Mabel approaches life with curiosity and enthusiasm. 💕 Mabel has a medium energy level and is content with about a 20-minute daily walk along with some playtime at home. She walks beautifully on leash, rarely pulls, and loves stopping to investigate all the interesting smells along the way. She's also an excellent travel companion, happily snoozing or watching the world go by on car rides. 💕 At home, Mabel is fully house trained when kept on a consistent routine and can be trusted to free roam when left alone. She settles quietly, sleeps through the night, and isn't much of a barker—only letting you know when someone arrives before quickly settling back down. 💕 Mabel can be shy when meeting new people. With a little patience and gentle introductions, she warms up nicely and becomes just as loving and affectionate. 💕 Mabel enjoys the company of other dogs but does best with dogs around her own size. She has shown signs of prey drive toward small animals, so a home without small dogs is important, and she has not been tested with cats. She would likely do well with respectful, dog-savvy older children. 💕 Although she enjoys canine companionship, Mabel thrives in a calmer environment. A quieter home with a predictable routine suits her best, as busy households with lots of activity or multiple dogs can become overwhelming for her. 💕 If you're looking for a devoted companion who will happily join you on adventures before curling up beside you at the end of the day, Mabel may just be your perfect match. ❤️ Mabel is ready to find the loving forever home she's been waiting for. Please complete an application if you are interested in meeting her: https://www.ruffstartanimalrescue.com/dog-application-form
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Sophie

Pug

Female, Adult
Didsbury, AB
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
Location: Edmonton, AB // Age: Approx 3 Years // Dogs: Yes // Sophie has just arrived into our foster program and we are getting to know her. Please note she is not available for adoption yet.
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Luna

Irish Wolfhound

Female, Adult
Didsbury, AB
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Name: Luna // Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta // Age: Approx 2 years old // Sex: Female // Breed: Irish Wolfhound Mix? // Weight: 37 lbs // Good with Dogs? Yes—she can become excited so benefits from having dog friends who enjoy play and bouncing around with her. Good with Cats? Yes—she previously lived successfully with a cat // Good with Kids? Unknown, likely yes // 🌙 Meet Luna: The Gentle Goofball 🌙 Luna is a smart, curious, and confident girl with a fun-loving personality. She has a wonderful balance of independence and affection—she is happy entertaining herself but never turns down attention or a good belly rub from her people. 💕🐾 This energetic girl loves playing fetch, preferably with two matching balls, and proudly running around while swinging her rope toy. She enjoys exciting bursts of activity but is equally happy to settle down and relax once the fun is over. 🎾 Luna enjoys meeting people and is always eager to make new friends. She enjoys playing with other dogs who like to bounce around with her. She needs reminders to take breaks with dogs who dont enjoy her play style. She previously lived successfully with a cat, although her experience with children and small animals is currently unknown. 🐕🐈 A clever and food-motivated student, Luna already knows sit and come and is learning to wait politely at doors and before leaving her crate. She is fully house trained, sleeps peacefully through the night in her crate, and has stayed comfortably crated for a few hours while her foster is away. 🦴⭐ Luna is still learning her leash manners and may pull when excited, so her future family should be prepared to continue working with her using positive, consistent training. She handles new environments well, travels nicely in the car, and isn’t bothered by everyday noises such as the vacuum. 🚗🦮 Luna is looking for a family that will appreciate her playful energy, gentle heart, and goofy personality. With continued guidance, plenty of fetch, and lots of love, she will make a wonderful companion and loyal friend to the whole family. 🏡❤️ Likes: Belly rubs, meeting people, playing fetch with two matching balls, rope toys, backyard adventures, treats, praise, and relaxing after playtime 🎾🥰 Dislikes: Being left out of the fun and having fetch end before she is ready 😂 If you're interested in meeting Luna, please complete an application on our website: https://www.ruffstartanimalrescue.com/dog-application-form
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Ellie (and Pumpkin)

Miniature Poodle Pomeranian

Female, Young
Didsbury, AB
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Location: Cochrane, AB // Age: 11 Months // Sex: Spayed Female // Size: 20lbs and 7lbs // Energy Level: Puppy Energy // Dogs: Yes // Cats: Yes // Kids: Yes // Combined Adoption Fee: $850 // 🐾 Meet Ellie and Pumpkin—two adorable Pomeranian-Poodle mixes who may be complete opposites in personality, but together they're the perfect team. At just 11 months old, these best friends are looking for a forever family who will welcome both of them with open arms. 🐾 **Before we introduce them, one important note:** despite their breed mix, **Ellie and Pumpkin are not hypoallergenic.** Like all dogs, they produce dander and shed to varying degrees, so they are not suitable for homes looking for an allergy-friendly dog. 🐾 Pumpkin is the social butterfly of the duo. Confident, playful, and always ready for the next adventure, she's happiest when she's in the middle of the action. Whether she's playing with other dogs, greeting new friends on a walk, or enthusiastically announcing that dinner is served, Pumpkin brings laughter and energy wherever she goes. She's also quite the little comedian—she's been known to wriggle out of her harness and proudly "hide" it as if she's won the greatest game ever invented! 🐾 Ellie is Pumpkin's sweet and gentle counterpart. She can be a little shy when meeting new people or dogs, but give her a little time and you'll discover one of the most affectionate, loving little dogs you'll ever meet. Once she's comfortable, her silly side comes shining through—and trust us, you haven't lived until you've seen Ellie launch herself into the air with her incredible hops! This tiny girl has some serious jumping skills, so she'll definitely keep you entertained. She also has a slight weakness for dinner time and may politely (or not-so-politely!) remind you that she'd be happy to help finish your meal. 🐾 These two absolutely adore each other and love spending their days wrestling, chasing one another around the yard, chewing on tasty treats, and curling up together for naps. They're wonderful walking companions with lovely leash manners and enjoy getting out for daily strolls, though having each other means they're also experts at entertaining themselves. 🐾 At bedtime, they're happy to snuggle in close and sleep soundly through the night. They're affectionate, friendly with children, polite with new people, and have done wonderfully meeting other dogs. Ellie tends to let Pumpkin do most of the socializing at first, but she's becoming more confident every day with Pumpkin by her side. 🐾 They're eager to learn, motivated by food (and in Ellie's case, delicious chews!), and have all the potential to become incredible lifelong companions. 🐾 Because Pumpkin can be quite vocal when she's excited, a detached home would likely be the best fit where she can happily announce life's exciting moments without worrying about close neighbours. 🐾 As two young, active dogs, Ellie and Pumpkin would thrive with a family who can include them in everyday life. They'd love regular walks, backyard playtime, adventures, and plenty of opportunities to burn off their puppy energy before curling up for evening cuddles. While they're wonderfully affectionate, they're not couch potatoes just yet—they're still youngsters who are ready to explore the world together. 🐾 Ellie and Pumpkin have already found their perfect best friend in each other. Now they're searching for the family who will love them both for the rest of their lives. If you're looking for a pair that offers the perfect balance of playful adventure and sweet cuddles, these two might just be your perfect match. **Ellie & Pumpkin are bonded and must be adopted together.** 🐾 If you think you could be the perfect match for this lovable duo, please complete an adoption application: https://www.ruffstartanimalrescue.com/dog-application-form
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Angel

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Didsbury, AB
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Location: Medicine Hat, AB // Age: Approx 3 years old // Sex: Neutered male // Size: 10lbs // Energy level: Medium // Dogs: Yes // Cats: Yes // Kids: Yes // This sweet little albino Chihuahua has a heart full of love and a mission to make sure no human ever feels lonely again. Whether he's curled up beside you on the couch, accompanying you on a neighbourhood stroll, or dramatically dancing on his hind legs in hopes of a treat or cuddle, Angel wants nothing more than to be close to his people. 🐾 Angel is a sweet, cuddly Chihuahua with a big personality packed into a tiny body. His foster family describes him as **calm, relaxed, confident, and incredibly affectionate**. These days, Angel is much more comfortable in his surroundings and has really started to settle into the rhythm of home life. He loves being wherever his people are and is perfectly happy to spend the day hanging out with you. His ideal evening? A nice walk followed by cuddles on the couch, and then stretching out across the bed like he pays the mortgage. 😂 Angel has also discovered that life is about more than cuddles! He enjoys playing with toys, chasing them around the yard, and having gentle wrestling matches with his foster sister. He gets along wonderfully with dogs of all sizes and has become very comfortable living alongside his canine foster siblings. He's also generally good with cats, although he may take a little more interest if another dog starts chasing them. His favourite activities are pretty simple: **eat, walk, sleep, repeat.** 🐾 He's an excellent walking buddy and happily keeps up with the bigger dogs on two 45-minute walks each day. He's good on leash, although rabbits and birds can sometimes get his attention and bring out a little extra enthusiasm. Angel has come a **long way** since arriving in foster care. He's gained confidence, learned to navigate stairs, become more comfortable around other dogs, and is now able to free-roam the main level with his foster family and canine companions. His recall is coming along nicely when food is involved, and his foster family is working on sit, down, and stay. There are still a few things Angel is learning. He's partially house trained and needs frequent bathroom breaks, so he'll need a family willing to continue working on his potty training. He's also not crate trained and doesn't love being left alone for long periods. Because of this, Angel would do best in a home where someone is around most of the time. He can manage a few hours alone, but a family with a flexible schedule or someone who works from home would be ideal. Angel is currently taking medication to help manage his anxiety, and his foster family has seen wonderful progress as he's settled in. He'll need adopters who are willing to continue providing the patience, consistency, and routine that have helped him thrive. And, of course, we can't forget his looks! With his snowy-white coat and adorable pink features, his foster family says he looks just like **Pinky from *Pinky and the Brain***. And honestly… they're not wrong. Angel is looking for someone who will give him the time he needs to continue growing into the confident, happy little dog we know he can be. In return, you'll get a gentle, affectionate companion who simply wants to be by your side. **If your idea of the perfect dog is someone who wants to walk with you, cuddle with you, eat with you, sleep beside you, and basically participate in everything you do… Angel might be your guy.** ❤️ If you would like to meet Angel please complete an application: https://www.ruffstartanimalrescue.com/dog-application-form
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Torey

Pomeranian

Male, Senior
Didsbury, AB
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Location: Cochrane, AB // Age: Approx 13 years old // Sex: Male (neuter booked June 10) // Energy Level: Low // Dogs: Yes, small calm dogs // Cats: Untested, likely fine // Kids: No // Looking for a tiny shadow with a huge heart? Torey might just be your guy. 💛 At 13 years young, Torey is a sweet, affectionate senior who forms deep bonds with his person and wants nothing more than to be by your side. Once he feels safe, this little man becomes the ultimate velcro dog—following you from room to room, curling up close, and happily claiming your pillow as his nighttime spot. He’s the kind of companion who loves hard and leans fully into his person. Torey is searching for a very special foster-to-adopt home while we complete his vetting that understands senior dogs aren’t “less” — they’re just a little more specific. He thrives best in a calm, quiet household with someone home often, as routine and companionship help him feel secure. He does experience anxiety and can be vocal when he wants attention (he has perfected the art of the attention bark 🎤), so detached housing or a home where noise could be an issue would likely not be the best fit. This loving little senior currently takes daily calming medication, which has helped him settle, and he’ll need an adopter who is compassionate and committed to continuing the care that helps him feel his best. He also has some mild age-related health considerations, including a heart murmur that doesn’t currently require medication but should be monitored as he ages—pretty normal for many senior pups, but important nonetheless. He has had a full dental recently 🩺 Torey would do best in: 🏡 A calm, low-traffic home. 🛋️ Someone home often (retirees, work-from-home, or homebodies would be ideal). 🐶 Calm dogs are okay. 🐱 Cats are likely okay. 🚫 No young children. 💛 An adopter who understands patience, anxiety, and senior dog care. Torey may be nervous at first and can be a little grumpy when scared, but beneath that anxious exterior is an incredibly loving dog who simply wants to feel safe. Give him time, understanding, and consistency, and you’ll gain a fiercely devoted best friend who will absolutely steal your heart. He may be in his golden years, but Torey still has so much love left to give. We’re looking for someone willing to give this special boy the soft landing he deserves. Could that be you? 🐾 If you're interested in meeting Torey, please complete an adoption application: https://www.ruffstartanimalrescue.com/dog-application-form

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Companion Animal Outreach Services Ltd.

100-5250 22 Street, Red Deer, AB T4R 2T4

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Paws and Claws Animal Rescue Foundation

Box 26062, Red Deer, AB T4N 6X7

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Ruff Start Animal Rescue Foundation

Didsbury, AB T0M 0W0

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Wild Rose Humane Society

13 CO OP ROAD, PO BOX 157, DIDSBURY, AB T0M 0W0

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