Puppies and dogs in Ayr, Ontario

**IF THIS LISTING IS STILL POSTED THIS DOG IS STILL AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION. NO NEED TO EMAIL ASKING IF THE DOG IS AVAILABLE. PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS BIO THOROUGHLY AS INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY IS CONTAINED IN THIS LISTING** For Adoption: Keith! Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle. We at PDR believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, learning and helps to create a well-mannered and balanced dog. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process. To apply for adoption and for more information on our process and requirements, visit our website at https://pounddog.ca/adoption-info/. This handsome dude is Keith and he is a 3yr old Beagle looking for a great Beagle loving family to call his very own. Keith is a chunky Beagle weighing in at 40lbs (but needs to lose weight). He came to us from a shelter where he was an unclaimed stray. Keith was in good shape, aside from being overweight and obviously had been cared for prior and is accustomed to being in a house, so we don’t know why anyone would give up this lovely hound. He is looking for his happily ever after with a Beagle loving person or family where he will never be abandoned again. Keith is 100% Beagle and anyone interested in him needs to be experienced with hound breeds and fully understand that for him, and most hounds, smells are what its all about! Keith’s ideal walk would be on a long line in a wooded trail, large park, or out in the country, where he can really take in all kinds of good smells. He would not like to be an inner-city dog and only have pavement and concrete surrounding him. Keith does well on leash and doesn’t pull too badly, unless he catches a good scent and then he puts on the brakes and its all about investigating that smell. Keith would be very happy with multiple walks a day, and his waistline needs this too!! Keith is on a weight loss plan right now and needs his adoptive family to keep his exercise and diet regime up so he can be healthier. Keith is happy to be outside to do his business but being with his people trumps being outside by himself so he doesn’t like to spend a lot of time out in the yard alone. He loves sunbathing if you are out there with him, but otherwise, he is out for a good sniff of the yard, an occasional zoomie, and then he wants back in to hang with you. Keith is a generally quiet Beagle and isn’t much into the bugling that can come with the breed. When he does bark he has a deep and loud voice. We typically only hear him bark when he is outside and wants in….or if he gets super excited about dinner time and you aren’t serving up his meal quick enough. He loves his sniffs, but he doesn’t take sniffing as seriously as many other Beagles do. Keith is far more into a search for food! Food is his #1 priority in life. Keith is over zealous about food and cannot ever be trusted to be left alone with any food within his reach. He will even try to counter surf but thankfully isn’t tall enough to really get at anything, but that doesn’t mean he wont try. Anyone interested in Keith needs to ensure that food is always kept safely out of his reach….knowing that he will come up with inventive ways to get at unattended food if possible. Because Keith isn’t an overly vocal hound, he would do well in any manner of housing, and he doesn’t require a fenced in backyard if he gets multiple walks a day and many quick outings for bathroom breaks. He would love a yard to sniff around in and run his zoomies, and roll in grass, but its not essential for him. He will happily get a good grass roll in on a walk too. When not out on his perpetual mission to find food, Keith can be found inside, cuddled up in a chair or on the couch with his people. Keith doesn’t play favourites and will happily cuddle with whoever is sitting down. He loves a good cuddle and will often fall asleep on us or beside us. Keith is a big sucky and loves pets and attention and cuddle time. Keith isn’t much into playing with toys yet although we have found him claiming some Nylabone chew toys and running around the yard with them, proud as punch with his great find! Keith is doing well with housetraining but doesn’t know how to let you know he needs to go out so his people need to be proactive about this and let him out often. Keith has had some accidents when we were learning his signals but now we know that when he gets up to leave the room we are in it means he has to go. If you let him out regularly and pay attention to where he is at, Keith will not have accidents. His people need to fully understand tho that in a new home, learning a new schedule, there will be some accidents at the start. Keith is crated when we aren’t home and at night, and does well with this and is clean in his crate. He likes his crate and settles down for a rest whenever in it. Keith will greatly benefit from dog school and working with his people on obedience skills, building a bond, and better listening. Hounds can be more of a challenge to train as they are bred to work independently and Keith is no exception to this. He gets distracted easily if he thinks there is food to search out, or a good sniff outside. We don’t expect that he will be an obedience champion by going to class, but the lessons learned in school and the socialization are important for him. Keith came to us with no manners or training so he is learning now in his foster home but needs to continue his learning in his forever home. Keith currently lives with cats and other dogs in his foster home. He is good with both, although he can be a bossy pants with the other dogs when food is around. Keith would be happiest being the only dog in the home. He tolerates the other dogs in his foster home but doesn’t play with them or choose to interact with them. He really is all about his people. The cats in his foster home are very dog savvy and don’t run from dogs or cause any fuss and Keith is good with them. He would not do well in a home with a cat that reacts to him or runs from him as he will chase. When it comes to children Keith is well mannered and gentle. As a hound he is a total flight risk so we will only consider a home for him with kids 8yrs of age or older who can be responsible to ensure that the door isn’t being held open and gates are closed snugly every single time. If Keith gets out the door or gate he will be gone following smells. He is a dog that will be just fine though if younger children visit as long as the adults are minding the doors. Keep in mind though that young kids mean that any food they have are at Keith level and he will think nothing of stealing food from a child’s hand. Keith is a Beagle lover’s dream dog. He is moderate energy outside and a total couch potato inside. He is very friendly and greets all new people as best friends he just hasn’t met yet. He loves meeting new people and getting pets from strangers. If you adore hounds and want one of your own, and are able to commit to helping Keith get back to his ideal weight and fitness level then he would love to meet you and see if this is a love match!! #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #rescuedog #adoptdontshop #pounddogs #pdr12years #pounddogrescue12yearsstrong Name: Keith ID # PDR2065 Age: 3yrs Gender: male Neutered: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Beagle Colours: tri Coat length: short House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: not to live with Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: medium Location: Drumbo Adoption fee: $800

For Adoption: Maestro! Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle. We at PDR believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, learning and helps to create a well-mannered and balanced dog. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process. To apply for adoption and for more information on our process and requirements, visit our website at https://pounddog.ca/adoption-info/. You’re about to meet the most special dog who charms everyone he comes in contact with!! He loves all people and thinks everyone should be his best friend. This is Maestro and he is a gorgeous blue and tan French Bulldog who is 3yrs old. He weighs about 24 lbs. Now before we get all our Frenchie loving people wanting to adopt, we have to stress that it is very important that anyone interested in Maestro read his bio in full, as he is a special needs little guy. It’s nothing that slows him down and he certainly doesn’t know that he is differently abled, but it is something that his new family needs to embrace, manage and love him for. See, Maestro was previously owned by a senior and had been given to his owner as a gift. They loved Maestro, but unfortunately were not prepared financially for a Frenchie, which is a breed known for many medical issues. Terribly, Maestro had a herniated disc injury occur in his back. He was paralyzed in the back end and needed a lot of management. His owner did not opt for the surgery that could have fixed Maestro and instead chose to manage his condition as best as they could. The owner was struggling with their own serious medical issues and couldn’t care for Maestro as was needed, and sadly surrendered him to a pound. Thankfully the pound saw a dog that was happy, friendly and eternally optimistic and they reached out to rescues to find a spot for him. We are Bulldog lovers and took him on fully prepared to schedule the back surgery we expected he would need. We were very pleased to discover upon meeting Maestro for the first time that he was much more mobile than we were thinking…he was zooming around on his leash, with his wonky back end, super thrilled to be meeting us all. We got right to work on the vet visit, and then an appointment with a neurology specialist at OVC, and were really disappointed to learn that unfortunately, too much time had passed since the disc herniated, to when we got him; and the window for surgical repair had closed. Had his owner surrendered him a month or so sooner, we could have maybe helped him more, but we were told at the specialist appointment, and then again in a consult between our vet and the specialist, that he was not a surgical candidate. His back was healing itself but without that surgery, it will only heal to a certain extent, and there is a 6mth window for this healing. Maestro is closing in on that and we can say that as he is today, he is happy, pain free, medication free, and able to get around very well…..but….he has limited feeling in his back legs. He walks with a straight gait in the back end and his rear legs don’t always know where they are going. It’s more noticeable when he is walking slowly, and much less noticeable when he is racing around…and let me tell ya, he can race around!!! Maestro doesn’t need any assistance with walking and he can sit, lie down, stand all on his own. He has a wonky back end but he has a solid front end and as a Frenchie, he has a muscular chest that really helps with his mobility. When his disc initially herniated, he was fully paralyzed and lost the ability to express his bladder. We are happy to say that along with being mobile now, he also has control over his bladder and is able to do all bathroom duties on his own. He does though, sometimes squirt a bit of urine when getting up or if excited, so he wears a diaper in the home to protect against that. It doesn’t happen all the time, and often he has a clean diaper, but he doesn’t mind the diaper at all and stands nicely for us to put it on when he comes in from outside, and it catches any unintended squirts that may happen. He is clean in his crate and doesn’t need his diaper when crated. He will come with a nice selection of doggy diapers…we just need his new person or family to be fully committed to caring for a dog that has mobility special needs and are fine with a dog that is diapered in the home. He also sometimes pees on his front legs so he gets regular quick baths to keep him clean, usually just leg wash downs. He is fine to bathe and it’s easy to do. We really want to focus on that all that is great about Maestro as there is so much more to this little dog than his disability. Maestro is a joyful clown of a dog and everything we all love about Frenchies. He is a big cuddle bug and loves to be on your lap. He loves his walks and gets so excited when you put his leash on. He is equally good on walks around the neighbourhood, or on a long line out in the fields or on trails. If he is always to be walking on cement or pavement he should wear little booties or socks on his back feet to protect them as sometimes his back feet scrape the ground. On the grass or softer surfaces, this isn’t required. Maestro is great in the car and is a fantastic travel companion. We crate him in the car for his safety and he settles in quietly for the ride. He is eternally happy and always has a grin on his face. He is a dog that makes people smile when they see him and he is always happy to meet a new friend. Maestro is a very social little dude and he thinks everyone should be a buddy of his. Maestro is great with other dogs and can nicely live with another dog. It would be best for the other dog to be of similar size to him, or if larger, then an older, more mature dog, would be best. Maestro does like to play with other dogs and we need to guard against further back injury, so playing with a large dog would not be ideal. In his foster home he has a Frenchie bestie and they play really nicely together. He does respect the older dogs in his foster home and doesn’t bother them to play. Maestro loves chewing on dog toys and playing with stuffies. Maestro is not good with cats and will not be adopted out to a home with cats or other small animals in it. Maestro would be fine in a home with children old enough to be aware of his back injury and to be careful with him. Older children who won’t topple down on top of him or push on his back would be just fine. Maestro would like a home where he isn’t left for a full work day. In his prior home someone was home all the time and so he isn’t used to be left for very long. He is crated when we leave and does well with this, but he is only left for a few hours at a time. He can be vocal initially when he is crated, but quiets down and then rests quietly until your return. His home needs to have easy access to a safe, fenced yard. When out of his crate he needs to get out to pee asap and so having his crate set up close to the door to the yard works well for him. He doesn’t like to be left outside alone for any length of time but does well to get his jobs done out in the yard, before then going for a walk. When he is out in the yard you will fully see just how able this disabled dog is. Maestro loves to RUN, and boy is he speedy. You would never know he has anything wrong with him when you watch him zoom from one end of the yard to the other. He loves to run and he does so with gusto. Its adorable to watch!! His little back legs just fly along with him, often popping out to the side, but he doesn’t care cuz he’s zooming! Adopters with previous French Bulldog or other Bulldog experience are preferred, as they are a special breed with specific needs to keep them happy and healthy. He will need to have his wrinkles cleaned on a regular basis as well as special attention to any potential allergies associated with food. He is doing well on the food he is on in our care, which is a top quality diet, and he should be kept on this. Frenchies are prone to environmental allergies and he may need allergy meds throughout his life, although so far he has been ok and showing no signs of having any allergies. Adopters should also regularly maintain his teeth through brushing and/or dental treats. Potential adopters should be aware of possible breed specific health issues and commit to any financial needs he may have in the future to maintain his health. This is a breed that comes with an assortment of potential medical issues and they are known as a high maintenance breed for upkeep and medical care. His family needs to be fully aware of this and be financially able to care for anything that Maestro will need in his life. Which leads us to the question, what does the future look like for Maestro? This is hard for us to say exactly. Our vet has told us that there is nothing holding him back from being adopted, we just need to find that special person or family that has a kind heart and is willing to work with a special needs dog, and is financially secure should he have any future back issues. He still has time for his back to heal further and get more mobility, however he may never become more mobile. If he continues to get better, fantastic! We can say in the time we have had him he has strengthened and is more mobile than when we got him. If he stays as he is, that’s ok. He is happy, pain free and he is mobile. He can do the deck stairs, he can get around well, he is A-OK just as he is. Could he suffer another herniated disc? Yes, that could happen, or it won’t. We don’t know. But with Frenchie’s that is a risk you take. This is something that they are prone to. Should this happen, he would require back surgery immediately to fix it. His family needs to guard against this by not letting him become overweight, by keeping him lean and muscular, and by not letting him jump up on the couch (he does try sometimes!) or jump down from the couch, bed etc. When lifting him, support his entire back. Don’t let him engage in overly rough wrestling with other dogs…just general things to keep his back safe. What we can tell you is that Maestro is SO worth the extra maintenance and care, and even that special care is minimal. It’s easy to put his diaper on…and we don’t care if he has a little squirt in it…oh well. Toss it in the wash and put on another. He is low energy in the home and super easy to have around. He likes to have a nice bed to chew his Nylabones in. He likes naps. He follows you around the house but settles in whatever room you are in. We block off the stairs so he doesn’t go up them as he would certainly try. He is quiet in the home and such an easy dog to live with. He loves cuddles and he makes us laugh all the time. If it weren’t for his hatred of cats we as his foster family would have adopted him…hands down. He is just so special. We know that there is a Frenchie loving person or family out there that will see what this amazing dog has to offer. If you are interested in Maestro send us in an application and be sure to tell us in there why you feel that you would be a great fit for Maestro. The more you can tell us about your home, your knowledge of this breed etc the better. We know that there is super kind and compassionate person/people out there that would just love to have a happy little Frenchie companion and we look forward to meeting them!! Name: Maestro ID # PDR2088 Age: 3yrs Gender: male Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: French Bulldog Colours: blue and tan Coat length: short House trained: has accidents, see bio Special needs: yes, see bio OK with kids: older OK with cats: no Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: small Location: Drumbo Adoption fee: $800

**IF THIS LISTING IS STILL POSTED THIS DOG IS STILL AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION. NO NEED TO EMAIL ASKING IF THE DOG IS AVAILABLE. PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS BIO THOROUGHLY AS INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY IS CONTAINED IN THIS LISTING** For Adoption: Caleb! Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle. We at PDR believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, learning and helps to create a well-mannered and balanced dog. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process. To apply for adoption and for more information on our process and requirements, visit our website at https://pounddog.ca/adoption-info/. I am delighted to introduce Caleb, a 7 month old Hound and Lab mix. Caleb came to our rescue from a local pound with a leg injury which is now healed. He weighed in for his neuter surgery at 44 pounds. Caleb is still a puppy with lots of growing left to do. He is a high energy pup who requires a lot of exercise and mental stimulation. He is looking for an outdoorsy and active person or family who can take him on many adventures and get out with him daily for long walks and hikes before a good evening couch cuddle. He currently goes on 4 or 5 walks daily with a minimum total of 7 km daily. Several times a week we go to the local conservation areas for a 5 km hike and on those days we may reach a total of 9 or 10 km. I believe Caleb would be a good candidate for agility training later on after he does his basic obedience training classes as he is highly trainable and loves to learn and work. Best advice I was given is that a well behaved puppy is a tired puppy. We have taken this to heart and because he gets his energy needs met, Caleb is a very laid back gentle boy who has done no typical puppy mischief in the house …although he recently thought it was fun to steal my slippers and hide them in one of his beds. At home Caleb is quite content to curl up on one of his beds and either nap or chew on his many toys both soft and hard. He delights in going to the toy box and taking out several toys to play with each day and leave them all over the house. He enjoys chasing toys down the hall but hasn’t quite got the idea of returning them to me. Caleb no longer follows me as my shadow and is happy to relax on his own in another room, mostly the living room where he has taken over the couch as his favourite go to place. . Caleb quickly learned the command “sit” and automatically sits to have his lead put on for walks and also when he returns home. We have an after walk routine; Caleb goes to the couch and wiggles himself silly until I come over and give him tummy rubs which he loves. My neighbour has nicknamed him the love bug. In the house Caleb is pretty good on the recall command. We often go to a nearby green space on a 50 foot long line so he can run. His recall can be comical as he comes running full speed and doesn’t always stop and I have to side step so he doesn’t run into me. It’s a work in progress. Caleb loves being outdoors and he spends time on a 30 foot long line in the yard with me since I don’t have a fenced in yard. He would love a home with a fenced in back yard where he could run and play, but this won’t be a replacement for his daily walks. He will do just fine without a fenced yard too as long as he gets his energy needs met like he does in his foster home. In the morning when I open his crate Caleb does a big stretch and then waits for an all over body rub before heading to his favourite couch waiting for me to get my shoes on for our first walk of the day. He is very patient and once he knows I’m ready he comes over to get his lead put on. At the writing of this bio he has been with me just over a month and has made amazing progress. Caleb is a very intelligent puppy who is quick to learn. He walks well on lead and rarely pulls. I have trained him on the gentle leader head halter but I haven’t found he really needs it. I was expecting him to pull when he saw bunnies, chipmunks and squirrels on our walks but he just stops and watches them until they disappear and then continues our walk. One evening Caleb spotted a baby toad on the road and was fascinated. He gently nudged it with his nose and it did a little hop forward. Caleb continued this sweet gentle play for several minutes before we resumed our walk. Caleb is a highly social puppy who loves to meet and greet new people and dogs. He is very gentle with these encounters and is a bit upset with me when I won’t let him meet everyone. Caleb recently met my neighbours 2 cats in a friendly manner. He has no problems with cars going by but large trucks and the back-up noise made by the garbage truck frightened him. Caleb is being fostered in a small rural community with nearby green spaces for his walks. He is not a candidate for a busy urban area as some traffic noises can be startling for him, but a quieter subdivision, a town, or a rural area would suit him well. Caleb is highly food motivated. Unless he’s being rewarded for obedience training sessions Caleb has to work for his treats. He was quick to solve simple treat puzzles and I have gone up to higher level ones. Caleb can be a counter surfer so all food needs to be kept out of his reach. He is a bottomless pit with a hearty appetite just like any growing puppy. During the day when it’s getting near meal time he will sometimes sit and look longingly at the counter area where his treat and food containers are kept hoping I’ll give in. Caleb has issues with separation anxiety that are being worked on. He rarely barks or whines unless I leave the house and then he will whine/howl until I come home. Because of this Caleb should not be in an apartment or condo home. We have been working together on this. We have found that a sturdy crate, and a frozen stuffed Kong or marrow bone to keep him busy when I’m gone seems to do the trick for him. When he has a food treat that lasts for a few hours he’s quiet in his crate. Caleb goes into his crate willingly with a treat and quietly sleeps through the night. Caleb is a wonderful pup, full of love and a sweet gentle nature. He is looking for a home preferably with a fenced in yard where he can free play and run to work off his high energy. His family needs to be outdoor oriented regardless of the season, already active walkers/runners/hikers, and willing to spend the time walking and hiking that this dog needs. He would be fine with older children who would enjoy teaching him how to play fetch. Caleb shouldn’t be left on his own for long periods of time and would be best with someone who works from home, or is otherwise home more than away. Caleb is looking for a family with the time and energy to bring out his full potential and who enjoy couch cuddles with a very affectionate, loveable dog. Name: Caleb ID # PDR2094 Age: 7mths Gender: male Neutered: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Lab/Hound Colours: white and tan Coat length: short House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: large Location: Freelton Adoption fee: $900

**IF THIS LISTING IS STILL POSTED THIS DOG IS STILL AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION. NO NEED TO EMAIL ASKING IF THE DOG IS AVAILABLE. PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS BIO THOROUGHLY AS INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY IS CONTAINED IN THIS LISTING** For Adoption: Kitty! Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle. We at PDR believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, learning and helps to create a well-mannered and balanced dog. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process. To apply for adoption and for more information on our process and requirements, visit our website at https://pounddog.ca/adoption-info/. We’re excited to introduce you to a girl whose heart is as big as her paws: Kitty! Weighing in at a healthy 106 pounds (with a few more to go as she fills out) , this 2 year old gentle giant is certainly not your typical ‘kitty’. Kitty is a recently spayed female Landseer Newfoundland dog, with soft black & white fur and kind brown eyes that appear hazel in the sunlight. She also proudly dons her iconic “cow spots” on her leg fur, complete with long feathery tufts.. or as we lovingly call them, her ‘furnishings’! Kitty came from a caring home, where she lived with a cat and older children. Her happy-go-lucky temperament is certainly reflective of the loving upbringing she was fortunate to have. Due to growing health-related costs & medical challenges (more on that later), her family recognized that she needed and deserved a chance at getting that under control which they couldn’t manage. We knew that un-spayed Newfs are commonly targeted by commercial breeding operations (which we’ve seen first hand), and we had the resources to spay her and get her health under control so we welcomed her. Kitty would be best suited to a home with a good sized fenced yard, and with folks who are home more often than not. She is quite the velcro dog, and absolutely adores people — almost immediately, she became her foster mom’s shadow. She likes kids and is friendly with everyone, but due to her size and occasional lack of spatial awareness, we’d recommend she goes into a home with (or without) children who are 12+ years old. She is medium energy level, meaning she’s more than happy to get her typical 50+ minutes of exercise per day, but doesn’t need sprinting sessions, or hours of exercise to be content. We’ve had some days where she’s cleared 15,000+ steps from trail hikes, and other days where she’s had several “short n sweet” neighbourhood strolls; in either situation, she’s a happy camper! When humans are busy, she’s able to chill out, snooze, or get to work tending to her treasured Kong toy with Greek yogurt in it. While she doesn’t need a lot of house space, having easy access to a fenced yard would be ideal as she generally prefers to have a wee every ~3 hours, and her foster mom says she could probably be the future face of a Metamucil commercial given her healthy, regular bowel movements. A detached home is also ideal because she has been known to let out a couple short barks when she can hear vocal dogs on the other side of the door. Kitty is house trained and will make it known if she has to urgently take care of business. When her tummy was initially upset from a diet switch, she was smart enough to make a fuss in the crate and wake up her humans, and then held it until we could get her outside. Perhaps her most endearing trait, this girl cannot get enough of belly rubs. She will lean into you, look up at you with doe eyes, and then almost somersault to the ground with a thump, rolling over for her belly scratches. If you finish up too soon, she will gently tap her paw on your arm to request more. Her temperament is fantastic and she is an absolute doll towards men, women, and children alike. She doesn’t even bother coming to the door or making noise when there’s a knock, and instead is only interested in slowly making her way over to the door if she can smell that Uber Eats has arrived. Let’s begin by reviewing the good stuff with regards to her health. Kitty was successfully spayed while in our care, and has received all of her core vaccinations in addition to being dewormed. She is a healthy weight, and had no red flags in her physical exam. We had her hips x-rayed and all is good there too! WOOHOO! Her teeth are in pearly-white condition, and every time she smiles during belly rubs, the room practically lights up! Now for the not-so-fun health stuff. Typical to the Newfoundland breed, Kitty has allergies that must be closely managed. When she came to us, she was constantly chewing herself and finding all types of ways to itch every few minutes, and she would moan as if to say “please make this stop!” Prior to coming into our care, a couple of allergy treatments were tried, unfortunately without success. When transferred into PDR’s care, Kitty immediately saw our vet and an allergy treatment plan was created. She has been on Apoquel 16 mg (1.5 chewable pills per day) and an allergy-friendly, top quality, fish-based kibble diet. She has responded very well to this plan, and rarely itches or gnaws herself anymore. Getting to the root cause of the allergies would be the next step, which could be diet-related or from environmental triggers, or both. The mystery of figuring out allergies is a long, drawn out affair and won’t be something solved in foster care, and will be something her future owner, along with a veterinary allergist, can work on. Ongoing Apoquel treatment is likely part of her long term allergy management plan. Adopters must consider the cost implications; allergy medications unfortunately will not be covered by pet insurance as it will be considered a pre-existing condition. Before applying for Kitty please make sure you check with your vet about the monthly cost of Apoquel for a dog of Kitty’s size and on the dose we have listed. It is imperative that anyone adopting Kitty is fully aware of, and can readily manage this expense as her Apoquel is a must have for her at this time. Giant breed dogs go through much more food, which can certainly add up especially when it is a top quality diet like she is on. We fully acknowledge that Kitty will be a costly dog to own and her new family must be in a financial position to manage this, but what we can tell you is that this dog is 100% worth it!!! She makes up for her awful allergy issues with a darling personality and tons of love. Kitty’s ears are one of her cutest features, especially when they immediately perk up at the sound of bags of treats or shredded cheese opening (every. single. time). Unfortunately those cute floppies will be prone to ear infections longer term as she has some damage to her ear canal from prior infections. Ongoing cleaning of her ears will help avoid infection. When she does have an infection, she responds very well to prescription ear drops. She is happily infection free now and we plan to keep her that way with regular cleaning and preventative care. Kitty is a good walker, and pretty easily managed despite her size. On her strolls, she loves pets from strangers and friends alike, and trots beside you with a pep in her step, being sure to stop and smell the flowers along the way. She is walked on a Martingale collar and 6ft leash and this has worked wonders in almost entirely eliminating prior pulling on the leash behaviour. If she’s in a new walk location that is very interesting, her pulling can make an appearance from excitement, but again - it’s manageable and she can be redirected. Regardless, she’s a big girl, so adopters should be physically able to handle the occasional pulling episode. She is dog selective on leash. Some dogs, for reasons unbeknownst to her human, have a special ability to fire her up. When she feels a certain way about a dog passing by, she begins to huff and puff, and her hackles go up. With certain dogs, and sometimes bikes passing by too closely, she may even add some dramatic flair. The good news is that this girl is extremely food motivated, making it quite easy to re-direct her attention and teach her that no reaction = yummy rewards. She doesn’t snarl or bare teeth at the dogs; she’s just excited/curious/worked up. Jumping at close by bikes/some dogs does happen from time to time, but it’s not an everyday occurrence and is something that with continued training, and being proactive and working her “sit” and “watch” off to the side while these exciting things pass is very effective. She has responded well to training, so now when she doesn’t bark or react to a bike or dog, she is quite proud of herself and immediately turns to you in anticipation of her “good job” treat. Her new family will be required to attend obedience classes so this will only further reinforce her learning and good behaviour. Kitty was tested with another friendly PDR dog (shoutout to Lentil the pug!) and a friend’s larger , calm, dog, and we saw that with a slow introduction, she does well. After some initial excitement (pulling/barks) for a couple of minutes, she becomes unphased. She was even totally fine with both dogs checking her out with sniffs after everyone was calm, and vice versa. Slow introductions will be key . But Kitty will not be a dog that will want to live with another dog, and any friend dogs should be neutered males who are calm and well socialized. When it comes to the crate, Kitty is tolerant. She sleeps in the crate overnight and is quiet and calm. During the day, she prefers to take crate time in small doses, and can become restless and vocal when left for longer periods. Outside of her crate, she can be trusted in the home, and avoids mischief when unattended, instead preferring to stretch out and lay down. If she doesn’t have a Kong or something appropriate to chew on, she has occasionally shown interest in nibbling on a stinky shoe. This has only happened a couple of times, but if she’s unattended in the future, it’s best to keep shoes out of reach. Kitty is wonderful in the car and enjoys sleeping in the back seat, resting her head on the centre console, or calmly poking her snout out for fresh air. She also loves to gaze out the trunk window while resting her head on the top of the back seat. She hops in and out without issue and would be great on family adventures! While Kitty did grow up with a cat sibling, we’ve noticed she can be sassy towards neighbourhood cats on our walks and would not recommend a feline sibling in her forever home. When cats catch her attention during walks, she wants to get up close and personal with them and is VERY interested. Especially if the cat is arching their back, it’s go time for Kitty, and she’s ready to pounce! Kitty is an amazing love of a dog who will quickly become your best friend. She’s the perfect balance of fun, active, and chill, and could easily fit in with families who like adventures and hitting their step goals just as much as they enjoy a lazy Sunday. Despite her allergy situation, she remains joyful, and has the typical adorable Newf personality that is sure to make you smile. If you are ready for a well-mannered, loving, pony-sized best friend, then Kitty is ready to meet you! Should you wish to apply for Kitty please let us know in your application the cost of the Apoquel allergy medication so we know that you did take this into account and are prepared for this so we are sure that this is something that has been researched. Thanks! #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #rescuedog #adoptdontshop #pounddogs #pdr12years #pounddogrescue12yearsstrong Name: Kitty ID # PDR2093 Age: 2yrs Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Newfoundland (Landseer) Colours: black and white Coat length: long House trained: yes Special needs: yes- allergy meds, see bio OK with kids: teens OK with cats: no Ok with dogs: selective, not to live with Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: X large Location: Hamilton Adoption fee: $800

For adoption: Whiskey Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle. We at PDR believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, learning and helps to create a well-mannered and balanced dog. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process. To apply for adoption and for more information on our process and requirements, visit our website at https://pounddog.ca/adoption-info/. Let me introduce you to Whiskey, an 8 month old playful, energetic, super intelligent and supremely fun loving Shetland Sheepdog and Collie mix. This guy never gets too tired for action, and firmly believes in giving everything 110 percent. He is full of life and enthusiasm for everything. Whiskey is ready to move on from his difficult background as a mill dog to an exciting future as a close companion, and maybe potential champion in a challenging sport or activity. He's even agreed to let his forever family help him decide which activities would be the most fun. Whiskey is a gorgeous pup with beautiful sable fur, white markings, and a flowing tail. He's currently about 35lbs and likely won't get much bigger, maybe up to 40-45lbs when full grown. His eyes are a rich chocolate brown, which he can easily use to melt your heart. And if that doesn't work he'll climb into your lap and roll around while giving you the most adorable expressions, usually with a lolling tongue and a big smile. When he's chilling with you he likes to lie right at your feet. When Pound Dog Rescue first rescued Whiskey and we brought him in as a foster about a month ago, we expected a slightly timid or maybe even fearful pup but we couldn't have been more wrong. He hasn't shown any fear, and while a bit wary at first of some new things, he's truly excited for everything. His biggest challenge was actually learning to relax while enjoying himself. It was almost as if he was so sure everything would be taken away from him that he needed to experience as much as possible as quickly as possible, which for Whiskey is at lightning speed. Like he thought that because he was getting a later start to puppyhood he needed to play catch up. Over these last weeks Whiskey has learned that life only gets better from here. He can enjoy himself at a more relaxed pace and take breaks from playing knowing that the people and things in his life will still be there for him. He will need someone who can help him continue this journey, and more importantly kick off his lifetime adventure with his forever family. Someone who will be patient with him as he learns, is very dedicated to training (he has so much incredible potential here), and can help him learn boundaries and good manners. Learning new things is what Whiskey was born to do. In the short time we've had him he's not only learned how to simply be a family dog (which is way more work for him than it sounds), but he's also housebroken and will go on command, learned some obedience like sit and down, learned that his crate is a great place to be safe, chill, and to sleep, and that being in a car usually leads to fun places. He's learning that walks are exciting but that he shouldn't pull on the leash and needs to sit calmly before starting fun activities, learning not to jump up on people when he's excited to see them, that dog toys are for him to play with and household items are not, and learning that calmness has benefits like attention and sometimes even treats. Whiskey is an incredibly intelligent dog coming from a background of likely little to no interaction, let alone affection, rules, or training, and as a very high energy pup he can get quickly over-stimulated. He has come a long way in the short time we've had him but will require ongoing training and support to help him channel his energy into constructive activities, and maybe even competitive pursuits. I can easily see him excelling at things like obedience and agility. As an enthusiastic herding breed pup he barks when unsure or excited. He will need to be introduced to new places and things slowly, but in time as his confidence and experience grows I know he'd love to go on as many outings and adventures with you as he's able. He is such a friendly, fun-loving goofball who just needs a bit of time and training to help him learn how to behave in different situations. I think he will form a very strong bond with his new person or family and this will be a great source of motivation, trust, and affection for him. Whiskey is very happy to cuddle with you and adores attention, but he lives his best life outdoors where he can put his mind and body to an activity. He is active most of the day, and prefers it that way. At the end of the day he's content to relax in his crate to bring down his energy before bed, at which time he will sleep through the night and be ready for whatever the next day brings. He absolutely loves a good bouncy ball or frisbee chase, and likes to shake and throw around his toys only to then pounce on them and repeat. He also does this adorable (and admittedly messy) thing where he likes to dig and play with any little crumbs floating in his water bowl, so have a towel ready. He's also quite fast and loves to run and play chase, especially with our family dog. Whiskey is very friendly with her, but he does bark at unknown dogs out of excitement and so will require further training. He's already improving quite quickly here though so with ongoing training and exposure this should be a non-issue in the future. Because of Whiskey's excitement he should be introduced slowly to any new dogs, and he can play a bit rough so he would be best as an only dog at first, or perhaps with another dog who is fun loving and understanding of this play style until Whiskey learns to be more relaxed and gentle. Whiskey would do best in a home without kids or with older children/teenagers as he's still learning how to be gentle and calm, and while he hasn't been exposed to cats yet he likely wouldn't do well with them, he has a prey drive and sometimes tries to chase small animals like squirrels. As an active boy Whiskey definitely can't be described as boring or lazy, but he is quite happy to relax outdoors in the yard, even by himself. He's learning to be calm inside the house and has made huge strides here, but for now when outside in the yard he's in his element and feels most relaxed and at ease. Whiskey does alert to anything he's unsure of by barking and occasionally barks when he's excited or wants attention, and so will not do well in an apartment or condo. Whiskey needs a safe, secure yard to run, play, and relax in, and one or two good walks daily. Because he's super smart and active he requires exercise, mental stimulation, and an understanding of what's expected in different situations to ensure he's well behaved. Thankfully teaching him how to behave is just a matter of exposure, patience, and basic training. For example he has learned that when left alone in certain situations it's ok for him to play with his toys or nap, or at bedtime he should go into his crate to wait, get a treat, then curl up and sleep until morning. He's also progressing fast with his leash training and rarely pulls on the leash, responding to his name and leash corrections very well. Whiskey's ideal person or family is active, outdoorsy, has space for him to run and play, and is dedicated to training so he can continue learning boundaries and manners. Someone who is looking for an affectionate and energetic dog to do all kinds of things with, and is also patient enough to introduce Whiskey to new places and activities slowly at first so he can learn how to behave in different situations. He needs an experienced dog owner who would be looking to take him along on their adventures, and to test his skills to see just how many things he can learn. He really has the potential to be one of those dogs that understands a ton of words, commands, and even body language. This will require enthusiasm, patience, training, consistency, dedication, and of course love, but given how fun and loyal Whiskey is he'll make a fantastic companion when these things are in place. So if you lead an active lifestyle and you're looking for a happy and affectionate companion to share it with, Whiskey will go the distance and maybe even beat you to your destination! Name: Whiskey ID # PDR2050 Age: 1yr Gender: male Neutered: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Sheltie/Collie Colours: sable and white Coat length: med House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: older teens OK with cats: dog savvy only Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: medium Location: Kitchener Adoption fee: $900

**IF THIS LISTING IS STILL POSTED THIS DOG IS STILL AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION. NO NEED TO EMAIL ASKING IF THE DOG IS AVAILABLE. PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS BIO THOROUGHLY AS INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY IS CONTAINED IN THIS LISTING** For Adoption: Mirabel! Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle. We at PDR believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, learning and helps to create a well-mannered and balanced dog. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process. To apply for adoption and for more information on our process and requirements, visit our website at https://pounddog.ca/adoption-info/. Hello world, meet Mirabel! Mirabel is a petite Cavalier King Charles spaniel who had quite a rough start in life. Mirabel is only 9 pounds and is quite small for a CKC spaniel. Mirabel has a wonderfully soft coat and the cutest little face with giant eyes that she often uses to gaze lovingly into her favourite people’s eyes. Mirabel is two years old, and she still has the innocence and energy of a puppy! Mirabel is an absolutely adorable and joyful little dog who has a wonderfully loving, gentle, and affectionate personality! Mirabel is fantastic company to have around and if you’re looking for a best friend or loved family member who adores being around you, or on your lap, Mirabel just might be your girl!! Mirabel arrived to us months ago and was very ill and only 6 pounds when she arrived. She had been purchased to be a puppy mill mom but when the commercial breeders realized how sick she was they decided to dump her instead of getting her the care she needed. That ended up being great for Mirabel because she found herself in Pound Dog’s care! When she arrived her health had been neglected to the point where she was starving to death and she had multiple parasites. Her poor little body was just skin stretched over bones and she was so sick she could barely keep her eyes open as her body was shutting down. She was severely anemic and struggling to absorb nutrients and was desperately in need of rescue and some TLC and vet care! Luckily, after months in care Mirabel has recovered and has been loving all that life brings. I am putting Mirabel’s medical needs up at the top of her bio, because other than her (managed) medical needs she is, in my opinion, a perfect dog. Mirabel will need an owner who is able to pay attention to specific requirements surrounding her eating and digestion. After treating her parasites, we noticed that Mirabel was still not gaining weight. An ultrasound showed that her intestines were quite inflamed, and she has an intestinal malabsorption issue. Though this is manageable, it is a lifelong condition that needs to be monitored, and she needs to eat a specific diet without any changes, treats, or human food to prevent any tummy upsets. Mirabel is on a prescription medication that she takes every other day as well. Her forever family will need to be on top of monitoring her bloodwork every few months, to make sure all levels are staying stable and within the normal range. When her stomach is upset it is very hard on her and she will refuse to eat which causes her weight to drop. All family members in her adoptive home need to be to stick to her strict diet which is a mixture of vet prescribed wet food and novel protein kibble that we have found works well for her. We feel confident that with an attentive owner who supports her strict diet, her medical needs can be met and not negatively impact her life as they have been well managed for some time in foster care. Though everything else about Mirabel is currently healthy, including her heart, CKC spaniels are dogs who tend to have high health needs. Mirabel’s forever family should be well researched or familiar with the breed as they are wonderful dogs but can be prone to needing additional medical support. Although tremendously lovely, this is not a breed for those who aren’t committed to having a very close relationship with their vet team and multiple visits yearly to keep on top of their health care. This is a high needs medical care breed and only those who are fully aware of this and adore Cavi’s despite their high medical needs and the costs that come along with that should consider sweet Mirabel. We always say that they make CKC Spaniels extra sweet and loving to compensate for the medical issues. Other than Mirabel’s medical needs she is the most perfect little dog who just wants to be loved and included in everything going on in her home! Mirabel adores snuggling her humans and giving them constant affection! She is most often found curled up on our laps or in our arms. She is the absolute definition of a lap dog and will contort herself in many ways just to be sleeping on a human. We often say “Mirabel, that cannot be comfortable!!” when she’s all twisted into a pretzel shape to make sure she can fit on any available lap space. CKC Spaniels are known for being incredibly people oriented, lovey-dovey, and attached to their humans and Mirabel fits that description perfectly. She just adores being loved and in particular wants to be nearby her foster mum at all times! Mirabel is a playful little dog who loves zooming around and playing with her people and would be absolutely over the moon if any of her dog siblings played with her! Mirabel LOVES dog friends, she just thinks they are the best and wants to cuddle them, follow them around, and do everything with them! Mirabel loves her foster sister, who is overall pretty indifferent to Mirabel, but Mirabel is always happy when her foster sister decides she’d like to cuddle for a bit! Mirabel isn’t too pushy about seeking out love from her dog housemates, she has good body language and social skills, but she sometimes doesn’t realize personal space is a thing… She just doesn’t understand why anyone would want personal space! If you have a social pup who wants to play and have a dog best friend, then Mirabel would be a great fit! If you have a dog who is happy to have company but not too playful, Mirabel would also be a great fit! She is such a sweet little lady and she gains confidence being around dog friends around her size. Due to Mirabel’s delicate frame and small size, any dogs in Mirabel’s forever home should be small – medium sized so she doesn’t accidentally get hurt. Mirabel does not have good self-preservation skills and does not understand that she needs to get out of the pathway of other dogs. She could get seriously hurt if there is a large size discrepancy as she is so sweet and passive she will just let other dogs walk all over her, literally. A few times a week her cocker spaniel foster sister, who is over twice her size, will go lay on Mirabel and Mirabel won’t move even if she’s getting squished! We often have to step in and make sure Mirabel is safe due to her teeny tiny size. Another dog is not a requirement for Mirabel, she’s also happy just getting human attention, but she really loves friends of all species. Mirabel has not been cat tested but I am certain she would love to be near any type of animal and would do everything in her power to win them over as a snuggle buddy. Any cats in the home would need to be gentle and friendly as she is smaller than a lot of cats and could easily get hurt by a swat, or at the very least, her feelings would be very hurt if she wasn’t accepted into the home by any family member! Mirabel is housetrained and has learned how to ask to be let out to go to the bathroom. She will signal in our house by going to the back door to ask to go out to the yard, but sometimes she will have an accident in new places, or if she’s not taken out regularly. Even with her stomach concerns under control she still needs to go a few times a day so a home where she can be taken out every few hours would be best for her. Due to Mirabel’s delicate and small size we would recommend that all family members in the home are at least over the age of 12. She cannot have any human food of any kind so all family members should be old enough to understand not to feed her, though this also applies to family members of any age who might want to cave to her adorable big eyes begging for food! Mirabel is quite playful and affectionate, so older children who are mindful of her size and needs, would likely make great friends of hers! Mirabel loves to play, but does NOT like rough play. She is so small and sweet it can be scary if those playing with her aren’t gentle and careful with her. Mirabel is so friendly and loving that sometimes it’s so easy to forget that she had a tough start in life! The one area we do see this come out is when loud noises are happening on walks if it’s really busy out! When a dog is startled they act unpredictably and will panic and unfortunately we often see this fear response amplified with puppy mill rescues. Mirabel must never be in an open area without a secure leash attached to a properly fitted martingale collar. Mirabel would not do well in a busy downtown core and would prefer a quieter neighbourhood. Mirabel loves her fenced backyard at her fosters house, but we had to be very careful to board up every teeny tiny hole. Mirabel is not a dog that can be just let outside into the yard without supervision. Mirabel does LOVE zooming around her fenced yard, but it is not a requirement for her forever home. She will need somewhere semi-private to do her business, and does need bathroom access every few hours during the day, but she can do that on leash if need be. Mirabel is still a young dog and she just loves to play and interact with the world around her! With her eager to please nature she would do really well with training and additional engagement with her! Honestly, she’s happy to do anything with her people and brainwork and learning would be quite fun for her! She settles and snuggles a ton, but she isn’t a couch potato who only wants to laze around all day, she wants to try new things and experience the world! Often when I’m working from home and it’s been a while, I’ll see her just get up from her sleeping spot and, tail wiggling, hop up the stairs just to go see a new room and hopefully get me up to follow her! She will settle back down but only after she’s stretched her legs, and maybe got a drink of water and some pets and snuggles! Mirabel travels in the car really well, but the poor girl gets car sick if she’s put in a crate to travel. To keep her safe in the car, we use a doggie seatbelt rather than a crate. She likes going with us places, and even took a multiple hour ride to the cottage during her time in foster care! Mirabel sleeps well in her crate overnight and is crated when we leave the house. When she is left alone, she settles pretty well, but can intermittently yip, whine, and bark depending on her mood. For that reason we recommend her forever home not be in an apartment building or condo so you don’t get any noise complaints. Mirabel is fine to be left alone for a few hours each day but the strongly believes that the more time she can spend with her family, the better! She just loves being around people! Mirabel is an amazing little dog who is looking for a loving family who just adores her and can be attentive to her medical needs. She loves being loved and really is looking for a forever home with people who she can bond and connect with and truly become a family member, it’s her greatest desire in life! I’ve written this bio over the course of a few days and every time I go to sit to write it Mirabel finds herself in my lap alternating between snuggling and sleeping and staring at me lovingly. She is an absolutely precious and sweet little dog who just enjoys every moment she spends around people and with other dogs. She wants nothing more than to be cared for and show her humans all the love in the world in return. If you’re looking for a playful, sweet, loving, adorable little lap dog, look no further than our little miss Mirabel!