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We'll also keep you updated on Whiskey **COURTESY POSTING**'s adoption status with email updates.
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Whiskey **COURTESY POSTING**

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
London, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Name: Breed: Age: Gender: Weight: Good with cats or Small Animals: Good with dogs: Good with Young Children: Good with Older Children: Fenced Yard Required: Crate-Trained: House Trained: Animalert Courtesy Postings:  These animals are looking for new homes. This is a referral service only, and postings are provided as a courtesy by Animalert to guardians re-homing their pets.  The descriptions and photographs of this animal are provided by the animal’s guardian; the animal has not been evaluated by Animalert and is not an Animalert animal. Adoption processes are at the sole discretion of the pet’s guardian.    Animalert makes no claims as to the health/vetting or temperament of these pets and cannot be held liable for any outcomes or damages resulting from adoption.   Name: Whiskey Breed: German Shepherd mix Age: 1 year old Weight: 70lbs Gender: Male Good with cats: Mostly Good with dogs: Small Good with children: Unknown Fenced yard required: Preferred House trained: Yes Location: St.Thomas, Ontario Hi! I’m Whiskey and I’m 1! I’m a total suck once you get to know me. At first I’m a bit standoffish and shy, but that’s just fear. I had a rough first few months until someone came along and took me from the man that kept hurting and scaring me.  I am such a good boy! I am super smart and curious and learn things quickly.  I love my crate, sleep all night in it, and I love love my kong. I carry it around like a soother. I can  sit and lay down, I’m working on learning to stay but it’s just so hard!  Unfortunately, my owner’s older dog does NOT like having an annoying puppy with lots of energy around. He picks on me and now I’m scared of him. I don’t think I like big dogs. Little ones might be ok but I’m not very good with social cues.  I am in home with 4 cats so they’re ok. Sometimes I try to get them to play, but can quickly be redirected. I would do best in a home with a yard to run and burn off my energy. Because I am so fearful, I should probably not be in a home with children under 12.   https://www.animalert.ca/apply/dog-adoption   A re-homing fee of $150 will be paid to Animalert at the time of adoption.  If you think you will be able to give Whiskey the perfect home, please complete our online adoption application.   If you wish to learn more about Animalert, please visit our website at    https://www.animalert.ca/ Due to the volume of emails, phone calls and messages Animalert receives, it is not always possible to respond to every application. We do review every application.  We will only be contacting applications that we feel are a match for the pet they are applying for.  Thank you for your understanding.    * Please note - we may take 24-48 hours to respond, adoption will be to approved homes only, we reserve the right to deny adoption to anyone without providing a reason. Animalert does not adopt outside of Canada. *       If you are interested in providing a forever home, please complete the online adoption application at this link, https://www.animalert.ca/apply/dog-adoption. If you are interested in learning more about Animalert Please visit our website at       http://animalert.ca Due to the volume of emails, phone calls and messages Animalert receives, it is not always possible to respond to every application. We do review every application. We will only be contacting applications that we feel are a match for the pet they are applying for. Thank you for your understanding.   Only those who complete an adoption application will be considered for adoption.     * Please note - we may take 24-48 hours to respond, adoption will be approved to approved homes only, we reserve the right to deny adoption to anyone without providing a reason. Animalert does not adopt outside of Canada at this time. *   November 4, 2024, 10:49 am
We'll also keep you updated on Bagel's adoption status with email updates.
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Bagel

Mastiff

Male, Young
London, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Name: Breed: Age: Gender: Weight: Good with cats or Small Animals: Good with dogs: Good with Young Children: Good with Older Children: Fenced Yard Required: Crate-Trained: House Trained: Name: Bagel Breed: Mastiff Cross Age:  Approx. 10 Months Old Gender: Male Weight: 63lbs Good with cats: Not Tested Good with dogs:  Yes Good with Children: Over 7 years old Fenced Yard Required: Preferred House Trained: Yes Location: London, Ontario   Meet Bagel: Your new BEST friend and the very BEST boy:   Bagel is a bundle of love just waiting to shower you with his affection. This sweetheart is a lover of both people and dogs, making him the perfect companion for a family, as an only pet or even someone with other pets in the home.   Bagel is so smart and eager to please and his amazing behaviour means you’ll have no handling issues—especially important now that it’s jacket-and-bootie weather! He’s a dream to walk on his front-clip harness.  He already knows commands like sit, leave it, and he’s quickly picking up mat, lay down, and come.   Bagel loves a good play session, but he’s equally content to snuggle up close to his humans for some downtime. His sweet nature and easy adaptability make him a fantastic fit for almost any home.   A home with more that one person would be best so he doesn't need to be alone very often. He will bark when left alone so a home with no shared walls is a must.   Bagel deserves a loving home environment to show him just how wonderful life can be. If you’re ready to welcome this amazing pup into your life, Bagel will repay you tenfold with loyalty, love, and endless tail wags.   Bagel’s adoption fee is $650 which includes his vaccines, preventatives, microchip and neuter.   If you think you can give him a happy ever after home, please complete our online adoption application at this link https://www.animalert.ca/apply/dog-adoption  If you wish to learn more about Animalert, please visit our website at Animalert.ca Due to the volume of emails, phone calls and messages Animalert receives, it is not possible to respond to all applications. We do review every application and will only contact applications that we feel are the best match for the pet they are applying for. Thank you for your understanding.   * Please note - we may take 24-48 hours to respond, we reserve the right to deny adoption to anyone without providing a reason. Animalert does NOT adopt outside of Canada. * If you are interested in providing a forever home, please complete the online adoption application at this link, https://www.animalert.ca/apply/dog-adoption. If you are interested in learning more about Animalert Please visit our website at       http://animalert.ca Due to the volume of emails, phone calls and messages Animalert receives, it is not always possible to respond to every application. We do review every application. We will only be contacting applications that we feel are a match for the pet they are applying for. Thank you for your understanding.   Only those who complete an adoption application will be considered for adoption.     * Please note - we may take 24-48 hours to respond, adoption will be approved to approved homes only, we reserve the right to deny adoption to anyone without providing a reason. Animalert does not adopt outside of Canada at this time. *   January 1, 2025, 5:19 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Milo's adoption status with email updates.
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Milo

Labrador Retriever Cane Corso

Male, Puppy
London, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs,
Story
Name: Breed: Age: Gender: Weight: Good with cats or Small Animals: Good with dogs: Good with Young Children: Good with Older Children: Fenced Yard Required: Crate-Trained: House Trained: Name: Milo Breed: Lab/Corso Cross DOB:  August 2024 Gender: Male Weight: 35lbs and growing Good with cats: Not Tested but probably Good with dogs:  Yes Good with Children: Over 7 years old Fenced Yard Required: Preferred House Trained: Almost! Location: London, Ontario   Bon Giorno! My name is Milo, but I go by many names at home - my foster dad calls me Pepito (he says I just look like a “Pepito”, whatever that means!) and my foster sis calls me Pookie, cauz, according to her, I just look adorable. I’m a 4 month-old Lab Retriever- Cane Corso male. The Canuck in me gives me my floppy ears and makes me a highly food-motivated cuddly teddy bear, and the Italian (the Cane Corso is an Italian Mastiff breed) gives me my piercing grey-green eyes and “tux” – I have a white front on smart brown fur flecked generously with black all along my back and tail - Mamma Mia! Cosi Bello (so handsome)!  They expect me to be a big ‘un when I grow up, but I’m a petite 35lbs (about 17Kg) right now.   I have enjoyed being with my foster family, but am ready to live la dolce vita with my forever family! Dad has been training me to be your faithful friend all my life – walking on a leash and potty training are ongoing, although I still do have accidents indoors (cauz I’m a pupster!); he has also taught me to wait for my kibble until he says “OK”, to sit, to stay (on a good day!), and to leave it until released. I’ve also trained my sis to play my favorite game of fetch with me, throwing a ball over and over again until SHE gets tired! I am up to date on all my shots and have been microchipped. They say I’ll need “fixing” later – I wonder what that is?!   I am easy-going, mischievous yet loving, and go out of my way to try and meet other doggies and humans when I’m on my walks. I play well with all the dogs I meet, although dad says I can be a “trifle over-enthusiastic”. I do feel a little scared when I meet strangers for the first time, but it’s nothing that a treat (or two, or three) can’t take care of! My unique selling proposition (dad says I gotta market myself) happens to be cuddling – every evening without fail, after supper and my last constitutional, I curl up on the couch with dad, put my head on his lap (or flop on his chest completely), and catch a few Zs. He seems to like that – sorry, change that to LOVE that!   Milo’s adoption fee is $850 which includes his vaccines, preventatives, microchip and neuter when he is older.   If you think you can give him a happy ever after home, please complete our online adoption application at this link https://www.animalert.ca/apply/dog-adoption  If you wish to learn more about Animalert, please visit our website at Animalert.ca Due to the volume of emails, phone calls and messages Animalert receives, it is not possible to respond to all applications. We do review every application and will only contact applications that we feel are the best match for the pet they are applying for. Thank you for your understanding.   * Please note - we may take 24-48 hours to respond, we reserve the right to deny adoption to anyone without providing a reason. Animalert does NOT adopt outside of Canada. * If you are interested in providing a forever home, please complete the online adoption application at this link, https://www.animalert.ca/apply/dog-adoption. If you are interested in learning more about Animalert Please visit our website at       http://animalert.ca Due to the volume of emails, phone calls and messages Animalert receives, it is not always possible to respond to every application. We do review every application. We will only be contacting applications that we feel are a match for the pet they are applying for. Thank you for your understanding.   Only those who complete an adoption application will be considered for adoption.     * Please note - we may take 24-48 hours to respond, adoption will be approved to approved homes only, we reserve the right to deny adoption to anyone without providing a reason. Animalert does not adopt outside of Canada at this time. *   January 7, 2025, 12:40 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Fiona's adoption status with email updates.
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Fiona

Bernese Mountain Dog

Female, Adult
London, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Name: Breed: Age: Gender: Weight: Good with cats or Small Animals: Good with dogs: Good with Young Children: Good with Older Children: Fenced Yard Required: Crate-Trained: House Trained: Name: Fiona Breed: Bernese Mountain Dog Age:  Approx. 6 Years Old Gender: Female Weight: 70lbs Good with cats: Yes Good with dogs:  Yes Good with Children: Over 7 years old Fenced Yard Required: Yes House Trained: Yes Location: London, Ontario   Meet Fiona!   Fiona is a sweet, shy girl who is looking for a loving home where she can feel safe and build confidence at her own pace. At first, she may be a bit reserved with new people, but once she trusts you, she’ll reward you with sweet kisses and affection. She’s great with both dogs of all sizes and cats, and would do best in a home with another dog to help her come out of her shell and feel more comfortable.   Fiona is a quiet and calm companion, though she does have her moments of excitement! When you come home, she’ll greet you with a loud bark, but don’t worry—it’s just her way of showing how happy she is to see you. When she's really excited, she might even do a few happy spins in the yard, sometimes with a little bark thrown in. Despite these moments of enthusiasm, she’s generally a calm presence in the house.   She’s well-behaved when left alone and can be crated during the day, though she doesn’t need to be crated if you’re gone. Fiona sleeps soundly in her crate at night and loves eating her meals there as it gives her space to take her time. Fiona does have a tendency to bolt through doorways or small spaces in moments of panic, so a secure environment where she can feel calm and safe is important.   This shy but sweet girl will need a patient family who understands that she may take time to warm up. With the right guidance and support, she’ll thrive in a home that helps her overcome a few of her fears. Fiona loves treats of all kinds, which can be a great way to help build trust and positive associations.   If you’re looking for a quiet, affectionate companion who’s ready to grow with you, Fiona may be the perfect fit for your family.   Fiona’s adoption fee is $650 which includes her vaccines, preventatives, microchip and spay.   If you think you can give her a happy ever after home, please complete our online adoption application at this link https://www.animalert.ca/apply/dog-adoption  If you wish to learn more about Animalert, please visit our website at Animalert.ca Due to the volume of emails, phone calls and messages Animalert receives, it is not possible to respond to all applications. We do review every application and will only contact applications that we feel are the best match for the pet they are applying for. Thank you for your understanding.   * Please note - we may take 24-48 hours to respond, we reserve the right to deny adoption to anyone without providing a reason. Animalert does NOT adopt outside of Canada. * If you are interested in providing a forever home, please complete the online adoption application at this link, https://www.animalert.ca/apply/dog-adoption. If you are interested in learning more about Animalert Please visit our website at       http://animalert.ca Due to the volume of emails, phone calls and messages Animalert receives, it is not always possible to respond to every application. We do review every application. We will only be contacting applications that we feel are a match for the pet they are applying for. Thank you for your understanding.   Only those who complete an adoption application will be considered for adoption.     * Please note - we may take 24-48 hours to respond, adoption will be approved to approved homes only, we reserve the right to deny adoption to anyone without providing a reason. Animalert does not adopt outside of Canada at this time. *   January 15, 2025, 2:39 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Violet's adoption status with email updates.
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Violet

Husky

Female, 8 mos
London, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Violet ⭐ Available for Adoption ⭐ 10-month-old female, Spayed In Foster Care Since: June 13, 2024 Good with: Dogs, Children, Chases cats Location: London, Ontario Adoption Fee: $700 Meet Violet, a beautiful blue-eyed Husky mix with a heart full of energy and affection. She is the perfect adventure companion—whether it's a walk around the block or a day outdoors. She’s working hard on her leash training and basic commands like "sit," especially when food is involved. She is also progressing well with potty training and will be fully trained with a bit more consistency. Violet gets along wonderfully with her foster dog siblings of all sizes and breeds. While she may chase the cats at times, as a young pup, she’s learning to coexist peacefully. She loves playing with other dogs, kicking soccer balls, and chewing on her favorite toys. Loyal and affectionate, Violet forms strong bonds with her humans and loves being by your side. She enjoys running alongside her foster mom and would be ideal for an active family or person. After a fun day, she’ll happily curl up for a cozy cuddle. Though she’s not a fan of her crate yet, she’s making progress with crate training and will soon feel comfortable. Violet is microchipped, spayed, and up to date on vaccinations. If you're interested in welcoming Violet into your home, please fill out the adoption application below- https://form.jotform.com/221626931360250
We'll also keep you updated on Magnolia's adoption status with email updates.
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Magnolia

German Shorthaired Pointer Alaskan Malamute

Female, Young
London, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Magnolia - Available for adoption ~1 year old female In foster care since: September 23, 2024 Fostered in: London, Ontario Adoption fee: 700 Meet Magnolia! This sweet sleddie girl came into care in September 2024 and, after months of love from her foster family, she’s ready for her forever home. She’s a mix of shyness, smarts, and energy. She may be cautious at first, but she’s quickly learning that fun is worth overcoming her fears. Her foster mom jokes that Magnolia moves like a deer, with perky ears and graceful, speedy runs. When she’s happy, she trots around in the cutest way, especially with her big brown doe eyes that could melt anyone’s heart. Unfortunately, Magnolia didn’t get to enjoy puppyhood before, but she’s making up for it now! She’s full of energy, curiosity, and loves to zoom around. A big yard and playmates would be her dream come true. She’s quickly becoming a great house pet and would thrive in a home with another dog to help guide her, though she’s open to a people-only home that offers patience and love. Magnolia is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on vaccinations. She’s good with dogs, cats, and kids (though she tends to avoid busy toddlers). Ready to give Magnolia the loving home she deserves? Please fill out the application below- https://form.jotform.com/221626931360250

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Animal Care Centre Lobo

5592 Egremont Dr., R.R.#1, Ilderton, ON N0M 2A0

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Kismutt Small Dog Rescue

R.R. #4 - Rd. 88 - 882702, St. Marys, ON N4X 1C7

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S.C.A.A.R

London, ON N5X 2P5

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Pug Rescue of sw Ontario

London, ON N6H 1C5

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Animalert

London, ON N6H 5C4

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Barkin Rescue

London, ON N6H 4B6

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DIBS Rescue - London

London, ON N6A 4L9

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Ador-A-Bull Dog Rescue

London, ON N5V 4S7

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