Adopt

My name is
Ford (Foster-to-Adopt)!

Posted 1 day ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Home Check

4

Meet the Pet

5

Sign Adoption Contract

6

Pay Fee

7

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
Mixed Breed (Large)
Color
White - with Brown or Chocolate
Age
7 months old, Puppy
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
33 lbs (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

My story

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

FOSTER-TO-ADOPT HOMES NEEDED!!

***Please apply at https://www.fetchandreleash.ca/adoption-info#adoption-form***

We would love to welcome Ford into the Fetch + Releash family November 17th (subject to change). In order for Ford to come into our care, we need a committed family. As a foster-to-adopt family, you'll be expected to take him home on his arrival date. You will then 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.

Each bio was created by our rescue partners based on their interactions with the dogs. Fetch + Releash has a full disclosure policy however we cannot guarantee a dog against parasites or diseases, nor can we guarantee a dog's nature/behaviour. Many of these dogs are coming directly from the shelter and so you should expect there to be a transitional period. Be prepared to deal with common issues like potty training, leash walking, and socialization. Cat and kid safety assessments are often based on their personality and not necessarily on actual interactions.

Where possible, the majority of vetting will be completed prior to coming to Canada, however, foster-to-adopt families may be required to travel to our partner vet in Mississauga, ON for further vet care.

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.
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Ford / Male / 7 months / 33 pounds / Mixed Breed / Big and Spunky/ From Tennessee

This sweet pup and his littermates were found alone skin and bones at just weeks old, abandoned and left to fend for themselves. Thankfully our rescue partner stumbled upon them and we were able to provide them a safe place to land.

Once emaciated, now healthy and thriving, these pups are growing into lively cuties and are looking for their forever homes.

Ford is known as “one of the twins”. Matching his brother Fierro, not only in looks but personality. These two pups are evenly matched as lovers of attention, energetic and playful as well as curious. Some may say “boys will be boys” to describe them. Ford is the largest of his siblings but we don’t believe he is destined to be a large dog once full grown. Since the breed of their mom and dad is unknown, how big he will grow will be a bit of a surprise. Ford is definitely a happy and spunky boy and you can tell just by his sweet little smile. Leaving his siblings behind once finding his forever family he will begin to come into his own. He would thrive in a home on his own where he can soak up all the attention for himself but would do equally well alongside another dog.

We hope he can make his way to Canada soon so he can start formal training. Enzo has never lived indoors, so potty training will be a top priority for his new family. He’s also only been on leash a couple of times but eager to learn, and with some patience and guidance, he’ll catch on quickly. Crate training will help provide him with a safe space to relax and unwind as he adjusts to his new home. Puppies need a lot of attention, mental and physical enrichment to keep them busy and out of mischief. Expect 2-3 walks per day as well as playtime. Being a food motivated pup this will aid in all of his training.

Ford gets along well with all his siblings and has done well with the other dogs he has met so far. He also enjoys the company of all the humans that he has met including kids (8+). It’s important to remember that puppies can be nippy so it’s important to set boundaries and always have supervision when dogs are around kids. Ford has not been around cats so a cat free home would be best.

Ford is ready to put his life into top gear to light up your world and leave his past behind. There's nothing quite like bringing a puppy into your home, watching them grow, and seeing their true personality emerge. Don't miss the chance to share the last part of Ford's puppyhood—give him a warm home this winter so he doesn't have to stay outdoors.

As a condition of the adoption contract, Ford's new family will be required to attend and complete a basic obedience class at their own cost (proof required).

If you’re interested in fostering with the intention of adopting, please apply at https://www.fetchandreleash.ca/adoption-info#adoption-form

Ford's adoption fee is $900. 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.
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
Mississauga, ON L5M 1Y3

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

https://www.fetchandreleash.ca/adoption-info#adoption-form

2.

Interview

3.

Home Check

4.

Meet the Pet

5.

Sign Adoption Contract

6.

Pay Fee

Please visit https://www.fetchandreleash.ca/adopt for more information on our adoption fees.

7.

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.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

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.

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