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Cheonjin

Maltese/Poodle (Standard)

Male, 3 yrs
TORONTO, ON
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
QUICK FACTS Name: Cheonjin Age: About 3 Years Old Gender: Male (Neutered) Breed: Maltipoo Color: White Weight: 9kg / 19.8lbs Microchipped, Fully Vaccinated Up to Date, Dewormed   MY RESCUE STORY I was rescued from a city shelter after being placed on the euthanasia list. Thankfully, rescuers stepped in and brought me to safety, giving me a second chance and the opportunity to begin again. Now, I’m looking forward to a brighter chapter filled with love, companionship, and a forever family of my own.   MY HEALTH All vaccinations up-to-date Neutered & healthy with no known health issues   MY PERSONALITY Hi, I’m Cheonjin! I’m an irresistibly cute little dog with a wonderfully chunky build, a big face, oversized paws, and surprisingly short legs. Put it all together and I have the kind of proportions that make people stop and smile. I’m currently sporting a shorter haircut, but my coat looks like it will grow in much fuller and fluffier—I’m going to become even more handsome once it does. My personality is every bit as lovable as my appearance. I’m sweet and affectionate with people, friendly with other dogs, and naturally easygoing. I enjoy affection and have plenty of charm, but my overall energy is comfortable and well-balanced. I’m the kind of dog my rescuers describe as genuinely easy to care for: gentle, stable, adaptable, and happy to go along with everyday life. There is one thing about me that definitely isn’t small: my voice! I’m a bit of a talker, and thanks to my broad chest, I can produce a surprisingly impressive bark for my compact body. If the other dogs start barking, I may join the conversation. If I spot something interesting outside, I may announce it. And if there’s something I particularly want, I’m not above using my voice to make my opinion known. The funny part is that I usually have a lot to say—but not necessarily for very long. Rather than barking endlessly, I’m more likely to deliver a decisive little announcement and then move on with my day. I have the big paws, short legs, fluffy potential, affectionate personality, and booming little voice to make me memorable—but underneath all that cuteness is simply a very good-natured, easygoing dog. I’d love a family who appreciates a companion with a little personality and a lot of sweetness, because I’m more than ready to bring both into my forever home.   MY SOCIAL SKILLS · With People: I’m naturally friendly and affectionate with people, and I’m happy to approach both familiar faces and new people for attention. I enjoy leaning in for affection and am comfortable being petted—even with someone I’ve just met, I may happily roll over and show my belly! I’m also comfortable being gently picked up with an arm supporting me under my belly. I haven’t had experience with children under 13 yet, so my comfort level with younger kids is still unknown. · With Dogs: I’m friendly and social with other dogs, and I enjoy approaching both familiar and new dogs to say hello and invite them to play. I tend to be easygoing in my interactions, and if another dog tries to provoke me, I usually choose to move away and avoid conflict. · With Cats: My reaction to cats is unknown   ENERGY LEVEL & ACTIVITY I have a moderate energy level – I enjoy spending time outdoors, but I’m also happy to settle down and relax afterward. I have plenty of walking experience and good leash manners, following my person well without pulling.   TRAINING & HABITS I don’t guard my food around people or other dogs I’m calm and settled when I’m in a kennel. I may bark when I see someone unfamiliar or use a little demand barking when there’s something I want, but with consistent guidance and positive training, I can continue learning calmer ways to communicate and respond to new people. I’m comfortable using both indoor pee pads and going potty outdoors. When I first arrive in a new environment, I may mark as I get familiar with my surroundings, but with time, a consistent routine, and regular potty breaks, I can become more comfortable and settled in my new space.   MY IDEAL HOME I’m searching for a patient, loving family who can help me become the best version of myself. I’ll thrive in a home with: A family that will provide me with a safe haven – where I can decompress, be myself in a stable environment A family that understands my past and is patient with me throughout A family that enjoys indoor and outdoor time together A family that will love and cherish me forever   SPECIAL NOTES When I first arrive in a new environment, I may mark as I get familiar with my surroundings. With time, a consistent routine, and regular potty breaks, I can become more comfortable and settled in my new space.    CHEONJIN'S YOUTUBE PLAYLIST   Apply to foster or adopt: https://www.welcomedogkorea.org For Inquiries: info@welcomedogkorea.com ##2838977##
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Gregory aka Jiffy (20260901-03)

Maltese/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young
Niagara Falls, ON
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Gregory is one of those little dogs who makes you want to scoop him up and never put him down. This incredibly sweet, trusting little guy loves being the centre of attention and is happiest when he knows he is loved. He has a wonderful playful side and enjoys fetching small soft balls and playing with his favourite little squeaky toys. He also gets along beautifully with other dogs and enjoys having canine friends around. Gregory absolutely LOVES his walks. He may pull a little at the beginning because he is excited to get going, but he settles into a nice rhythm very quickly. He is also a great little car passenger and would happily be your sidekick for adventures. He has a soft spot for cozy beds, especially donut beds, and is more than happy to curl up for some quality cuddle time. He doesn't need a huge yard to be happy and would do well in an apartment or home where his people are ready to include him in their daily lives. Gregory is still working on his house training, but he never messes in his kennel and will go outside when asked. When he first arrived, he had not yet been neutered and had some marking tendencies, so we are hopeful that will continue to improve now that he has been neutered. He is a quick learner and responds well to direction. He may bark when he first meets a stranger, but don't let that fool you - Gregory warms up quickly once he realizes you're a friend. Once he trusts you, you'll see the sweet, affectionate little personality underneath. And Gregory's story makes his transformation even more special. He was found by a police officer tangled in bushes, and it appeared he had been stuck there for quite some time. When he arrived at the shelter, he weighed less than 4 pounds and was rated a 1 on the starvation scale. Somehow, through all of that, this little guy still had a trusting heart. Today, Gregory is a happy, playful, affectionate little dog who is discovering what it feels like to be safe, loved and cared for. He has come so far - and now he is ready for the very best chapter of his life: a family of his Neck size (for collar): 8 1/4" Chest circumference (for harness): 13 1/2" Height (from top of head): 14" Length (from nose to base of tail): 22" Crate size recommended: 24" x 19" x 17" Good with adults: Yes Good with kids: TBD Good with other dogs: Yes Good with cats: Yes House trained: Not completely Crate trained: Yes Energy level: Medium Can be handled/touched: Yes Barker: No Flight risk: No,responds to his name and "No" Food aggressive: No Current food: Prescription Diet Small Breed - transitioning to Purina One Walks on leash: Yes Leash reactive to people or dogs: Barks only, but can be redirected quickly Rides well in car: Yes Destructive: No Needs a home with a yard: No Needs a home with another dog: No Can live in an apartment: Yes Please visit our website niagaradogrescue.com to learn more about this amazing pet and to see other available dogs.
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Chérie

Maltese

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
TORONTO, ON
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
QUICK FACTS Name: Chérie Age: 1 year and a half Gender: Female (Spayed) Breed: Maltese Color: White Weight:  3kg / 6.6lbs Microchipped, Fully Vaccinated Up to Date, Dewormed   MY RESCUE STORY I was rescued from a city pound where I had sadly been placed on the euthanasia list. Through no fault of my own, I was running out of time and my future was uncertain. Thankfully, rescuers stepped in just in time and gave me the second chance I desperately needed. Those scary days are behind me now, and I’m ready to look toward a much brighter future. All I’m missing is a forever family who will cherish me, keep me safe, and love me as a true member of the family for the rest of my life.   MY HEALTH All vaccinations up-to-date Healthy with no known health issues   MY PERSONALITY I absolutely love people and seem to believe that everyone I meet is a new best friend! I open up very easily and am so affectionate that I may happily climb onto your lap even when we’ve only just met. Being close to people is where I’m happiest, and I’ll gladly soak up all the cuddles, pets, and attention you have to give. Because I crave human companionship and form strong attachments, I may be prone to developing separation anxiety once I bond with my forever family. Helping me build healthy independence from the beginning will be important. I’m also a smart girl who already knows how to sit and wait! Despite being abandoned after having most of my fur shaved off, I haven’t lost my trust in people. I still approach everyone with an open heart and so much love to give. All I’m looking for now is a family who will return that love and show me that this time, I’m truly home.   MY SOCIAL SKILLS · With People: I absolutely love people! Everyone I meet instantly becomes my new best friend, and I’m always excited to soak up all the attention, pets, and affection you have to give. I’m incredibly trusting and comfortable being close to people, and I happily allow myself to be picked up and held. If you’re looking for a little companion who will happily shower you with love from the moment we meet, I might just be your girl. · With Dogs: I like greeting new dogs and am happy to make new canine friends, but I don’t usually jump straight into play. I prefer taking things at my own pace and am often perfectly content doing my own thing. Very energetic or overly playful dogs can sometimes overwhelm me, so I’m most comfortable around calm and respectful canine friends who understand my boundaries. · With Cats: My reaction to cats is currently unknown, but a cat test can be arranged upon request to help ensure the best match for my future home. During walks, I sometimes notice cats and watch them with curiosity, but I quickly lose interest and happily continue on my way.   ENERGY LEVEL & ACTIVITY I have a moderate energy level. I enjoy spending time outdoors, exploring, and having fun, but once I’ve had my activity and excitement, I’m more than happy to come inside and relax comfortably indoors.   TRAINING & HABITS I walk well on leash and follow my handler’s lead nicely, making me an enjoyable walking companion. I also have great manners around food and don’t guard my meals or treats from either people or other dogs. Because I love being around people and form strong bonds, I may become prone to separation anxiety as I grow attached to my forever family. Patience, consistent training, and helping me build healthy independence from the beginning will benefit me in the long run. I rarely bark and know how to settle and rest calmly in my kennel. If I’m left alone for longer periods, I may let out a few soft whines, but I’m not particularly loud. For potty habits, I currently go both indoors using pee pads and outdoors. Since I’m a small girl who loves following my people everywhere, I may also try to sneak through the door behind you. My future family should be mindful when opening doors, especially in new environments, and make sure small openings are securely closed.   MY IDEAL HOME I’m searching for a patient, loving family who can help me become the best version of myself. I’ll thrive in a home with: • A family that will provide me with a safe haven – where I can decompress, be myself in a stable environment • A family that understands my past and is patient with me throughout • A family that enjoys indoor and outdoor time together • A family that will love and cherish me forever   SPECIAL NOTES I’m an incredibly affectionate girl with so much love to give. People are truly my favorite thing in the world, and I seem to believe that everyone I meet is simply a new best friend waiting to happen. I love sitting on laps, being held, following my favorite humans around, and soaking up every bit of affection I can get. I also have one especially adorable feature that makes me stand out: my naturally pink “eyeliner”! The soft pink around my eyes gives me such a sweet and unique expression, and paired with my affectionate personality, it’s pretty hard not to fall in love with me. From my condition when I was found, the staff and volunteers could tell that I likely hadn’t come from the loving and caring environment every dog deserves. Yet somehow, I haven’t let my past change the way I see people. I still trust so easily and approach everyone with an open heart. Everyone who spends time with me hopes that my next chapter will be completely different. The staff and volunteers want nothing more than to see me find a family who will truly cherish me, protect me, and treat me like the precious little girl I am. I’ve already shown just how much love I’m capable of giving. Now I deserve a family who will give that same love back to me for the rest of my life.   CHÉRIE'S YOUTUBE PLAYLIST   Apply to foster or adopt: https://www.welcomedogkorea.org For Inquiries: info@welcomedogkorea.com ##2830459##
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Kkaedol

Maltese

Male, 8 yrs
TORONTO, ON
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained,
Story
QUICK FACTS Name: Kkaedol Age: 8 years old Gender: Male (Neutered) Breed: Maltese Color: White Weight: 3 kg / 6.6 lbs Microchipped, Fully Vaccinated Up to Date, Dewormed   MY RESCUE STORY I once had a forever home and a caretaker who loved and cared for me. Unfortunately, my caretaker’s health suddenly declined, and they could no longer give me the care and attention I deserved. Wanting the best for me, the difficult decision was made to find me a new loving home. Although saying goodbye to the life I knew wasn’t easy, I’m ready to begin a new chapter. I already know how wonderful it feels to be part of a family, and now I’m hoping to find another special person who will welcome me into their heart and give me a safe, loving home for the rest of my life.   MY HEALTH All vaccinations up-to-date Healthy with no known health issues I have a slightly longer tongue, so you may catch it adorably peeking out from time to time! It doesn’t cause me any discomfort or affect my daily life in any way. It’s simply one of my cute little features that makes me uniquely me.   MY PERSONALITY My previous family loved me and truly wanted the best for me. Unfortunately, when my caretaker’s health significantly declined, they had to make the difficult decision to find me a new home where I could continue receiving all the love and care I deserve. Having my whole world suddenly change has been a big adjustment, but I’m handling it beautifully. I’m a healthy, affectionate boy who absolutely loves people, and even in a completely new environment, I happily follow everyone around looking for pets, attention, and companionship. During my profile photoshoot, I even kept climbing onto one of the staff members’ backs because apparently I decided I deserved a piggyback ride! I may be starting over, but my loving and trusting personality hasn’t changed. I already know what it means to be part of a family, and I’m ready to find someone special to share that love with again.   MY SOCIAL SKILLS · With People: I’m super friendly with people and love greeting everyone I meet! I happily soak up pets, affection, and attention and am always excited to make a new human friend. I’m comfortable being picked up and held, and once I feel at ease with you, I’ll even roll over and show you my belly for some extra love and belly rubs. · With Dogs: I enjoy greeting new dogs and making friends, but I’m definitely more of a people’s pup at heart! I prefer to take my time rather than jumping straight into play and am perfectly happy doing my own thing. · With Cats: My reaction to cats is unknown. A cat test can be arranged upon request to ensure the best fit.   ENERGY LEVEL & ACTIVITY I have a moderate energy level. I enjoy spending time outdoors, exploring, and having fun, but once I’ve had my activity and excitement, I’m more than happy to come inside and relax comfortably indoors.   TRAINING & HABITS I walk well on leash and follow my handler’s lead nicely, making me an enjoyable walking companion. I also have great manners around food and don’t guard my meals or treats from either people or other dogs. I don’t currently show signs of separation anxiety, but because I’m such a people oriented boy who forms strong bonds, I may become deeply attached to my forever family. Continuing to encourage healthy independence from the beginning will help me feel secure and confident even when my favourite people aren’t right beside me. I’m also a quiet boy who rarely barks and already know how to settle and rest calmly in my kennel. Despite all the recent changes in my life, I’m adjusting beautifully and showing everyone what a sweet and adaptable companion I can be.   MY IDEAL HOME I’m searching for a patient, loving family who can help me become the best version of myself. I’ll thrive in a home with: • A family that will provide me with a safe haven – where I can decompress, be myself in a stable environment • A family that understands my past and is patient with me throughout • A family that enjoys indoor and outdoor time together • A family that will love and cherish me forever   SPECIAL NOTES I’m an incredibly sweet and affectionate boy who simply loves being around people. Even though my whole world has recently changed, I’ve handled everything with such a gentle and trusting heart. I happily follow people around, seek out pets and affection, and just want to be included in whatever my humans are doing. During my profile photoshoot, I even kept climbing onto a staff member’s back for a piggyback ride! I already have so many wonderful qualities for home life. I walk nicely on leash, rarely bark, settle calmly in my kennel, and have excellent manners around food. Most importantly, I already know what it means to love and be loved by a family. My previous family wanted the very best for me, and now the volunteers and staff want the same. They’re especially hopeful that I’ll find a loving home where I can spend my senior years surrounded by comfort, companionship, and all the affection I deserve. I may be an older gentleman, but I still have so much love to give and so many happy memories left to make with my new family.   KKAEDOL'S YOUTUBE PLAYLIST   Apply to foster or adopt: https://www.welcomedogkorea.org For Inquiries: info@welcomedogkorea.com ##2828490##
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Boo (20260809-01)

Maltese/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Niagara Falls, ON
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
I first learned about Boo through a social media post, and something about his story stayed with me. Boo had been brought into a family because their child wanted a dog. But after two or three years, when the child lost interest, Boo was left outside and slowly forgotten. Eventually, the family began telling people in the neighborhood that they wanted to get rid of him, and that if no one took him, he would be sent to a city shelter. Someone in the neighborhood heard about Boo's situation and shared his story and photos on social media, hoping that someone would come forward to help him. The post received a lot of attention and comments, but Boo was already six years old, and despite all the people who saw his story, no one stepped forward to take him in. Then Dogscover saw his photos. What stood out the most were his eyes. They looked so empty, as though Boo had stopped believing that anyone was coming for him. There was no expectation, no excitement, almost no hope left in them. Something kept us going back to that photo, unable to stop thinking about this little dog who had spent so much of his life being unwanted and overlooked. We knew we couldn't simply scroll past his story and forget about him. Something in us kept saying that Boo deserved someone to choose him. So we decided to rescue him. Today, Boo is a very different little dog. He is a Maltese through and through, with a huge personality packed into his tiny body. More than anything, Boo absolutely loves people. Human attention is his favorite thing in the world, and given the choice, he would almost always choose being beside his person over anything else. He is friendly with other dogs, but honestly, they aren't really his priority. Boo is much more interested in people and would happily spend his day following his human around and soaking up all the love and attention he can get. When it comes to cats, Boo likes to pretend he is much braver than he really is. He may bark at them at first and put on quite a dramatic performance, but the truth is that he is actually scared of cats. If a cat hisses at him, Boo is usually the one running away! He also absolutely loves car rides and is always happy to hop in and go wherever his person is going. To Boo, the destination doesn't really matter as long as he gets to be there with his human. Boo is sweet, affectionate, funny, a little opinionated, a little dramatic, and completely full of personality-pretty much a classic Maltese. But what makes him especially precious is knowing how far he has come. There was a time when Boo was left outside, forgotten by the family who had once wanted him, and facing the possibility of being sent to a shelter. He was six years old and had seemingly been overlooked by everyone. Then someone finally saw him, and his life began to change. Good with women: yes Good with men: yes Good with children: yes, older children recommended as his interactions with kids has been limited Good with other dogs: yes, gets along with dogs but is generally more interested in humans Good with cats: yes House trained: yes Crate trained: yes Energy Level: medium Can be handled/touched: yes Flight risk: no, but extra caution should always be taken in the beginning Food aggression: no Barker: sometimes - like a typical Maltese, Boo may bark when something catches his attention but does not excessively bark Walks on leash: yes Leash reactive to people or dogs: no Rides well in cars: yes Destructive: no Needs a home with a yard: preferred Needs a home with another dog: no Can live in an apartment: no Please visit our website niagaradogrescue.com to learn more about this amazing pet and to see other available dogs.
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Zoe

Maltese

Female, 8 yrs
Everett, ON
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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5545 Tosorontio Concession 4, Everett , ON L0M 1J0

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