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Pablo

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 10 mos
Windsor, ON
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Meet Pablo! I’m a sweet, affectionate guy who loves attention, walks, chasing a ball, and being your very best friend. I can be a little reserved when we first meet, but I warm up quickly and then I’m all about the love. I’m a pretty well-behaved guy who is working on basic cues, rides calmly in the car, and settles nicely when left alone.I’m still working on my house-training and my enthusiasm for mouthing, so I’ll need a family willing to help me learn that toys are for chewing. I’m cautious around unfamiliar people and other dogs, and we haven’t yet learned how I’d do living with other pets or small children. With a little patience, guidance, and lots of affection, I’m sure I’ll make someone a wonderful companion. My foster says they’d keep me if they could—and I think that says it all!
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Lucy (Overlooked)

Husky

Female, 7 yrs 5 mos
Windsor, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Meet Lucy! Lucy is a beautiful 7-year-old Husky with the perfect blend of sweetness, confidence, and charm. Friendly and easygoing, she loves meeting new people and greets everyone with a relaxed, happy attitude. Whether she`s joining in on the fun or simply hanging out by your side, Lucy is happiest when she`s spending time with her people. She is currently in a foster home with children and adores them. Lucy is currently thriving in a foster home with children and has proven to be a wonderful family companion. She can also do well with other dogs who appreciate her playful Husky personality. When she`s excited, Lucy can be a little mouthy and very vocal - true to her breed, she loves to `talk` and express herself! She`ll do best with confident, tolerant canine friends who understand her enthusiastic communication style. Lucy is not a good match for a home with cats, as her instinct to chase is simply too strong. Like many Huskies, Lucy needs regular exercise and mental enrichment to stay happy. She appears to experience some mild separation anxiety but this can be managed with some consistency and crating. Fortunately, she`s wonderful on leash, settles nicely after getting her energy out, and is fully house trained. Lucy is a loving, mature girl who will truly shine in a home that understands and embraces classic Husky traits. If you`re looking for a gorgeous, affectionate companion with plenty of personality - and don`t mind a few conversations along the way - Lucy could be the perfect addition to your family. Lucy is an Overlooked pet, which means she has been here for an extended period of time (longer than most of her friends) waiting for her forever home. For this reason, her adoption fee is up to you ($30 admin fee still applies)!
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Delilah (Special Paws)

Mastiff

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Windsor, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Meet Delilah! Delilah may need a little time to show you her heart, but once she does, you’ll discover a very sweet, very snuggly girl. New people and situations can be overwhelming for Delilah, so she’ll need a patient adopter who will give her time to decompress, build confidence, and come out of her shell at her own pace. Once she feels safe, she loves attention, leans in for pets, and is happiest being close to her people. Delilah is food motivated (hot dogs are her favourite!), knows her sit, and is ready to work on her leash manners. She can be quite the enthusiastic puller, so her adopter should be prepared to help her learn some polite walking skills. She was wonderfully polite meeting another dog and may do well with a canine companion, pending a proper introduction. Her history with cats is unknown. She can potentially live with children, but older kids or dog-savvy teens are recommended. Delilah is a Special Paws girl and requires daily allergy medication, likely for the rest of her life. Her adopter will need to be comfortable providing this ongoing care. She can also be sensitive about having her paws and ears handled, so patience and respect for her boundaries will be important. If you believe that patience, kindness, treats, and love can help a nervous dog blossom, Delilah might be your girl. Give her the time she needs, and you’ll get to watch a sweet, affectionate companion discover just how wonderful life can be. Delilah is ready for her fresh start. Could you be the person she’s been waiting for? She is a special paws adoption, which means she does have medical needs that need tending to. She will be needing lifelong allergy meds, but because of this, her adoption fee is totally up to you ($30 admin fee still applies)!
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Valentino

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Windsor, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Hi, I’m Valentino, and I would like to formally introduce myself as a puppy who accidentally grew into a very large dog. Honestly, I’m not sure how it happened. One minute I’m a tiny little guy bouncing around, grabbing things with my mouth and throwing toys in the air, and the next thing I know I’m a full-grown big boy with enough enthusiasm to knock you sideways. My intentions are always sweet, but my manners are very much still under construction.I LOVE to play. Toys are my absolute favourite thing in the entire world, and I will happily toss them around, roll on my back, bring them over for tug, and then play a spirited game of “you can’t have this” before eventually trading for another toy. I am also a champion cuddler and love attention, pets and being close to my people. I’m wonderfully soft and affectionate, even when I’m being a complete goofball. Treats? Meh. Toys? NOW WE’RE TALKING.Here’s the important part: I am a challenge. A very lovable, very silly, very large challenge. I am prone to jumping, mouthing hands and arms, grabbing the leash when I’m bored or frustrated, and generally making my excitement everyone’s business. Getting my collar on can currently be an Olympic event because I wiggle, bounce and occasionally try to help with my mouth. I actually walk surprisingly well for such a rambunctious fellow, but I am strong and can absolutely give you a good pull when something catches my attention. I’ll need someone who is comfortable managing a big, energetic dog and willing to put in the work on impulse control, appropriate play and calmer ways of interacting.I’m also selective about my dog friends. I can meet other dogs appropriately, but my idea of a good time is VERY enthusiastic, full-contact, all-in play, and not every dog is going to appreciate my particular brand of wrestling. Any canine companion will need to be a carefully matched, tolerant playmate with slow, appropriate introductions. Cats are unknown, and because I’m big, energetic and extremely playful, I could accidentally overwhelm one. Smaller children would also be a poor match because I am simply too big and bouncy, but dog-savvy teens may be able to keep up with me.I’m looking for an active person or family who understands that underneath all my bouncing, grabbing, grumbling and general nonsense is a genuinely sweet dog who just needs help learning how to channel all that enthusiasm. Apartment living could work for me if you’re committed to meeting my considerable physical and mental enrichment needs. If you’re looking for a calm, polished gentleman, I am probably not your guy. But if you’re looking for a giant goofball with a heart of gold, a serious toy obsession and plenty of room to grow into his big-boy body, Valentino is ready to report for duty.
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Delgado

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 4 yrs 2 mos
Windsor, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Hi, I`m Delgado!If you`re looking for a handsome best friend with a heart of gold and a serious appreciation for snacks... congratulations, you`ve found me.Life hasn`t always been easy for me. I arrived at the shelter very skinny through no fault of my own, so these days I`m making up for lost meals with great enthusiasm. Treats? Yes. Dinner? Absolutely. Breakfast? Even better. Basically, if it fits in my mouth, I`m interested. The good news is I`m also super food motivated, which means I`m eager to learn and already know a few tricks like sit and shake!I`m a pretty easy guy to hang out with. I walk nicely on leash, pay attention to my person, and respond well to your voice and body language. I love being with people and will happily lean in for pets while you tell me what a handsome boy I am. (I already know... but it`s still nice to hear.) Whether we`re heading out for a walk or relaxing together at home, I`m happiest when I`m spending time with my people.Meeting new humans is one of my favourite things. I`m polite, friendly, and always happy to say hello, especially if there are treats involved. I warm up quickly and genuinely enjoy attention and affection, making me an easy companion to have by your side.When it comes to other dogs, I`m a little more particular. I`m comfortable seeing dogs from a distance and can happily walk nearby without any fuss, but close-up introductions can make me feel unsure. I do best with slow, thoughtful introductions to calm, respectful dogs who understand that friendships don`t have to happen on the first date. Give me space, patience, and positive experiences, and I`ll have the best chance to build my confidence.Because food was once hard to come by, I get pretty excited at mealtime. I`m learning that meals are something I can count on now, and my future family will receive guidance from the shelter on setting me up for success while I settle into my new home. I`m also still filling out after arriving underweight, so helping me reach a healthy weight will be one of our first adventures together.I`d probably do well in an apartment as long as I get regular physical exercise and plenty of mental enrichment to keep my clever brain busy. I`m a medium-energy guy with a laid-back side who enjoys both getting out and relaxing afterward. Cats and young children are still a bit of a mystery to me, although I may do well with dog-savvy kids who understand how to respect my space.If you`re looking for a loyal companion who will make you smile every day, happily join you for walks, cuddle up for some well-earned affection, and remind you that every snack is worth celebrating, I think we`d make a pretty great team.Love,Delgado
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Florenza

Husky Golden Retriever

Female, 9 mos
Windsor, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Hi there, lovely humans! My name is Florenza, and I’m a 10-month-old bundle of brains, wiggles, and pure puppy love! I’m a super smart girl who LOVES learning new things, making my people happy, and putting my big brain to good use. Treats, toys, praise, playtime? Yes, yes, YES! I’m not picky about how we have fun, as long as we’re having it together. I already know a few things, like sit and paw, and I’m ready to learn so much more with my very own person!I’m a social little sweetheart who enjoys meeting people and making doggy friends. I’d love a home where I can have fun, explore the world, and spend lots of time with my favourite humans. I can live with kids, too, though I’m still working on my excitement levels, so tiny humans might need to watch out for my enthusiastic greetings! I’m not exactly a delicate little flower just yet. Other dogs are friends I’d be happy to meet, and with the right introductions, I could have some wonderful canine companions.Since I’m still a young pup, I’m learning all about the finer things in life, like housetraining, crate time, and remembering that not everything in the house is a chew toy. I’ll need a family willing to go back to basics with regular potty breaks, continue my crate training, and help me learn how to settle when I’m home alone. I can also be quite strong on leash, so I’ll need some guidance to help me become a more polished walking buddy.My dream home is with someone who understands that a smart, energetic girl like me needs more than a quick walk around the block. I’d LOVE to try scent work, learn fun tricks, play games, and put my nose and brain to work! I’m happiest when I have a job to do and someone to do it with. Give me patience, consistency, plenty of enrichment, and lots of love, and I’m ready to blossom into an amazing companion. I may still have some puppy homework to finish, but I promise I’ll bring my whole heart to the adventure. So, what do you say? Ready to make some wonderful memories with me?

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Chatham Kent Animal Rescue

Chatham, ON N7M 2Z7

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Wallaceburg Animal Shelter

105 Arnold Street, Wallaceburg, ON N8A 3P3

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Grosse Pointe Animal Clinic

15135 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230

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NBRAN Michigan

Grosse Pointe, MI 48230

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Passion 4 Paws Rescue

Po Box 5011, Warren, MI 48090

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Detroit Dog Rescue

P.O. Box 806119, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080

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Detroit Bulldog Rescue

Southeast, MI 48080

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C.A.R.E.

St Clair Shores, MI 48080

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I Heart Pits

5927 Kensington Ave., 5927 Kensington Ave., Detroit, MI 48224

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Windsor/Essex County Humane Society

1375 Provincial Road, Windsor, ON N8W 5V8

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