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

Posted 1 week 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 (Medium)
Color
Black - with White
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Sonja 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.

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Sonja / Female / 8 years old / 47 lbs / Mixed Breed / Dog Selective / No Cats / Untested with Children / From Mexico / Fostered in Mississauga

Here comes one of our senior girls, Sonja! Although most would label her as a "senior girl," she has the energy of a puppy when it comes to play time. She’s a very sassy lady, opinionated, and takes what she knows she deserves, like a comfy spot on the bed or some time in the backyard. The way she plays chase, tug, and fetch is very much like a silly puppy, so age is just a number. She enjoys being with her foster family, whether it's cuddling up to watch some TV or chewing on her favourite antler. Sonja enjoys playing fetch and chase so don't be surprised if she tries to convince you to keep playing.

Sonja would love a quiet neighbourhood that would allow her to build her confidence with her trusted people. In just a few short months with her current foster, she is adjusting well to domesticated life and has a willingness to meet with dogs and other people, however her foster must advocate well for her and know how to take charge of situations. She is looking for a true love kind of deal with lots of cuddle time. If your hands are free, she will paw at you to give her scratches, so be prepared to set aside some undetermined amount of time for pets at her leisure. She’s content with a few short walks a day but would appreciate a yard so she can sit outside somewhere quiet and familiar.

Sonja is dog-selective. She will surprise you by liking some dogs and disliking others. She could potentially live with another dog but will require proper introductions. Sonja is looking for a cat-free home.

Sonja is a polite house mate. She does enjoy being gated more so this is something her new family may want to consider. Sonja is still working on basic training; so far, she knows her name, sit, paw, touch and wait. She is currently working on her recall with a squeaker and is doing very well. She is a very smart lady and has picked up on her training really well. She is quite food motivated so should pick up basic commands quickly.

If you're searching for a loyal, affectionate, and active companion to be a cherished part of your family, Sonja is ready to fill that role. Her resilience and loving nature will warm your heart and bring joy to your home. Adopt Sonja, and you'll have a devoted and loving friend for life.

Sonja is a flight risk and our top priority in her furever home is safety. Her forever family must take precautions to keep her safe and secure, including the purchase of a GPS tracker, which will be required for adoption.

Sonja has Enamel Hypoplasia which is the thinning of the enamel on her teeth. Home care will help with brushing, but she may require professional dental cleaning in the future. Sonja should avoid hard chews, toys, and treats as her teeth will be more prone to breaking during play.

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

Sonja's adoption fee is $250. To learn more about our adoption fees and the adoption process, please visit our FAQs at https://www.fetchandreleash.ca/about-us#about-faqs.
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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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