My name is Roland!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated 6 days ago

Cared for by Speaking of Dogs Rescue

My basic info

Breed

Poodle (Miniature)

Color

Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut

Age

Senior

Size

Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

20683636

My details

Not good with kids

Good with dogs

Purebred

Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Roland is an approximately 11 pound mini poodle, neutered male; around 10-12 years old. He's been through quite the journey. Originally from a puppy mill and went to one of our foster homes. While there, a neighbour's dog jumped over the fence and attacked Roland.

He suffered numerous injuries and has some issues because of that attack. His airway was affected and now he has a deep honky cough that comes serval times a day. Could be caused by pleural thickening and the hiatal hernia seen on the ultrasound. His ribs were also fractured but have since healed.

Roland can be shy and skittish but he does warm up. He is not vocal or destructive when left alone. He does not like to be crated and will paw excessively on the front of the crate. His housetraining is coming along although he still lifts his leg sometimes in the home. He is good with other dogs but will often try and eat their food them if not separated

He has a low thyroid and is on meds for the 2x per day approximately 60.00 per month.

Roland is a great chap and is learning to walk on leash now which took a while b/c of all the surgeries and injuries he sustained, he could not wear a collar or a harness.

During his dental he lost all of his teeth due to severe decay and rotting. He had 2 fistulas that were repaired and now successfully healed over

Rescue

Speaking of Dogs Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID

20683636

Contact

—

Phone

(705) 444-7637

speakingofdogs@gmail.com

Website

http://www.speakingofdogs.com

Address

Toronto, ON M9W 3L8

Donation

Donate to This Rescue

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Our process begins with an online pre adoption questionnaire followed by a telephone interview
Once both have been completed we consider suitability and if we feel the adoption candidate is a potential match we arrange a meet and greet with the dog you are interested in
From there we schedule a home visit and check personal and veterinary references.

Go meet their pets

All our dogs are in foster homes so meet and greets are by appointment only

More about this rescue

Who are we?
Speaking of Dogs Rescue Program is a Canadian registered charity. We are a volunteer-based dog rescue in Toronto that is dedicated to assisting dogs from shelters as well as taking in dogs surrendered by their owner when space allows. We have a focus on helping senior dogs. Our dogs are lovingly cared for in foster homes until we find them a suitable forever home.

*Speaking of Dogs Rescue is the operating name of Speaking of Dogs Rescue Program, a not-for-profit charitable corporation in the Province of Ontario.

Charity Registration Number: 841098791RR0001

Foster Homes
Sadly, each new day brings a flood of emails and telephone pleas to help yet another abandoned dear dog. We try and help these displaced dogs through our rescue efforts and networking. We are always in search of new foster homes where a dog can be cared for and loved until a permanent home is found. Speaking of Dogs Rescue covers food, medical attention and all the supplies required for the dogs in foster care. Foster parents need be responsible and patient people who will provide a safe environment for our dogs. A foster contract must be signed. This is a serious responsibility; however the experience is very rewarding. If you can open your heart and home to a foster dog please contact us. We have a comprehensive Foster Manual available for people who are considering becoming a foster parent.

Wish List
Canned quality dog foods
Martingale collars
Harnesses – all sizes
Toys and treats
Financial support for the many medical procedures required, microchips, food, supplies and professional grooming