Poodle (Miniature) puppies and dogs in Ontario

Meet Willa! This pretty little gal is looking forward to finding her happily-ever-after home after what we suspect was a very difficult past. Willa arrived absolutely terrified of the world around her. Her mouth was so full of disease, she was struggling to eat even a soft diet, and she would urinate in fear at loud noises or quick movements. When placed in a crate, she would panic and soil her space. The good news is that in the weeks she has been with us, she has come a very long way, and we are looking for a safe, loving home with a person or persons who will continue to work with her to help her reach her full potential. She has had a full dental, and is learning to trust the humans around her. She has never shown even the slightest amount of aggression in spite of how frightened she was, but we do feel she would do best in a quieter, low-activity home.?Her housetraining has improved in leaps and bounds, and she rarely has any accidents indoors anymore. However it will be important to ensure this is reinforced in her new home, with frequent opportunities to go outside, so this will continue to be reinforced as she adjusts to her new environment. Due to her extreme fear of being restricted, we are looking for a home where she will not be crated. She does well even when she is on her own, as long as there is another dog to keep her company.As a result of her needs, Willa will definitely require another dog in her forever home. She takes great comfort and feels more confident when she is in the company of another canine, and we feel that following their cues will help Willa continue to blossom and become a more secure dog. Willa is currently living with a cat in her foster home without any issues.Willa is considered a hypoallergenic breed, but she will require regular grooming to keep her coat clean and mat-free. She will also require a soft diet as most of her teeth have been removed due to decay.Willa is truly a soft and gentle soul, who would make a wonderful companion for an active senior or retiree. Please visit www.K9C.ca to complete our online application. Successful applicants are chosen by best fit, and not first come first served. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those deemed to be a potential match will be contacted further.

**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: Addyson! 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/. Addyson (Addy), this little 17lb Poodle, with a bit of Cocker Spaniel tossed in, started her journey with Pound Dog Rescue by travelling all the way from Quebec! She arrived tired and scared, but willing to start the next chapter in her young life. We believe Addy came from a life of breeding for profit and she had little socialization to the outside world. Addyson is only two years old and has a long life ahead of her to slowly learn about the world around her. Addyson has discovered stuffy toys and soft treats, couch snuggles and comfy retreats, and she has more to discover if she has a quiet home in which to recover! Addyson has not started barking at noise outside and seems unperturbed by traffic or the sounds outside. Her foster home has been undergoing renovations while she is recovering and she has no concerns about the noise or workers coming and going. She will bark at visitors or when someone comes to the door, but will stop once she has been introduced to the new person. When comfortable with the visitors, she will sit quietly, but not accept close snuggles or belly rubs. Addyson is still learning to trust humanity in general, but she is learning to be part of a pack and will work to fit into a routine with other dogs. When her favourite person comes home or is just on the other side of the door, Addyson will jump in excitement. She can leap straight into the air and easily clear half a meter or more. Keep this in mind if the plan is to gate her into a space within the house. Addyson will ask for rubs and snuggles from her trusted humans with great insistence. And, if those rubs should cease before she is ready (which is nearly never), she will gently put out her paw to ask for more. She also enjoys covering her favourite human with little thank you kisses when being carried or cuddled. She has recently discovered that when her humans sleep-in or take mid-day naps she can ask for in bed snuggles. She enjoys about 30 minutes of rubs and tickles before curling up and settling to sleep. She is fully house trained, but would appreciate a chance to go out mid day. She would only need a few minutes and then will venture happily back into the peace and safety of her home. She does enjoy spending time with her humans, but understands they need to leave. Addyson will sleep peacefully while waiting for her humans to return. Addyson soon warmed up to her older doggy foster sibling, learning how to enjoy long walks, playtime in the yard, and gentle snuggles with humans. Addyson prefers the company of adults and older (16+) children who understand that she needs calm and quiet in which to thrive. Addyson would also benefit in a home with another calm, mature, and caring dog. She can be a dominant personality around other dogs, so would not enjoy living with another female dog but could co-exist with a submissive male dog nicely. She would also do well as the only dog, getting all the attention, but would need to have regular visits with other dogs to ensure she does not become too dominating. Addyson enjoys adventures, just not the journey to the adventures. She will often whine in a car, but softly. After a while, she calms down while travelling; many short and long trips will help her learn that car travel is okay. Addyson prefers to eat her meals alone (without other dogs) and with minimal distraction, as she can be frightened easily. She generally eats at night in her crate but will enjoy a meal when there are no other distractions or possibilities of distractions. She likes to grab a few kibbles and run off to eat, normal poodle behaviour. Don’t get discouraged if she doesn’t eat all day. Something will have scared her while trying to eat, so she will wait until she feels it’s safe. The same can be said for her elimination, any distraction is too much, a quiet fully fenced yard is preferred so she can do her business undisturbed. Addyson is afraid of cats, but appears to be indifferent to other animals while walking. She is not the type of dog who wants to greet everyone, but would rather enjoy a walk with her human. She checks in often with her human companion, while walking, as the reassurance of being a good girl. Addyson seems to stay close to her human while walking and will sniff around and eliminate once there is a slow down in the walk and an open plot of grass. She does very well with one longer walk each day and regular opportunities to go out into the yard. Note: She will REFUSE to go for a walk in the rain or even relieve herself, preferring to wait until the weather changes. She has also just mastered running up and down the stairs, a skill she likes to show off whenever possible. She has enjoyed running upstairs to check in with one of her foster family and then running down to find another member of the family. She also is starting to enjoy being part of the pack with her foster doggy siblings; often running from room to room with them and chasing each other upstairs and down. She has begun showing her youthful side, but still preferring a more quiet daily routine. She has also learned that one little bark from her will send the rest of the pack into a frenzy and running out of the room, another example of her dominance. Addyson sleeps soundly through the night in her crate, although she would rather be next to her favourite human. She will come out of her crate waging her tail and stretching to greet the morning. She greets each day as a precious gift that is free from her past struggles as a back-yard breeding mom. That being said, she has been known to want to sleep for 10+ hours overnight, so there is no fear of not getting your beauty sleep with this one. During the day, she enjoys a dark quiet spot from which to watch everything that is going on in the house. If you are looking for a quiet, loving dog companion for many years to come, Addyson is your girl. She is a sweet, low maintenance dog who is looking for a quiet place to call home, a human companion to love, and all the rubs in the world. She will be the first to greet you at the door, your shadow as your move around, and a reminder of unconditional love. Name: Addyson ID # PDR1101 Age: 2 years Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Poodle X Colours: cream Coat length: med House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: no Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: small Location: Kitchener Adoption fee: $700

My name is Katy and I am a 3 year old 26lbs poodle. My life started off at a puppy mill where I was caged and neglected but since coming to Just Paws, I’ve learned what love feels like. It does take me some time to warm up to new people but once I do, I want to be by your side. I’m pretty low key and working on my housetraining but with time and patience, I’m already showing improvement. I’m looking for a family that will show me a lot of love and spend time with me. I’m good left alone and will not destroy anything in the home but I may have an accident. I will need help with my walks because the world is still a scary place for me but the more you help me out, the better I become. I do well with other dogs but rather ones that won’t jump in my face and annoy me. I would also do well as an only dog. A fenced in yard would be ideal. If you think that I would fit well in your home, please apply for me now! ••••••••• As my foster family gets to know me my profile can change and will be updated accordingly. Check back often for details! An application for me can be found at www.justpaws.ca. Just Paws is located in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada. We do not adopt out of province or country. Please note that although many of our dogs get along with children, we are not able to adopt to any household with kids under the age of 8 years old. This is a stipulation of our insurance and is not a reflection on suitability of the potential adopter.

FOSTER-TO-ADOPT HOMES NEEDED!! **Please apply at https://www.fetchandreleash.ca/adoption-info#adoption-form** We would love to welcome Canelita into the Fetch + Releash family on October 2nd or October 26th! In order for her to secure a spot on a flight, she needs a committed foster-to-adopt family. As a foster-to-adopt family, you’ll be expected to take her home that same day. You will then have two weeks to get to know your new furry house guest before committing to adoption. At the end of two weeks, if you choose not to move forward with adoption, we simply ask that you continue to provide a safe and loving home until their new forever family can be found. Each bio was created by our rescue partners based on their interactions with the dogs. Fetch + Releash has a full disclosure policy however we cannot guarantee a dog against parasites or diseases, nor can we guarantee a dog’s nature/behaviour. Many of these dogs are coming directly from the shelter and so you should expect there to be a transitional period. Be prepared to deal with common issues like potty training, leash walking, and socialization. Cat and kid safety assessments are often based on their personality and not necessarily on actual interactions. Where possible, the majority of vetting will be completed prior to coming to Canada, however, foster-to-adopt families may be required to travel to our partner vet Mississauga, ON for further vet care. During your foster-to-adopt trial, you’ll receive the support of a Fetch + Releash mentor to help you through the transition and answer any questions or concerns you may have. Foster-to-adopt families will be required to pay a $200 deposit on the adoption fee and sign our foster-to-adopt waiver in advance. If you choose not to adopt, your $200 will be refunded to you within 30 days of your dog being adopted into a new family provided you see your pup through to adoption. If you choose not to see your dog through to adoption, you will forfeit your deposit. Foster-to-adopt families will be expected to provide their own supplies. Visit https://www.fetchandreleash.ca/adoption-info for more info on mandatory supplies. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Canelita / Female / 11 years old / 8 lbs / Poodle Mix / from Mexico Canelita's life took a tragic turn when her owner passed away. Left without the love and care she once knew, she found herself locked on the rooftop, with no one wanting to keep her. Despite the challenges she faced, fate had something better in store for her. A compassionate individual contacted our rescue partners who stepped in and provided her with the care she desperately needed. Canelita is a playful and affectionate furry companion with a heart full of love. Despite being a senior gal with a heart murmur, she is doing well and living a full life. She adores playing with humans and is known for her joyful leaps of excitement. Canelita is a cuddlebug who loves to be close to her human companions, seeking their affection. She prefers to be in your lap, or right beside you to snooze her days away. Canelita is medium energy and will need two walks a day and plenty of canine enrichment. As she transitions into a new home, her family should be prepared to support her with basic training, such as potty training, manners, and leash skills. A home with other pals (dogs or cats - she doesn't discriminate) and a backyard where she can romp around would be a dream come true for Canelita, but she could also do well as a solo pet so long as her exercise and socialization needs were met. Canelita is known to be chatty and may bark on occasion (something to be mindful of in an apartment or condo). Canelita currently lives with cats and gets along well with them. While she hasn't been tested with children, she could likely live in a home with respectful, dog-savvy kids who understand doggy etiquette. Her new family should be prepared to monitor all interactions to ensure everyone's safety. If you're looking for a sassy senior who can bring some sparkle into your life, Canelita is ready to fill that role. Her resilience and loving nature will warm your heart and bring joy to your home. If you're interested in fostering with the intention of adopting, please apply at https://www.fetchandreleash.ca/adoption-info#adoption-form Canelita's adoption fee is $550. To learn more about our adoption fees and the adoption process, please visit our FAQs at https://www.fetchandreleash.ca/about-us#about-faqs.

**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: Mitzy! 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 ‘Marvelous Miss Mitzy’! She is a 5 year old Poodle X, puppy mill Mama, weighing in at 10 lbs. In the short time she has shared our home with us and her foster brother, she has opened up to us and has learned what life as a pet in a home is all about. Mitzy was very scared and withdrawn when she arrived. You can imagine how different a house was compared to a mill barn setting. For the first week she barely moved from her crate, didn’t make a sound, and ate very little food or drank water. Stairs were foreign to her, so we had to hold onto her leash and try to coax her out of the crate so we could teach her how to manage 3 steps to the backyard. In no time at all she learned how to go up and down steps, following the lead of her big foster brother. Stairs inside the house was an accomplishment that would come weeks later. We learned that taking ‘baby steps’ with our Miss Mitzy was the method to gain her trust. There was no reaching out and scooping her up, or walking quickly toward her. She would go stiff and freeze like a statue and stare at you. On occasion we would need to pick her up and she would shake uncontrollably and was stiff as a board as you held her against you. She would never ‘run away from you’ but rather ‘freeze’ and offer those big brown eyes that almost spoke to you, ‘I’m scared, but I am going to trust you’. Talk about melting your heart! We are happy to say she no longer shakes when we have to pick her up, and slowly she has learned to ‘loosen up’ and not be so stiff. It is at that moment, when she sinks into you neck or lap, that you know you have earned her trust. To date, she doesn’t know how to play with a dog toy or how to play with other dogs. However, she shows no fear when dogs are around, she observes but doesn’t interact. She enjoys the company of her humans from a distance, but will sometimes put her two front paws up on your calf and look forward to a chin scratch or pat on the head. She has not yet learned that ‘snuggles’ are allowed and are the best experience ever. We can’t expect 5 years in a mill to be unlearned in a few months. Her forever home would need to have people with patience and a gentle and slow approach to new experiences. You can see in her eyes that she wants to be with you and will follow you around and settle in whatever room you are in. She has adapted to an environment of ‘work from home’ foster family lifestyle and would likely be the best type of ‘forever home’ for her. Having another dog in the home would help Mitzy learn how to be a ‘family pet’ and learn to interact and play, as every dog deserves those experiences. She has not been around cats, but I would imagine her gentle disposition would not be a problem with a calm quiet cat. MItzy is scared of sudden noises or a lot of excitement so we are looking for an adult only home for her or one with quieter natured teens. She needs a peaceful and quiet home to continue building confidence to the world outside. She also wont enjoy a busy city center living or a busting high rise building, but a quieter rural, town or subdivision setting in a house, townhouse or quiet condo would suit her well. There is one obvious and great characteristic about Mitzy, she absolutely loves to walk. Almost from day one, she realized there is a ‘big world’ to explore beyond the confines of her previous life a mill mama. She sees the martingale collar and leash and she begins to literally dance. She spins in circles, puts her two front paws up onto her foster brother’s back, bounces on her back feet and does a few spins, tail wagging from side to side, before she can settle and become a ‘statue’ for you to gently slip the collar onto her. There is no weather condition or length of walk that would stop her from an outdoor adventure. We have come to learn; she spins in circles as a form of release from anxiety. A block or two into the walk and she is into a good rhythm and has reduced her ‘circles’. She is routine with her outdoor potty time. She is working on how to let us know she has to go outside, and therefore, has had a few accidents on carpets. She is great to do her ‘duty’ on her walks and will let you know she has some business, by stopping on the grass and doing many, many circles. We are trying to offer treats as rewards, but she is not treat motivated. The only treat she likes is cheese but we limit the amount she receives. Bedtime is a breeze, we head upstairs, where she sleeps in our room and she immediately walks into her crate, lays down and that’s it! Nite Nite! She has never barked or had a desire to leave her crate, as a result we leave the crate door open, and to date, she had never ventured out during the night. She doesn’t bark in the morning, she waits until we are ready to get up, we say, ‘pee time’ and she comes out of the crate, wagging her tail, circus spins galore and outside we go. Breakfast is served and then the best is when she gets to go for her 30 – 40 minute walk in the morning. Returns home and sleeps on her daytime bed, or on the floor near her foster family. Ask her if she wants to go for a car-ride and she is equally excited. Back seat views and a place to sleep and she is willing to go the distance long or short drives. Mitzy has demonstrated courage to try new things and the ability to trust in her foster family and friends that visit. She really does seem to want to take the ‘next step’ in learning about being a family pet, but needs space, patience and a loving family to help her find her way. Another four-legged buddy in her forever home, would be an asset to lead the way. If you can offer Mitzy a home that is safe, loving, and willing to go the distance to give her the best life every, then you should fill out an application with an opportunity to meet ‘Marvelous Miss Mitzy’. Name: Mitzy ID # PDR1103 Age: 5yrs Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Poodle X Colours: white Coat length: med House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: teens OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: small Location: Kitchener Adoption fee: $600

Meet Taylor, a 9-month-old, 26lb female poodle mix, who's on a journey from a difficult start in life to a brighter future. Taylor began her life in a puppy mill, but she's come a long way since then and is now thriving in her loving foster home. This resilient pup is crate trained and ready to find her forever family. Taylor needs an active family that can keep up with her energy and enthusiasm. She absolutely thrives in an active environment. She will need a home with a fenced in yard and can be vocal so apartments would not be suitable for her. Taylor would do best with another active dog in the home to keep her company and play with. She craves the companionship and love that a furry friend can provide. Together, they can have endless adventures and make each day even brighter. Taylor would greatly benefit from puppy classes to continue her growth and socialization. With your help, she can leave her past behind and embrace the joy and happiness of a new, loving home. If your family is ready to provide Taylor with the love, activity, and companionship she deserves, please reach out to us. Let's ensure that Taylor's second chance at a wonderful life becomes a reality! ••••••••• As my foster family gets to know me my profile can change and will be updated accordingly. Check back often for details! An application for me can be found at http://www.justpaws.ca. Just Paws is located in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada. We do not adopt out of province or country. Please note that although many of our dogs get along with children, we are not able to adopt to any household with kids under the age of 8 years old. This is a stipulation of our insurance and is not a reflection on suitability of the potential adopter.