Pomeranian puppies and dogs in Mitchell, Ontario

**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: Legend! 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/. Ok world - it’s time to introduce you to THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE LEGEND Hold on to your hearts because this little charmer is here to steal it! Legend is an approximately 10 year old Pomeranian mix with a luxuriously soft white and tan coat and a frosted little face. His tail tells the story of his heart and never stops wagging and his short little legs only serve to make sure you never get too far away from him. At around 9lbs, Legend is a true lap dog who is looking for a safe place to retire and make his new family smile every minute of every day. Legend was picked up as a stray and was being held at a pound when Pound Dog rescued him. How a tiny, senior dog ended up wandering alone is the stuff of nightmares, but he has happily left it all behind him. Legend is pure love and wants nothing more than his own family to dote on and to worship him. It’s a very easy ask as he has shown himself to be an incredibly easy dog to have around and we have all fallen hopelessly in love with him. Not surprisingly, his cuddles are legendary. Legend has been crate trained since coming into rescue and he handles it very well, even going into the crate when asked. However he would much rather be out and about in the house and supervising everything going on so a home with someone who can be around for him would be preferred. He has recently found his voice and is not afraid to use it if he thinks it’s time to come out of the crate so any living situation for him needs to be one where his occasional barking will not disturb neighbours. He has no trouble navigating a full flight of stairs and also does not mind being picked up and carried. Don’t believe the urban legends about small dogs not needing exercise - Legend LOVES to get out for a few walks every day. He does not require a home with a yard, just a safe place to do his business and a family committed to keeping him active as he ages. He has learned to walk very well on the leash and keeps up a fast pace as he attempts to pee on every blade of grass he sees. One of my many favourite things about Legend is his resiliency. We don’t know anything about his past and although it’s clear that he was not receiving regular vet care, it’s also very clear that he has known love his whole life. As such, he is very adaptable and ready to love and be loved by every stranger. Every. Single. Stranger. I could pass his leash to the next person I see on the street and he would happily follow them home, assuming nothing but love and good intentions. His capacity for love is the stuff of legends. His ability to shed is also pretty impressive. Any Pomeranian lovers know that a beautiful coat like that takes lots of maintenance, both at home and the groomers. Thankfully, Legend just sees grooming as a chance to be close to you and get stroked so he is a very cooperative client. His coat is also changing now that he is on a high quality diet so the shedding should level out as his health continues to improve and his grooming needs are met with regularity. Crate training Legend was a simple task and he crates very well until he thinks he may be missing something. He is crated whenever I am not home as well as overnight. Crating also helped to break him of the habit of marking in the house which was to be expected when he arrived as he was not yet neutered. Now that he has been neutered and living in his foster home for some time he no longer attempts to mark. Obviously this could be a hurdle again in a new home but consistency, crating and proper supervision will quickly fix this. Legend also eats in his crate which helps to solidify the crate as a safe and positive place to be. Legend is fine in the car, settling in his crate and resting calmly. Legend is being fostered in a home with multiple other dogs and has shown himself to have good dog manners. He has integrated fine into the pack but he is not a dog who seeks out other dogs - he would much rather be with the people. He would be fine in a home with other dogs of similar size but he would be just as happy in a house without other animals. He has not been cat tested but given his personality I think he would be fine with dog-savvy cats. When we are out walking he is completely unaffected by other dogs or wildlife. Legend would be fine in a home with older children, 6yrs and up, as long as they could be taught how to handle a senior dog of his size. Any human being who is capable of petting him is ok in Legend’s book! He would be well suited to an adult only home as long as they have lap space free and time for a walk and a sniff! Legend has not mastered any commands yet but does love to sit up on his haunches and try to manipulate as many treats out of me as possible. He is a dog who will greatly benefit from some formal training and this will be mandatory for his adopters. As previously noted, Legend entered rescue intact so our first task in his vet care was a neuter which he quickly recovered from. He was also found with extreme dental disease that was so bad that the vet needed to address it over 2 surgeries. The first was completed at the end of his neuter where they were able to remove some plaque and teeth. He must have been in extreme pain because when they started touching his teeth he experienced a neurological episode while under anesthesia. He came out of it quickly and the vet team was able to complete his first dental. They discovered abscesses and infection during this procedure so he came home with proper pain medication and antibiotics. He has recently had his second dental where he lost many more teeth and they were able to clean what was salvageable. He is left with about 8 teeth and much better breath! The day after his dental he had a minor seizure that he recovered from quickly. In consultation with the vet we have been monitoring him closely and he has not had another seizure. Without further episodes we are attributing them to the pain from his dental procedures. These things just need to be noted for his forever family and their vet team as he will likely need another dental in his lifetime. He had all other tests and vaccines appropriate for him and there are no issues to report. His coat can easily hide pesky little ticks so he will need to be on a flea/tick/heartworm preventative from the vet to ensure he stays healthy. He was very popular at the vet because of his amazing personality! A legend in his own mind, he is now looking for a forever home worthy of his unconditional love. Legend would love a family who can get him out for a walk and then have a good long cuddle on the couch or in a lap. He is ready to love and be loved but needs his new family to remember the other things too, like regular grooming and proper veterinary care. Legend was left in terrible suffering and we need to know that he will never have to endure that kind of pain again. He is a social butterfly who would love a family to spoil him in all the best ways. His happy ending needs to be the stuff legends are made of so if you think you could give this charming man the retirement he deserves please fill out an application - we’ll be waiting to talk to you all about the Legend..in his own mind and in ours too! Name: Legend ID # PDR1504 Age: 10yrs Gender: male Neutered: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Pomeranian X Colours: white and red Coat length: med House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: small Location: Kitchener Adoption fee: $700