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Jagger

Border Collie Husky

Male, 11 yrs 5 mos
Cambridge, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Jagger is an 8 year old border collie / husky cross. He is 60 lbs of short creamy white fur with a striking dappled red nose & ears. He has a truly goofy grin when he’s happy and his expressive toffee brown eyes make it hard to stay mad at him for any length of time. He is house trained and absolutely adores his crate. He often puts himself to bed in it if if his people are up past his bedtime. He also likes to nap on the couch. Jagger loves playtime, his absolute favourite toy is his tug rope. He’ll amaze you at how fast plush toys can be taken apart. However, he is very gentle with his rubber toys. He tends to get bored, so rotating his toys is a good idea. Outside he plays with a large rubber ball but has the typical husky attitude after a few throws of “if you lose it again it’s not my problem “. Jagger has never truly played with a Frisbee, but given the space would astound you at how high he can jump. He is very smart and learns quickly. He’s food motivated and knows sit, down, wait, look at me, with me, turn, and of course high five. Jagger leans more towards his husky side. He walks well on his gentle leader but still has a tendency to pull when distracted. He likes nothing better than to see new places, he occasionally gets car sick but this is solved by timing his meals accordingly. Jagger is fascinated by water but doesn’t want to be in it, he will avoid puddles at all costs and take you home if it starts to rain on a walk. He loves being around it and will bring you right to the water’s edge, just don’t try to make him go in. Jagger is dog reactive, and will bark and lunge when he sees other dogs. This is behaviour can lead to him redirecting on whoever is near. When unable to escape he does have some leash aggression, interpreting any movement towards him as a threat. He has been making great strides towards correcting this, and rarely reacts to neighboring dogs. He would benefit greatly from a course specializing in reactive dogs. Jagger is an absolute sweetheart. He’s a cuddly fun boy that would do well in a dog savvy home with a well fenced yard with people willing to provide the training that the high energy and northern breeds need. He needs a quiet adult home with no other pets and experienced owners. Jagger is available for adoption together through Grand River All Breed rescue. The adoption donation is $400. All of our dogs are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated as part of their adoption. If you’d like to adopt, please fill out an application. You can also reach us by email at GrandRiverRescue@hotmail.com.
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Lottie - Kitchener

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 yrs 5 mos
Kitchener, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Lottie is a lovable pup with a heart as big as her smile! She’s the perfect mix of bubbly and cheerful, always ready for some fun and an adventure. Lottie enjoys going for car rides, playing with her toys, and soaking up attention from her favourite humans. She’s a smart cookie who already knows a few tricks like sit, paw, and down and she’s always eager to learn more, especially when treats are involved!She can be quite nervous in new situations and needs an understanding adopter who will take things slowly and give her the time she needs to build trust. But once you’re in her circle, she’s incredibly sweet, loyal, and loving. Lottie would thrive in a quiet, calm home with people who will respect her pace and gently help her continue to build confidence. With a little time and a lot of love, she’s sure to become a wonderful companion!If you`re the kind of person who believes in second chances and seeing shy souls shine, Lottie might be your perfect match. Submit an application and come meet this sweet girl today!**This dog’s adoption fee has been reduced to help them find their forever home! Applicants will still need to complete our regular adoption process and meet all of this pet’s requirements to be approved**IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOMESIZE:66 lbs.HOME TYPE:House - Lottie can be vocal and nervous. She would do best in a home without shared walls or entryways. CHILDREN:No - Lottie would do best in an adult only home as she is nervous. Once comfortable, she can be jumpy and pushy when excitedCATS & SMALL ANIMALS:No - Lottie would do best as the only animal in the home.OTHER DOGS:No - Lottie would do best as the only animal in the home.ACTIVITY/ENERGY LEVEL:High; will need a lot of daily exercise, enrichment and mental stimulation.HUMAN COMPATIBILTY:Her new family needs to have previous large dog experience and be willing to work on difficult behaviours such as separation anxiety and reactivity.TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:At least three in-person training sessions to work on socialization, basic training, manners, separation anxiety and reactivity. HUMAN SOCIAL IN SHELTER:Lottie may take a little time to warm up but once comfortable Lottie is very human social, she loves tummy rubs and will always seek out her friends for attention. FAVOURITE THINGS:Loves playing with toys! She is especially
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Cody - Kitchener

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 11 mos
Kitchener, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Story
Cody is the kind of dog who warms up gently, taking his time to get to know new people and new experiences. Once he feels comfortable, his silly, lovable personality shines right through. With the help of his favourite humans, Cody approaches every day with a little more curiosity and a lot of heart.If you’re looking for a gentle companion who will love you deeply and make you laugh, Cody might just be your perfect match. He’s ready to find a quiet, loving home where he can continue blossoming at his own speed.Come meet Cody and let this sweet boy show you just how special he is!IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOMESIZE:66 lbs.HOME TYPE:House or Townhouse. No apartments as Cody can be nervous and timid in new environments. He can also be vocal.CHILDREN:Near adult age children with large dog experience CATS & SMALL ANIMALS:Yes - cats potentially compatible with slow proper introduction.OTHER DOGS:Yes - potentially compatible with slow proper introduction.ACTIVITY/ENERGY LEVEL:High; will need a lot of daily exercise, enrichment and mental stimulation.HUMAN COMPATIBILTY:Experienced dog owners. His new family must also be willing to commit to multiple meets prior to adoption.TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:At least three in-person training sessions to work on socialization, basic training, manners (mouthy, jumpy) and touch sensitivity.HUMAN SOCIAL IN SHELTER:Very human social once comfortable.FAVOURITE THINGS:Spending time with his human friends and exploring at his own pace.**For more information on any behaviours stated above, please check out our behaviour fact sheet: https://kwsphumane.ca/BehavioursandDefinitions**Please remember that animals are coming back from foster care to the centres for their meet and greets. They will be experiencing a new environment and meeting new people, which means they may not exhibit the same behaviours they did in their foster videos or while in foster care.If you are viewing this through 24PetConnect by PetPlace or Adopt-A-Pet, please visit our website https://kwsphumane.ca/adopt/process to submit an application. Any applications submitted outside of www.kwsphumane.ca may not be received.
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Zeus - Kitchener

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 6 yrs 1 mo
Kitchener, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Story
Zeus is a big, enthusiastic boy with an even bigger heart! He loves to meet new people and can get a little overexcited in the moment—his favorite way to say hello is by jumping up to make sure he gets your full attention. Because of this, Zeus would do best in an adult-only home with someone ready to help him work on his manners and channel all that energy into positive outlets.Once he settles in, Zeus shows his sweet, affectionate side and loves spending time playing with his toys. With patience, consistency, and love, this playful giant has all the potential to grow into the well-mannered, loyal companion he’s meant to be.If you’re looking for a fun-loving, goofy dog to share your life with—and you’re ready to help him shine—Zeus might just be your perfect match!***Zeus has a discounted adoption fee to help them find their forever home! Please note that all applicants must still follow our standard adoption process and meet this pet’s specific requirements in order to be approved for adoption***IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOMESIZE:89lbs HOME TYPE:No Shared Entrances - Zeus can be easily over stimulated CHILDREN:No - He needs work on his manners and can be very pushy with interactionsCATS & SMALL ANIMALS:Yes- Cats potentially compatible with slow proper introduction.OTHER DOGS:Yes- Dogs potentially compatible. ACTIVITY/ENERGY LEVEL:High; will need a lot of daily exercise, enrichment and mental stimulation.HUMAN COMPATIBILTY:His new family needs to have previous large dog experience TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:Three in-person training to work on socialization, manners, basic training, jumping up, mouthing, intense interactions and over stimulation.HUMAN SOCIAL IN SHELTER:Zeus is very friendly and loves people but will need a lot of work on his manners as he can be very pushy with interactions.FAVOURITE THINGS:Going on long walks and playing with all his toys! Also saying hello to all his people friends.**For more information on any behaviours stated above, please check out our behaviour fact sheet: https://kwsphumane.ca/BehavioursandDefinitions**Please remember that animals are coming back from foster care to the centres for their meet and greets. They will be experiencing a new environment and meeting new people, which means they may not exhibit the same behaviours they did in their foster vi
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Jonesy - Kitchener

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Kitchener, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Story
Jonesy may be a little shy when first meeting new people, but it doesn’t take long for his sweet personality to shine through. Once he’s comfortable, he’s all about attention, cuddles, and of course—anything that involves food! Jonesy also has a silly, goofy side that really shines when he’s playing with toys—he’ll keep you smiling with his antics. He can sometimes be a bit pushy when he wants something, but with consistent training and guidance, he’ll learn his manners and thrive. Jonesy would love to find a home where he can get plenty of love, patience, playtime, and maybe a few extra snacks along the way.IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOMESIZE:45 lbs and still filling out to ideal weight!HOME TYPE:No Large or busy apartments as he can be vocal at times.CHILDREN:Yes- Older Children with large dog experience potentially compatible.CATS & SMALL ANIMALS:Yes- Cats potentially compatible with slow proper introduction.OTHER DOGS:Yes- Dogs potentially compatibleACTIVITY/ENERGY LEVEL:High; will need a lot of daily exercise, enrichment and mental stimulation.HUMAN COMPATIBILTY:First time dog owner possible. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:At least two in-person training sessions to work on socialization, basic training, barrier reactivity, pushy behaviours and manners.HUMAN SOCIAL IN SHELTER:Very human social. Jonesy is very sweet and loves people! He can be pushy when he wants attention but he is just one big puppy!FAVOURITE THINGS:Loves anything that involves food! Yes, that does mean training too!FOSTER AND FIELD TRIP INSIDER INFO: (please note that dogs may behave different in foster`s care than adopter`s care and the following cannot be guaranteed)HOUSE TRAINING:We`re actively working on house training! Most days go very well, with only occasional accidents. With consistency and routine, continued progress is expected. He’s learning to signal when he needs to go out but still benefits from regular potty breaks, especially after meals or naps.CAR MANNERS:Car manners are still being worked on. He likes to move a lot and will need a seatbelt. He is learning to be less anxious in the car.LEASH MANNERS / ON WALK MANNERS:Jonsy has excellent leash manners. He walks calmly, doesn’t pull, and frequently checks in with his handler for guidance. He responds well to cues and will naturally sit at stoplights or
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April - Kitchener

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs
Kitchener, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
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Story
Meet April, a sweet, soft-eyed pup who’s ready for a fresh start this holiday season. Even with winter in the air, April’s gentle spirit brings plenty of warmth wherever she goes. She’s full of love and snuggles and is hoping to find a home that will help her feel her best, one walk, one playful moment, and one happy wiggle at a time!If you’re looking for a new bestie to share snowy strolls, quiet evenings, and all the magic of the season, April is ready to be your walking buddy, couch co-pilot, and forever friend!IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOMESIZE:60 lbsHOME TYPE:Any. CHILDREN:Yes- Older children that have lived or currently live with a large dog potentially compatible. CATS & SMALL ANIMALS:Yes- Cats potentially compatible with slow proper introduction.OTHER DOGS:Yes- Dogs potentially compatible.ACTIVITY/ENERGY LEVEL:High; will need a lot of daily exercise, enrichment and mental stimulation.HUMAN COMPATIBILTY:First time dog owner compatible. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:At least two in-person training sessions to work on socialization, basic training, touch desensitization and manners.HUMAN SOCIAL IN SHELTER:Very human social. She is so friendly and affectionate once comfortable! FAVOURITE THINGS:She enjoys treats and scratches!**For more information on any behaviours stated above, please check out our behaviour fact sheet: https://kwsphumane.ca/BehavioursandDefinitions**Please remember that animals are coming back from foster care to the centres for their meet and greets. They will be experiencing a new environment and meeting new people, which means they may not exhibit the same behaviours they did in their foster videos or while in foster care.If you are viewing this through 24PetConnect by PetPlace or Adopt-A-Pet, please visit our website https://kwsphumane.ca/adopt/process to submit an application. Any applications submitted outside of www.kwsphumane.ca may not be received.

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Grand River All Breed Rescue

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

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PVCA Cambridge Ontario

Cambridge, ON N3H 1W1

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Danes in Distress

1309 Michael Crescent, Cambridge, ON N3H 2R1

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DIBS Rescue - Kitchener

Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7

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Standard Poodles In Need, Rescue - Kitchener

Kitchener, ON N2M 3R3

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Kitchener Waterloo Humane Society

250 Riverbend Drive, Kitchener, ON N2B 2E9

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Canadian Royal Potcake Rescue

cambridge, ON N3C 0C8

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Cambridge & District Humane Society

1650 Dunbar Road, Cambridge, ON N1R 8J5

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Halfway Home K9 Rescue - Cambridge

Cambridge, ON N1R 6Z5

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Rescue Dogs Match

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

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