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Pipsqueak

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, Senior

Drumbo, ON

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, 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: Pipsqueak! 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/. Pipsqueak is a small male Yorkie, approximately 10 years old and weighing 10 pounds. He is white/grey in colouring and such a handsome little guy. He is blind and deaf but that doesn’t stop his determination to continue to live out his days as king of the house. Pipsqueak was found wandering the streets in Quebec, taken to a high kill shelter where staff there realized he still had a lot of life in him and reached out to Pound Dog Rescue. Pipsqueak came to his foster home quiet but determined and settled into the home very well. After a few episodes of doing his business in the house that first day there have been few accidents inside since. He is not able to ring the bell but he does know where the sliding glass door is to be let outside to do his business. He will pace back and forth in front of the door until he gets let outside. Having said that sometimes his foster mom hasn’t noticed his pacing in time and hence there has been a puddle of pee on the floor by the door. It’s not his fault as he was where he should be when he needed to go outside. Keeping Pipsqueak on a schedule with doing his business outside also helps to keep accidents to a minimum. Pipsqueak is a very independent and determined old man. His day consists of walking around the house, doing his business outside, eating and sleeping. He is a good eater, loves his food and treats and is always looking for more when he finishes his meals. He would do well in a quieter house where there isn’t a lot of activity happening around him. Because he is a quiet dog and likes to toddle all around when he’s awake it would be better if he lived with a single person or an older couple with no young children around all the time. When he’s done his toddling around he likes to plop down wherever he is and take an hour or two nap to rest before getting up again and walking around some more. Because he is blind he doesn’t like to play with toys, he is happiest when he can just walk around and explore his surroundings on his own, at his own pace. He does walk into walls occasionally but he quickly learns the lay of the house and knows where to go to get his food, where to go to so he can get outside do his business. He isn’t able to go up and down the stairs due to his blindness so he gets carried but he’s not real fond of that as he is a very independent little guy. He isn’t the greatest at walking on a leash mostly due to his blindness and his love of sniffing everything outside but he gets lots of exercise in the house as he loves to walk all around when he is awake. He could easily live in an apartment, condo, semi detached or single dwelling house. He doesn’t need a big yard to be happy, just enough space to do his business and walk around to get some exercise. Pipsqueak is a sweet old soul. He doesn’t ask for much but loves the attention when he gets it. His idea of cuddling is when his person gets on the floor, sits with him and scratches him behind his ears. He just melts into you and can’t get enough of it. He isn’t so big on cuddling on the couch, he’ll allow it for a little while and then suddenly he decides he’s had enough of that and tries to get off on his own so he can go back to walking around the house and exploring his surroundings on his own again. He’s a very independent little guy and that’s what his foster mom loves about him. He is deaf and during the day there is never any sound coming from him. At night though he does get vocal when he goes in his crate to sleep. He isn’t a fan of it and will make noise for several minutes before finally settling down to sleep. Sometimes he does wake up during the night wanting out but most times he goes back to sleep. He’s usually up between 5 and 6am to start his day all over. He is happiest when he’s able to walk around the house and explore at his own pace. He does go in the crate for car rides and does fairly well but sometimes gets a little anxious to be out of the crate before we get to our destination. He loves his treats and that helps a bit with his anxiety in the crate. Pipsqueak doesn’t need a whole lot of exercise (ie walking on a leash) as he walks a lot inside his foster’s house when he’s awake. His foster mother is home most days as she works part time. He is left out of the crate on the main floor when she needs to do errands or work during the day. He is such a good dog, not getting into anything or making any messes in the house when left alone for a few hours at a time. Pipsqueak lives with two cats. He is good with them, leaves them alone, doesn’t try to chase after them no interest in other animals. He is laid back and just so chill with his foster cat siblings, just ignores them. Pipsqueak would do well with no children or maybe older children in their teens who can respect his need to be independent and walk around the house at his own pace. Pipsqueak has learned to let his foster mom know when he has to do his business outside. He doesn’t get into things that are on the floor unless it’s crumbs of food that he happens to find with his good nose sniffing abilities. Communicating with Pipsqueak is through touching the top of his head to let him know he’s going to be picked up to be taken outside to do his business or carried upstairs to go to bed. His foster mom speaks to him all the time though forgetting that he can’t hear, his deafness and blindness doesn’t stop him from being the wonderful sweet dog that he is. Pipsqueak is up to date on all his vaccinations. He had his right eye removed due to the pressure and pain he was experiencing in it. He has no vision in his left eye as there is a cataract and glaucoma in it. He has no teeth and had two oral fistulas repaired but that hasn’t stopped him from being a good eater and enjoying his food and treats immensely. He’s been neutered and has recovered well from all his surgeries in the last couple of months. He isn’t on any medication on a regular basis. Pipsqueak also does well going to the vets and the groomers. They enjoy his temperament and have commented on what a sweet and well behaved dog he is. Pipsqueak, in a nutshell, is a special and wonderful old soul. His independent streak shows his resilience from living life as a breeding male dog to being discarded on the street; blind, deaf, with no teeth and in pain. He is such a sweetheart and would make a quiet and low maintenance pet for the right person. He is well loved and easy to have around. He needs a gentle hand to continue allowing him to live the life he deserves with all the love and respect that a senior dog should have. Name: Pipsqueak ID # PDR1440 Age: 10yrs Gender: male Neutered: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Yorkshire Terrier Colours: black and red Coat length: med House trained: yes Special needs: yes, see bio OK with kids: no OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: small Location: Baden Adoption fee: $600

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Zuko

Hound (Unknown Type) Vizsla

Male, Adult

Drumbo, ON

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

For Adoption: Zuko! 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/. This handsome sweetheart is Zuko. He’s an almost 4 year old Vizsla/ Hound mix (born May 2022) , and he’s just the bestest boy you ever did meet. Due to some very unfortunate family circumstances, Zuko was not able to stay with his previous family where he was loved very deeply. This love is so apparent to us as his fosters, because Zuko is such a super sweet and well-mannered boy. His personality is fun, curious, calm, and very loving. He already knows so much about how to be a good boy both in the house and out. Zuko is a striking boy, with his soulful brown eyes, velvety hound ears, and his lean, tall legs. Zuko is short haired with a sleek, shiny coat. He’s a large dog who doesn’t let his size stop him from being a supreme cuddle bug on the couch with you. He’s currently on a weight loss journey as he enjoys more consistent exercise, weighing about 95lbs as of writing this. His goal weight is somewhere around 85lbs and he’s already well on his way. Zuko is committed to finding someone that will help him reach his health goals, with high quality food and consistent exercise each day. Zuko is an athletic and playful boy who’s also very comfortable sharing down time with you. This makes for an exceptionally adaptable family dog. Zuko is happy to go out and hike with you all day long, or even run with you, but he’s also happy to just chill on the couch with you for hours. We want Zuko to live a long, healthy life, and this means he needs a solid routine of exercise for both his body and his brain, no matter how comfy you are just cuddling together! ;) That being said, Zuko is familiar with being left alone in the home alone for up to 4 hours at a time when needed. He will pace and doing some whining for 10 min when left alone before he settles nicely into his bed/place and awaits your return, eager to smother you with happy kisses. Zuko is such a good looking guy, and he’s learned to use that adorable sweet face to convince us to do many things, from extra snuggles to sneaking in an extra walk together. He’s a very calm, relaxed boy in our home, but ready for playtime whenever you are. He’s well mannered, and has not gotten into a single thing in our house from day one. He gets along great with our family dog, and in his previous home he grew up with kids and cats. Zuko is also adorably playful. When he wants to play he’ll often go get his Moosey (a stuffy he’s had since puppyhood) while wearing his goblin ears (what we call his ears when he pulls them back and out in a submissive way) and will prance around the house with Moosey until you can’t resist giving him some attention. Zuko’s biggest challenge is really just that he’s shy and sensitive. He’s nervous of new people and dogs, which simply means that he likes some space when meeting someone, and asks that people be patient with him. If someone he’s never met gets too close he simply moves away to create this space for himself, and looks to you to be his advocate. His preferred way of meeting people is to sniff them on his own time, without the added pressure of being pet. Once he knows you he’s very happy to be pet, and he really likes liver treats and can be won over quickly with these. Zuko is not reactive, he’s just a shy boy. Zuko is well-mannered when walking through the neighbourhood on leash, and has no issues passing people or dogs. He’s friendly with people he’s knows, and walks on by people he doesn’t know. He notices squirrels and rabbits and will watch them, but all we do is tell him to come along or leave it and he listens. We are aware though that he has a fondness for raccoons and may chase them if he encounters one. He is a hound after all! Speaking of his hound nature, Zuko is actually a quiet boy with us and rarely barks or howls. He’s only used his voice occasionally, when he’s very excited during playtime or when he’s unsure about something he smells or hears. He enjoys watching the world go by the window from the comfort of the couch. He does very much like to sniff, naturally, and thoroughly enjoys his longer bush walks where he gets the opportunity to smell all the things. He will also whine quietly when he needs something, like to go outside or if he wants to play or walk. While he’s adjusting to a new home, he’ll likely whine when he’s unsure or nervous. He responds very well to being asked to go to his place, which in our home is a designated spot for him on the couch where he can relax. Name: Zuko ID # PDR1482 Age: 4yrs Gender: male Neutered: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Hound/ Vizsla Colours: black and tan Coat length: short House trained: yes Special needs: lyme + OK with kids: yes OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: large Location: Kitchener Adoption fee: $700

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Pugsley

Pug

Male, Adult

Drumbo, ON

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

For Adoption: Pugsley! 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 everyone, please allow me the pleasure of introducing to you Mr. Pugsley! Pugsley is a male Pug that is about 2 and a half years old. He weighs about 18lbs, he’s small but mighty! He has the typical fawn coloured fur of a pug, with some black fur down his tail and his snout is black as well, like a little face mask. His ears are far too small for his head size, but his eyes make up for it. They are huge and often wide open to see the world with. Because of the pug snout, he does have quite the snore going. It can get rather loud and will vibrate the spot he is sleeping in or on. Pugley is a retired puppy mill stud from a puppy mill. He embraced life outside of a puppy mill and didn’t take long to settle into the house and figure out what a couch was and how glorious it is. He does seem nervous of faster movements and men typically which is typical of a mill dog newly rescued. More gentle introductions are needed with men but we are hoping he has gained more trust in foster care already. Pugsley has had his routine vet appointment and checkup. He did really well with the neuter procedure and it didn’t even seem to phase him. At the initial checkup they did check his teeth and said he had moderate to severe dental disease. He was scheduled in for a dental cleaning, which has now been completed. He did well during this procedure as well. But he did have to get 8 teeth removed as several were overcrowded and causing damage to neighbouring teeth. Going forward he will need a solid dental plan in his new home. More checkups, cleanings, and monitoring to keep on top of this. Dental health is something Pug’s always need to be monitored for as crowding of teeth is common in this breed. Pugsley loves food and treats so far. But when he first arrived he had a bit of a tough time eating so we just added a splash of water to his kibble to help soften it a bit. Post extractions we are doing the same since his mouth is still healing. There shouldn’t be any issues with dry kibble in the future but a bit of extra water doesn’t hurt. He currently eats his meals in the crate and his water bowl is out for him anytime he needs it. We don’t consider him fully house trained yet as he still wants to mark things as male dogs do. This will improve in time, especially now that he is neutered, and with more training but going to his new home, it needs to be expected that he will try and mark his territory. We try to be very mindful that if he’s out and about in the house we can keep an eye on him. We let him outside for lots of pee breaks and that does help a ton. I recommend setting up a little pee station in the yard as he does seem to like to pee on something most of the time. He has never had an accident in his crate and has a blanket in there to make it cozy. Pugsley is a full on couch potato. He learned what a couch was right away on the first day and you really can’t change his mind. A dog bed is just not good enough for him. And he doesn’t care if someone else is on the couch too. He will jump up and get right in your face. Sometimes he rolls around on the couch like he’s trying to scratch his face and body. He loves throw pillows as he often uses those to cuddle up next too. Often he will curl up in the tiniest spot available with any human he can find. Right in the bend of your legs or along the length of your body when you relax. But other times he will separate and go to the other side of the couch to have more room. Pugsley is learning that the crate is his safe and quiet zone. We have a bed sheet covering the crate to make it more den like. This helps most of the time. Through the night he has figured out that it’s sleep time. Sometimes early morning he thinks people need to join him so he barks a bit or whines. But often times he stops then. He does like to have his people nearby. Pugsley really enjoys going for walks. For his little size he has lots of energy and can go a good 30 minutes most of the time. When it’s too cold we go a little less. He loves to say hello to everyone on our walks. He’s cautious around big dogs, but is getting better at approaching them and giving them a sniff. He doesn’t bark at any dogs or animals out on a walk. He doesn’t walk in a straight line either, but we are working to get him on a better path. He has never walked on a leash before foster care so this is all a new thing for him and takes time to get used too. Pugsley loves children! He loves going to the bus and saying hi to all the kids and getting pets. He loves the attention. He would be suited to a home with children over the age of 8yrs. Because mill dogs are a flight risk we need the children in the home to be of an age where doors and gates are consistently closed and care is taken not keep the dog safe. He doesn’t really know what toys are, but he is slowly learning about them. You just need to be mindful that he thinks everything is a toy: socks, mitts, kids toys. Everything but his own things. I guess stolen is better. Just need to be mindful and take it back from him. He’s good about you getting things back from his grip. Pugsley will benefit from obedience classes which will help build his confidence and socialization. Attending classes is a required element of our adoption process and will be well worth it for Pugsley. He has been to some meet and greet events and done well so the social aspect of class will be fun for him, and learning new skills will be a good challenge for him. Pugsley enjoys car rides. He really enjoys that and stays calm. He enjoys looking out the window and then will eventually just curl up and sleep. When traveling in his crate he will remain quiet for most of the ride as long as he can see someone with him. We think Pugsley would suit just about any type of household. He loves kids so a family would be good. Probably a detached home or townhouse would be best because he does sometimes still bark while crated. He does like to be active so as long as he can be walked and kept active that would be ideal. If you think that Pugsley sounds like a good fit for you, please make sure to send in an application. He is a very sweet cuddle bug dog with a good mix of activity level as well. Name: Pugsley ID # PDR1485 Age: 2yrs Gender: male Neutered: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Pug Colours: fawn Coat length: short House trained: in progress Special needs: no OK with kids: yes OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: small Location: New Hamburg Adoption fee: $800

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Pippi Longstocking

Boston Terrier

Female, Adult

Drumbo, ON

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, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

For Adoption: Pippie Longstocking! 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/. This is Pippie Longstocking, such a sweet girl that will steel your heart. Pippie is 4 year old Boston Terrier cross, with beautiful markings in brindle and white colouring. She is a small compacted girl currently weighing 19 pounds, which is a good weight. She is so cute with those large prominent pair of eyes and her distinguishable features. She gets many compliments with our visitors and on walks. Pippie Longstocking is very gentle, smart, happy-go-lucky and friendly. Her cute snorts, spins, zoomies, floor crawls across the floor and back wiggles are just a few of her daily adorable quirks. She has so much love to give, and wants to give it to everyone she comes in contact with. She is the biggest cuddle bug and her #1 requirement is to have someone that will let her nest right in for snuggles on a regular basis. Pippie Longstocking came to us from a puppy mill that was ready to dispose of her and other papa and mamas. She is embracing life outside of a puppy mill and didn’t take long to settle in the house and figure out what a couch was and how glorious it is. She is still nervous of fast and unfamiliar movements which is typical of a mill dog newly rescued. More gentle introductions are needed. She has had her routine vet appointment and checkup. She did well with the spay procedure and it didn’t even seem to phase her. She now has a clean record of health, spayed, microchipped and all updated shots. For the first month+ all she wanted to do was nest up beside us and sleep, really 95% of her time was sleeping and 5% potty breaks. I’m sure it was much needed. I’m sure she also felt secure, warm and safe. She was very lucky coming to a retiree home, we had plenty of time to give her what she needed. Her first day she learned what a couch was and now she has claim on it. She will jump up and stare at you, waiting for you to join her. She sits and stares long enough sometimes that she falls asleep in that very same position just with a little lean on the backside of the couch. She really doesn’t like to be on the couch alone. The last few weeks she now has decided she would like to incorporate a little more time in her day for exploring the house, playing with a few toys and chew on bones. She still will want you in her sight and if you step away, out of her sight, she will drop everything and seek you out. We do have to make sure she also gets crate time, as that is the only time she can really relaxes when you’re attending any house chores/activities. Outside time is now enjoyed by just sitting in the sun for as long as you want to be outside with her. She sits with her eyes closed and her head tilted up, directly towards the sun. Before, with the freezing temperatures we would get potty breaks out of her only, sometime we would even have to carry her outside because she refused to come to the door on her own. She does have a winter coat but it doesn’t seem to keep her toasty warm like she loves. This is a heat loving dog who enjoys the comforts of blankets and being inside when it is chilly out. Pippie Longstocking is a medium energy dog so she doesn’t require lengthy walks, but she would like a few shorter walks or trail sniffing. We expect that as she continues to blossom and really come into her own she will get to be a bit more active, but she is never going to be a high energy dog. We usually go for 30 minutes. since she has never walked on a leash before coming into our care she is learning to stay on one side but this will need some practice and time She has become increasingly more confident walking outside, especially cause she doesn’t have to worry about the cold. Pippie Longstocking is very smart and eager to please. She will benefit greatly from the necessary post adoption training and going to class. She is a very good dog but does get over excited easily and sometimes forgets her manners when she is excited. Getting a solid base of obedience skills will be great for her. She needs a little help not jumping up on his foster siblings head with at that peak of excitement. She would thrive in any kind of agility class, especially ones where there is spinning and leaping. Pippie Longstocking is being fostered in a home with two other big dog siblings. She will do well with being the only dog or with another well natured smaller to medium sized dog. Female dogs are not enjoyable for her to live with so if another dog in the house will need to be a male. Pippie Longstocking will thrive in many home situations, but will just need time and patience from her new humans to adjust. She doesn’t need a lot of space indoors and is quite content just to lounge in the room her humans are in, so will be fine with apartments, condo, single family homes. A quite neighbourhood would be needed for her adjustment. She will not do well in a busy city center or in an area with a lot of bikes/skateboards etc whizzing by. She is a dog that loves her humans so would not do well in a home where she is going to be left alone for a full work day. She is crated when we leave and does well with this, but she is only left for a few hours at a time. Pippie Longstocking has not been introduced to very young children but loves our older boys. Anyone that gives her attention she will accept getting pets from and will jump on the couch just to wait for someone to come sit so she can nestle into them for cuddles. She does not shy down from any visitors either. If there are children in the home it would be best they are over 10yrs, where it would be a calm environment for her. Mill dogs are a flight risk so any children would need to be aware enough to shut doors and gates immediately behind them and never let the dog off leash outside of a secure fenced in area. In her home environment where she feels safe Pippie is becoming a very confident girl. When she starts her day off, she comes out of her crate with the longest morning stretch and a tail swing so fast and hard. She quickly goes out for a potty break, then has her breakfast. Pippie is on two morning routines, which she loves both just the same. After breakfast if she immediately hops on the couch, that means she would still like a little cuddle time with you before starting her day. I don’t mind this at all as it gives me a little more rest time to enjoy my morning coffee and watch a little news with her. OR we will go for her walk first and then have snuggle time after. Either way she just loves being with her humans. Throughout the day she will have playtime, crate time and will still get more snuggles. Those snuggles are usually in the office. She will squeeze behind your back on the office chair if you don’t get settled fast enough, so we have a dog bench or bed we will plop her in/on so she can hang for a while. She is quiet as a mouse, so having a productive work day can be done easily. Pippie has only barked a few time, only to get our older dogs attention to play. She doesn’t even bark or make a noise in the morning to get out of her crate, she just sits up until you get her. She sleeps about 8hrs at night and that is with us waking her up. She definitely loves her sleep and is a big snorer. Pippie Longstocking is doing well with her house training, she just need her humans to let her out every few hours. She does not really give signals to be let out so her humans have to be proactive and just take her out regularly. She is doing well on the food she is on in our care, which is a top quality diet, so a quality food should be kept up. Pippie does not need extensive grooming, will not require to be sent to a groomer, however regular brushing of her coat and teeth (or dental treats) should be maintained by her humans. Potential adopters should be aware of possible breed specific health issues and commit to any financial needs she may have in the future to maintain her health. Primary health issues due to their head structure and compact body are breathing difficulties, eye injuries, allergies and heatstroke. Regular, careful veterinary care is essential to manage these conditions. Pippie is looking for a home/family that she can put her trust into. If you feel your home will bring joy, security, unconditional love, patience, attention and companionship she longs for she will be a great addition. She will in return provide her humans with pure loyalty, fun energy, lots of laughs, emotional support, many moments of joy, and abundance of snuggles. Come meet and fall in love with this girl. Name: Pippie Longstocking ID # PDR1488 Age: 4yr Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Boston Terrier X Colours: white and brindle Coat length: short House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: yes OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes (male dogs) Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: small Location: Waterloo Adoption fee: $700

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Midge

Pug

Female, Young

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

For Adoption: Midge! 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/. Midge is 1-½ years old and is 20lbs of pure pug energy. She has a silky black coat and long legs and is adorably clumsy which only adds to her charm! Midge happily rolls off couch cushions, tumbles out of dog beds, and does all sorts of other funny, goofy and clumsy antics that keep her people entertained…and wondering if bubble wrapping the house is needed to protect Midge from herself at times!! Midge spent the first part of her life in a puppy mill without proper care or socialization. Living indoors with people has been an adjustment for her. She is learning that human touch can be wonderful and has leaned into the love that she receives in her foster home. She is especially fond of "back scritches" and will do a little dance for you if you give them to her. Midge needs a home where she can be allowed to continue to adjust to the new world at her own pace, a place where patience and consistency will allow her to find her confidence. She may take a bit to warm up but she is ready to find her very own loving family. Midge has an athletic build and lots of energy so she is looking for an active home where she can get lots of daily exercise. She can handle stairs aside from a few clumsy missteps so a multi level home would not be an issue for her. She is still adjusting to her crate and she can be vocal when you first put her in there so a living environment where neighbours will not be bothered by this noise will be best. Otherwise she has been a quiet girl except for her snores. She is doing well learning to walk on a leash but can still be spooked by things, so she should always be on a martingale collar. She also enjoys doing zoomies in the backyard, so a fenced in space would be ideal. She is currently at a healthy weight, but gaining any more could cause health issues, so exercise is important. Crate training is still a work in progress for her as she has not been in rescue for long. She will typically settle down after a few minutes, but if she feels she has been there too long, she may start barking again. Her new home will need to stay on top of it to ensure future success in this area as she can not yet be trusted to be out in the home on her own. Currently, she is crated for up to 5 hours at a time and overnight. Midge does best if she can burn some energy before she is put in her crate. After a good wander in the yard or a nice long walk she also loves to curl up on the couch for a quick nap before she’s off to her next adventure. Its important to remember that Midge is a young Pug with teenage energy so she needs her play time, long walks and yard zoomies to be able to settle in and have a good nap. She will mature into a moderate energy dog, but a young Pug is an active dog. Midge is a spunky dog who will make you laugh. She has her own ideas so she needs a strong leader who can help her learn to trust this new world. She will thrive with structure and consistency. She almost always saunters around the house with the tip of her tongue sticking out. Pugs are low-maintenance dogs when it comes to grooming, but regular nail trims, bathing and cleaning between her wrinkles will keep her in tip-top shape. She tolerates these things although she would never volunteer! Midge is almost completely house trained, but frequent bathroom breaks where she is given lots of time to go (and a treat when she does!) are important, as well as supervision in the home. Midge has no issues riding in the car but has only done so in a crate since it is the safest method of transport for a dog of her size. Midge is very dog friendly and has a 14lb foster brother who she adores and wishes would play with her 24/7, so if there is another dog in the home, they must be able to handle some rough play with a pug who doesn’t always understand social cues! She would also be fine being the only dog as long as her exercise needs are met. She has not shown to have any visible prey drive with squirrels or other animals on walks. Stuffed toys on the other hand... look out! Midge spent a bit of time in a home with cats and would be fine as long as they were dog savvy cats - as a puppy pug she will not be able to resist chasing a running cat! Midge has not been around children, but would likely do well with older children who could be taught how to handle her and how to respect proper etiquette around doors and gates. Dogs who have been rescued from puppy mills pose a flight risk and their safety is paramount. She can also be a bit of a bull-in-a-china-shop so children over 8 would be best, who could tolerate a happy wrecking ball of a pug running into them from time to time! Midge is a mischievous dog with appropriate puppy-like behaviour. Puppy-proofing, patience and proper supervision will be important in her forever home. At this time, Midge cannot be left unsupervised, as she will find things to get into or chew. Luckily, she responds well to re-direction, but she does need quite a bit of it so crate time and constant supervision are very important. Obedience training will help her – and her new family - significantly, so registration in classes is a requirement for her adoption. Midge is spayed and fully up to date on her vaccinations. Unfortunately, she has a condition called KCS (Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca), or "dry eye" in her right eye, which means that it is not properly producing tears to flush the eye and lubricate it. This is not uncommon in pugs. This condition causes chronic irritation of the eye that can cause repeated infections and inflammation. Pigmentation on the cornea due to this condition is already visible, and while it may not be reversible, further progression can be prevented. She is on two types of eye-drops, each taken twice daily and required for life, which is an added cost that should be considered when considering adopting Midge. If you’re looking for a sweet dog that will make you laugh and keep you on your toes, Midge might be the girl for you. She is looking for a home where she can get lots of exercise and even more patience as she continues to learn how to navigate this new world. She needs consistency and training to help her gain some much needed confidence. If you invest in her, she will give you endless love and in return. Name: Midge ID # PDR1484 Age: 1yr Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Pug Colours: black Coat length: short House trained: yes Special needs: needs daily eye meds OK with kids: older OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: small Location: Waterloo Adoption fee: $800

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Abigail

Poodle (Miniature) Golden Retriever

Female, Adult

Drumbo, ON

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

For Adoption: Abigail! 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/. Sweet Abigail is the best way to describe this lovely 7 year old mini golden doodle. She weighs about 38 pounds and has beautiful curly red fur very much like a poodles which is basically non-shedding. She has a sweet, affectionate and quiet personality. Abigail is a puppy mill momma that spent the first seven years of her life producing puppies. This has made Abigail skittish around people. However Abigail will overcome her hesitancy to get petted and will sit next to you and nudge you so that you’ll pet her. Abigail will bolt if approached too quickly and will hide under the dining room table but this has become less frequent the more she is around us, to the point that she sometimes gets underfoot. If she is approached slowly she will allow you to get hold of her collar and put her leash on. She will also take a treat from your hand if offered slowly. It will take some patience to get Abigail more comfortable around people approaching her. For the reasons mentioned above Abigail will need a home where things are fairly quiet and routine. She cannot be in a home with a lot of comings and goings. Children over 10yrs are ok, as long as they are not too rowdy. The quick movements and noise would make Abigail very nervous. Abigail really enjoys playing with her chew bones. She also enjoys carrying around her stuffed toy. She does not chew on it but rather carries it around like she might a puppy. Abigail is starting to become more accustomed to strange noises and does not bolt as easily. She has become accustomed to the vacuum and other normal household sounds. Abigail must be in a securely fenced yard or on leash when outside as she is a flight risk due to her startling easily at strange noises. Abigail has learned to walk on leash and is very good. She will occasionally lag behind if she feels insecure but will quickly speed up with a quick pop on the leash. She is interested when other dogs walk by and will try to approach to check it out. If the other dog barks or lunges she will back away. She does not shy away from people walking by and if they are close she will move a bit towards them to see if she can get some petting. Abigail’s exercise needs are minimal. A couple short walks (20 – 30 minutes each) a day is all she needs. She is a fairly laid back and quiet girl. In the house she is content to lie on the floor near you while you go about your business. Abigail likes to snooze in one of the many dog beds scattered around. Abigail lives with three small dogs, a couple cats and a couple parrots. She shows no interest in the parrots. She will check out the cats and sniff them but then she usually walks away. So Abigail would be fine in a home with dog savvy cats. Abigail is not attached to any of her foster brothers nor is she inclined to want to play with them. She will run out with them and run around the yard for a minute but then she goes off and explores on her own. Therefore it would not be necessary for Abigail to have another dog in the house. Abigail has mastered sleeping in her crate at night and will go in willing when it’s bedtime. You just need to open the crate door and she walks right in. She spends about 8 hours in her crate, during the night. Abigail will spend time in her crate during the day when we’re out. This is generally for only a couple hours. She is quiet and generally only lets out a few woofs when you come home and she wants to make sure you don’t forget to let her out. She rides in the vehicle on the back seat harnessed in. She does need some coaxing though to get in the car. She is a good car rider and settles down and snoozes or looks around. Abigail is housebroken but she is not good at signalling she needs to go out. So we let her out on a regular schedule of every few hours along with our dogs. Since her UTI cleared up there have been no accidents in the house. Due to Abigail’s need for regular pee breaks and her not enjoying being left in her crate for longer periods of time it would be best for her in a home with a retired person/couple or someone who works from home regularly. At times Abigail can be vocal, but overall she is a quiet dog. She usually only vocalizes when she is excited to see you after you’ve been away or if she sees something out the window. She quiets down quickly once the distraction has passed. She could pretty well live in any environment although a quiet neighbourhood would be best. The only living accommodations that would not be ideal would be high rise apartments. Abigail eats well and is fed twice per day along with my other dogs. She eats kibble and has no problems finishing her meals when offered. Abigail shows no food aggression towards the other dogs or people. Abigail enjoys her treats and takes them gently when offered. Sometimes she will wait for you to put it on the floor before she takes it. At this time Abigail has not had any formal training. She has not mastered any commands but knows her name and responds. She will follow the lead of the other dogs and when they are all let out she will follow them back in when they are called. Abigail will need to go to obedience classes to help her establish a good foundation in basic commands and this will also help her to build a bond with her person. Due to Abigail’s shy and reserved nature it will take patience and a calm quiet approach to teach her commands. Abigail is a healthy, happy dog with no ongoing medical issues. When Abigail came to us she had some medical issues to deal with. She had the aforementioned UTI which was cleared up with antibiotics. She also had a couple mammary tumours, one was removed and the other biopsied but not removed. Both came back as benign and no further action needs to be taken. She has been dewormed, vaccinated and spayed. She was micro chipped when she arrived at PDR. Abigail also had a major dental which was broken into two sessions to clean and remove numerous teeth. Abigail’s grooming needs require brushing weekly and a trim once every four to six weeks to keep her coat clean and mat free. It is also prudent to check her ears regularly to make sure she does not have overgrown hair in her ears which could lead to ear infections. She has been groomed and does well being bathed, groomed and having her nails trimmed. The only part she is not too fond of is being blow dried. If you have a quiet, routine oriented home and are looking for a sweet, affectionate, laid back companion Abigail may just be your girl. Name: Abigail ID # PDR1492 Age: 7yrs Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Mini Goldendoodle Colours: apricot Coat length: med House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: medium Location: Listowel Adoption fee: $700

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Pound Dog Rescue

P.O. Box 261, Drumbo, ON N0J 1G0

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Rescue Dogs Match

6-425 Hespeler Rd, #375, Cambridge, ON N1R 8J6

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Halfway Home K9 Rescue - Cambridge

Cambridge, ON N1R 6Z5

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Cambridge & District Humane Society

1650 Dunbar Road, Cambridge, ON N1R 8J5

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Danes in Distress

1309 Michael Crescent, Cambridge, ON N3H 2R1

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Grand River All Breed Rescue

PO Box 32116, Preston Postal Outlet, Cambridge, ON N3H 5M2

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Standard Poodles In Need, Rescue - Kitchener

Kitchener, ON N2M 3R3

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Canadian Royal Potcake Rescue

cambridge, ON N3C 0C8

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Kitchener Waterloo Humane Society

250 Riverbend Drive, Kitchener, ON N2B 2E9

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Taffy's Legacy Canine Rescue & Rehabilitation

Kitchener, ON N2L 5H3

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