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Mariah

Collie German Shepherd Dog

Female, Puppy
Drumbo, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
**IF THIS LISTING IS STILL POSTED THIS DOG IS STILL AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION. NO NEED TO EMAIL ASKING IF THE DOG IS AVAILABLE. PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS BIO THOROUGHLY AS INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY IS CONTAINED IN THIS LISTING** 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 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 the mother dog. 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 has been learning to walk on leash, and has started taking small walks outside through the neighborhood. She is also working on her house training, which, as a puppy, is a work in progress that requires consistency from her humans and lots of patience. Her forever family should know that 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 8hr work day. Currently she can only hold it during the day/overnight for a max of 3 to 4 hrs so her forever family will need to be able to accommodate a puppy schedule. She is also still waking up once in the night for a potty break. 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: 3mths Gender: female UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Collie/German Shepherd/Husky Colours: tri Coat length: short House trained: in progress 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
We'll also keep you updated on Cohen's adoption status with email updates.
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Cohen

Collie German Shepherd Dog

Male, Puppy
Drumbo, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
**IF THIS LISTING IS STILL POSTED THIS DOG IS STILL AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION. NO NEED TO EMAIL ASKING IF THE DOG IS AVAILABLE. PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS BIO THOROUGHLY AS INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY IS CONTAINED IN THIS LISTING** For Adoption: Cohen! 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 beautiful boy is Cohen. He is a male Collie/German Shepherd/Husky mix 3mth puppy. Who ever is so lucky to add this sweetie to their family will be getting a compact well-balanced dog, a great family dog. His multi-colour coat is thick and soft. His all over colour and markings make him such a stunning boy. Cohen is in his foster home with his two siblings ‘Barker’ and ‘Buns’, also has two grown foster dog siblings. Gets along great with them and shows no food/toy aggression. Cohen will be a medium size strong dog when fully grown, weighing approximately 45+ pounds, gentle, affectionate and friendly nature. He is confident, smart, fun and an adventurous boy. Of course, you have to get through the crazy puppy stage, but he will become, when trained and socialized properly, a fantastic dog! Cohen is very affectionate and does not want to be left behind, he will go to the ends to find a human to be around. He is a high energy pup, active when awake and then loves to snuggle when he is tired. His favourite spot to cuddle is between your legs, soon as our lazy boy chair goes up he know thats his invite to be our cuddle bugs. He is very intelligent, and eager to please. He learns quick and thrives to make his human happy when doing something he is asked. Outside his curiosity gets the best of him, loves to explore so will need to have a close watch on him. However, his his recall is amazing. Inside he has no problems occupying himself with toys and chewing on bones. We will only consider a home where someone is home or has the capabilities to come home throughout the day multiple times as a puppy cannot hold it for more than a few hours at his age. We are also 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. They need constant supervision while young to continue expediting the house-training stage and to ensure they aren’t chewing on anything inappropriate. We are also looking for a family that will crate train as we fully believe that this is the best for pups and offers them a quiet and secure “den” to call their own. A crate trained pup is a blessing as it offers a safe place to put them when you can’t be watching them all the time. We will consider a home with children over 10yrs of age. Cohen is at the terrible nippy/jumpy/bitey stage and will be too much for younger children, especially being on the more strong side. If there will be young children in the home (7yrs to 10yrs) then we would need the family to be experienced dog owners who are fully aware of how to manage a young, excitable puppy with young, excitable children. Supervision is key and the adults in the home would need to ensure that puppy/children management is a task they wish to take on. For a home without young children we would consider 1st time dog owners. Any family considering him needs to take obedience training and socialization seriously and have the time to dedicate in the 1st year especially of the dog’s life to this. The more that is done in their 1st year, the better dogs they will be! Cohen can go to a home with or without another dog. However, if another dog he/she will need to be the same size of dog and well natured. A home with a cat would be fine as well keeping in mind that proper training and supervision is key around a cat. Cohen is not suitable for apartment living, as he enjoys the outside too much and will want a yard to spend supervised time in. He will be fine with a townhouse/condo as long as he has access to an outside area. Keeping in mind of course that while he is settling in, a crying puppy in the crate when no one is home is to be expected so if an attached living situation, there must be good noise barriers to avoid neighbour complaints. Cohen is catching on to house-training well, he goes and sits by the door until you let him out. In his new home he will need a set routine for outside potty times for the first while. Expect to take him out every few hours, after every meal and after crate time. Cohen will be suited for higher energy activities so active people would be a great fit, he will need approximately 60+ minutes of exercise every day, not just simple walks around the block though. He will need a home with a yard, a fenced in yard would be ideal and convenient for puppy training but is not mandatory. Cohen has not had much experience on leash walking so time and patience will be very important for the first few weeks. He has also not been exposed to high traffic areas so many smaller walks during the day for the first bit will be a benefit for his leash confidence. Adopters will be responsible for the continuation of puppy vaccinations and all other required vet care at their veterinarian of choice. Cohen has had everything medically that puppies their age should have. and microchipped as well. The forever family must also not have any holidays away planned for months coming up after adoption or be planning to move in the near future. Stability is key in months after adoption. We will be expecting our adoptive families to attend at minimum, level 1 obedience school as soon as possible after his adoption. The guidance and lessons learned in puppy classes are very important to getting your pup off to a good start. We handle his every day and will be offering him everything he needs to be the best pup he can be when he leaves our care but we need the adoptive families to take over for us when they get her home. We take our responsibilities very seriously and only want the best. We adore Cohen and will settle for nothing less than a dedicated, loving family that is well aware of the breed (all) requirements and the needs of this breed mix. We also are looking for families that want the dogs they will grow to become, not just the little bundle of furry cuteness. If you have been thinking about adding a puppy to your family and have the time and patience to properly raise a pup then Cohen may just be perfect for you. We know you will fall in love with him as deeply as we have when you meet him. He is simply adorable. Name: Cohen ID # PDR1454 Age: 3mths Gender: male UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Collie/German Shepherd/Husky Colours: brown tri 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/lg Location: Waterloo Adoption fee: $900
We'll also keep you updated on Natalie's adoption status with email updates.
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Natalie

German Shepherd Dog Boston Terrier

Female, Puppy
Drumbo, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
**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: Natalie! 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/. Isn’t she just adorable? This is Natalie, she was born Sept 19, 2025 and weighs 24lbs (and growing) She is a super unique mix of German Shepherd/Boston terrier. She is mostly black with tan coloured legs and a white blaze on her chest and gorgeous upright ears. Natalie is a compact and solid little girl. Her fur is short, smooth and shiny. We expect she will be about 40lbs, a mid-sized dog, when grown. She is a very lively, happy and active puppy. Natalie was part of a litter of puppies discarded by a puppy mill as unsold. Since Natalie is a young puppy she has not had any of the negative influences often seen in puppy mill dogs. So she acts like a typical 4 months old puppy. She is full of beans and likes to annoy her foster brothers who for the most part tolerate her antics. They will however put her in her place if she gets too crazy. This however rarely stops her completely and a couple minutes later she is back at it. She has more of a Boston Terrier temperament…fun, active, focused and determined. For this reason it is important that her new family has experience with dogs and knows how to work with them to redirect unwanted behaviours. Natalie would not be suitable for first time dog owners. Natalie will need a home with access to a yard since she will grow into an active medium sized dog, who needs room to run and play. Natalie goes up and down stairs like a champ. Natalie can be a vocal dog especially when playing or in situations where she is unsure. We are working on her leash skills and she is improving daily. Natalie will require at least two good walks daily of 45 minutes or three 30 minute walks or a walk and some vigorous backyard play. She will grow into an active adult dog that will need to be challenged both mentally and physically in order to become and remain a well-rounded dog. Natalie is very affectionate and will give little kisses. Her tail is always wagging and she is a mischievous little girl. She will make you laugh with her antics. Natalie loves all her toys and will play with stuffed toys while supervised because she will rip them apart given the chance. She also loves to play fetch with her ball or a Kong. She is already learning to retrieve it and return it to you. We are teaching her to drop it once she has brought it back. To date Natalie has had her nails trimmed and handled it with minimal fuss. Overall Natalie’s grooming needs will be minimal. Natalie is basically house trained and has not had an accident for a while. She will signal when she needs out by going to the back door and staring at the door knob. Natalie is crate trained so that when you cannot supervise her 100% she is in her crate to keep her out of mischief and not allow her to have accidents in the home or get into things she shouldn’t. Natalie eats all her meals in her crate. When she is put in her crate she may fuss for a couple minutes but will then settle and go to sleep or quietly play with her toys. Natalie sleeps in her crate at night and does not need to go out during the night. She is quiet in her crate at night and only whines when she needs to go out in the morning. She generally sleeps about 8.5 hours. Natalie rides seat-belted in the back seat when travelling in the car and she is quiet and falls asleep for the trip. She shows no signs of car sickness. Natalie has had numerous car rides of about 1 hour each. Natalie currently lives with three other dogs who are all smaller breed neutered male dogs, two dog-savvy cats and a couple parrots. She has shown no interest in the parrots. She likes to run at the cats and try and play with them albeit being a bit rough at times. She could live with a dog savvy cat. She would just need further training on proper behaviour with a cat. I am sure Natalie could live with a neutered male dog but it would need to be tolerant of puppy antics and of similar size to what she will grow into. A dog that loves to run, wrestle and play would be a great companion for her. She could be the only dog in the home as well, as long as her people are active, busy, outdoorsy types who have the time to devote to a puppy. Puppies are a wonderful addition to any family but they are a big commitment and will need considerable work to develop them into the well balanced adult they deserve to be. Natalie would be fine with older children (over 12). Natalie is a bit jumpy and is at the nippy stage in her development. This would be too much for young children. Older children could help with Natalie’s training and help her burn off excess energy, which would be good for helping to forge a bond. Natalie would also be fine with an active couple looking to spend time doing activities with Natalie. As Natalie is a puppy she will need to go to a home where someone is home during the day or is able to come home throughout the day to let her out and take her for a little walk and play. Natalie would not be able to hold it for an 8 hour work day. Puppies are a lot of work and require dedication and time. Natalie is currently attending level 1 training class with her foster family to help with her socialization and learning of basic skills. Her forever family will need to continue with her training. Natalie is a very bright puppy and has already learned the sit and down command. She is working on come and out (command to drop what she has in her mouth) as well as wait and stay. She is picking up very quickly. This makes her an ideal candidate for more advanced training. To date Natalie has had all age appropriate vaccinations and has been spayed. She has also been tested and treated for worms and been micro chipped. She is a very healthy puppy with no health issues. Are you ready to add this wonderful little girl to your family? Do you have the time and energy to help Natalie achieve her full potential? If so you will be rewarded with a wonderful canine companion who will give you years of love, enjoyment and memories. Natalie has such a bright personality and sharp mind that you can’t help but fall in love with her. Name: Natalie ID # PDR1444 Age: 4mths Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: German Shepherd/Boston Terrier Colours: black and tan 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: med Location: Listowel Adoption fee: $900
We'll also keep you updated on Henley's adoption status with email updates.
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Henley

Poodle (Standard)

Female, Adult
Drumbo, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
**IF THIS LISTING IS STILL POSTED THIS DOG IS STILL AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION. NO NEED TO EMAIL ASKING IF THE DOG IS AVAILABLE. PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS BIO THOROUGHLY AS INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY IS CONTAINED IN THIS LISTING** For Adoption: Henley! 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/. Henley is a beautiful 3-year-old Standard Poodle. You might recognize her as she is a previous PDR rescue. Due to unforeseen major life changes and no fault of her own, Henley was returned to Pound Dog Rescue. We are Henley’s original foster home and we welcomed her back with open arms! The growth and major strides this girl has made, is amazing to say the least. When Henley originally came to us, she was terrified of everyone and everything. She earned the nickname of “Henny Penny” as in her world, everything was terrifying. Today she walks around happy, excited and with growing confidence. When we first took in Henley, she was part of a large rescue mission from a northern puppy mill. She was living in filthy conditions with minimal nutrition, and she was under weight. Henley had limited human interaction and what she did have must have been a negative experience. She came to us as a very shut down and terrified girl. She was kept in a kennel with no socialization, positive human contact, exercise, or affection and this had really impacted her young life. What Henley went through does still affect how she navigates her world. She is still timid (more so around males) and will flinch if you come at her too fast. She prefers to watch a situation before engaging and she prefers a calm environment. However, Henley is a completely different dog from when she first came to us, and she continues to grow and make significant breakthroughs. Henley’s forever home will need a female presence and experience with timid dogs. She is most comfortable with females but is getting more comfortable around males and will interact and look for some scratches and kisses. She requires her people to have patience as she continues to progress and come out of her shell. Henley is such a beautiful, sweet and gentle girl. Henley is very treat driven and has learned her basic commands of sit, down and wait. She has completed her level one obedience training and will enjoy further obedience classes. This training will help with her confidence and is integral to her growth. She is very smart and will thrive with training and watching other dogs complete the challenges. Henely is always watching to see how other dogs are handling the situation so training in a controlled environment will give her a large boost of confidence. Henley loves her walks, and she is taken out on a martingale collar. This type of collar gives an added boost to her security in case she is spooked. She absolutely loves the outdoors and enjoys her daily walks, twice per day. She walks in the front with her foster dog sisters and is such a good quiet walker. She doesn’t bother with any of the other barking dogs in the area and will walk nicely with her pack. Henley’s most favourite spot to be is outside. She is truly herself outdoors, so Henley’s forever family will need to love the outdoors as much as she does and have a large, fenced yard for her to play. Rain or shine, this girl loves to run, play, and even sleep outside in the yard. She feels completely free outdoors and turns into a goofy and playful pup. She loves to play chase and wrestle with her foster dog sisters. She is being fostered with 2 young standard poodles and is always the first to start play time and the last to stop playing. She is a very energetic and lively pup. When the dogs are finished playing, she will run around and throw her own toys and chase them down. She has started to bring her toys to me to be thrown and will happily jump and pounce in the yard to retrieve them. Henley requires playmates in her forever home to feel comfortable. She will need one or two younger, energetic dogs in her life. We’ve had several functions at our place and Henley easily accepted new people into her space. She will not be a social butterfly; however, she will approach people on her own terms. If they are sitting down, she will approach each person and quietly sniff and sometimes even lick them. She may also stick around and look for some scratches from your guests. My advice to any of my guests was just to leave her alone and to pretend like she wasn’t there. Henley continues to grow and she becomes more comfortable every day. Henley follows her foster dog sisters around the house and will sleep on the dog’s beds with them or even the couch. She has made herself at home and loves to be around her humans and pack. She is house trained and will go a full 8 hours without any issue. In the morning, this seems to be the one time that she lets her guard down. She will hop onto my bed with the other dogs and will allows scratches, belly rubs and lots of kisses. But after that, she is ready to move! She is so excited to start each new day. Sometimes her exuberance is a bit much before a cup of coffee 😊 She is so excited that she will bark/yip all the way to the back door. We are working on this; however, it is definitely a work in progress. She loves outside so much that she has a hard time containing her excitement. Henley is still learning how to be a dog and gains most of her knowledge and confidence from her pack. Through the other dogs, she has learned how to properly interact, and her confidence continues to grow. Henley needs to live with a young, energetic, and confident dog. She needs a playmate that can keep up with her energy levels and show her how to navigate through our scary world. Henley is a Standard Poodle and has a beautiful cream and red coat. She is considered hypoallergenic as she is a hair breed dog. With this comes regular brushing, bathing, ear cleaning and grooming. Henley has handled all of her baths and grooming well. Keep her coat short and tidy and you should be able to keep any matting from occurring. Henley’s ideal home will be one with direct access to a safe fenced, large yard in a quiet rural setting or quiet neighbourhood. She can get overwhelmed by a lot of traffic noises and will not enjoy busy areas where a lot of people are around her. Henley requires an adult only home or a home with older teenage children. Henley has been fantastic with every dog in our home and bonds quickly with her pack. She needs another dog in the home as she loves to play and requires their guidance. However, what Henley needs most is a person or people who are kind, and patient and experienced in working with timid dogs. She has made huge strides in her foster home and is ready to move on to the next stage of her life in a loving forever home. Henley is such a sweet, gentle and kindhearted girl. She will grow to trust her forever family, she will just move at a different and slower pace than other dogs. It brings so much joy when she walks up to you with her guard down looking for a kiss and some chin and butt scratches. Watching her grow is truly rewarding! Is Henley the dog for you? Name: Henley ID # PDR1085 Age: 3yrs Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Standard Poodle Colours: cream Coat length: med House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: no OK with cats: Unknown Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: large Location: Drumbo Adoption fee: $700
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Lilli - Kitchener

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Kitchener, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Lilli is a gentle soul with a soft heart and a thoughtful approach to the world. When meeting new people, she can be a bit nervous and may need a few meet-and-greets to feel safe and confident. Give her that time, and you’ll watch something lovely unfold. Once Lilli knows she can trust you, she blossoms into a playful, affectionate companion. She loves to zoom around and play, then happily settle in for snuggles. And fair warning, when she decides you’re her person, she shows it with an enthusiastic supply of sweet kisses.Lilli would do best with a patient, understanding family who will let her set the pace and celebrate each small win. In return, she offers deep loyalty, joyful playtime, and a whole lot of love wrapped in a gentle package.IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOMESIZE:44 lbs HOME TYPE:House or Townhouse- No Large or busy apartments as she can be quite nervous of new environments. CHILDREN:Yes- Near adult aged children potentially compatible.CATS & SMALL ANIMALS:Yes- Cats potentially compatible with slow proper introduction.OTHER DOGS:No - No other dogs due to past experiences.ACTIVITY/ENERGY LEVEL:High; will need a lot of daily exercise, enrichment and mental stimulation.HUMAN COMPATIBILTY:First time dog owner possible that is willing to work through nervous behaviour.TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:At least two in-person training sessions to work on socialization, basic training, desensitization and manners.HUMAN SOCIAL IN SHELTER:Can be very nervous of new people and likes to take her time to warm up. After a couple meets she is snuggling right up and wanting belly rubs.FAVOURITE THINGS:Loves to spend her time with the people she is comfortable with. Especially if that means snuggling or playing.**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
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Zeus - Kitchener

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 6 yrs 3 mos
Kitchener, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
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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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P.O. Box 261, Drumbo, ON N0J 1G0

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DIBS Rescue - Waterloo

Waterloo, ON N2J 4A8

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Kitchener Waterloo Humane Society

250 Riverbend Drive, Kitchener, ON N2B 2E9

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Hobo Haven Pet Rescue

St Jacobs, ON N0B 2N0

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Stratford Perth Humane Society

125 Griffith Rd, Stratford, ON N5A 6S4

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Danes in Distress

1309 Michael Crescent, Cambridge, ON N3H 2R1

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