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My name is Toast!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Adoption fee: $860

This helps Canine Haven Rescue with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut - with Black
Age
1 year 7 months old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
25 kg (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My personality

My story

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

Meet Toast the hunk: On hug duty and squirrel patrol!

Toast / 1 yr 7 mo / Male / Mixed breed / 25 kg - 55 lbs / Rescued from Tennessee  / Currently fostered in Mississauga


Good with dogs and kids / House and crate-trained



Ready to be adored? Meet Toast, this boy’s charming, affectionate and playful personality lights up any room he’s in. His stoic face and beautiful brown eyes might make him seem serious and sad but don't be fooled-Toast is all about fun, naps, hugs and belly rubs. This big ol’ lovebug enjoys hosting parties, chewy toys, outdoor sniffaris, car rides, and lounging with his humans.



Toast is a big-time hugger and thrives on socializing - saying hi to every person and dog he meets when he’s allowed to! He's quickly learning some obedience commands, although he may get distracted and sometimes outright stubborn, he is a hard worker and loves to please his people.


Toast is looking for a family that will provide him the structure, routine and advocacy he likely hadn’t had in his early year as young pup. He has adjusted quite well to home living since his prior rescue arrangements living outdoors at a dog rescue statuary in Tennessee after he was saved from a high kill shelter. 

Toast has mastered house, potty and crate training and can be left for up to 8 hours but does have a vocal personality that might not be ideal for apartments or close neighbours. Toast has learned to settle in his crate and a puppy proof space but might howl and whine like he’s telling you at various times "I'm being a good boy, but I can’t wait till you’re home" in his native dog language and then goes back to napping or chewing on his Benebone.
 
A bonus ideal family checklist for Toast would be a house with a fenced yard where he could lounge, play, and watch squirrels in peace but is not necessary, but if his physical and mental needs are met, like going for walks where he can sniff to his heart’s content, he wouldn’t need a fenced yard. Toast loves the attention he gets from kids and do well in a home with kids who would be ok with his size, hugs, and puppy paws. 

Toast loves the company of his canine pals and lives in a foster home with a dog but had shown some early signs of guarding behaviour with the dog when he arrived that has since been managed with structure, supervision and removal of potential triggers like high value chews. As we continue to learn about Toast, he will thrive as the only dog in the home as he loves to be the centre of attention. It’s important to note no guarding concerns have every progressed to any humans. 

His initial excitement around cats has calmed, but because of his prey drive outdoors, a cat-free home would be ideal. As for squirrels, they're his sworn nemesis, and he loves nothing more than watching and hoping to chase them. 

Toast's loving nature and fun personality make him an excellent family dog. This love bug would thrive with a family that would take him on adventures, and is ready to give and receive lots of affection.

If you're ready to give Toast a home where he can continue to thrive apply today at: www.caninehaven.org/dog-application



Neutered / Microchipped / Vaccinations up to date

**PLEASE FILL OUT OUR ADOPTION APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED -https://caninehaven.org/dog-application/*

For inquiries please do not use Adoptapet/Petfinder inquiry button - send an email directly to hello@caninehaven.org
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Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
Ajax, ON L1T 1V8

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

To adopt one of our dogs, please fill out an application here (https://caninehaven.org/dog-application/).

Although we do our best to reply to all inquiries within 48 hours, please remember we are a 100% volunteer based organization, and many of us have full time jobs outside of rescue. We appreciate your patience.

Our priority is to ensure the fit is right for both you and the dog, we will reach out to your personal and veterinarian references (if applicable), and your landlord (if applicable). A virtual video or pictures of your place are required at the time of application.

You will then be granted a private meet and greet with the dog. If after the meet and greet, you would like to proceed with adoption, we will review your application internally and with the foster and make a final decision.

Fees
https://caninehaven.org/adoption/

Adoption application

More about this rescue

Formed in 2013, a small scale dog rescue located in Ontario. We are a non-profit, volunteer-run, foster home based.

None of our dogs are boarded in kennels upon arrival.

We are dedicated in rescuing dogs from the Caribbean, Mexico and North America as well as local surrenders.

We place dogs in loving, responsible and committed permanent homes, following a comprehensive adoption process.

Animals in our care are spayed or neutered, receive all appropriate veterinary care and treatment and placed in nurturing foster homes while they await placement in their permanent homes.

We assist dogs in distress without regard to age, breed or ease of placement

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