Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Story
Toby / 2 years / Male / Mixed Breed / ~77lbs or 35kg / Rescued from Northumberland / Currently fostered in OshawaGood with older kids and other dogs with proper introductionsUntested cats and younger kidsHouse and crate trainedMajor medical concerns: noneIf you’ve ever wished for a dog who is equal parts genius, goofball, and cuddle monster, allow us to introduce Toby—your future best friend and part-time laundry enthusiast!Toby is a snuggle bug with a PhD in affection. His morning routine includes burrowing into your side like a furry croissant before you’ve even had your coffee. He’ll press his whole body against you with such commitment, you’ll wonder if you accidentally adopted a weighted blanket. But don’t be fooled—this pup is pretty smart too, so smart in fact, he’s basically running a one-dog enrichment program. He’s mastered so many commands including sit, paw, other paw, down, wait, come, bring it, drop it, off and even “touch,” which he now uses to politely boop you with his nose instead of his teeth when he wants attention.Speaking of attention, Toby has a signature move: the Laundry Chair Heist. If you leave a pile of laundry on a chair (which you plan to fold sometime before 2028), Toby will casually stroll over, pluck a sock or shirt from the pile, and parade it around like he’s modeling for a canine fashion magazine. But here’s the twist—he doesn’t chew it. He doesn’t even hide it. He just wants you to notice him. If you ignore him, he’ll just drop it like it’s no big deal. If you offer a treat, he’ll weigh his options like a little furry economist deciding between fame or fortune.He can be reactive with some other dogs and has made a lot of progress with training, but here’s the amazing part: if he’s in the middle of a good game or you ask him to bring you his ball before he sees another dog, he’ll avoid the dog drama and choose playtime instead. When he’s focused, he’s incredible - especially during his favorite soccer-style game, where he’ll chase the ball with such joy, you’d think he’s auditioning for Team Canada. That’s huge for Toby, and it shows just how far he’s come with his trust and training.Toby’s ideal day includes at least two long walks, a good chew session with his beloved bones or bully sticks, and some brain enrichment toy time. He doesn’t love going into the crate, but once he’s in, he settles like a champ. He’s house-trained, furniture-approved, and improvi
