Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
House-trained,
Story
Hello kind hoomans! My name is WINDY and here is some info about me:
PHYSICAL INFO:
Breed: Pomeranian mix
Age: 5 years-8 years (best guess, based on vet input)
Gender: Female
Weight: 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg)
Height (Head to Paws): 46 cm
Length (Nose to Bum): 50 cm
Neck Circumference: 29 cm
Original Location: Mexico City
Current Location: VANCOUVER, BC
RESCUE STORY – Truthfully, my story is horribly sad. I know the details are hard to hear, but it's important that you know what I've been through in my life. I was purchased by a drug addict who did not treat me kindly. For reasons I will never know or understand, this man burned me with boiling water. My rescuers aren't sure how long this abuse went on for, but luckily authorities were alerted and I was removed from the man's care. I spent a whole month in the hospital getting my injuries treated. I am so lucky to have received such amazing care there. After my physical wounds healed, I was moved to a foster home where I lived for a few months where I learned how it feels to be loved and cared for. Following my foster stay, I moved to La Casa del Mestizo shelter in Mexico City, where I lived with a lot of other doggies.
I was lucky enough to get adopted in 2023 and came all the way to Vancouver, BC! When I arrived, I really struggled with reactivity and was constantly overstimulated. I have made incredible progress with my leash reactivity thanks to consistent training and the love and dedication of my adopters. Unfortunately, my adopters no longer feel they are the right long-term fit for me, as I still find busy city life and apartment living challenging, so I'm looking for a quieter home where I can truly thrive. My current adopters love me so much and truly just want the best for me!
TEMPERAMENT - Despite all the horrible abuse I endured before being rescued, I am a sweet and affectionate gal. My rescuers and adopters are amazed by my resiliency and my ability to forgive and trust humans. I live in the moment and am trying to forget my past, despite my remaining physical scars. I am so eager for affection and am really comfortable around people; soaking up all the pets and attention I can get! My current adopters describe me as absolutely perfect indoors. I show no separation anxiety even when the humans are gone for 8 hours, no destructive habits, no garbagesurfing, no barking or howling due to boredom or for attention, and no resource guarding. I know a plethora of tricks and hold my ‘place’ on my bed with excellent reliability! I also am an I can be dog-reactive when in common spaces (apartment hallways etc.) or when walking in the busy city. I have come a LONG way in this reactivity, all thanks to the training program I completed with my humans!
I am typically more interested in hanging out with humans than other doggos, but I could potentially live with another small dog, pending a proper introduction! I recently shared a space with another small dog without any issue-- we even shared food and water bowls. I was kinda happy to have another dog around to play with! This is by no means a requirement; I could likely live happily as a solo dog or with another small doggo.
MY IDEAL HOME WOULD BE:
A townhouse or detached home in the suburbs where I don't have to share common spaces with other dogs.
A quieter area where I can go on walks without encountering loads of triggers in tight spaces. Walking in the forest is the bestttt!
A yard where I can zoom and play and snooze in the sun.
With adopters who are happy to continue my balanced training (prong and e-collar) -- these tools have helped me succeed over the past 3 years!
With adopters who are happy to continue with my monthly medications (~$70/month) and accept me as I am with my (pretty-well controlled) epilepsy and anxiety.
ENERGY LEVEL - Medium/high - I thrive with at least an hour of walking each day, and I can easily enjoy 2-3+ hour hikes when I'm out exploring (with water breaks, of course!). I am wonderfully adaptable, though, and am just as content to nap, play indoor nosework/scent games (I love having a task to focus on), learn a new trick, go for a car ride, or enjoy my favourite pig toy on days when shorter walks are necessary due to illness or poor weather.
I would be happiest having access to a backyard where I can run around, sniff, and soak up the sun—I just loves to be outside, and mostly just need space to stretch my legs and enjoy a bit of freedom (outside of the hustle and bustle of the city!).
GETS ALONG WITH:
Kids – Probably! I have met many children since coming to Canada and have gotten along wonderfully with everyone I've met. I am a sweet and friendly girl, though I can be anxious, so I'm most comfortable around calm, respectful children and quieter environments where things aren’t too chaotic.
Dogs – Sort of! I can be reactive to dogs on leash. My reactivity is excitementbased and falls under "frustrated greeter/barrier frustration", and it appears to be limited to onleash situations. I have met a few dogs my size offleash and have played and socialized very well with them (check out my video!), though I haven't yet had the chance to meet larger dogs. On leash, I tend to get worked up when I see other dogs, which leads to focused staring and barking. With the extensive training I've had, however, I can now walk past other dogs in a heel and disengage without issue when walked on a prong and Ecollar.
NOTE: These behaviours were not exhibited in Mexico, where I didn't have an official "home" or humans to be protective of and had minimal time on leash around dogs. Here are some videos of me hanging out at the shelter here, here, and here.
I have the potential to coexist neutrally with friendly dogs off-leash and could potentially live with another small dog pending proper introductions (neutrality-focused parallel walks etc).
Cats – No thank you! I have shown reactivity towards cats, similar to how I respond to other critters. I have a strong prey drive and natural mouser instincts, so cat's may trigger the same prey response.
PREY DRIVE - Strong! My adopter needs to be prepared and willing to train me through these behaviours (proper continued use of my training tools will help!)
TRAINING:
Leash Skills & General Training – I am walked on a prong collar and Ecollar - tools that I would like to continue using in my new home (as they help me succeed!). When passing other dogs, I stay in my heel ‘bubble’ on the right side and am not allowed to move ahead to sniff or explore. The Ecollar is used as a quick reminder to return to my bubble if I try to push through pressure and leave position. Once we have passed other dogs, I am released with a ‘break’ cue to explore and sniff freely. I am reinforced with a ‘yes’ marker—if I glance at a dog or trigger and then looks back at my human, I am rewarded with a treat. If I do not disengage and my humans notice me beginning to build up (based on my body language), my humans backpedal quickly and guide me toward them; if the ‘yes’ marker isn’t enough and I haven't reacted yet, my humans can use the Ecollar to interrupt the fixation and help me disengage.
NOTE: My current adopters did a Mindset Reset training program with The K9 Mindset Academy. The skills I learned were so helpful and I am not living a far less stressful life with reduced reactivity. Continued implementation of the skills learned during my program will be critical to my success in my next home! :)
Here are some videos of me walking on leash in Mexico (video 1, video 2) - my skills are MUCH improved now!!
House Training - I am completely house trained and bell trained! I let my humans know when I need to go outside by hitting a service bell, and I'm also trained to use a Bark Potty/potty patch on our balcony when my humans aren't able to take me outside.
HEALTH NOTES:
I am spayed, fully vaccinated, and up-to-date on all shots!
I do have scarring from the abusive burns to my torso, legs, and face. My physical wounds have fully healed and don't interfere with my daily life, however my hair doesn't grow in the scarred areas. You can see my scars in this video from Mexico (although my coat is much healthier now!)
Seizures:
I was diagnosed by a neurologist with idiopathic epilepsy in 2023, and my condition is wellcontrolled—episodes are infrequent (about once every six months) and very short. A typical episode involves me slowing down, lightly shaking, and licking my lips while lying down. I usually recover within five minutes and am simply a bit tired afterward. Since my diagnosis, she have never required hospitalization, as my episodes have always been brief and nonviolent.
Here is a video of one of my episodes
Medications: (~$70/month):
Levetiracetam 250mg for epilepsy (1 tablet given every 8 hours) *Note, on days when the timing stretches closer to 12 hours between doses, I have still remained fully stable with no breakthrough seizures, as per the human's home camera where they watch me when they're out, hehe).
Fluoxetine HCL 20mg for anxiety (1 capsule given every 24 hours).
Dental:
I had a dental cleaning in March 2025, and my humans brush my teeth every night so they have stayed pretty darn clean! During my first dental procedure, I had several teeth extracted, so I am missing quite a few teefs (but my eating is not affected!).
General:
I had a benign fatty lump removed in December 2023, and I recovered without any issues.
ADOPTION FEE:
My adoption fee is $600.00 CAD + applicable taxes.
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Please visit wcpdogrescue.com to read about West Coast Paws Dog Rescue and it's adoption process.
The info included in each WCP bio is provided to us from the international rescuer. WCP does not have in-person access to overseas dogs and cannot always verify the accuracy of their descriptions, although we ask for video proof of a dog's attributes wherever possible. Every dog is an individual and can act differently in different situations based on the person(s) adopting them and the environment in which they live.
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