Adopt

My name is Joy!

Posted 1 week ago

Cared for by Team Dog Rescue
Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Home Check

4

Meet the Pet

Adoption fee: $600

This helps Team Dog Rescue with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Shih Tzu
Color
White - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
6 years old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
15 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID

My details

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

My story

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

Meet Joy, a sweet 6-year-old Shih Tzu who is learning how to be a dog for the very first time. Used as a breeding mama in a puppy mill, Joy’s life was confined and limited. Now, she’s on a journey to discover what love, trust, and freedom feel like.

Joy is understandably nervous and unsure of the world, but she’s making small strides every day. She’s looking for a calm and patient family who can offer her the time and space she needs to decompress and feel safe. With her limited past experiences, she’ll need gentle guidance to navigate the basics of dog life—from building trust to developing confidence in daily routines like walking on a leash and feeling comfortable in a home environment. While a home with another dog to show her the ropes would be ideal, it’s not a must—what Joy needs most is love and understanding.

Once she bonds with her people, Joy loves to stay close and will even cuddle on your chest if you hold her. She has a gentle and quiet demeanor and enjoys observing the world around her. Though still shy, Joy has a sweet curiosity and a longing to connect, which shines through in her softer moments. Her foster still getting to know her personality, but one thing is clear: Joy is ready to find her forever home where she can finally experience the love she’s always deserved.

Could you be the one to bring Joy into your life—and hers? Apply to adopt today. Visit www.teamdogrescue.ca/adoptables.
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
200 Bay St., Royal Bank Plaza, PO Box 64043, Toronto, ON M5J 2T6

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

3.

Home Check

4.

Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

Once we approve your application through our process we will organize a meet and greet with the dog.

Adoption application

More about this rescue

TEAM Dog Rescue is a foster-based, registered Canadian charity (BN: 815687843RR0001) dedicated to helping homeless dogs find their forever homes with a focus on rescuing canines from overcrowded and high-kill shelters. TEAM Dog Rescue is run exclusively by volunteers located throughout Toronto’s GTA and surrounding areas.

Since our inception in 2012, hundreds of homeless and abused dogs have been welcomed into our rescue. Our mission is to provide education and outreach in the community, emergency medical services for dogs in crisis, safe shelter for abandoned senior dogs, and strong adoption programs to ensure that every homeless dog lives in a safe and loving home.

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