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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Toronto, Ontario. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

Maverick

Shih Tzu

Male, Senior

Toronto, ON

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Maverick aka Mavi is a stocky little guy who loves everybody. He is estimated to be about 10 years old and weighs in around 15 lbs. He loves meeting other dogs although doesn't interact much with them after the initial greeting. He lives with two small dogs and has no problem sharing space; he shows no guarding issues with humans or other dogs. Although he is not a fan of going for walks, he enjoys exploring the back yard and is good for going outside during the day. He wears a belly band diaper at night because of occasional accidents. He is not a snuggler so does not sleep with his people, but does like to have his bed in their room. It is not known if he is good with children or cats but based on his laid back personality would probably be fine although a home with toddlers children would not be recommended. He is not a fan of nail trimming and does not like his face touched but allows face kisses and ear scratches. Grooming is better tolerated after some Gabapentin and Trazodone but still requires patience. Mavi is an amazing boy who catches on quickly to changes in routine and would bring joy to any home. PS he snores Hello my name is Maverick and I’d like to tell you a little about myself As you can see by my pictures I only have one eye. To keep my other eye healthy my foster mom puts drops in it twice a day, I can get around the house and outside just fine, but my foster mom or foster dad have to carry me down the porch steps, so I don’t fall. I love to lay in the sun and am pretty laid back (although not much of a cuddler) and enjoy as many scratches and pets as you have to offer. I enjoy meeting new people (especially when they have a treat for me). I also like meeting other dogs, my tail starts wagging right away. When I came into the rescue my foster mom took me to the veterinary clinic she works at and I made lots of new friends there – both human and canine At night I wear a belly band and when they go to work because I have had accidents, so this helps. I’m not a picky eater and like my senior diet. I love my treats and will sometimes use my voice when I want something, otherwise I’m a quiet guy. I like to spend my days hanging out in bed or on the floor near my foster family. I hope you like the photos and video of me I can’t wait to meet you so you can see in person how great I am, my foster mom says so. Thank you for reading my bio. Woofingly yours, Maverick November 5, 2024, 10:56 am

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Sassy

Shih Tzu

Female, Adult

Toronto, ON

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Sassy is an approximately 5-6 year old Shih tzu who came from a puppy mill. She is a delightful, sweet girl who has thankfully been released from a life of breeding and producing puppies for profit. While initially shy, she has blossomed into a fun, happy girl with a zest for life with a tail that just never stops wagging! She's been spayed, had a dental and is now up-to-date with all her vetting. She has a small cherry eye that we are working on getting repaired but does not interfere with her vision or cause pain. Sassy had a grooming prior to coming into rescue that entailed a very short cut due to severe matting. She's still a bit itchy but getting over that day by day. Sassy is housetrained now and goes out with the other dogs to do her business. She is not vocal or destructive when left alone. She is a wonderful house guest and is easy to live with and even easier to love as per her foster family. Sassy now knows how to walk on a leash. Although she can still be skittish it becomes less and less each day. Ideal home would be a house with a fenced yard (another dog would be nice for her but not mandatory) If you are interested in meeting Sassy, please complete our adoption app at: https://www.speakingofdogs.com/adoption/dog-adoption-application-2/ November 5, 2024, 10:56 am

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Zach

Poodle (Miniature)

Male, Adult

Toronto, ON

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

A very sweet little Miniature Poodle named Zach recently joined our rescue. He is 5 years old and weighs around 12 lbs. He lived in a puppy mill all his life and has some challenges to overcome, but is making progress. Zach was very frightened when he arrived at his foster home. He shook for 3 days and slept alone in the living room at night. Three days later he moved to a bed on the floor in the bedroom. Now he sleeps on the bed with his foster parents and their dogs. Zach is comfortable climbing stairs and likes to spend time outside in the backyard rolling in the grass. He feels safe in his home and yard. He is, however, frightened to leave his safe space and when he went for his first walk on a leash he froze and had to be carried home. He is quiet travelling in the car and is fine with a seatbelt or crate. Zach has a very good appetite and eats 2 meals a day. Benny Bully are his favourite treats. He eats Royal Canin Adult canned food. We add a little chopped chicken and rice. He also eats Performatrin Ultra Kibble. These can be purchased from Pet Valu. Currently there are 3 small dogs in Zach’s foster home. He will sometimes join in when the other dogs bark, but for the most part is quiet. He has not been destructive when left alone. He is friendly with people and other dogs. When Zach was released from the puppy mill he was severley matted and clipped down very short. It will take a couple of months for his coat to grow back in. Zack is not yet totally housebroken. He will do his business outside in the yard. If he can’t get outside in time he will poo on a puppy pad, but will lift his leg on furniture for a pee (we use a belly band for him so no urine gets on our furniture). He will need a training. Zach would probably do best in a very quiet environment with no children. Preferably he should go into a home with a retiree or someone who works from home and could be with him most of the time. A house with a yard and another dog would be a bonus. He is making great progress and with a little time and patience he will do very well. November 5, 2024, 10:56 am

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Fifi

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, Adult

Toronto, ON

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Fifi came to us when her owner passed away. She is quite overweight and is now on a responsible weight loss plan from our vet. A combo of lower calorie food and good exercise. When Fifi first arrived at her foster home she was extremely anxious and spent most of her days hiding under the bed. As the weeks have gone on, she has become much less anxious and more interested in being with her foster family and engaged in spending time in the living room, or wherever the humans are. If she does become frightened or overwhelmed (which is much less often) she will go into the bedroom and find her safe space under the bed (but not often now) Fifi lives with a couple of other dogs and ignores them for the most part. If they come near her treats or food she may growl or snark at them to tell them to buzz off and leave her goodies alone. She could live with another dog, but needs to eat separately and if she has a treat, the other dogs will need to give her space. Now that she has woven into daily life and knows the other dogs better, she doesn't snark or growl much anymore. She is not an overly demonstrative dog but does lay by the foster mom and enjoys being pet under the chin and behind her ears. She does not seem comfortable getting cuddled or snuggled. If people come to visit she barks at them and may follow them from behind and nip at their pant legs but will stop now when redirected and has never made contact or bitten anyone. She loves going for walks and is easy to walk; it seems she was taken for walks with a previous owner and she has nice manners and good experience with harness and leash and waits for you to put it on. When getting ready for walks she is most demonstrative. She would be fine for an apartment as she's not a vocal dog - only barks when people first come into the house and is quiet again Fifi is housetrained, good when left alone and not a big barker. She snores while sleeping and sleeps on a large donut bed. She is a lovely little dog, a bit quirky but once she trusts you she will follow and wag her tail for you. She was good at the vet and did not show any signs of aggression while being examined and not even when her anal glands had to be emptied She is approximately 5 years old and weighs 13 pounds which is overweight as noted. No medical issues November 12, 2024, 3:50 pm

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Genevieve

Toy Poodle

Female, Young

Toronto, ON

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Genevieve is from a puppy mill and has lived in a barn. We recently welcomed her into our rescue and she is doing well with the transition from isolated barn to loving home with humans and other dogs Location: Waterloo Name: Genevieve Breed: Poodle Mix Weight: 9 ½ lbs. Gender: Female Spayed/neutered: Age: 1.5 Reason for Intake: Released from breeder Medical (shots etc): Good with dogs: Yes Good with cats: Reactive with cats Good with kids: Older respectful children Good with strangers: Yes Guarding issues: No Ever bitten a human: No Ever bitten a dog: No Behavioural issues: currently working on learning to live in a house House trained: No Crate trained: No Destructive when left alone: No Barks when left alone: No Leash skills: Learning to walk on a leash Handling issues: no Known commands: Working on Sit Food on now: Science Diet Small and Mini Medical issues: None Personality, likes/dislikes: Likes to cuddle, not a big barker, very happy and a lovely companion Best home scenario: She likes to be around people but is fine with being left alone for a few hours at a time. She does not bark a lot so might be suitable for apartment living if her owners can work with her on a house-training regime. Genevieve is a sweet happy little lady who loves life. She has a poodle coat that is primary grey with some white, black and apricot markings. She is quite unique with one brown eye and one blue eye. Genevieve is just learning to be a house pet, and she is eagerly adapting to all the changes coming her way. She loves treats so this will help in the training process. Genevieve is a joy to have around and is looking forward to finding a forever home.November 5, 2024, 10:56 am

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Beau

Mastiff

Male, Adult

Toronto, ON

Size

(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more

Details

Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

COURTESY POST Beau is true to his breed and a big cuddle bug. He would happily sit on the couch with his head in your lap for hours. He loves a good long walk and does really well on a leash, even if he gets a little excited about squirrels. Beau will get excited for his humans to come home every time, whether gone for 5 hrs. or 5 mins, he is going to greet you at the door with a toy or a shoe in his mouth. If you want him to drop his toy, food is the biggest motivator with Beau; he will do just about anything for a treat. Beau loves a cuddly soft toy that he will baby and then eventually love too hard before it needs replacing. Sometimes Beau is not aware of how big he is and will lean his entire 130 lbs. of weight on your leg looking for affection. Beau has been exhibiting some prey drive with our smaller dog, squirrels, cats and other smaller animals he sees. Beau is fine with strangers so far (adults) he will bark when people come to the door and exhibit some guarding behavior but that is very normal with this breed. Once we let him know that everything is okay, he is immediately all over anyone who will give him affection. Name: Beau Breed: Cane Corso/Mastiff mix Weight: 130 pounds Gender: Male Spayed/neutered: Neutered Age: 5 years (DOB: Nov.24/18) Obtained From: Originally from an ad on Kijiji. Rehomed in July, however, he is not doing well with the other dog in the home. Reason for Intake: Beau is not doing well with the senior Jack Russell Terrier in the home. Up to Date with Vetting: Yes Good with dogs: Dog selective. Not recommended for a home with dogs under 50 pounds. Likely best as the only dog. Good with cats: Lived with 2 cats for his first year of life, however, he seems to be exhibiting prey drive in his current home. Good with kids: Not recommended for a home with children under 12 years of age. He has lived with babies, however, he has shown concern with the activity of a visiting 4 year old. Good with strangers: If a stranger comes to visit, he will bark. He will go up and sniff them and check them out and be friendly. Resource guarding issues: Not from people/dogs/cats. Ever bitten a human: No Ever bitten a dog: No Fears: Car rides. Described as needing time to adjust to new things. Housetrained: Yes. He toilets in the yard and on leash walks. Crate trained: Yes, but not used recently. Good in the car: No. Current family is not able to get him in the car and help overcoming this fear is ongoing. Bark when left alone: Currently someone is home most of the time but previously he was left alone about 9 hours/day and was quiet. Destructive: No. Energy Level: Medium Leash skills: Walks well on leash. Okay with physical handling/manipulations: He is comfortable being brushed and petted Known commands: Sit, lay down, come, high five Food on now: Kirkland kibble (red bag). 2 cups, 2x/day. Behavioural issues: Afraid of car rides. Takes time to adjust to new environments. Medical issues: None November 5, 2024, 10:56 am

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Speaking of Dogs Rescue

Toronto, ON M9W 3L8

Pet Types: dogs

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Etobicoke Veterinary Hospital

1972 Kipling Ave, Toronto, ON M9W 4J5

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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PVCA Toronto Ontario

Etobicoke, ON M9A 5C6

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Welcome Paws rescue - Toronto Transport

Toronto, ON M6N 1V3

Pet Types: dogs

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DIBS Rescue - Markham

Markham, ON M9V 4M9

Pet Types: dogs

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DIBS Rescue - Etobicoke

Etobicoke, ON M9V 4M9

Pet Types: dogs

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Doggos Dog Rescue

4140 Dundas St West, Etobicoke, ON M8X 1X3

Pet Types: dogs

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City of Toronto Animal Services North Region

1300 Sheppard Avenue West, Toronto, ON M3K 2A6

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

4 Legged Love

Please Email Us!, Toronto/GTA, ON M6P 1W7

Pet Types: dogs

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Etobicoke Humane Society

67 Six Point Rd., Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2X3

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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