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Swift - Stratford

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Stratford, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Meet Swift — and she certainly lives up to her name!Swift is a vibrant, affectionate girl with a heart full of love and an enthusiasm for life that`s impossible to miss. This energetic pup is always ready for her next adventure, whether that`s exploring the outdoors, playing a game of fetch, or burning off energy with a good zoomie session. If you`re looking for a dog who can keep pace with an active lifestyle, Swift is ready to join the fun.While she loves staying busy, Swift has a softer side too. After a day of activity, she`s more than happy to curl up beside her favorite people and enjoy some well-earned cuddles. She thrives on human companionship and loves being included in whatever her family is doing.If you`re looking for a loyal, fun-loving companion who will keep you active, make you laugh, and shower you with affection, Swift may be the perfect addition to your family.IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOMESIZE:66lbsHOME TYPE:No shared walls or entrances - Swift can be shy with new interactions and may be vocal at timesCHILDREN:Yes- 16+, dog savvy childrenCATS & SMALL ANIMALS:No - Swift has a high prey driveOTHER DOGS:Not Recommended - Swift can show signs of resource guarding around other dogs. When resources are not out in the open, Swift loves having dog friends!ACTIVITY/ENERGY LEVEL:High; will need a lot of daily exercise, enrichment and mental stimulation.HUMAN COMPATIBILTY:Swift may require more than one meet and greet prior to adoptionTRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:At least three in-person training sessions to work on socialization, basic training and manners and cooperative careAt HSKWSP we do not assign our dogs or cats with a breed as we cannot guarantee the specific breed that they are.  All dogs are labelled as small, medium and large breed and cats are labelled as DSH, DMH and DLH based on their characteristics.**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
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Lottie - Stratford

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
Stratford, ON
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
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Meet Lottie!Lottie is a beautiful girl with a heart as big as her personality. Sweet, affectionate, and full of life, she`s the kind of dog who brings joy wherever she goes.People are Lottie`s favourite thing! She loves being part of the action, whether she`s soaking up belly rubs, leaning in for cuddles, or happily trotting by your side. Her enthusiasm for life is contagious, and she`s always ready for the next adventure.With her playful, energetic nature, Lottie will thrive with an active family who can provide plenty of exercise, enrichment, and continued training. She`s eager to learn, loves spending time with her people, and is sure to make every outing more fun.If you`re searching for a loyal companion who will fill your home with laughter, love, and endless tail wags, Lottie is ready to meet you. She can`t wait to find the family she`ll call her own!IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOMESIZE:85 lbs.HOME TYPE:Any.CHILDREN:Yes- Lottie is potentially compatible with older children who have experience with large dogs.CATS & SMALL ANIMALS:No- Due to high prey drive.OTHER DOGS:No - Lottie gets along well with other dogs but would prefer to be the only resident animalACTIVITY/ENERGY LEVEL:High; will need a lot of daily exercise, enrichment and mental stimulation.HUMAN COMPATIBILTY:Her new family ideally should have previous large dog experience and be willing to work on difficult behaviours such as resource guardingTRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:At least one in-person training sessions to work on resource guardingHUMAN SOCIAL IN SHELTER:Very human social! Lottie loves butt scratches!FAVOURITE THINGS:Loves playing with her ball!At HSKWSP we do not assign our dogs or cats with a breed as we cannot guarantee the specific breed that they are.  All dogs are labelled as small, medium and large breed and cats are labelled as DSH, DMH and DLH based on their characteristics.**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.
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Chauncy - Stratford

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 yrs 3 mos
Stratford, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Meet Chauncy!If you`re looking for a dog who wants to be your best friend, shadow, and biggest fan all rolled into one, Chauncy is your guy!This handsome boy is incredibly people-oriented and thrives on human companionship. Whether you`re heading out for a walk, relaxing on the couch, or simply moving from room to room, Chauncy is happiest when he`s by your side. He forms strong bonds with his people and loves being included in daily life.Because he loves his humans so much, Chauncy can struggle with being left alone and may experience some separation anxiety. He`ll do best with an adopter who can help him continue building confidence and provide him with plenty of companionship, routine, and enrichment.Chauncy does have some ongoing medical needs that will require continued care and management in his new home. Our team will be happy to discuss these needs in more detail with potential adopters and provide guidance to help set him up for success.Sweet, loyal, and full of love, Chauncy is ready to find a family that will cherish him as much as he`ll cherish them. If you`re looking for a devoted companion who will stick by your side through thick and thin, Chauncy may be the perfect match for you!**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 HOMEWEIGHT:60 lbsHOME TYPE:House or Townhouse - No apartments due to being sound sensitive. Chauncy loves being outside and would prefer to spend his time in a large yard CHILDREN:Yes - Older, dog savvy childrenCATS & SMALL ANIMALS:No - Chauncy has shown breed specific prey driveOTHER DOGS:Yes! Preferred - Chauncy would prefer the company of another dog in the homeACTIVITY/ENERGY LEVEL:Moderate - Will need some daily exercise, enrichment and mental stimulation.HUMAN COMPATIBILTY:Chauncy may be suitable for a first-time dog owner who is prepared to invest time and patience into helping him succeedTRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:At least one in person training sessions to work on socialization, separation anxiety and crate trainingHUMAN SOCIAL IN SHELTER:Loves being with humans and getting affection, very human social!For more information on any behaviours stated above, please
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Angela - Stratford

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 mos
Stratford, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Meet Angela!Angela may be small, but she carries herself with confidence and charm. This clever little lady enjoys observing the world around her before deciding who is worthy of her affection. Once she chooses you, however, you`ll have a loyal best friend for life. Angela is equal parts sweet, smart, and sassy—the perfect combination for a puppy with plenty of personality.IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOMESIZE:20 lbs and growing!HOME TYPE:AnyCHILDREN:Yes- children 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 three in-person training sessions to work on socialization, basic training and manners.HUMAN SOCIAL IN SHELTER:Very human social!For more information on any behaviours stated above, please check out our behaviour fact sheet: https://kwsphumane.ca/BehavioursandDefinitionsAt HSKWSP we do not assign our dogs or cats with a breed as we cannot guarantee the specific breed that they are. All dogs are labelled as small, medium and large breed and cats are labelled as DSH, DMH and DLH based on their characteristics.***NOTE*** 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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Ranger

Mastiff Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs 11 mos
Woodstock, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Ranger is vocal and loves to tell you about his day and then tell you again! He loves to be pet and looks at a gate as a challenge, not a barrier. He can be stubborn and defiant, so a strong Alpha owner is needed or he will take control. He is a powerful puller on leash, so a harness is best. He likes car rides and is crate trained. He is looking for a forever home that has some experience with the food motivated lab and stubborn mastiff. Due to his size and strength, older children are best. He has a great smile, and will show all his teeth when he is happy or nervous. He is up to date with his vaccines, flea and tick treated, microchipped, Heartworm negative and is neutered. His adoption fee is $500. You must be 21 years old to adopt and provide vet and personal references. An application to adopt him can be found on our website www.oxfordcountyanimalrescue.com. Click on Adopt, then Dogs for Adoption and scroll to the bottom of the page. All applications are reviewed, and if we feel you might be a good fit for him, you will be contacted to arrange a home visit as well as for permission to speak with your vet. Repeated phone calls and emails with not advance your application. We are a volunteer, foster based rescue and there is no opportunity to meet him before an application has been approved. We thankyou for respecting these guidelines.
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Leo

Goldendoodle Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Woodstock, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Leo is a very sweet, loving young man. He loves everyone and every experience for him is new and exciting! He loves to cuddle, be pet and get kisses, and will jump up to 'hug' when greeting humans. We are working on helping him to learn that all 4 feet need to stay on the ground! He loves car rides, running and playing and leash walks, though he's still learning that he isn't a sled dog! He is curious about the kitties in his foster home, and can be a bit too friendly with them, so any kitties in his forever home must be confident and understand his love. He is a little underweight and has now gotten into a great feeding routine with quality food and is looking better in his skin. He does have food aggression towards the other dog in his foster home and needs to be seperated or will bark and snap. Foster is working to get him to understand his food is his and he doesn't need to guard it. He doesn't like to be left outside alone, and will panic and cry if he thinks he was left. He is comfortable in his crate and knows that he only is there when foster is at work or it's bedtime. Inside he prefers to be touching his humon and the closer he can get, that happier he is! He came into care very matted, and needed a very close shave/groom. He will need to be maintained with daily brushing as well as routine grooming (likely every 3 to 4 months). He is up to date with his vaccines, will need a booster soon, is neutered and heartworm negative, and has been flea and tick treated. His adoption fee is $500. You must be 21 years old to adopt and provide vet and personal references. An application to adopt him can be found on our website www.oxfordcountyanimalrescue.com. Click on Adopt, then Dogs for Adoption, and scroll to the bottom of the page. Do not click the link on his profile and be sure to fill in all anwers completely without using autofill. All applications are reviewed, and if we feel you might be a good fit for him, you will be contacted to arrange a home visit as well as for permission to speak with your vet. Repeated phone calls and emails with not advance your application. We are a volunteer, foster based rescue and there is no opportunity to meet him before an application has been approved. We thankyou for respecting these guidelines.

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Stratford Perth Humane Society

125 Griffith Rd, Stratford, ON N5A 6S4

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Kismutt Small Dog Rescue

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

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Oxford County Animal Rescue

789 Dundas Street, Woodstock, ON N4S 1E1

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Ontario Britts Rescue

Waterloo, ON N2V 2J2

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Pound Dog Rescue

P.O. Box 261, Drumbo, ON N0J 1G0

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Standard Poodles In Need, Rescue - Kitchener

Kitchener, ON N2M 3R3

Pet Types: dogs

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Hobo Haven Pet Rescue

St Jacobs, ON N0B 2N0

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Kitchener Waterloo Humane Society

250 Riverbend Drive, Kitchener, ON N2B 2E9

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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