My name is Lydia!

Posted over 2 weeks ago | Updated 1 week ago

Cared for by Speaking of Dogs Rescue

My basic info

Breed

Hound (Unknown Type)

Color

Brindle

Age

Adult

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Female

Pet ID

21007530

My details

Not good with dogs

Not good with cats

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My story

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

Breed: Hound mix
Weight: ~19 kg
Gender: FS
Spayed/neutered: Spayed
Age: ~9 yrs
Reason for Intake: Stray
Up to Date with Vetting: DA2PP/Rabies/Bord vax, MC, spayed, dewormed, geri profile.
Good with dogs: Overall no. She will ignore when outside if sufficient space is available but inside she will growl and doesn't want other dogs in her space.
Good with cats: No - chases
Good with kids: Older kids, yes. Younger children, unknown
Good with strangers: Yes
Resource guarding issues: No
Ever bitten a human: No
Ever bitten a dog: No
Fears: Unknown
Housetrained: Yes
Crate trained: Yes
Good in the car: Yes
Bark when left alone: No, she is quiet
Destructive: No
Energy Level: Medium
Leash skills: Pulls initially, then settles
Okay with physical handling/manipulations: no issues at all
Known commands: Sit, stay
Food on now: Science diet wet + dry

Behavioural issues: Has prey drive but is easily called off. Doesn’t like dogs in her personal space, can be reactive on leash.

Health: She had a malignant growth removed and is looking for a palliative home with no other animals. She’s currently not on any pain management.

Lydia is a socialite. She loves to cuddle. Will bring you toys (and even her empty bowl) to entice you to play with her. She’s so loved by our dog walkers. She was fantastic in her foster home – aside from not getting along with the other animal

Rescue

Speaking of Dogs Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID

21007530

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