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Winifred

Chihuahua

Female, Young
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,
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: Winifred! 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 Winifred, a 7-month-old, 7lb ball of puppy energy and love! Winifred is a Chihuahua mix with a mostly white coat with spots of jet black. She has a tail that won’t quit and a puppy zest for play that brings joy and laughter to our home. Her slightly floppy ears and sweet brown eyes make every puppy misstep forgettable! Winifred joined us right around Halloween so I gave her a very Halloween-y name inspired by a character from Hocus Pocus. Winifred was surrendered at 6 months old with a badly broken leg. Two days after being rescued she had surgery to repair the leg that left her with pins in her femur. She was on strict crate rest for 4 long puppy weeks but she has recently received a clean bill of health, her leg is completely healed. Aside from a tendency to hold the leg up a bit when she’s standing still you wouldn’t know the surgery happened, she tears around the house at 100kms an hour, jumping over anything or anyone silly enough to get in her way. She is still rebuilding some strength but she’s well on her way! Wini is a sweet and energetic puppy who would do well in any home situation. She has not tackled stairs yet but at only 7lbs she is an easy carry. She is not a barker and only makes whining noises when she wants out of her crate. She handled being in the crate for 4 weeks like a trooper but now that she has full run of the house she would prefer to be out running! Even these complaints calm quickly and she is learning that she needs to be quiet to get what she wants. Winifred loves her walks but is not a fan of the recent cold and snow. On those days she is happy to hit the yard, do her business, and get back inside to her bed and her blankets. She walks very well on the leash and is not reactive to people or dogs while we are out. She is easily redirected from anything she may encounter and is just mostly happy that she gets to run outside, too! On the days when she can’t get those walks in her family needs to be committed to helping Wini get her energy out in the house with some structured play. Winifred would also love a backyard that she can run around freely to build her strength and expend some of her energy. Wini is a dog who needs a strong leader as she learned some bad habits in her previous life. She came into rescue believing that screaming and mouthing could get her out of anything she didn’t want to do but she is learning how to be a calm and respectful member of the family. Well, as much as you can expect from a 7-month-old puppy! Wini will benefit GREATLY from training and we are looking for a family for her who will commit to several levels of training for her, not just a puppy class. With her recent show of athleticism, it looks like she would love agility. She is smart and full of energy to burn so she should excel, given the chance. She also needs a family that has experience with puppies and someone who understands how to set proper boundaries for our sweet and sassy girl. Winifred is a loving and friendly puppy who is happy to meet any new people or dogs and will (eventually) settle in your arms to lick you while you pet her. She wants to be a good girl and is incredibly receptive to commands and feedback from her family. She is trying to be a respectful foster sibling to the other dogs in the house but she sometimes needs a few corrections to get the picture. She would benefit greatly from a male dog companion of similar energy and size who is looking for a friend to play with. They would have to be puppy savvy and ok with Wini’s seemingly boundless energy. If there is no other dog in the home then she needs to be adopted to a family who can provide her with a proper playmate to continue to learn proper socialization and get some necessary exercise. To date she has not convinced any of the other dogs in my home to play with her but she is not giving up – today could be the day! Winifred does not have bad days and to watch the joy she feels just playing with a room full of toys is currently one of my favorite things. When Winifred arrived she was not used to being in a crate but her time recuperating post-surgery helped her accept her crate as a safe and happy place. She is crated when I am not home or when I can’t pay 100% attention to her. Right now this means she is crated morning and afternoon while I am at work with a bathroom break at noon. As a puppy she benefits greatly from this schedule and we are looking for a family who can offer this at minimum. Winifred is house trained and has had minimal accidents in the house. She is still learning how to indicate that she needs to go out so she needs to be offered regular opportunities. Winifred also sleeps in her crate at night and doesn’t make a sound until everyone wakes up in the morning. I’ve given Winifred a few baths since she’s been with me and although she is not a fan she was cooperative enough for it to be successful. I expect that further training and exposure would see her accept baths as part of life. Winifred is interested in the squirrels that we encounter when to walking but she is easily redirected. Before she came into rescue she spent some time in a space with a cat and they happily cuddled in a bed. That being said, as she is a puppy, any cats in the home need to be dog savvy and they need to have a place they can escape to if the puppy energy takes over! Winifred has met some children and she was great around them, taking whatever bits of love they could offer as she ran around from toy to toy. I think she would be fine in a home with children who were taught how to handle her gently. As she is still a toothy puppy and a tiny one at that we would be looking for any children in the home to be older than 10 for everyone’s safety. Part of Winifred’s belief that she can scream or mouth and get out of any situation means that she was less than cooperative at multiple different vet offices. Our girl is dramatic! As she grows and her training increases she will continue to learn that this behavior doesn’t work. Even in the weeks that I had to administer medication I found she got easier to handle as she learned that no harm was going to some to her and that her protestations made no difference on the outcome! She is such a sweet and loving dog, she just needs more positive interactions and positive reinforcement to guide her. In addition to everything that happened with her leg, Winifred has also now been spayed and microchipped and she is up to date on all of her vaccines. She has all of her adult teeth now and at her age there was no need for any dental work. Anyone interested in Wini needs to think ahead to the holiday season…are you travelling? Having large gatherings at your home? Then sadly this won’t be an ideal time to be bringing a new dog into the home. But if you have a travel free holiday season and will be mostly be spending quiet days and nights at home, then this would be a great time to introduce a new dog into the home. All new dogs need consistency and routine in the weeks and months following an adoption so we have to ask all our applicants to think ahead as to what the holidays realistically will look like before submitting an application for this pup. Winifred is a joyful, energetic puppy. At a recent playgroup with other small dogs she ran around the space for 3 hours, pausing to meet new dogs and try to get them to play with her. She greeted every person who entered and stopped to accept affection from many. She exuded pure joy as she tore around the room and she is going to grow up to be an absolutely lovely dog. She is looking for a family who is ready for her level of energy and who wants to be active with her - Winifred is no couch potato! Wini needs clear and strong leadership to help guide her into adulthood and a family who will enjoy training with her. She craves love and attention and a family who will make her a priority, always ensuring she gets everything she needs. Do you have some room in your schedule for some training? Do you have room in your heart to love this precious little girl? A bit of room on your couch? If you’re looking for the next great love of your life, look no further and fill out on application for Winifred! Name: Winifred ID # PDR1159 Age: 7ths Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Chihuahua X Colours: white and black Coat length: short House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: small Location: Kitchener Adoption fee: $700
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Lainey

Bulldog

Female, Puppy
Drumbo, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
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: Lainey! 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/. How can you not fall in love with this sweetheart of a puppy? Let me introduce our foster puppy Lainey! Her playful personality and “tell-all eyes make her irresistible. Lainey is considered a Mini-Bulldog which is really just a Bulldog mixed with a smaller breed like a Boston Terrier. She is 3.5mths old and red and white in colour. Her face is red with a white stripe down her forehead and nose down to her chest. She has little white marking on the back of her neck and shoulder, a white chest and belly, along with four white paws and the tiniest little red dot on her front right paw. Anyone looking to adopt Lainey should do their research into the breeds and be fully aware of the medical issues that can come up with these breeds of dogs so they can be sure that they can provide her with the necessary medical attention down the road if it arises. Lainey has received a clean bill of health from the vet, but it is always best to be prepared for the types of health concerns that could arise for this breed mix down the road. It is difficult to know the height or weight Lainey will be as she is a mixed breed and could take on characteristics from both breeds. We expect her to be medium size, medium energy and capable of doing most things you wish to participate in. Since she has a pushed in nose, her new family will have to be cautious when exercising or playing in the heat as she may overheat quickly. She is currently just over 7 kg and growing daily. Lainey has been completely crate trained. She spends time in her crate in the evening while everyone sleeps and anytime she is left at home for a few hours every day. She does not complain when she is put into her crate. She usually spends this time catching up on her sleep and resting up for the next big play session with her fosters! She has recently found her voice and will occasionally bark while playing when she gets over excited or to remind us that she needs a little more attention. Lainey will need lots of playtime and daily exercise when she moves on to her forever home. The adoptive family will need to keep her active so that she grows to be happy and healthy. She is currently gaining confidence every day to walk a little further. She finds the traffic a little scary and can be distracted by loud trucks or cars. Her favourite toy is her spikey rubber ball which she loves to chase and push along the floor with her paw and nose. Playtime can involve many toys as she loves them all or simply a willing participant to run around the house as she chases after them. Lainey along with a couple of her litter mates came to us from a puppy mill as unwanted puppies. She is a little timid when she is in a new surrounding and can be easily distracted by loud noises. She will need to attend dog school to work on her confidence building and socialization. We are currently working on housetraining. Since Lainey is still very young, she will not be able to hold it for long periods of time. She needs to be taken out on a regular basis. She will need to be monitored throughout the day as you watch for cues until she is used to her new surroundings. Her new family will need to take her out after every new activity, after naps, playtime, after she comes out of her crate and after eating. As a young puppy, she doesn’t tell you when she has to go so you need to be proactive and just take her out all the time until she catches on. Lainey is very intelligent and highly trainable. In a very short time she has learned to “come” and “sit” upon command. She is working on a few other little tricks and loves to be rewarded with her liver bites. She is food driven and patiently waits for each meal. An ideal home for Lainey will include a family that is home throughout the day or has the capability of coming home to take her out. Since she is a puppy, she will require constant supervision and many bathroom breaks. The potential adopters must be aware of the commitment involved in a puppy and prepare for non-stop action. Since she is a puppy and will nip and jump, we will only consider homes with children 8 years and older. Although these adorable fur-babies can be fun, be ready for the everyday antics of a young puppy. Lainey will nibble, jump and search out anything that interests her which may include your best footwear! When not being supervised she will need to be placed in her crate to keep her safe. Travelling in the car is one of Lainey’s least favourite things to do. She is very nervous in the car. We are currently taking Lainey on short trips to help her feel more comfortable. Anyone interested in Lainey needs to think ahead to the holiday season…are you travelling? Having large gatherings at your home? Then sadly this won’t be an ideal time to be bringing a new dog into the home. But if you have a travel free holiday season and will be mostly be spending quiet days and nights at home, then this would be a great time to introduce a new dog into the home. All new dogs need consistency and routine in the weeks and months following an adoption so we have to ask all our applicants to think ahead as to what the holidays realistically will look like before submitting an application for this puppy. Lainey is ready to bring joy and laughter to her new forever home! If you think you have what it takes to take on this little Sweetheart please fill out an application on our website. #pounddogrescue11yearsstrong #pdr11years #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #adoptdontshop #rescuedog Name: Lainey ID # PDR1164 Age: 3.5 mths Gender: female UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Bulldog X Colours: red and white Coat length: short Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: med Location: Ayr Adoption fee: $800
Photo of Lainey

Lainey

Bulldog

Female, Puppy
Drumbo, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
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: Lainey! 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/. How can you not fall in love with this sweetheart of a puppy? Let me introduce our foster puppy Lainey! Her playful personality and “tell-all eyes make her irresistible. Lainey is considered a Mini-Bulldog which is really just a Bulldog mixed with a smaller breed like a Boston Terrier. She is 3.5mths old and red and white in colour. Her face is red with a white stripe down her forehead and nose down to her chest. She has little white marking on the back of her neck and shoulder, a white chest and belly, along with four white paws and the tiniest little red dot on her front right paw. Anyone looking to adopt Lainey should do their research into the breeds and be fully aware of the medical issues that can come up with these breeds of dogs so they can be sure that they can provide her with the necessary medical attention down the road if it arises. Lainey has received a clean bill of health from the vet, but it is always best to be prepared for the types of health concerns that could arise for this breed mix down the road. It is difficult to know the height or weight Lainey will be as she is a mixed breed and could take on characteristics from both breeds. We expect her to be medium size, medium energy and capable of doing most things you wish to participate in. Since she has a pushed in nose, her new family will have to be cautious when exercising or playing in the heat as she may overheat quickly. She is currently just over 7 kg and growing daily. Lainey has been completely crate trained. She spends time in her crate in the evening while everyone sleeps and anytime she is left at home for a few hours every day. She does not complain when she is put into her crate. She usually spends this time catching up on her sleep and resting up for the next big play session with her fosters! She has recently found her voice and will occasionally bark while playing when she gets over excited or to remind us that she needs a little more attention. Lainey will need lots of playtime and daily exercise when she moves on to her forever home. The adoptive family will need to keep her active so that she grows to be happy and healthy. She is currently gaining confidence every day to walk a little further. She finds the traffic a little scary and can be distracted by loud trucks or cars. Her favourite toy is her spikey rubber ball which she loves to chase and push along the floor with her paw and nose. Playtime can involve many toys as she loves them all or simply a willing participant to run around the house as she chases after them. Lainey along with a couple of her litter mates came to us from a puppy mill as unwanted puppies. She is a little timid when she is in a new surrounding and can be easily distracted by loud noises. She will need to attend dog school to work on her confidence building and socialization. We are currently working on housetraining. Since Lainey is still very young, she will not be able to hold it for long periods of time. She needs to be taken out on a regular basis. She will need to be monitored throughout the day as you watch for cues until she is used to her new surroundings. Her new family will need to take her out after every new activity, after naps, playtime, after she comes out of her crate and after eating. As a young puppy, she doesn’t tell you when she has to go so you need to be proactive and just take her out all the time until she catches on. Lainey is very intelligent and highly trainable. In a very short time she has learned to “come” and “sit” upon command. She is working on a few other little tricks and loves to be rewarded with her liver bites. She is food driven and patiently waits for each meal. An ideal home for Lainey will include a family that is home throughout the day or has the capability of coming home to take her out. Since she is a puppy, she will require constant supervision and many bathroom breaks. The potential adopters must be aware of the commitment involved in a puppy and prepare for non-stop action. Since she is a puppy and will nip and jump, we will only consider homes with children 8 years and older. Although these adorable fur-babies can be fun, be ready for the everyday antics of a young puppy. Lainey will nibble, jump and search out anything that interests her which may include your best footwear! When not being supervised she will need to be placed in her crate to keep her safe. Travelling in the car is one of Lainey’s least favourite things to do. She is very nervous in the car. We are currently taking Lainey on short trips to help her feel more comfortable. Anyone interested in Lainey needs to think ahead to the holiday season…are you travelling? Having large gatherings at your home? Then sadly this won’t be an ideal time to be bringing a new dog into the home. But if you have a travel free holiday season and will be mostly be spending quiet days and nights at home, then this would be a great time to introduce a new dog into the home. All new dogs need consistency and routine in the weeks and months following an adoption so we have to ask all our applicants to think ahead as to what the holidays realistically will look like before submitting an application for this puppy. Lainey is ready to bring joy and laughter to her new forever home! If you think you have what it takes to take on this little Sweetheart please fill out an application on our website. #pounddogrescue11yearsstrong #pdr11years #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #adoptdontshop #rescuedog Name: Lainey ID # PDR1164 Age: 3.5 mths Gender: female UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Bulldog X Colours: red and white Coat length: short Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: med Location: Ayr Adoption fee: $800
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Capri

Golden Retriever

Female, Young
Drumbo, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
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** Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle. At Pound Dog Rescue, we believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, and learning and helps to create a well-mannered and balanced dog. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process. To apply for adoption and for more information on our process and requirements, visit our website at https://pounddog.ca/adoption-info/. Meet Capri! Capri is a 2 year old golden retriever, with a coat leaning on the darker side of golden. Capri is a medium sized dog, weighing 30 kg/66 lbs. Capri is very anxious and shy at first but once she lets you in, she is a funny, goofy, cuddly dog who just wants attention and head scratches. As I write this, capri is curled up next to me on the couch, with her head on my legs. Capri got her name the first day I brought her home. Looking at her, all I could think of was a beautiful sunny day, which made me think of the island of Capri. I knew she would grow into being a dog that would brighten up anyone’s day, and she sure has! Capri spent the first 2 years of her life at a puppy mill before coming into our care. Capri didn’t know how to be a dog before this, never having a loving home to show her how great life as a pet can be. She has worked extremely hard over the past 6 weeks to learn to trust her foster mom and feel safe in her surroundings. When Capri first came into our care, she was very nervous and did not want to be touched or around humans. Now Capri would be happy to live on my lap, receiving pets and snuggles all day. She is still a very nervous dog around new people and surroundings but is slowly learning to embrace these new adventures; she will need a lot of work to get her comfortable and confident, which she is willing to learn. Capri is most confident in herself when she is outdoors, and she is more willing to sniff new people and let them pet her. Capri needs a home with a patient family, willing to work on her confidence with her. She also needs a home that understand once she is comfortable, she is full of energy and needs her energy burned off. Capri would do best in a detached home with a fenced in yard, in a more rural area or a quiet town setting or very quiet subdivision, as she does love to express her emotions through barking and whining. She is also still nervous around cars, garbage cans and anything or person she is unfamiliar with, so an apartment would not be ideal for her. A quiet, less busy neighborhood would be ideal for Capri. Once Capri is feeling comfortable, she is a goofy, funny, and an especially cuddly dog. If she could live on my lap receiving pets, hugs, and kisses, I still don’t think that would be enough affection for her. She will jump on the couch and into my lap, inching closer and closer to my face until there is nowhere left for her to go, but will still try to find room to get closer. She also loves having her head and ears scratched. For a dog who feared human touch, it’s amazing to see how much she loves her physical affection. Capri also loves being outdoors. She enjoys chasing her foster mom around in the backyard. Every time we enter the backyard, she runs to the grass and impatiently waits for me to meet her there. She will bark or howl at me if she thinks I am moving too slow. She will jump and hop around until I meet her on the grass, where she will want to chase me around the backyard. Capri also loves chasing her kong ball around in the backyard, except she hasn’t gotten the retrieve part down just yet; she will grab the ball and run around with it in her mouth, dropping it wherever she sees fit. Then she will bark at me to go get the ball and throw it again for her to chase. Capri is still nervous to explore the house, spending majority of her time in the living room. When I leave to another room, Capri will stare down the hallway waiting for me to come back but does not like to venture around the house. Capri does use her dog bed occasionally but prefers to be on the couch or on the floor. She likes to cuddle with her fish plushy, giving it kisses, but never destroying it. Capri has however destroyed tennis balls, so a strong kong ball is best for her. Capri goes for a daily walk of 15 minutes. Capri can be very stubborn on the walks, refusing to walk any further if something scares her; she does sometimes try to bolt home. If you give her a minute, some words of encouragement and affection, she will start to walk again. She is very anxious on these walks, and does not really enjoy them, but every day she is getting more and more confident. We walk the same loop every time to give her a sense of familiarity and routine. I have no doubt once she is confident on walks, she will be able to go for nice long walks and hikes. Anyone interested in her needs to be patient and not push her too much too soon, but also know when to push her confidence in stages to build her towards being a much more confident dog. Capri’s family must understand that she is a flight risk and will try to run when she is spooked. She does get scared of cars, recycling bins, garbage cans, loud noises, strong gusts of wind, people outside, etc. Capri’s family must be very aware of her want to run when frightened. A martingale collar, good leash and a strong grip is required. Capri is also very nervous on car rides, though is getting less anxious with every car ride she goes on. She is also still very nervous in unfamiliar situations, as everything is still very new to her. Capri loves food but is not food motivated when it comes to training. Capri knows her name and knows to come when asked. Capri will need quality training to help with her socialization and confidence building. Capri needs daily exercise and mental stimulation to keep her happy. Capri also gets very excited in the morning. She can hear my morning alarm from the living room and will immediately start whining for me to get up and come see her. Capri will whine at me if she feels I am not giving her enough love in the morning. She does have quite a bit of energy first thing in the morning and would do well with a 15-minute morning walk or a good play in the backyard to burn off some energy. Once back inside, Capri wants more attention before settling in on the floor and allowing me to get ready for work. She is crated when she is alone in the house. She is very excited when I get home from work. Capri will give kisses and head snuggles as soon as she is out of the crate, even trying to sit on top of me. If she feels she is not getting enough affection back, she will bark at me and force her head into my hand letting me know she wants more attention. Capri would do fine alone for an average workday, but would prefer to have someone with her more often than not. Capri does enjoy the company of other medium energy dogs and has had a handful of successful pay dates. Although she doesn’t understand how to play just yet, she does love following the other dogs around. Watching the other dog approach their owner, Capri followed suit and let the other owners give her some pets, whereas she usually runs away from new people. Capri would do great in a home with another medium energy dog around the same age as her, who can show her how to be a dog and show her how to trust her human. She does not like high-energy dogs who come on a little too strong, so a medium energy dog would be a great companion for Capri. Capri would also be fine being the only dog in the house, receiving all the attention and cuddles for herself. Capri is not being fostered with children but has shown interest in the children across the street. She has let them pet her while on a leash. These children have a dog of their own and understand they needed to respect her space until she is ready to approach them. I do believe Capri would do good in a home with teen, dog savvy kids who are willing to be patient with her while she learns to trust her new family. Capri came to us with a case of gastroenteritis. She was on antibiotics for a week and it cleared up quickly. Capri also came to us with a broken canine tooth and had this extracted. Capri doesn’t seem to be bothered by this at all, except she has a harder time picking up her kong ball, although she is learning quickly how to make it work. Capri does like to beg for food, so she will need a home that understands not to feed her table scraps no matter how much she persists. Overall, Capri is in great health and has energy spurts that need to be burned off with daily walks and lots of play time in the backyard or in the house. Capris adopters will need to understand they will have to have a lot of patience, compassion, and dedication to rehabilitate Capri. It will not happen overnight, as it took some time for her to show her fun, goofy side to her foster mom. Capri needs lots of words on encouragement and praise, she thrives on being rewarded with kind words and lots of physical affection. Capri has made so much progress in the short time she has been with her foster mom, there is no doubt she will continue to progress with a loving family of her own. By adopting Capri and welcoming her into your family with patience and compassion, she will return her love in no time with snuggles, kisses and lots of laughs. Name: Capri ID # PDR1142 Age: 2yrs Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Golden retriever Colours: red Coat length: med House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: teens OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: large Location: Hamilton Adoption fee: $700
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Pamela

Bulldog Beagle

Female, Young
Drumbo, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
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** Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle. At Pound Dog Rescue, we believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, and 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/. = Please meet Pamela, a 2 years young Bulldog/ Beagle cross. She is a small but solid dog weighing in at 16kgs. Pam is the inspiration for the saying that great things come in small packages. She is such a sweet and beautiful soul! Pam came into our rescue as a puppy mill mom. We are so glad she is here, as she deserves a furever home to call her own. This love of a dog loves to snuggle and be with her humans. She wants nothing but to love and be loved. Pam is content to lie on the couch next to you or in your lap for snuggles. However, if you are busy, she is also happy to play on her own with chew toys or have a wee nap on the couch. She wants to be part of the action with her family. As a mill dog, Pam was not treated very well so she is shy and nervous when first meeting new people. Her adopters need to understand this and be willing to work on positive experiences and gentle correction so she can grow up to be a confident lady. Her foster mom is working on her confidence, and she is improving each week. Once she gets to know people, she is a totally different dog. Pam gets along well with her foster dog brother and loves to initiate games of chase around the back yard or to snuggle in with him. She would also be content to be the only dog in the household too. To this girl, human interaction is the best! If her forever home has another dog it in, it should be a male dog that is tolerant of sibling dog that wants in on everything – especially when it comes to pets and bum scratches. Pam is crate trained and has learned that the crate is a great place to be. She will occasionally give a few whines or grumbles if she feels she should not be in her crate but quickly resigns herself to the situation. In foster care, her family has only heard her bark twice (both times her foster brother started the fun) so she would be ideal for apartment, condo, or house. Though, Pam would definitely prefer a yard or access to a fenced in area so she can run around and sniff out what has happened since she was last there. When running in the yard, Pam puts in the cutest Tigger “boings” to her gait – she is just so joyful to be outside! This sweet girl is good in the car and travels well. She is being walked twice a day for about 20 to 25 minutes, which is perfect for her current fitness level but that also includes yard play and fun. She will need longer walks if she doesn’t have access to a fully fenced yard to run around. Afterwards she loves a good nap on the couch (she LOVES the couch). Since mill dogs are flight risks and are very shy, we are looking for a family that has children 8 years of age or older. Anyone interested in Pamela needs to think ahead to the holiday season…are you travelling? Having large gatherings at your home? Then sadly this won’t be an ideal time to be bringing a new dog into the home. But if you have a travel free holiday season and will be mostly be spending quiet days and nights at home, then this would be a great time to introduce a new dog into the home. All new dogs need consistency and routine in the weeks and months following an adoption so we have to ask all our applicants to think ahead as to what the holidays realistically will look like before submitting an application for this girl. Pam does have a high prey drive so cannot go to a home with a cat or small animals. She will, however, protect your yard from any invading squirrels and bunnies! If you are looking for a loving, sweet and easy-going furry family member, Pam is your dog! Name: Pamela ID # PDR1153 Age: 2yrs Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Bulldog/Beagle Colours: red and white Coat length: short House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: no Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: med Location: Waterloo Adoption fee: $700
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Primrose

Bulldog

Female, Puppy
Drumbo, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
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**IF THIS LISTING IS STILL POSTED THIS DOG IS STILL AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION. NO NEED TO EMAIL ASKING IF THE DOG IS AVAILABLE. PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS BIO THOROUGHLY AS INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY IS CONTAINED IN THIS LISTING** Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle. At Pound Dog Rescue, we believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, and 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 welcome you all to meet Katniss (on the left) and Primrose (on the right), or as they are otherwise affectionately known in our house, Grumpy Hippos. These girls are Mini Bulldogs, which essentially means that they are a Bulldog mixed with a Boston Terrier. These girls will be a small to medium sized dog and will be about 30lbs give or take once they are fully grown. They will be a short stocky dog, but will be lean and agile enough for all the fun activities. The girls are about 3.5 months old, and have a beautiful short coat of red and white fur. They have such curious and inquisitive brown eyes, and are both so loveable. Katniss and Primrose were taken in by Pound Dog Rescue from a puppy mill that was unable to sell them and decided to just offload them. Being taken into rescue at such a young age certainly saved these girls from the possible terrible life of neglect that often come with puppy mills. These girls are both very happy go lucky puppies and love to see anyone who comes into the house, they have not shown any fear to any people yet. These girls are still very excitable little puppies and one of their favourite things to do is to jump all over you to get lots of pets and attention, they really just want to make sure that we don’t forget about them. We have been working on correcting them when they do this, and their forever homes will need to make sure they stay consistent with keeping them from jumping as well. Katniss and Primrose are both fully crate trained and they go into their crate to eat their meals, as well as to spend some time while the family is gone, sleeping or if someone has some meetings at home. These girls have loved their crates from day one and are more than happy to go right in if you have a tasty treat to give them when they go in. They are both very quiet in their crates and there has only been the occasional time where they have made some noise, and usually its when they hear you coming home or waking up and it’s because they’re just so darn excited to come out and play. These girls love to go outside and run around in the backyard and play, they will go tearing off chasing each other around the yard chasing each other, leaves or toys. While having their own fully fenced backyard would be ideal, they certainly do not require it and would be happy in a home with a smaller backyard as long as their exercise needs were being met otherwise. Katniss and Primrose are still working on their leash skills and getting out for walks, they can be a bit timid when it comes time to exploring the outside world, but treats and lots of praise will have these girls walking like a pro with full confidence in no time. Training classes will help with their socialization big time, and being bulldogs are notorious for being stubborn dogs, training classes are even more important. We expect each of these girls to be enrolled into a Basic Obedience/Level 1 obedience at minimum, however I can’t stress enough how beneficial advanced levels of training would be for dogs like Katniss and Primrose. Continued training classes will help these girls really understand what is expected of them and help them become the best dogs that they can be. Anyone looking to adopt either Katniss or Primrose should do their research into the breeds and be fully aware of the medical issues that can come up with these breeds of dogs so they can be sure that they can provide them with the necessary medical attention down the road if it arises. Katniss and Primrose have both received a clean bill of health from the vet, but it is always best to be prepared for the types of health concerns that could arise for this breed down the road. The girls have only been on a few car rides, but they have both done very well. Both times they travelled securely in a crate and were happy to just curl up and lay down. Occasionally they would get up and give me some sweet puppy dog eyes, but they were always calm and quiet. Right now I would consider Katniss and Primrose to be a medium to high energy dog, because they are still puppies and they have lots of puppy energy. They love to spend time in the back yard running around, and then they come inside and will do lots more chasing, wrestling, keep away with toys and lots of chewing as well. Once they are tuckered out they will find a comfortable spot on the pet bed and curl up for a nice long nap. They have recently figured out how to jump up on the couch, and when we watch TV in the evenings they will jump up and sleep on the couch, occasionally they will snuggle with us, but for the most part they find their own spot and curl up. Currently Katniss and Primrose are living in a home with adults, teens, old dogs, young dogs, big dogs and small dogs. They get along really well with everyone and they seem to have a really good idea on how to change their play behaviour depending on who they are trying to initiate play with. They have been very respectful of our older dogs boundaries and tend to give them their space and not bother them too much. We also have a cat in our home and both Katniss and Primrose are extremely interested in our cat, they are very excitable when they see her and are very interested in getting to where she is. On the occasion that they have come face to face with the cat they have been very gentle, but when she is out of reach they do both like to bark at her. I would suggest that if there is a cat in their forever home, that it be a dog savvy cat that understands how to behave around dogs. Now to talk specifically about their personalities. Katniss is a big wonderful goofy girl, she will brighten your day with her happy go lucky attitude and her little wiggle bums that turn into wiggle body. Katniss really loves her people and will seek out affections and gets really excited when you talk to her. Katniss would do well on her own, but would fit into any crowd, she’s not bossy and is very go with the flow. She tends to be more laid back in the house when there are strange noises and doesn’t seem to be bothered by anything going on that doesn’t directly involve her. Primrose is a slightly smaller girl and she is all business. She is a very independent girl and likes to do things on her own terms. She is still a cuddle bug, who has full bum wiggles but she does not seek out affections as much. Prim is much more on alert inside the home, and will jump up and bark at most strange noises that she hears, but does not carry on barking. She always seems ready to go for an adventure. Being Katniss and Primrose are still such young puppies, we will only consider a home for them where someone is home or has the capability to come home throughout the day. Puppies need to be taken outside for bathroom breaks very regularly when they are small and will not be able to hold it for an 8 hour work day. We are also looking for a family or person that is fully aware of the time commitment of a puppy and the work involved. Puppies are a total joy and bring so much love and happiness into a home, but you cannot underestimate the work and time involved in raising a puppy properly. They need constant supervision while young to expedite the house training stage and to ensure they aren’t chewing on anything inappropriate. Anyone interested in one of these pups needs to think ahead to the holiday season…are you travelling? Having large gatherings at your home? Then sadly this won’t be an ideal time to be bringing a new dog into the home. But if you have a travel free holiday season and will be mostly be spending quiet days and nights at home, then this would be a great time to introduce a new dog into the home. All new dogs need consistency and routine in the weeks and months following an adoption so we have to ask all our applicants to think ahead as to what the holidays realistically will look like before submitting an application for one of these girls. Katniss and Primrose are each looking to find their perfect forever home, somewhere they can grow and learn to become the best version of themselves, go to lots of training classes, have lots of playtime, go out on adventures with their family, and most of all to never be left behind and to feel like a treasured family member for the rest of their lives. These girls have been an absolute delight to have in our home and their big personalities will keep your heart full. If you think that you can offer one of these girls the best home there could be, then I urge you to apply now! Name: Katniss and Primrose ID # PDR1178/1179 Age: 3.5mths Gender: female UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Bulldog X Colours: tan and white Coat length: short House trained: in progress Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: med Location: Plattsville Adoption fee: $800

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