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Tiffany

Labrador Retriever Husky

Female, Puppy
Drumbo, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
For Adoption: Tiffany! Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle. We at PDR believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, learning and helps to create a well-mannered and balanced dog. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process. To apply for adoption and for more information on our process and requirements, visit our website at https://pounddog.ca/adoption-info/. So Adorable! This pretty girl is Tiffany she was one out of three puppies that were found roaming alone in a remote area in northern Manitoba defending for themselves for shelter and food. Since she has been in our care she has been on a high quality diet and is filling out to a healthy weight with a beautiful soft blond and white coat. This little angel will steal your heart when her eyes pierce your soul and she smothers you with kisses. Tiffany will be a medium to large dog, sturdy, very high energy. She is an approximately 12 weeks old Lab/Husky mix. With her breed mixes we expect her to be a smart, loyal, affectionate and a best buddy. She will be capable of doing anything you wish to participate in, she is already showing signs that she will be interested in everything you’re doing, a sassy nosey body really. She will make a great family pet, she is so attentive already at this early age. Tiffany is a great mix of breeds for a family dog gentle, friendly natured, fun and super active. Of course, you have to get through the crazy puppy stage, but the dog she will become, when trained and socialized properly, will be a fantastic dog! We will only consider a home for where someone is home or has the capability to come home throughout the day. She will need to be taken outside for bathroom breaks very regularly, will not be able to hold it for an 8hr work day. We are also looking for families that are fully aware of the time commitment of a puppy and the work involved. Puppies are a total joy and bring so much love and happiness into a home, but you cannot underestimate the work and time involved in raising a puppy properly. They need constant supervision while young to expedite the house-training stage, which is coming along well and to ensure they aren’t chewing on anything inappropriate. We are also looking for a family that will crate train as we fully believe that this is the best for pups and offers them a quiet and secure “den” to call their own. A crate trained pup is a blessing as it offers a safe place to put them when you can’t be watching them all the time. Most naps are in her crate and she has no problems being in there, however we have to also have our cuddle time. She loves cuddling up and sleeping on your lap for one on one time. We will consider a home for Tiffany with children over 6yrs of age. Puppies have their terrible nippy/jumpy/bitey stage coming up and will be too much for younger children. If there will be young children in the home (6-11) then we would need the family to be experienced dog owners who are fully aware of how to manage a young, excitable puppy with young, excitable children. Supervision is key and the adults in the home would need to ensure that puppy/children management is a task they wish to take on. For a home without young children we would consider 1st time dog owners. Her family needs to take obedience training and socialization seriously and have the time to dedicate in the 1st year of Tiffany's life. The more that is done in the 1st year, the better dog she will be! She is so treat motivated, she will be putty in your hands when it comes to training. Right now we mostly use her food ‘kibble’ and she thinks it’s like the best thing ever. Her recall is fantastic, she can’t run fast enough to you. Can just imagine the great ‘behaved’ dog she will become. A home with or without other dogs is just fine, she does have her two siblings with her plus two older foster sibling in the home now. If there is another dog in the home it will need to be a neutered male dog that is tolerant of puppies and willing to play. A home with a female dog won’t be suited for her in her forever home, A home with a cat would be fine as we’ll keeping in mind the proper training and supervision is key around a cat. Tiffany won’t be suitable for high rise apartment/condo living. She is going to thrive if someone is at home majority of the days, she will be that excellent companion girl close all the time. She would love her people to be active and outdoorsy, she will need a couple walks a day in all weather. She will be suited for higher energy activities so very active people would be a great fit. She will require more than just simple walks around the block though. A home with a good sized fenced in yard would be ideal for her to burn some energy between walks, and convenient for puppy training. Tiffany is too little to be spayed/neutered before adoption so potential adopters must live with in a reasonable distance (within an hour) of Cambridge as she must be returned to our vet at a later date to be spayed (included in adoption cost). Adopters must be able to drop her off in the morning and pickup later that day for this surgery. Adopters will be responsible for the continuation of puppy vaccinations and all other required vet care at their veterinarian of choice. She will have had everything medically that puppies their age should have and has been microchipped as well. The forever family must also not have any holidays away planned for months coming up after adoption or be planning to move in the near future. Stability is key in months after adoption. We will be expecting our adopt families to attend puppy socialization class with Tiffany immediately upon adoption, along with, at minimum, level 1 obedient school after. The guidance and lessons learned in puppy classes are very important to getting your pup off to a good start. We take our responsibilities very seriously and only want the best for her. We adore Tiffany and will settle for nothing less than a dedicate, loving family that is well aware of the breed requirements and the needs of a puppy. We also are looking for families that want the dog she will grow to be become, not just the little bundle of curry cuteness. If you have been thinking about adding a medium/large breed puppy to your family and have the time and patience to properly train a pup then Tiffany may just be perfect for you. We know you will fall in love with her as deeply as we have when you meet. Tiffany is simply adorable. #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #rescuedog #adoptdontshop #pounddogs #pdr14years #pounddogrescue14yearsstrong Name: Tiffany ID # PDR1526 Age: 3mths Gender: female Spayed: will be done UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Lab/Husky Colours: cream Coat length: short House trained: in progress Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes, males Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: med/large Location: Waterloo Adoption fee: $900
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Jarvis

Poodle (Miniature)

Male, Adult
Drumbo, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
**IF THIS LISTING IS STILL POSTED THIS DOG IS STILL AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION. NO NEED TO EMAIL ASKING IF THE DOG IS AVAILABLE. PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS BIO THOROUGHLY AS INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY IS CONTAINED IN THIS LISTING** For Adoption: Jarvis! Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle. We at PDR believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, learning and helps to create a well-mannered and balanced dog. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process. To apply for adoption and for more information on our process and requirements, visit our website at https://pounddog.ca/adoption-info/. Hello, let me introduce myself. My name is Jarvis and I am a 25 lbs. Moyen Poodle. I am on the smaller side, but I think I am the perfect size. I come from a puppy mill and am 5 years old. I have black patches on my white body, and I think I am very handsome. I am a hair dog, so I do require lots of brushing and grooming appointments. My foster mom gave me a haircut, and I loved having all of my smelly and matted hair removed. I was so excited after my bath that I had to run around in the yard. I was so much cooler without all that hair! When I came to my new foster home, I was very scared and timid. I was not sure what this place was, and who these new people were. However, they do have to foster sisters for me to learn from. I am still a little nervous at times but have settled in and I am getting more comfortable every day. I have learned how to walk on stairs, lay on couches and that the dogs barking on TV are not real. Although sometimes they still trick me and I end up running around looking for the dog that jumped out of the TV. It’s a tricky situation as they look so realistic! Now that I have been in my foster home for a few weeks, I have learned there are a few things I really like or should I say love. One thing I really love to do is be outside in the back yard. I absolutely love to roll in the grass and lounge around in the sun. It is so nice to be outside that I could spend all day here. I have years to catch up on, and this is so much better than the smelly barn full of wood chips that I spent years living in. I also love to play chase with my foster sisters. It is so much fun to run around the back yard with them and play. I don’t have to live in a house with other dogs, but I really do like it as they show me the way and help me be a confident little boy. I have learned to toss a ball around the yard by myself and then chase it down. Toys have become so much fun! When my foster parents play with me outside, I get so excited that I run around the yard, they call it the zoomies. Another thing that I have found I love is when I am in the house I love to lounge on the couch. The first time my foster Dad put me on the couch to snuggle with was awesome. It was so comfortable and I love being close to my humans. Now, I am always on the couch either snuggling or just lounging there. The couch is so soft and comfortable. At night I sleep on the floor on my big boy doggie bed, it is not the couch (LOL) but it is comfortable. I sleep through the night and if I am let out before bed I will last all night without needing to go out. I am fully house trained and will do all my business outside, but you need to make sure you see my signs that I need to go out for a washroom break. I will go to the back door and look at you. I am sure whoever adopts me will figure it out quickly. I have been learning how to walk on a leash. I really don’t like them right now and am still unsure why they are needed. I tend to just stop walking and lay down (sploot) as I don’t know what I am supposed to do. I am getting better and more confident. We practice this every day, and my parents say I am a quick learner, so I am sure I will get it figured out. I see my foster sisters walk just fine so I think I will get the courage to walk like them soon. When I am left alone in the house my foster family puts me in a crate with my favourite treat and a toy to keep me busy. I have only been left alone for a few hours at a time. I am not a huge fan of the crate, but I know I must hang out until my foster family comes home to let me out. I just don’t think it is fair that I am in the crate and sometimes I show my displeasure by whining. I only do it quietly and for a little bit, but I just want to make sure they know about my displeasure. I am so glad that Pound Dog rescued me and has given me a second chance at living life. I have gone to the veterinarian, and I am told that my busy love life is now over. I have been fully vetted and can spend my days relaxing and laying in the sun. I am still new to living in the outside world so loud noises and fast movement startle me. I need a quiet outside environment, so no busy inner city living for me please. I will not be suited to apartment or condo living and would like a house with a securely fenced back yard with room for me to zoomie around in. I would like a home with adults only and have people home more than away. I would also like to learn how to be a properly behaved dog and would enjoy many levels of obedience. I want to make my new family proud of me so level 1 obedience is a must. Since I have spent the first 5 years in a puppy mill, my future family should understand that my journey is still unfolding. I have made tremendous progress, but I am still working on the final version of myself. I will need patience, understanding, and continued encouragement as I learn that the world can be a safe and wonderful place. Hopefully I will find my forever family soon. Name: Jarvis ID # PDR1530 Age: 5yrs Gender: male Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Poodle Colours: black and white Coat length: med House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: no OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: med Location: Drumbo Adoption fee: $700
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Snow White

Bichon Frise

Female, Adult
Drumbo, ON
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
**IF THIS LISTING IS STILL POSTED THIS DOG IS STILL AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION. NO NEED TO EMAIL ASKING IF THE DOG IS AVAILABLE. PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS BIO THOROUGHLY AS INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY IS CONTAINED IN THIS LISTING** For Adoption: Snow White! Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle. We at PDR believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, learning and helps to create a well-mannered and balanced dog. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process. To apply for adoption and for more information on our process and requirements, visit our website at https://pounddog.ca/adoption-info/. Snow White is a small, 6yr old Bichon Frise dog weighing in at 12.5 pounds. She is totally white incolour, hence her name Snow White. She does have a patch of pink skin on her back at the bottom end of her where she has unfortunately lost her woolly white fur. But despite that she is still a real cutie and slowly becoming a cuddle bug. Snow White is a retired commercial farm breeding dog. She has lived in a cage most of her life with time spent outdoors in a grassy field. Who knows for sure how many litters of pups she has produced in her lifetime, we don't know but now it's time for her to enjoy her golden years being loved cuddled and pampered. Because of coming from a breeding farm she did not know how to walk on a leash but she is slowly learning how to do that. She scares easily at the noises outside when on her walks and at times she wants to turn around and run back to her safe place at her foster house. She will need someone who is patient and willing to continue working with her and show her that the out doors is not a big scary world when out for a walk on her leash. Snow White requires a quiet and calm setting outdoors, a rural home, small town, or quiet subdivision. She will not do well on a busy street or urban setting. But she does love her time of being outside and running around in the fenced in back yard that she has at her foster house. She loves to spend time outdoors just soaking up the sunshine and warmth and loves to follow her foster mom all around the backyard, supervising the digging, weeding and watering of the many flower beds that her foster mom has and maintains. She doesn't really do stairs well. She can easily go up and down the 2-3 steps into and out of the foster house but she doesn't understand how to go up and down the stairs inside the house. She's perfectly content staying on the main floor of her foster house, she's not one to do a lot of exploring inside. She can easily be carried up and down stairs though if needed. Snow White would do well in any type of housing – apartment, condo, semi detached or detached home. She is a very quiet dog until someone shows up at the door, then she likes to bark to let you know that someone is there and usually once she sees who it is she stops barking but the odd time she will continue to bark for several minutes after. A home with a patch of grass would be her most favourite place to be. For the most part though she is a very quiet dog. The railroad track is close to her foster's house but the noise from it never fazes her. Snow White has been getting two walks per day on her leash plus lots of time outside in the backyard off the leash. She is not treat motivated and is still learning to enjoy her walks on the leash. She has a timidity about going through an open door, she will not go through it when someone is standing there so her foster mom has to walk away from the door before she'll come in or go out (this is for going out into the fenced in backyard). For the front door when we go for her walk the foster mom picks her up, carries her outside and sets her down on the front porch. Whenever Snow White gets picked up she flattens herself out, almost like a pancake. She isn't used to being picked up and carried and is learning.. She gets a treat after each walk but will not accept it from her foster mom's hand, instead she takes it from the couch. This is all totally normal for puppy mill dogs adjusting to life in a home and that people are kind…it takes time for them to fully settle in, but she has come a long way. Her family will need to be patient with her and also understand that gentle pushes are needed to build her confidence. It would be easy to never take her out for a walk as this is sometimes scary for her…but that would limit her world so much. With every walk she goes on she learns that the world isnt as scary as she thinks, that she is ok, her foster mom has her back, and that there are sights and smells that are so enjoyable. Snow White loves to laze around on the couch when she's not outside. She discovered the couch a few days after arriving at her foster home and now that is her most favourite spot in the house. She is crate trained and there are no issues with that. She goes into it willingly every evening for bedtimeand during the day whenever no one is home. She is in the crate for over night and anywhere from 1-6 hours during the day. She has had two accidents in the house when she first arrived but since then she does all her business outside. She doesn't know how to let anyone know when she has to go so she just holds it until she gets outside so we have to be proactive and let her out regularly. She routinely gets outside at least 4x/day. She is not interested in playing with toys or chasing after balls instead she loves to lay on the couch and relax or spend time cuddling with her foster mom. She is definitely a more relaxed, laid back type of dog. Going on car rides is another story. She goes in her crate willingly and doesn't make a sound while travelling but she gets an upset stomach easily and so far has vomited on each car ride she has been on. She just needs more practice with car rides. Grooming will definitely need to be done on a regular basis. She has that wonderfully soft, woolly type hair that does need routine attention. Snow White lives with two foster feline brothers. They like to sniff one another but otherwise they don't have much interaction with each other. Snow White would be fine in a home where there are cats for sure but as for other dogs she hasn't met too many yet. The few she has met she seems to like, hasn't done any growling or shown any aggression at another dog when out walking. She almost seems indifferent or not really interested in them. Snow White does not like children and will continue to bark and growl at them when they are in her foster home when she can see them. So a home with adults only or older teens would be best. Snow White is slowly learning that the outside world isn't such a scary place. She is getting better with her leash walking and able to come in the front door with a human standing in it when she returns from her walks. But she continues to need patience and learning with it. She is also a very shy and timid girl who hasn't had much of a life or freedom outside the breeding farm so she is just loving her naps on the couch where it's soft and warm. She is thriving on the attention she's been given and has finallystarted approaching her foster mom when she wants some cuddles. Snow White has been spayed and recovered well from that surgery. She is up to date on her all her vaccinations. She has a full dentistry as well. She did well at the vet for her first visit there. It has been noted that she has a grade 1 heart murmur but it does not require medication at this time. For the most part she is a healthy dog except for that patch of skin where her fur has not grown. She is getting a supplement with her food once a day to help stimulate the hair follicles to grow. She is a fairly good eater, although she won't eat in front of you. She waits until you leave the room and sometimes even the house before she'll eat. Her supper meal often isn't touched until she goes in her crate for the night. She likes her treats after her walks but only when they're on the couchor on the floor and not from someone's hand. All totally typical of mill dogs. Snow White is definitely a little gem of a girl. She is shy and timid but with time and patience she can be a real sweetheart who loves nothing better than to cuddle on the couch with her human. The first six years of her life were not easy so now it's her turn to relax and enjoy a life with someone who will love her for who she is and be willing to help her navigate life outside of a commercial breeding facility. Name: Snow White ID # PDR1511 Age: 6yrs Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Bichon Frise Colours: white Coat length: med House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: teens OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: small Location: Baden Adoption fee: $700
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Inga

Bernese Mountain Dog

Female, Adult
Drumbo, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
**IF THIS LISTING IS STILL POSTED THIS DOG IS STILL AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION. NO NEED TO EMAIL ASKING IF THE DOG IS AVAILABLE. PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS BIO THOROUGHLY AS INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY IS CONTAINED IN THIS LISTING** For Adoption: Inga! Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle. We at PDR believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, learning and helps to create a well-mannered and balanced dog. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process. To apply for adoption and for more information on our process and requirements, visit our website at https://pounddog.ca/adoption-info/. Inga is a two year old female Bernese Mountain Dog. She weighs in at just over 80lbs and still has some filling out to do. She is a typical silly and goofy young Bernese. She was named Inga for the Swiss background of the breed. As a giant breed slow to mature, Inga is just now in the teenage dog stage so has bursts of silliness and energy but is in general a moderate energy dog and will mature into that sweet, placid Berner we all love. Inga was a puppy mill mom which means that she spent the first two years of her life in a barn. Before staying with a foster, she had never been in a house or even had a collar on. So a lot of the world is still very new to her and she can be very nervous about trying new things. She will need a calm and confident owner to help her continue to discover the world. Inga would do best in a home with a securely fenced backyard. She is still very nervous to pee or poop on leash. When at our trailer site with us, she held it for days because she was on a leash. This may improve in time as she gets more comfortable out on walks, but for now she needs the safe space of a good sized fenced yard to do her business. She will also require a home in a quieter neighbourhood, small town or rural area. She is not suited to busy city living. The world is a whole new place for her to explore and she needs gentle exposures and not to be overwhelmed by cars whizzing by, bikes , skateboards etc. She is fine with some noise but would not do well with the noise and activity involved in living with a young family. Inga will require an adult only home or one with gentle teens She would like a quiet and calm home without a lot of family gatherings, people over or parties. Inga is a sensitive girl and needs a quiet home to feel secure. Inga gets daily walks. With it getting hotter out, she is usually walked in the morning and/or evening but she still needs daily exercise to combat her youthful energy. She is not a high energy dog, more of a moderate energy, but needs her walks to be happy. She is strong and her person will need to be able to physically handle her. Inga is a very funny girl and has been enjoying being able to be a puppy. This means that she wants to bounce and play outside and then crash and have big naps beside the couch. She will even play fetch with herself with a toy in the backyard. Inga has been nervous but fine with getting bathed at a pet store DIY wash station. She does not mind us checking out her teeth, ears, or feet. She was treated for an ear infection but her one ear often still has buildup although the infection has cleared up. We make it a habit of wiping out her ear every morning which she enjoys. Inga has not had a single accident. She is great about doing her business outside. She is calm and quiet in the crate. She can be stubborn going inside of the crate but once in there, she is calm. She has had no issues in the car and has gone for an almost two hour car ride. Inga would do best in the house as the only dog. She currently lives with another Bernese and a cat. She has been very calm and even affectionate with a cat and could live with a dog savvy cat. She would like to be the only dog in the home though. She is ok with dogs, and can have dog friends to socialize with, but in the home she would like to be the one and only. On a walk, she is not reactive towards anyone or any other dogs unless the other dog reacts to her first and then she will bark back. Generally though she is very low key out on walks, taking it all in. Having spent 2yrs living solely in a barn there is a lot to take in outside! Inga has been doing really well with training while on a leash/walk. She is a pleasure to walk but will need a lot more structured training. She is going through her typical Bernese teenager phase which means sometimes she will suddenly get excited and jump up and/or want to wrestle. She will need to go home with someone who is committed to helping her burn off energy and feel confident enough to control her when she is having a hard time controlling her excitement and playfulness. She is also a large breed who will charge into you or jump up without notice. So her future owner will need to feel confident about physically being able to manage her. Inga has been spayed and received all of her vaccines. She is a healthy girl who will just need someone to monitor and continue to clean out her ear. She was very nervous/shut down at the vet just from being around people that she does not know. Inga is a lovely dog who everyone loves to say hi to. She is popular at our trailer park and in our neighborhood when wanting to say hi to neighbors. She needs a home where she get the structure she needs to keep flourishing. Although Bernese are a sweet gentle breed, they still need daily exercise and rules/boundaries to be the perfect dog. If you are looking for a sweet yet goofy Bernese, she might be the dog for you! Name: Inga ID # PDR1521 Age: 2yrs Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Bernese Mountain Dog Colours: Tri Coat length: med House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: teens OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: not to live with Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: large Location: Kitchener Adoption fee: $800
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Mango

Golden Retriever

Female, Adult
Drumbo, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
**IF THIS LISTING IS STILL POSTED THIS DOG IS STILL AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION. NO NEED TO EMAIL ASKING IF THE DOG IS AVAILABLE. PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS BIO THOROUGHLY AS INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY IS CONTAINED IN THIS LISTING** For Adoption: Mango! Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle. We at PDR believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, learning and helps to create a well-mannered and balanced dog. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process. To apply for adoption and for more information on our process and requirements, visit our website at https://pounddog.ca/adoption-info/. Meet Mango! Shes a real peach!! Mango is a very sweet and sensitive 6-year-old Golden Retriever! She spent the first 6 years of her life as a breeding dog at a puppy mill. The environment of a puppy mill has left Mango sensitive to loud noises and fast movements; but her curiosity wins out over fear every time. She is looking for a patient and loving family to continue her journey of learning about the world around her and building her confidence! This sweet girl is a joy to foster. She loves meeting new people and attention and will seek it out. She is timid around people at first but that doesnt stop her from meeting them and demanding their attention. She loves meeting other dogs but sometimes need to corrected on proper dog manners; she can come on too strong. She takes redirection as well though. She is curious but needs some encouragement to explore her environment. Mango is still figuring toys out and tends to interact with them when she is alone or someone isnt in the room. When in a new environment, she will carry around a stuffy to help ease her anxiety but once she feels comfortable, she doesnt pay attention to the toy. She is showing interest, she just doesnt understand how to play yet. Mango isnt interested in stealing shoes or clothing, shes more interested in stealing your attention! One thing Mango LOVES her walks! It took no time for her to get used to being on a leash and now her walks are her favourite time of day. She has zero sense of urgency on her walks, like in life, she prefers a slow languid walk where she can sniff and meander at her pleasure. She loves to be close to her foster mum and can be demanding of attention at times; so, will need clear boundaries set to help continue that confidence. Mango really enjoys her new world, so pushes through her fears, shes a brave girl with a big heart! Mangos crate training has been a journey! What we have discovered is that she prefers a crate that is perfect for her size and not an inch bigger (shes basically goldilocks); but with the right crate she will go right in and make herself at home. As she is still timid, getting her out of her crate takes a bit of coaxing and she sometimes returns to her crate if she is feeling uncomfortable. Her crate training is ongoing, but she prefers to be out of her crate when her people are home. She is fine to be crated while her people are at work but would prefer not to be left for a full workday. Someone who can come home at lunch or people who work opposite schedules would be best. Mango isnt a big eater; she eats on her own time and prefers to eat alone at this time so leaving the food in a crate or spot for her will help ensure she will eat. Mangos adoptive family will need to be patient and support her as she adjusts to her new home. She is a smart girl but doesnt always like to be handled straight on, so traditional training methods for sit and down havent been successful, but using other methods have been very successful! Mango sometimes doesnt like it when you are behind her and needs some reassurance that you arent scary. As a result, Mango can be described as awkward, or in other words, she has her peculiarities. Sometimes she is all up for attention, sometimes she prefers to lay unbothered by the sofa. Mango has been on lots of car rides and has hated each and every one!! She gets car sick if she is not in a crate regardless of eating times and patterns. She will eagerly go in the crate and the car and will lie down and enjoy the ride. Right now, car rides are to be tolerated and not enjoyed and crate will be needed to help her adjust. The more car rides the more she will adjust but we cant guarantee she will out grow the car sickness! There is car sickness medication that can be obtained from the vet, but for us, she travels in her crate and that is what works for her. Her house training has gone very well; happy to share zero accidents in the house! It is expected that she will have some regression when she goes to a new home but will quickly catch on to the new schedule and do her business outside. Mango would do best with an adult only home,or one with gentle teens who can be sensitive to her fears and be patient as she adjusts to her new home. Mango needs to be an only dog in the home, she wants to be the center of the universe. While she hasnt been exposed to cats, she does show interest in chasing those pesky squirrels on our walks. Best for her to be the only pet in the home as we arent sure how she would react to a cat in the home. Mango is looking for a family who will help get her out of her shell and develop her confidence. She has come a long way; she loves meeting new people and will introduce herself to anyone and everyone! I think she will be a goofy girl once she has an opportunity to feel safe with her new lucky family! She wont be a dog suited to a first time dog owner, but for those experienced with dogs, and who love Goldens and have the patience and caring to give this sweet mature girl a loving retirement home while gently exposing her to the wide world around her, she will be such a joy. She is already grown so much in confidence in the weeks we have had her; give this dog more time to learn about all things dog and she will continue to blossom into the confident dog we know is in there! Name: Mango ID # PDR1522 Age: 6yrs Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Golden Retriever Colours: cream Coat length: med House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: teens OK with cats: no Ok with dogs: no Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: large Location: Kitchener Adoption fee: $700
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Belky

Corgi

Female, Adult
Drumbo, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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**IF THIS LISTING IS STILL POSTED THIS DOG IS STILL AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION. NO NEED TO EMAIL ASKING IF THE DOG IS AVAILABLE. PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS BIO THOROUGHLY AS INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY IS CONTAINED IN THIS LISTING** For Adoption: Belky! Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle. We at PDR believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, learning and helps to create a well-mannered and balanced dog. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process. To apply for adoption and for more information on our process and requirements, visit our website at https://pounddog.ca/adoption-info/. Belky is a 3-year-old 9kg Pembroke Corgi with a beautiful red/white coat and short legs that keep her close to the ground. She has a sweet, expressive face and a gentle presence that makes her impossible not to love. Curious yet cautious, Belky likes to take her time getting to know new people and surroundings. Once she feels comfortable, her affectionate side shines through, and she is always ready to share plenty of kisses with the people she trusts. Belky's name, often shortened to "Belks," was inspired by a character from a popular Netflix series—a brave young girl who overcomes many challenges and creates a meaningful life for herself despite adversity. We felt this name was especially fitting as Belky begins the next chapter of her own journey, leaving her past behind and looking forward to a bright future with a loving family. Belky was rescued from a commercial breeding operation, where it was clear she had not been treated well, as she was fearful of people, new places, and unfamiliar noises. Like many dogs who have experienced a secluded, neglectful life, she has had to learn that the world can be a safe place. Based on some of her behaviours, we assume that her experience with men may not have been the best; however, Belky continues to demonstrate that with love and training she is overcoming this fear. Since coming into rescue, Belky has made tremendous progress in learning to trust others and reducing the fear she feels toward new experiences. With lots of love, patience, and plenty of cheese treats, she continues to grow more confident every day. Her resilience and determination to overcome her challenges are exactly why her name feels so perfect for her story. Belky would do well in a variety of home settings, whether that be an apartment, townhouse, or detached home. Although she has not yet been exposed to apartment living or elevators, Belky learns well through gradual exposure, confidence from her humans, and plenty of yummy treats. Right now, a high rise apartment with a lot of tenants would not be a good fit for her, but a smaller apartment or condo setting would suit her fine. She would love tho a home with a yard that she can explore. At home, Belky loves spending her time exploring and is often found sleeping near her foster mom. She enjoys gentle pets, chasing after her foster mom, and having zoomies while playing with her reflection in mirrors, oven doors, patio doors, or any other reflective surface she can find. She is also happy entertaining herself with a hard chew or her beloved stuffed giraffe. If it weren't for the jingling of her tags, you might never know she was there. Belky is a very quiet dog who rarely barks or whines and thrives in a calm environment. She will need a family who understands that she is still evolving into the best dog she can be and is willing to advocate for her as she navigates this new world. One of Belky's favourite activities is going for walks. She loves taking her time to sniff and explore nature and walks beautifully on leash. She frequently looks back to make sure her foster parents are still with her and enjoys spending approximately 1 hour walking each day. Belky continues to work on feeling comfortable around unfamiliar people on the sidewalk and will often try to create more space between herself and strangers. Her confidence continues to grow with the support of her foster parents, who help reassure her that she is safe. Of course, a few treats for good behaviour help too! Belky does not react to other dogs or animals on her walks and passes by them with no problem. Belky has also done very well with grooming. As mentioned above, she can be cautious around new people and experiences, but with patience, gentle handling, and lots of treats, she handles grooming appointments with a positive attitude. Belky can be cautious at the vet but does well overall, though she appreciates gentle handling during exams and shots. She has recently been spayed, is up to date on vaccinations, and is otherwise medically up to date. Belky is fully house-trained and crate-trained. Her crate has become one of her favourite places to relax and unwind, whether for a short nap or several hours of rest. She is comfortable spending time in her crate when her foster parents are away, sleeps in it overnight, and rides in a crate in the car to ensure her safety when she cannot be directly supervised. Having a crate provides Belky with a safe space where she can feel secure and comfortable. Belky does very well with other dogs. She is curious about them, enjoys their company, and loves having a playmate to chase around. Because of this, Belky may benefit from having a confident male dog in the home to help her continue building confidence in new situations while also providing her with a lifelong companion. When out on walks, she is interested in other dogs and enjoys observing them. She would not like another female dog in the home, but could have female dog friends. Her behaviour around cats is currently unknown. Due to her puppy mill background, Belky can still be sensitive to loud noises and sudden movements, so she would do best in an adult only home or a home with older, dog-savvy teens who understand how to interact respectfully with dogs and can give her the space she needs to feel safe and comfortable. Her timid nature means that she could pose a flight risk so we need to be sure that everyone in the house can be trusted to keep doors and gates closed. Belky is a gentle, affectionate Corgi who has made incredible progress learning to trust the world after a difficult start in life. She will thrive in a calm, patient home that offers routine, gentle handling, and continued positive exposure to new experiences. Belky’s story is one of resilience. Once she feels safe, her sweet, playful, and loving personality truly shines through. Name: Belky ID # PDR1513 Age: 3yrs Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Pembroke Corgi Colours: red and white Coat length: short House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: teens OK with cats: unknown Ok with dogs: yes (male dogs) Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: medium Location: Kitchener Adoption fee: $800

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