Adopt

My name is
Maddi!

Posted 12 hours ago | Updated 1 hour ago

Cared for by Rebel Dog Rescue
Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Home Check

4

Sign Adoption Contract

5

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
1 year 6 months old, Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
R1153

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle 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:

*This dog is scheduled to arrive in Grimsby, Ontario on Saturday, January 18, 2025*Apply to adopt at rebeldogrescue.com*All adoptions with Rebel Dog Rescue have a 15 day probation period. Read about our adoption process on our website.

Maddi is a cheerful, 1 year and 5-month-old, 55-pound bundle of joy, ready to bring happiness and fun into your home. With her playful, goofy personality, Maddi will make you smile every day. Shes an active girl who loves to play fetch and tug of war, especially with her dog friends, and she's always up for a game or an adventure.

She was adopted as a baby, then returned at 6 months old when she got 'too big.' She spent over 180 days in the shelter, but has been with us (foster home) for a couple months. She was very outgoing but shy in new environments. She has been getting exposed to new things every day and has been doing great. In a new environment she may take an extra second and need patience but then she openly does the activity. If you try to push her instead of giving her a second, she will not cooperate. She is also very treat motivated and if she is ever being silly and not listening, a treat gets her to listen.

Maddi gets along wonderfully with other dogs, making her the perfect playmate for your furry companions. Shes also fantastic with children and cats, showing just how sweet and social she is with everyone she meets. Whether shes running around with a ball in her mouth or cuddling up for a nap, Maddi's heart is always full of love. Maddi is house trained and comfortable in a crate. She can be shy when first meeting new people but a tasty treat is sure to win her over immediately! Food is the way to her heart.

Cuddles are Maddis favorite way to wind down after a fun-filled day. She thrives on affection and will happily curl up next to you to soak up all the love. If you're looking for a playful, loving, and well-rounded companion, Maddi could be the perfect match for you. Shes excited to find her forever home, and shes ready to share all her happiness with a family who will love her just as much as she loves them. Could that be you?

Name: Maddi

Breed: Shepherd mix

Age:~1.5 years

Weight: ~55lb

Sex: Female, spayed

Colour: Tan

Medical: No concerns

Ideal home: A home that is active and higher energy. She loves to play with dogs and would need another dog in the home that enjoys company, enjoys cats. Loves to play fetch, tug of war, and any other game. Loves cuddling, giving kisses, sleeping with humans, and being around people in general.

Good with men: Yes, but shy and warms up quickly

Good with women: Yes, but shy and warms up quickly

Good with kids 0-6: Yes, has lived with small children (ages 3 and 6) and does well

Good with kids 6+: Yes, has lived with children and done well

Good with dogs: Yes - She particularly loves dogs that love to play, however, she's never met a dog she's not liked. She even gets my old dog who doesn't like to play, to play with her. She's submissive and has not been dominant at all. She's very playful and likes to talk when she's excited to play.

Good with cats: Yes, she lives with 4 cats in her foster home

House trained: 90%

Crate trained: Yes, enters with some coaxing and settles after some barking/whining

Resource guarding: None seen

Walks on a leash: Yes, she sometimes pulls and other times is nervous but is improving

Energy level: Medium

Requires detached/single home: Preferred

Separation anxiety: None noted

Barker: Average

Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
R1153
Contact
Phone
Address
Niagara Falls, ON L2R 2H6
Donation
PayPal or E-transfer: finances@rebeldogrescue.com

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Apply to adopt on our website: rebeldogrescue.com.

2.

Interview

If chosen as the successful candidate, you will partake in a phone interview with an adoption coordinator.

3.

Home Check

RDR will complete personal reference checks, vet references and landlord references if applicable. A virtual home check will be completed.

4.

Sign Adoption Contract

5.

Take the Pet Home

Fall in love with your new best friend!

Additional adoption info

R.E.B.E.L Dog Rescue is looking for committed adopters, ready to bring a rescue dog into their life. In order to ensure that we find the best homes for our dogs, adoption applicants must go through an adoption approval process. We receive a number of applications for each dog and only one will be chosen as the successful candidate. Candidates are selected based on the dog's needs. Not being selected for the dog that you applied for does not disqualify you from adopting from us in the future.

Go meet their pets

We do our very best to place our dogs into adoptive homes before they arrive into Canada. This ensures that they have a safe and loving place to go after their long journey up North. All dogs adopted through R.E.B.E.L Dog Rescue will receive a 15 day adoption probation period. This period starts the day the dog enters the care of the adopter. This means that the adoptive family has 15 days to determine that dog is a good fit for them. Although it may feel scary to not meet the dog before adopting, the 15 day period allows you to get to know the dog within your home. If you buy a dog off of Kijiji or at a local shelter you may be given a couple hours to meet the dog. We believe that our program's 15 day probation provides much more insight into how he or she will fit into your home, rather than. a brief meet and greet.

More about this rescue

R.E.B.E.L Dog Rescue was founded in 2020 by a small group of young women with one thing is common: a love for dogs. Since establishment, RDR has successfully found forever homed for over 700 dogs. Our mission is to rescue dogs in dire situations and give them a second chance at life through education and empowerment. All of our dogs come the streets and shelters across Texas, where they are experiencing a dog overpopulation crisis. Our team has travelled to the State to see first-hand how we can help and make a difference in the lives of animals.
R.E.B.E.L stands for: rescue, educate, believe, empower and love dogs. We live by these words every day and encourage the dog-loving community to follow suit!

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