My name is Ronan!

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For Adoption: Ronan!

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Introducing Ronan, the Mastiff X puppy that is sure to wiggle his way into your heart. At 5 months old, this confident, sincere, and intelligent boy is going to bring many years of joyful laughter and sweet snuggles to one very lucky home. Ronan is 55lbs currently and growing. We expect he will be 70lbs plus when fully grown, so a solidly built large dog.

With his gorgeous light eyes and distinctive markings, Ronan is one of the prettiest boys you will ever meet. He is so pretty in fact that at first glance we all thought he was a girl when we rescued him from the pound in Hamilton. Alas, this boisterous, beautiful boy has so much to offer.

Ronan is an endlessly sweet soul. Morning, afternoon, or night, he adores any opportunity to nestle against you and receive love. Ronan is also proving incredibly intelligent. He has mastered commands like ‘sit’ & ‘focus’ with ease and is fine-tuning his ‘down’ & ‘heel’ commands. He is now officially house trained, although his fosters are still diligent about taking him outside for frequent potty breaks to maintain his accident-free streak. Ronan knows where all the treats are kept, always remembers where he saw a squirrel on his last walk, and has mastered the big step into the car to tag along for adventures. He adores dogs and people alike so Ronan would do great in a home with another playful energetic dog, but would be fine in a home as an only dog as well, as long as there is enough love & stimulation around from his people. Ronan has shown a high prey drive with birds, bunnies, & squirrels so we are looking for a home with no small animals.

Because he is a Mastiff X, we’re looking for adopters with large breed experience who are familiar with the diligence and consistency needed to help large dogs thrive. Ronan is also very energetic and would do best in a home where he has access to outdoor space and daily walks. He currently enjoys two 30+ minute walks a day and a gentle late evening stroll before bed time. Ronan happily goes as far as you’re willing to walk him, sniffing and scouting and (somehow) always having a poop ready to go for every walk. He will be an excellent adventure buddy for an active home!

Ronan has so many cute quirks that will keep his adopters in absolute stitches. He throws himself with joyful, reckless abandon from anything he’s jumping off (the bed, the edge of the deck, the stairs), seeming to strike a pose in midair as he flies. He bounces to his crate when he sees his bowl, springing 16” in the air with joyful anticipation of his beloved meal. He has the happiest little helicopter tail when he’s overflowing with love & excitement (which is often). As you can see, JOY is a theme with this incredibly cute puppy who will grow into a gentle giant. He always seems to have a smile on his face and is happy to dole out kisses whenever you’ll receive them.

All of these cute quirks & amazing traits aside, Ronan is still a puppy and he is also working on a few things. House-training will need continued diligence to maintain. Ronan is crate trained but still finds it hard to settle occasionally, fussing for usually about 5 minutes before flopping down. He’s is not immune to the puppy propensity to bite and chomp, so he’ll also need help remembering toys are for playing but fingers/hands are not. He is in the full swing of puppy curiosity so he is also experiencing the world through his mouth, which means he’s often finding things in his mouth that don’t belong there like socks and pillows and shoes. He has also shown some resource guarding behavior around high-value treats, grumbling or snarling at his foster brother if he stares too long or comes too close to the crate. Overall, he will need someone committed to patiently & consistently reminding him what is and is not allowed as he grows, as well as supporting him to feel secure & loved. Ronan loves all people but is a bit too puppyish and big for a home with small children. He doesn’t know his size and can get mouthy when over stimulated so a home with children over the age of 8yrs would be best for him.

If Ronan sounds like a dream, that’s because he truly is. Ronan is both sweet and soulful in the most captivating ways and he has so much love to offer. Ronan is eagerly awaiting the moment when he gets to say, “I found my family!” and give his love completely, forever. Get your applications in for the sweetest rescue dog, Ronan! He can’t wait to meet you!

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Name: Ronan

ID # PDR2080

Age: 5mths

Gender: male

Neutered: yes

UTD vaccines: yes

Breed: Mastiff x

Colours: brown

Coat length: short

House trained: yes

Special needs: no

OK with kids: older

OK with cats: no

Ok with dogs: yes

Status: adoptable

Microchip: yes

Size: large

Location: Cambridge

Adoption fee: $900