Puppies and dogs in Ayr, Ontario

**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

**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: Jenna! 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/. I am delighted to introduce Jenna an approximately 2 year old French Bulldog currently weighing 24 pounds, her ideal weight. She is a very sturdy muscular dog. Jenna came into our care underweight after being attacked by other mill dogs where she was being bred for profit. This was not her first attack. Jenna had previously lost an ear and has some old scars on her legs. Jenna also had an eye and ear infection which have been treated. She also required a tooth extraction. Understandably Jenna is unsure of other dogs, but more about that later in her bio. In a lifetime of owning my own dogs, working with rescues and currently fostering I have never met a dog who so loves all people—everyone she has met so far, whether it’s a stranger on our walks, a workman in my home or people visiting. Outdoors on our walks the only time she pulls is when she sees someone coming her way. She just wants to meet them and get petted. When guests come into our home after greeting them they are fair game for cuddling if they sit on the living room couch. Jenna will hop right up and snuggle into them. When I had friends over to play cards Jenna, after getting pets all around contentedly curled up under the card table and slept on our feet for 2 hours. She did a typical bulldog silent toot which if you know the breed is common. It was definitely a source of laughter and Jenna slept right through it. Bulldogs are known for their grunts, snorts and snores and the delightful smelly farts. Never having had a Frenchie before it has been a source of learning and laughter for me. Jenna now sleeps 7- 8 hours through the night in her crate. Her soft snoring in the background lulls me to sleep. Jenna accepts her crate with a treat. However, she does cry for a few minutes before she settles. It took a few weeks for Jenna to be fully toilet trained. She drinks a lot during the day and should be given the opportunity to go outdoors every 3 hours to avoid an indoor accident. She does not alert when she has to go. When Jenna came to me a month ago we were in freezing temperatures and we were only able to go outdoors for 5 minutes maximum. Now the weather has improved Jenna goes for 3 or 4 walks a day. Her breed because of the flat nose only require short walks. We usually go for 10-15 minutes. She has become increasingly more confident walking outside and is choosing to venture a bit further from home. Jenna is a low to medium energy dog. She loves curling up on the couch or a comfy dog bed and napping. In her home environment where she feels safe Jenna has become a very confident girl who enjoys her morning and evening routines. When she comes out of her crate Jenna does a super long stretch to start her day. After our morning walk Jenna immediately hops on the couch and expects me to come and cuddle before getting breakfast ready. In the evening after our bedtime walk we do exactly the same and if I get distracted she just waits patiently until I join her. Recently Jenna has discovered the sheer joy of rolling herself silly on the couch and waiting for lots of belly rubs. She constantly makes me laugh with her antics. Jenna was easily able to climb a full set of outdoor stairs on a recent visit to a friend. She was a bit more hesitant going down but managed with a bit of encouragement. Jenna walks well on leash and as mentioned only pulls when she wishes to meet someone. She responds to the come and sit commands. Jenna travels quietly in my SUV in her travel crate. It was hilarious to watch Jenna try and solve treat puzzles. With her flat face she wasn’t able to get the treats but once she learned to use her paws she had no problem. Jenna uses the puzzles in a gentle manner and is extremely gentle when given a treat. She is a pure loveable delight. I have attempted to introduce toys but so far she has shown little interest. Jenna rarely barks but recently when she heard a doorbell on the tv she jumped up and barked once or twice and raced to the front door. If someone knocks on my front door she doesn’t bark but runs to the door to investigate. She is a highly curious dog who sniffs everything. At night if I’m watching tv in my recliner Jenna requests that I bring her up and then she organizes her body between my legs with her head at my feet and her butt facing me. That works so my arms are free to knit or read while she sleeps, only shifting positions occasionally. Jenna loves physical contact with me but when I can’t accommodate her she sleeps quietly on her bed beside me. Jenna usually finds a spot in the same room where I am working but she’s never underfoot. Lately she will curl up on the couch in the living room while I am elsewhere in the house. Recently Jenna decided to join me on my yoga mat rather than watching from her bed. She wasn’t happy about being sent off. She usually just watches from a distance when I do my exercise programme each morning. I believe the command “off” is the one I’ve had to use the most with Jenna. She needs to learn that she can’t go up on people to be petted although she does so very gently. When I take a bath it took 2 weeks of using the off command to keep Jenna from trying to join me in the tub. She can be persistent or determined when she wants something. She is now content to curl up on a nearby bathmat or my clothes if I left them on the floor and patiently waits until I’m done. Jenna is an absolute cuddle bunny and she hopes her new family enjoy snuggling with her. In her first week with me if Jenna saw another dog in the distance she would be terrified and cry and strain to get home and away from what she thought might be a threat to her. Her confidence on our outdoor walks has really improved. Recently Jenna saw some dogs on our walks. Jenna was eager to meet them at a 6 foot distance. She showed no fear just excitement. In each case Jenna did her snorts and gentle whines of excitement. Those noises were probably unusual for the other dogs and unfortunately some dogs reacted by growling at her so we immediately walked on. It is common for other dogs to misinterpret the noises of a Bulldog and not take to that well, so we keep our distance from dogs. Because of her past of being attacked by dogs in the puppy mill, Jenna would like a life without the stress of meeting other dogs. She is not comfortable around other dogs and we don’t want her to have to be reminded of that trauma over and over. She has lost an ear already, that is enough…we don’t want our sweet Jenna ever hurt again by a dog. When I took her to my friend’s home to introduce her to her very patient cat Jenna again showed her excitement and Tucker just lay quietly at a 3 foot distance and eventually Jenna quieted and relaxed. We distracted Jenna occasionally so she didn’t keep staring at the cat. Our visit lasted 2 hours and Jenna was relaxed when we left. Best for Jenna to not go to a home with a cat unless it is a very dog savvy cat who will ignore the dog and not run or otherwise excite the dog. Jenna is currently being fostered in a quiet rural community. The best placement for Jenna would be a quiet neighbourhood without a lot of dogs. Jenna needs to be the only dog in the house and no visiting dogs either. She would not do well in a busy city environment. She would do well in a rural area, small town, or quiet subdivision. Ideally if she had a fenced in backyard where in the nice weather she could sniff, explore and wander without encountering other dogs that would be great but it is not mandatory for her. Because Jenna craves affection, she will need a family who will not leave her alone for long periods of time. She would not like to be left alone for a full 8hr plus workday. Jenna has not been introduced to children but I feel she would be best in a home with adults or older children, over 8yrs, where it would be a calm environment for her. Adopters with previous French Bulldog or other Bulldog experience are preferred, as they are a special breed with specific needs to keep them happy and healthy. She will need to have her wrinkles cleaned on a regular basis as well as special attention to any potential allergies associated with food. She is doing well on the food she is on in our care, which is a top quality diet, and she should be kept on this. Frenchies are prone to environmental allergies and she may need allergy meds throughout her life, although so far she has been ok and showing no signs of having any allergies. Adopters should also regularly maintain her teeth through brushing and/or dental treats. 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. This is a breed that comes with an assortment of potential medical issues and they are known as a high maintenance breed for upkeep and medical care. Her family needs to be fully aware of this and be financially able to care for anything that Jenna will need in her life. Frenchies are known for back issues so her adopters need to be prepared for this possibility and be fully aware of IVDD. With Frenchie’s that is a risk you take. Should this happen, she would require back surgery immediately to fix it. Her family needs to guard against this by not letting her become overweight, by keeping her lean and muscular, and by not letting her jump up on the couch or jump down from the couch, bed etc. When lifting her, support her entire back…just general things to keep her back safe. If you are that special person or family looking for an absolutely loveable snuggle bunny and are willing to put the time and effort into helping Jenna learn to meet other dogs in a positive manner please consider this adorable sweetheart as an addition to your life. You won’t be disappointed. Jenna has so much love to share. Name: Jenna ID # PDR1465 Age: 2yrs Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: French Bulldog Colours: tan Coat length: short House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: dog savvy cats only Ok with dogs: no Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: small Location: Freelton Adoption fee: $800

**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: Dumpling! 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/. You’re about to meet the most adorable, happy dog who charms everyone she comes in contact with!! She loves all people and thinks everyone should be her best friend. This is Dumpling and she is a gorgeous cream coloured French Bulldog who is 3yrs old. She weighs about 15 lbs and is a compact bundle of love and affection! Dumpling was abandoned and ended up in a shelter as an unclaimed stray. We have no idea why she wasn’t claimed as she is the most fun, sweetest Frenchie. Dumpling is a joyful clown of a dog and everything we all love about Frenchies. She is a big cuddle bug and loves to be on your lap. She enjoys her walks and gets so excited when you put her leash on. She is not a fan of the cold though so walks in the winter are a short jaunt. She is looking forward to spring where she can be out to explore more. She will wear a coat for winter walks but getting it on her can be a bit of a challenge as she is so wiggly and “helpful” that it’s like trying to put a coat on an eel! HA!! But we get the job done and then off we go. We crate her in the car for her safety and she settles in quietly for the ride. She is eternally happy and always has a grin on her face. She is a dog that makes people smile when they see her and she is always happy to meet a new friend. Dumpling is a very social little dog and she thinks everyone should be a buddy of hers. She will be your shadow in the house and follow you everywhere. Dumpling came to us with a few areas of dermatitis that we have had looked at and have a topical cream for. She has no issues with her cream being applied. She also had an ear infection that we had treated. She had a good exam with our vet team and it has been determined that she is spayed. Our vet made comment that Dumpling was an “absolute delight” which just speaks to her great nature. Dumpling loved her vet visit as this was just a time to meet new friends and get some snacks. She loves snacks! Dumpling would be best as the only pet in the home. She gets excited when she sees cats and squirrels when out on walks and would love to chase them. She will ignore calm dogs on walks but if a dog is excitable or barky she will bark back. Dumpling doesn’t want dog friends and would much rather just have more and more people friends. This is 100% a people dog. She wants to be in a home where she is getting all of the attention and love. Dumpling loves chewing on dog toys and playing with stuffies. She enjoys a variety of toys and loves play time. Dumpling would be fine in a home with children old enough to be responsible to always shut doors and gates securely behind them as she will try to take off out a door if left open. A home with kids 8yrs plus would be fine but she would be just as happy in an adult only home. Visiting younger children are fine as long as the adults in the home make sure doors are closed. Dumpling 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. Dumpling would like a home where she isn’t left 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. She is quiet in her crate and settles nicely. When out of her crate she needs to get out to pee asap and so having her crate set up close to the door to the yard works well for her. A fenced yard isn’t mandatory for her, but it’s a plus for quick pees. She will do her bathroom duties just fine though on leash out on walks. She is doing well with her house training, she just needs her people to let her out regularly and know that if she goes to wander out of the room, you have to take her out. She doesn’t know how to tell you she needs to go out so her people have to be proactive and just take her out regularly. Dumpling would be suitable for a wide variety of housing situations. She is a quiet dog and not prone to unnecessary barking. She wouldn’t do well in a high rise apartment building where being in an elevator with other dogs coming in would be a possibility, but a low rise building, or an apartment on the main floor would work for her. She doesn’t need a lot of space indoors and is quite content just to lounge in the room her people are in. She is not disturbed by traffic noises and will do well in many neighbourhood types as well. Adopters with previous French Bulldog or other Bulldog experience are preferred, as they are a special breed with specific needs to keep them happy and healthy. She will need to have her wrinkles cleaned on a regular basis as well as special attention to any potential allergies associated with food. She is doing well on the food she is on in our care, which is a top quality diet, and she should be kept on this. Frenchies are prone to environmental allergies and she may need allergy meds throughout her life, although so far she has been ok and showing no signs of having any allergies. Adopters should also regularly maintain her teeth through brushing and/or dental treats. 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. This is a breed that comes with an assortment of potential medical issues and they are known as a high maintenance breed for upkeep and medical care. Her family needs to be fully aware of this and be financially able to care for anything that Dumpling will need in her life. Frenchies are known for back issues so her adopters need to be prepared for this possibility and be fully aware of IVDD. With Frenchie’s that is a risk you take. Should this happen, she would require back surgery immediately to fix it. Her family needs to guard against this by not letting her become overweight, by keeping her lean and muscular, and by not letting her jump up on the couch or jump down from the couch, bed etc. When lifting her, support her entire back…just general things to keep her back safe. What we can tell you is that Dumpling is SO worth the extra care Frenchie’s need. She is a pro cuddler and entertainer who will make you laugh daily. She is low energy in the home and super easy to have around. She likes to have a nice bed to chew her Nylabones in. She likes naps. She loves cuddles. She likes to lounge on the arm of the couch and supervise goings on from her throne. She follows you around the house but settles in whatever room you are in. She is quiet in the home and such an easy dog to live with. She is just so special. We know that there is a Frenchie loving person or family out there that will see what this amazing dog has to offer. If you are interested in Dumpling send us in an application and be sure to tell us in there why you feel that you would be a great fit for Dumpling. The more you can tell us about your home, your knowledge of this breed etc the better. We know that there are her perfect people out there that would just love to have a happy little Frenchie companion and we look forward to meeting them!! Name: Dumpling ID # PDR1476 Age: 3yrs Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: French Bulldog Colours: cream Coat length: short House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: no Ok with dogs: no Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: small Location: Ayr Adoption fee: $800

**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: Mariah! 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/. Introducing Mariah! This 5mth old high energy little lady is quite the looker. With her beautiful tricolor coat, and big satellite dish ears she is cute as can be. Mariah is a somewhat unique mix of Collie, German Shepherd, and Husky. Although it is hard to say, we think Mariah may end up being around 40lbs when she is full grown which would match the size of her mother.. Mariah has come to PDR along with her siblings after being discarded by a puppy mill. From the moment she walked into her foster home she has been all silliness and sass! She is an extremely personable pup and has warmed up immediately to all the people she has met . She is an energy-packed puppy who loves to zoom around and wrestle with her foster siblings. Like a typical puppy, Mariah is currently teething so EVERYTHING goes in her mouth. Her future forever family will need to keep a close eye on her as he continues to learn what is safe for chewing and what is not. So far Mariah is showing herself to be quite a smart little pup and is picking up on the routine of day to day life quite quickly. She has been learning about crate training, and spends her evenings and times when her foster family is out of the house in her crate. While she is quite calm sleeping in her crate at night she does still take a few minutes to settle while being crated. Crate training is an excellent tool to keep puppies safe when they are unattended and to help them develop a sense of independence while not with their “pack”. Mariah has had a visit with the vet and has been given her puppy vaccinations, microchipped and has been treated for fleas/ticks/intestinal parasites. It was noted by the PDR vets that she has a fairly significant overbite that is not causing her any major issues at this time. She is quite young her jaw will continue to adjust as she grows, however it should be on her future family's radar as her vet will need to monitor her teeth alignment once she is full grown if the overbite remains. As far as non-medical needs go she has shown to be tolerant of grooming such as baths and nail cuttings without much if any fussing at all. Like most puppies this silly girl loves to play hard! She loves playing tug of war and running around the house chasing her foster siblings or fetching toys. She is especially cute playing fetch as she likes to bound like a cat pouncing on her toys. Her foster family is working on teaching her how to relax as well as play politely, as this is a skill that puppies develop over time. When she is finally tuckered out and sits still she loves a good cuddle with her foster humans and doggy siblings. Mariah LOVES her walks! She has also been doing some winter hiking and even gone on some running adventures with her foster mom. Mariah’s potty training has come along very well. She very rarely has accidents in the house now and has started to hang out near the door when she needs to go out. She is able to sleep through most of the night now without a potty break although she does still occasionally need a break in the early hours of the morning. Mariah has also learned the command “sit” and has been working on “laydown” and “stay”. Her recall has also been coming along quite well. She is a very smart puppy that picks up on training fast. We are 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. Mariah would do best in a home with a fenced in yard where she can safely run around and can be supervised outdoors at all times while she’s still young. She would do best with one to two good walks a day (shorter ones while young), and will grow into a very active dog that would need longer activities and hikes. She is going to be a very energetic dog that requires a lot of fast paced exercise when older. She will not be suitable for those who can only accommodate a short, slower paced walk, her people need to be active and outdoorsy who will take her on long walks, hikes, runs etc. Although she may not grow to be very big, she will be very athletic and very active and only those who are currently very active and outdoorsy people should consider this cute puppy. Mariah has been showing us just what a sweet fun girl she can be! She is quite smart but also has a lot of opinions on what she likes to do! She can be quite the vocal little lady, which is quite common for the husky breed. Fun fact: she was named Mariah both because she was a Christmas intake, and her ability to sustain a high note! Because of this we do not recommend that he go to a forever home in an apartment or condo, but instead will need a detached home. She will need a family that understands how important boundaries are for puppies, even when she voices her disagreement. Mariah has been very well behaved with the other dogs that she has met, and so far has not shown any interest in small animals outside. She has not been tested with cats. We think she would do well with an older male dog sibling to show her the ropes, but also would do great as a solo dog in a home. Because of her age, she needs a family with children 7 years of age or older who can handle puppy antics, be careful to close doors, and understand that sometimes hands look like toys when playing and can be nipped. Mariah has been a sweet and silly puppy since she walked through the door, and her foster family thinks she is quite the catch. It has been a riot watching her bounce around the snow like a bunny, and enthusiastically discover the world around her. Her excitement and enthusiasm is sure to bring endless joy to the family that gets to experience the adventures of life with her! Name: Mariah ID # PDR1451 Age: 5mths Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Collie/German Shepherd/Husky Colours: tri Coat length: short House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes (male dogs) Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: med/lg Location: Kitchener Adoption fee: $900

**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: Latte! 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/. Allow me to introduce Latte! He is a very tiny, super lovable, 8-year-old Yorkshire Terrier weighing only 3.5 pounds. Latte came to Pound Dog via another shelter where he had been surrendered when his previous owner passed away. It’s clear that Latte had been well loved given how affectionate he is. However, little Latte wasn’t getting all the necessary care and attention he needed, likely due to his owner dealing with their own medical issues. When Latte arrived, his teeth were in terrible condition. His teeth had significant decay and were literally falling out. He was quickly seen by our vet where they removed all his remaining teeth helping him to feel much better. However, because his teeth had been left in such poor condition for so long this caused significant bone loss to his lower jaw. Latte is healing well from his dental procedure, but his new owners will need to be mindful of the limitations with his jaw. He will need to eat wet food and softened kibble as his ability to chew is compromised due to his jaw and lack of teeth. There are no longer any immediate oral health issues or concerns, and we believe he will do fine going forward provided a little extra care is taken with his meal preparations. Aside from the dental issues he encountered, the vet found Latte to be in good health. He is neutered, up to date on his vaccines and has been microchipped. Latte currently lives with two other small dogs in his foster home and generally gets along well with them. He tends to prefer the companionship of his human over other dogs and doesn’t try to initiate play or interact very much with other dogs. He would likely be fine in a home with another small calm dog, but larger dogs, or overly excited dogs would likely be too intimidating for him. It’s unknown if he get’s along with cats but given his calm nature it’s suspected he would be fine with a dog savvy cat. Latte would do well in most home environments whether it be a quiet apartment, townhouse, detached or semi-detached home. He rarely barks and is very calm. Ideally Latte would be best suited for an adult-only home with owners who have experience caring for very small, fragile dogs. A home with children would not be suitable as it would be too overwhelming for an extra small dog. Latte absolutely adores his family and is very affectionate. He is the definition of a lap dog and will happily sit on your lap for hours. In fact, as soon as you sit down, he will want to snuggle up on your lap. Given how small Latte is, going up and down large flights of stairs or jumping on and off furniture can sometimes be a challenge for him. Because of this his owner will need to be agile enough to bend down to lift and carry him when necessary. Latte is housetrained to go to the bathroom outside and is also trained to go on pee pads. He is very sensitive to the extreme cold, so going to the bathroom outside can sometimes be a struggle on the colder winter days. Having a small patch of ground shoveled and free of snow helps to make it easier for him to do his business outside. In his foster home we also try to have a pee pad down near the patio door for the times it’s too cold for him to tolerate going out. He won’t usually go to the door to show when he needs to go outside, but he will signal in other more subtle ways to let you know when he needs to be let out to go to the bathroom. Latte is crate trained, but we have found it easier to use an X-pen for him instead of a crate. The X-pen allows for some additional room for a peed pad to put down in case he needs to go to the bathroom unexpectedly in the middle of the night. He happily goes into his crate or X-pen with very little fuss. He may bark once or twice, but will quickly settle in. Latte is well behaved but doesn’t appear to have had much formal training as he hasn’t shown an understanding of basic commands. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process. Basic obedience training will help to expand Latte’s abilities, but more importantly will help to further build his confidence and socialization. As mentioned, Latte is not a fan of the colder weather, but he does walk well on a leash on nicer days. If going outside in the winter, he will need to wear a coat or a sweater. Yorkshire Terriers are a non-shedding breed, so his owners will also need to have him groomed at regular intervals to keep his coat tidy and avoid matting. If you’re looking for a sweet, calm and loving companion, then Latte might be the dog for you. He is timid, but quickly warms up to people and would love to find the perfect forever home to integrate into. Name: Latte ID # PDR1473 Age: 8yrs Gender: male Neutered: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Yorkshire Terrier Colours: black and red Coat length: med House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: no OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes (small dogs) Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: X small Location: Kitchener Adoption fee: $700

**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: Katie! 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 shy little girl is Katie. Katie is 4 year old English Bulldog weighing in at just over 40 lbs. She has a beautiful soft silky golden coat with a white patch on her chest. In typical bulldog fashion, Katie has a corkscrew tail and an under bite that makes her look grumpy. But Katie is far from being a grumpy dog. She has a lovely, sweet, gentle nature and loves nothing more than being cuddled and petted. Katie came into foster care with her breeding companion from a breeding for profit puppy mill operation. They were not producing puppies so they were discarded as they served no financial purpose. This worked out great for Katie because now she can find a loving family that will appreciate her for the wonderful dog she is and not just as a commodity. Katie has been a very easy dog to foster, she didn’t even bark her first nights here and she would indicate by whimpering and shifting on her feet she needed to go outside to the bathroom. Katie will need to find a home that will help her build up her confidence as she is very submissive and will has tendency to roll on her back when you touch her or put her coat on. She will also sit on your feet and push into your legs for security. That being said, this lovely girl is “move in ready”. She loves anyone who will pet her. And as an added bonus she is housebroken and is generally well behaved in the house. She bathes and grooms well and even enjoys the massaging feel of the spray nozzle. She is okay with the blow dryer too. Anyone adopting Katie should be aware that as part of the grooming requirements the folds of her face will need to be cleaned regularly so she does not get skin infections. She is good with this, but doesn’t like the smell of the face wipes. A soft baby cloth and soapy water would also work. Katie has a playful side and is all wiggles and bounces when you engage her in play. But when she is not, playing, wandering around sniffing things, or getting some love, she will sit or sleep quietly near you or in her crate. She walks beautifully on a leash and does not react to other dogs walking by. If they bark or lunge at her though she will hide behind your legs or move herself as far away from the other dog as her leash will allow. With more respectful dogs, Katie will air sniff and stand quietly if her foster mom stops to chat to other dog walkers. She would do well in either a house or apartment as her exercise need are minimal and she rarely barks. She may occasionally whimper when she wants to get your attention. She will let you know when she is out of water (she drinks a lot), or its getting close to dinner time. As mentioned her exercise needs are minimal, a couple short walks a couple times a day and she is happy. Potential adopters should know that bulldogs being a brachycephalic breed (short nosed) have difficulty breathing and prone to overheating, therefore overexertion and exercise in extreme heat and humidity should be avoided. Katie enjoys being a couch potato and so would love to go to a family or person that is not looking for an athletic breed. She is more of a “lets hang out and watch a movie” kind of dog. When Katie first came into foster care, she did not want to go into her crate as she was craving affection and just wanted to be near you. Now she will go in her crate on command, and often goes in on her own when she wants her quiet time. She will also sometimes put herself to bed at night and then if you don’t close her door, she will come out of her crate, look at you and then put herself back in the crate as if to say close my door please. She also crates well in the car and rides quietly. She will eat and drink both in or out of her crate. She finds her crate a place of comfort and will run in her crate if she is feeling insecure. As Katie is not dog reactive and does like to try and get her companion to play with her, she would also be okay with another calm male dog in the home with a slow introduction. A respectful male of similar size would be ideal. Katie will not be suited for a home with a female dog. Since Katie is a shy girl she was initially overwhelmed when the grandkids came to visit and would lay down submissively while being petted. But after a couple of hours she came out of her shell and would watch curiously from a distance. Katie would be fine with older less rambunctious kids ages 10 and up, but would prefer a quieter, less active home where she can be the center of attention. She LOVES attention. An adult only home or one with teens would be best suited for her, but most important is a quiet home as she doesn’t like a lot of commotion. It is not known at this time how Katie would react to cats or other small animals. Given her gentle personality she may be okay with them with proper introductions. Katie did not know any commands when she came into care but she naturally wants to walk beside you although she has not learned a command for this. She will stop when you stop and turn around when you do and she will wait patiently if you stop to talk to someone on her walk. She has since learned “sit”, “in your crate” and “ go” (meaning move forward as she tends to try and sit on your feet as your walking, “wait”, “lets go” , “outside (head to the back door) ” and “look at me” and “off”, as she sometimes will try to jump up on you . She is stilling working towards consistently following these requests. We are also currently working on the “stand” command as she likes to roll over when her winter coat is being put on. She also knows an informal “here” command and “up “(put her front feet on the bumper so she can be lifted into the back of the car. Katie would benefit greatly from continued and consistent training. Training helps to create a bond, build trust and provide mental stimulation and this will help to build up her confidence. It will be required for her adopters to enroll Katie in a basic training class. At the vets Katie is very docile and amiable to work with. She has recently been spayed and is now up to date with her vaccines and preventative medications. Katie has been diagnosed with lyme disease disease. Her previous owner obviously didn’t have her on the preventative which would have ensured she was protected from this disease. Lyme disease is a preventable disease that is spread by ticks. This disease is in Southern Ontario and we are seeing more and more of it as each year passes. We are a rescue that heartworm/lyme tests all of the dogs we take in for exactly this reason. The good news is that Kate is completely free of symptoms and is an otherwise healthy dog and Lyme disease is a very manageable disease. Katie is currently on a medication that will lower her protein levels in her urine and then doesn’t need any more treatments unless she has a flair up. We have had other dogs in our program that have had lyme disease and those dogs were managed successfully and all are living active and healthy lives. Katie has no idea she has this disease and is in every way a happy dog. Katie has been cleared to be adopted as there is no reason to hold her back. Potential adopters should take the time to research the bulldog breed. Bulldogs have been specifically bred with a unique physiology that unfortunately predisposes them to certain health problems. Anyone interested in Katie should familiarize themselves the health issues and the characteristics that are specific to bulldogs and be financially able to manage the needs of a Bulldog before making a commitment to adopt her. If you are looking for a wonderful companion dog to love and snuggle and that is easy to live with, then Katie may be the dog for you. She is very affectionate and has an amazing personality. She loves anyone who will cuddle with her. With a bit of confidence building she will be the best friend you can take anywhere. Who will comfort you on cold winter nights, whose big brown eyes will calm you and who will make you laugh with her little wiggles and prancing. Name: Katie ID # PDR1463 Age: 4yrs Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: English Bulldog Colours: tan Coat length: short House trained: yes Special needs: yes, see bio OK with kids: older OK with cats: unknown Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: med Location: Guelph Adoption fee: $700