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***Please apply at https://www.fetchandreleash.ca/adoption-info#adoption-form***
As a foster-to-adopt family, you will 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.
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.
Pepina / F / 9 years old / 40lbs / Mixed Breed / Good with Dogs / Untested with Cats / Untested with Kids / From Mexico / Fostered in Scarborough
** Follow Pepina’s journey on Instagram: @fosterpawty **
Meet Pepina! Pepina's foster describes her as a sweet, affectionate, and gentle girl. Pepina came to us through our partner in Mexico. Little is known about her past but she has a bright future ahead of her!
This girl is as sweet as they come. Her tongue is always just a little out and is ready to give out a kiss or two. Although a senior, she has a hop in her step and has small but adorable bursts of energy. She is a happy old soul and will teach you how to really live in the moment. She loves a good belly rub and will let you know by softly grunting. Her other favourite pastime is sleeping all day while cuddling one of her stuffies and when she's not sleeping she enjoys people/dog watching out the front window. Pepina just wants a comfy bed, a lazy walk, and a loving touch to enjoy her golden years.
Once she knows you, she is confident and comfortable. She loves attention and affection from her trusted people. She will press her body into you while you give her lots of pets and belly rubs. Pepina also loves meeting new people but warms up more easily on the street rather than in the home. She is curious but cautious when meeting strangers in the home and she likes to keep her distance until she feels safe enough to approach. She has successfully made several new human friends with visitors when her space is respected and she's able to observe and approach when she's comfortable.
She has met children as young as 6 and did very well with them. Based on her temperament, we believe she could likely live with respectful children who understand doggie etiquette. Her new family should be prepared to monitor all interactions to ensure everyone's safety. Pepina is an adaptable gal and could do well in an apartment or a home. She is dog-social and is currently living with another dog. She seems to find comfort in having a furry companion. She has not been tested with cats but she is curious about them on the street. Her fosters believe she could potentially live with a cat but, despite being gentle-natured, she may occasionally chase a cat.
Pepina is a low-medium energy dog who will need two walks a day and canine enrichment. For enrichment, she loves her stuffie toys and enjoys light play with her foster brother. She is more of a morning gal who prefers a longer, slow-paced walk in the AM. She walks well on a leash and will continue to do well with ongoing support. She knows basic commands and is very eager and food-motivated. She is fully potty trained and will stand at the door to let you know she needs to go out and always returns once she's finished.
Pepina would prefer to have humans who are home most of the time. Pepina has shown some signs of separation anxiety but this has been improving over time. Due to her anxiety, she has not been left alone for long periods. She is comfortably left alone for around an hour and can do slightly longer stretches but she becomes a little restless and may whine or bark as time progresses. She has access to her crate and occasionally goes in there on her own to sleep but she is also trusted free rein while her foster parents are away.
Prior to coming into care, Pepina tested positive for Ehrlichia, a tick-borne infection that is not contagious. A CBC was performed to see if there is an active infection. Pepina 's CBC came back indicating that there is no active infection however it is recommended that Ehrlichia-positive dogs get an annual blood test to monitor and that pre-op blood work including a CBC test and platelet count be performed before any surgeries or dental extractions.
Medical: Pepina is currently taking Anafranil daily to help her anxiety when her fosters are out of the house. This has been helping her a lot and it costs $212.45 every 3 months. She also gets Librela injections every month to help with her arthritis and the average cost is $147 per injection. Pepina was diagnosed with High Blood Pressure in March 2024 and she started on Benazpril. She will need blood pressure rechecks with urine protein/creatinine ratio +/- urinalysis every 6-12 months to monitor the current dose of medication and to ensure no adjustments need to be made. The average cost for a month of medication is $170.
If you’re interested in fostering with the intention of adopting, please apply at
https://www.fetchandreleash.ca/adoption-info#adoption-form
Pepina’s adoption has been sponsored by F+R. To learn more about our adoption fees and the foster-to-adopt
process, please visit our FAQs at https://www.fetchandreleash.ca/about-us#about-faqs.
Pepina is available for Foster to Adopt!
***Please apply at https://www.fetchandreleash.ca/adoption-info#adoption-form***
As a foster-to-adopt family, you will 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.
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.
Pepina / F / 9 years old / 40lbs / Mixed Breed / Good with Dogs / Untested with Cats / Untested with Kids / From Mexico / Fostered in Scarborough
** Follow Pepina’s journey on Instagram: @fosterpawty **
Meet Pepina! Pepina's foster describes her as a sweet, affectionate, and gentle girl. Pepina came to us through our partner in Mexico. Little is known about her past but she has a bright future ahead of her!
This girl is as sweet as they come. Her tongue is always just a little out and is ready to give out a kiss or two. Although a senior, she has a hop in her step and has small but adorable bursts of energy. She is a happy old soul and will teach you how to really live in the moment. She loves a good belly rub and will let you know by softly grunting. Her other favourite pastime is sleeping all day while cuddling one of her stuffies and when she's not sleeping she enjoys people/dog watching out the front window. Pepina just wants a comfy bed, a lazy walk, and a loving touch to enjoy her golden years.
Once she knows you, she is confident and comfortable. She loves attention and affection from her trusted people. She will press her body into you while you give her lots of pets and belly rubs. Pepina also loves meeting new people but warms up more easily on the street rather than in the home. She is curious but cautious when meeting strangers in the home and she likes to keep her distance until she feels safe enough to approach. She has successfully made several new human friends with visitors when her space is respected and she's able to observe and approach when she's comfortable.
She has met children as young as 6 and did very well with them. Based on her temperament, we believe she could likely live with respectful children who understand doggie etiquette. Her new family should be prepared to monitor all interactions to ensure everyone's safety. Pepina is an adaptable gal and could do well in an apartment or a home. She is dog-social and is currently living with another dog. She seems to find comfort in having a furry companion. She has not been tested with cats but she is curious about them on the street. Her fosters believe she could potentially live with a cat but, despite being gentle-natured, she may occasionally chase a cat.
Pepina is a low-medium energy dog who will need two walks a day and canine enrichment. For enrichment, she loves her stuffie toys and enjoys light play with her foster brother. She is more of a morning gal who prefers a longer, slow-paced walk in the AM. She walks well on a leash and will continue to do well with ongoing support. She knows basic commands and is very eager and food-motivated. She is fully potty trained and will stand at the door to let you know she needs to go out and always returns once she's finished.
Pepina would prefer to have humans who are home most of the time. Pepina has shown some signs of separation anxiety but this has been improving over time. Due to her anxiety, she has not been left alone for long periods. She is comfortably left alone for around an hour and can do slightly longer stretches but she becomes a little restless and may whine or bark as time progresses. She has access to her crate and occasionally goes in there on her own to sleep but she is also trusted free rein while her foster parents are away.
Prior to coming into care, Pepina tested positive for Ehrlichia, a tick-borne infection that is not contagious. A CBC was performed to see if there is an active infection. Pepina 's CBC came back indicating that there is no active infection however it is recommended that Ehrlichia-positive dogs get an annual blood test to monitor and that pre-op blood work including a CBC test and platelet count be performed before any surgeries or dental extractions.
Medical: Pepina is currently taking Anafranil daily to help her anxiety when her fosters are out of the house. This has been helping her a lot and it costs $212.45 every 3 months. She also gets Librela injections every month to help with her arthritis and the average cost is $147 per injection. Pepina was diagnosed with High Blood Pressure in March 2024 and she started on Benazpril. She will need blood pressure rechecks with urine protein/creatinine ratio +/- urinalysis every 6-12 months to monitor the current dose of medication and to ensure no adjustments need to be made. The average cost for a month of medication is $170.
If you’re interested in fostering with the intention of adopting, please apply at
https://www.fetchandreleash.ca/adoption-info#adoption-form
Pepina’s adoption has been sponsored by F+R. To learn more about our adoption fees and the foster-to-adopt
process, please visit our FAQs at https://www.fetchandreleash.ca/about-us#about-faqs.
Please visit https://www.fetchandreleash.ca/adopt for more information on our adoption fees.
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Take the Pet Home
Additional adoption info
To adopt one of our dogs, please fill out an application at https://www.fetchandreleash.ca/adoption-info#adoption-form. Although we do our best to reply to all inquiries within 72 hours, please remember we are a volunteer-run organization. We appreciate your patience.
If we think your application has potential to be a good fit, a Fetch + Releash volunteer will contact you to set up a time to speak over the phone and conduct the home visit. In addition to the phone interview and home visit, we also require personal, veterinarian, and landlord reference if applicable.
After the phone interview, home visit & reference check, you will then be granted a private meet and greet with the dog.
After the meet and greet, the adoption committee will then review your completed application and make a final decision.
To learn more about our adoption process and fees, please visit https://www.fetchandreleash.ca/about-us#about-faqs.
To adopt one of our dogs, please fill out an application at https://www.fetchandreleash.ca/adoption-info#adoption-form. Although we do our best to reply to all inquiries within 72 hours, please remember we are a volunteer-run organization. We appreciate your patience.
If we think your application has potential to be a good fit, a Fetch + Releash volunteer will contact you to set up a time to speak over the phone and conduct the home visit. In addition to the phone interview and home visit, we also require personal, veterinarian, and landlord reference if applicable.
After the phone interview, home visit & reference check, you will then be granted a private meet and greet with the dog.
After the meet and greet, the adoption committee will then review your completed application and make a final decision.
To learn more about our adoption process and fees, please visit https://www.fetchandreleash.ca/about-us#about-faqs.
Fetch & Releash is a 100% foster based rescue. To minimize the disruption to the lives of the dogs and our foster families, and to ensure their safety, only applicants that have completed the interview portion of the adoption process will be granted a private meet and greet with the dog. Please visit https://www.fetchandreleash.ca/about-us#about-faqs to learn more about our adoption processes.
Fetch & Releash is a 100% foster based rescue. To minimize the disruption to the lives of the dogs and our foster families, and to ensure their safety, only applicants that have completed the interview portion of the adoption process will be granted a private meet and greet with the dog. Please visit https://www.fetchandreleash.ca/about-us#about-faqs to learn more about our adoption processes.
More about this rescue
Established in 2016, Fetch + Releash is a volunteer run dog rescue dedicated to saving dogs in need. Our foster dogs come from a variety of different backgrounds such as shelters, strays and surrendered pets, both locally and abroad. Through our network of volunteers, foster homes, trainers and veterinarians, we strive to give every dog the loving forever family they deserve. As a foster-based rescue, our dogs live in private homes across the Greater Toronto Area where they receive the love and attention they need to ready them for adoption.
A dog is a lifetime commitment and not to be discarded due to health, lifestyle change or inconvenience. Some of the top reasons dogs end up in shelters are lack of training, lifestyle changes (i.e. new baby, marriage), relocation, cost of dog ownership, not enough time for pet etc. Our goal is to ensure our adoptive families are well versed in the realities of dog ownership and ready to make a lifetime commitment.
Established in 2016, Fetch + Releash is a volunteer run dog rescue dedicated to saving dogs in need. Our foster dogs come from a variety of different backgrounds such as shelters, strays and surrendered pets, both locally and abroad. Through our network of volunteers, foster homes, trainers and veterinarians, we strive to give every dog the loving forever family they deserve. As a foster-based rescue, our dogs live in private homes across the Greater Toronto Area where they receive the love and attention they need to ready them for adoption.
A dog is a lifetime commitment and not to be discarded due to health, lifestyle change or inconvenience. Some of the top reasons dogs end up in shelters are lack of training, lifestyle changes (i.e. new baby, marriage), relocation, cost of dog ownership, not enough time for pet etc. Our goal is to ensure our adoptive families are well versed in the realities of dog ownership and ready to make a lifetime commitment.
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