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Nitro

Mastiff Rottweiler

Male, Young
Drumbo, ON
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
**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: Parsley! 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/. Nitro is a 2-year-old Rottweiler/Mastiff mix weighing in a about 102lbs and still has some filling out to do! He has a silky soft black coat on his back and head, typical of a Rottweiler, with the brindle colouring coming through on his legs and belly. He is a solid boy, and is very strong. He has a protective instinct, typical of his breed mix but when he settles in at home, he is a very sweet, cuddly and goofy boy. Nitro was found as a stray running loose and was brought into a shelter where he was unclaimed. We were able to bring him in into our care, which is for the best as he was very skinny when we got him, and hadn’t been cared for. Shortly after entering our care we found out that Nitro was heartworm positive. He obviously hadn’t been on heartworm prevention in his prior home and with heartworm very prevalent on Ontario now, and transmitted by mosquitos, he was susceptible. The treatment for heartworm is very involved and expensive but we took to getting him back to health and heartworm free. Nitro has now completed his heartworm treatment and is on preventative monthly to ensure he is never exposed again. His new family will need to commit to keeping him on heartworm prevention from the vet to ensure he is never exposed again. True to his breeds, with people he considers part of his pack, he is very loving and gentle and so very loyal. Nitro is very devoted to his people and absolutely adores his family. When we first got him, he was nervous of others coming into the house or out on walks, but having now settled in and with some leash training and positive association training he is doing very well. Nitro would be a suitable dog for an experienced guardian breed owner who is keen on training and can confidently handle a very large dog. His foster family has done a ton of work with him on obedience skills and he is such a smart dog, picking up on all new skills very quickly. We are looking for his forever family to continue the training we have already instilled in him and continue to build on that. He is not suitable for a first-time dog owner, but for those who are experienced with and love Rotties and Mastiffs, this handsome dude is the best of both breeds. Nitro would do best in a home with no kids or visiting kids. We’ve come to know and love his kind and gentle soul; however, he has a very strong protective instinct and doesn’t like any too quick movements. He’s a very quiet boy, only speaking when absolutely necessary – which is typically just to warn you of any potential threats or trespassers on the property. He has a deep, loud bark that would scare the pants off just about anyone but a simple “thank you” is all he needs to understand his job is done. He’s a very active dog, always looking for a job to do. If you don’t give him one, he will find something to occupy himself, and that’s usually finding any stray article of clothing on the floor and bringing it to you – he tends not to inflict any damage, but he likes a tidy house. He looks forward to his walks which are usually about 45 minutes, twice a day in order to expel his energy. He has learned to walk wonderfully on a leash at whatever pace the leash holder sets for him – with the odd reminder. Keep your eye out for squirrels and rabbits, he does like to chase but has learned pretty quickly that it’s not always necessary. Nitro is so eager to please his people and is incredibly adaptable to whatever life seems to throw his way. He does require exercise and a job to keep him on track, but is always quite happy to start and end the day with a cuddle on the couch – or your lap. He loves to roll around in the grass so once a month or so he gets a bath and a nail trim. He doesn’t love to get his ears cleaned but luckily, they don’t get too dirty. Nitro is fully house, and crate trained, he’s not had accidents here but has been known to ‘mark’ when visiting other homes with strong pet smells. He sleeps in his crate at night and is crated anytime he’s home alone. He was reluctant at first but has become very comfortable in his crate and will go in on his own – the fact that he gets a special treat every time he goes in certainly helps. He does require the plastic kennel style vs. the wire crate style cage – his preference and he will escape the wire crate. He is very gentle with food, we’ve had no issues petting him or taking a bowl from him – he does get a bit possessive with toys which we’re working on. Partly due to the fact that he tends to be quite destructive with toys, so he tends to lose access to them – so once he gets them, he hangs on pretty tight. On the bright side, in destroying toys he doesn’t seem to swallow any pieces, and he seems to know what is a toy and what is not a toy. Nitro also LOVES a car ride. It doesn’t matter where you’re going, long or short drive, he is eager to jump in and tag along. He sits quite nicely in the back seat just observing his surroundings. Nitro would do best in a detached or semi-detached home, with a fenced in yard that he can run and play in. He loves to be outside, where he likes to play fetch and chase critters out of the yard, however he doesn’t like to be left outside by himself. He requires a quiet home without a lot of people coming and going and few visitors. He needs proper introduction to all visitors, and random people can’t be coming and going at will. He is a home protection breed, and although he has never been aggressive in our care, he won’t stand for strangers coming into the house, or any rough housing type behavior going on in the house. Generally chill and super easy going with his people, he is on alert if strangers come on the property. Nitro would like to be the only pet in the home for now. We don’t know how he would be with cats as he hasn’t been cat tested. He has met a well mannered, friendly dog and he was fine with him. He could absolutely have dog friends to go on walks with, and once comfortable with them, could even have play sessions. But we would like him to be his new families sole focus for the first year at least so he can settle in, get fully trained, and fully mature, as power breeds take 3yrs to fully mature physically and emotionally. Nitro is incredibly smart and quick to learn his basic manners, particularly when there are treats involved. He’s still working on stay, because he very much likes to remain right by his humans’ side at all times. He’s got his sit and down commands pretty well mastered along with waiting to be told “go” before attacking his food dish. He’s also come a very long way with recall to the command – “here” – and will a bit of practice and diligence will have this mastered in no time. He’s incredibly eager to please and work for his people so training is very important to him, but he catches on very quickly and just needs the odd reminder. When Nitro came into foster care he was fully checked out, brought up to date on his vaccinations and neutered as well as tested and treated for heartworms. Initially he was a bit wary at the vet, however, in his subsequent appointments he’s received glowing reviews from the staff showing his ability to build trust. Nitro is a fiercely loyal and protective dog, and when shown love and care, becomes a sweet, loving and goofy boy. He’s incredibly smart and adaptable and will make a wonderful companion. If you’re looking for a dog that will always be by your side, and have your back, Nitro just might be the guy for you! Name: Nitro ID # PDR1291 Age: 2yrs Gender: male Neutered: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Rottweiler/ Mastiff Colours: black and brindle Coat length: short House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: no OK with cats: no Ok with dogs: yes, but not to live with right now Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: XL Location: Kitchener Adoption fee: $800
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Jane

Shih Tzu

Female, Adult
Drumbo, ON
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
**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: Jane! 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 sweet, beautiful girl is Jane! She is a Shih Tzu mix with cream and tan colouring. She is believed to be about 5 years old and she currently weighs about 12 lbs. She has soft fur, short wee legs, a long body and a tail that shows all her feelings! Please read her bio carefully to make sure you can offer this lovely girl all she needs to thrive in her forever home. Jane is a puppy mill mama. She arrived in foster care under-weight, with terrible nails and ear infections. She is gaining weight and medication has helped her ears. With good nutrition, her skin and fur are improving too. Everything is new to Jane so she is a cautious dog. She will seek out attention, sweet talk and pats from women. She will allow herself to be picked up and is becoming more comfortable being held but it’s a work in progress; handling was very rough in the mills so she is cautious. She often feels nervous but she has never nipped. Jane was mistreated by men during her time as a papa mill mama. Due to this, she actively avoids men and quickly retreats to her crate. The men in her foster family are feeding her food and the best treats to help her associate men with good things. She is much more relaxed and excited when just the girls are around. We have seen progress and we know that with time and patience, Jane will love all of her family members. We are looking for a forever home for Jane where a woman would be her predominant care giver. If there is a man, or men, in the home they will need to be quiet, calm and gentle natured and be willing to patiently work with Jane to gain her trust. We can assure you it will happen, it just takes time and won’t happen overnight. She had 5yrs of learning that men are cruel so it will take some time to unlearn that and recognize that men can be kind and trusted. When Jane first arrived she just began her heat, and because of this cannot be spayed for 3 months, and therefore her forever family must be able to bring her back to our vet in Cambridge in order to have her spay surgery completed. She is done with her heat now. Anyone interested in Jane needs to live within an hour of Cambridge to feasibly accommodate the drop off and pick up of the spay date. She will be adopted out on a contract that mandates the return for her spay. Jane will do best in a calm and quiet home. She has been with us for a month and she often scans the room for ‘danger’. She will sometimes hang out in the same room as us but often retreats back to her crate. Her crate is her safe space in the home. She does want to be a part of things and she will peek around corners to see what is happening. We know, given more time, Jane will be right in the middle of the action, its still early days. She absolutely wants to be a part of things, she is just learning still. Jane loves to be outside! The first time we saw her happy tail was in the backyard. We shoveled a loop for her and she does laps around the loop, on her own or chasing her furry foster brother. She would love to have a securely enclosed backyard to explore. She also enjoys her walks. She is surprisingly a speedy walker despite her little legs. She is doing very well on a leash and is not overly nervous about sounds. She walked right past a snowblower today! Despite this, her family will need to use a Martingale collar and securely hold her leash for her safety. If she got spooked, she would run; she is a flight risk, as are all mill dogs. Jane is a good eater. She eats twice a day and she is now taking treats from all of her humans. She has been on a few car rides. It's still a new and scary thing so she is shaky. She doesn’t get car sick and we expect she will become more relaxed with more exposure. Jane was very easy to house train! She doesn’t have accidents in the house. Jane has endeared herself to all of her foster family, humans and canine. A favourite quirk is her big toothy smile when she is happy to see her people. It’s adorable and she gets very excited. She has checked out the dog toys but she is more interested in socks and mittens. It's fun to see her zip by with a mitten in her mouth. Right now, she has a collection of socks in her crate. Jane would do well with a playful dog sibling to show her the ropes of having fun and exploring. She likes other dogs and enjoys the companionship. Another dog in the home is not mandatory, but if there aren’t other dogs in the home she should have a dog friend to regularly socialize with. She will be fine with a cat in the home too . Jane would like a home without children in it. She need quiet and calm in the home and the noise and activity of children would be too much for her. Older teens would be fine as long as they are quieter natured and don’t have a lot of visiting friends. A home where young children visit regularly would not be a good fit either. She is looking for an adult only home without a lot of strangers coming and going. Jane deserves the joys of walks, toys, treats, blankets and cozy dog beds. It has been a delight to see Jane interact in her new world. She is a sweetheart of a dog who has come a long way in a short amount of time. If you think you can help Jane continue to gain confidence and feel safe, we know she will bring smiles and laughter to your home. Name: Jane ID # PDR1329 Age: 5 Gender: female Spayed: will be UTD vaccines: yes Breed: ShihTzu X Colours: red and white Coat length: med House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: no OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: small Location: Waterloo Adoption fee: $700
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Gabbi

Beagle

Female, Young
Drumbo, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
**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: Gabbi! 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/. Gabbi is an adorable female beagle approximately 2-3 years old and 40lbs, but is on an exercise and diet plan to trim a few more of those pounds off of her. Gabbi has the typical tri-colour markings of her breed, but her black-on-white polka dots and the martini-glass shaped patch on her back hint at what a unique little dog she is! Gabbi was very timid when she came into rescue. She had been an unclaimed stray at a rural pound and had spent quite some time in the facility. Since we started fostering her, we have been thrilled to watch this gentle, bright and affectionate little girl come out of her shell! She loves snuggling with her people, walking in the woods, and watching through the window as the world goes by. She is still a bit timid meeting new people in the home, but she is won over by treats and learning that visitors are a good thing. With ongoing positive reinforcement and praise, Gabbi’s confidence will continue to grow. Gabbi is house trained but is still learning to be comfortable by herself outside. She happily sniffs her way around our back yard and sometimes plays ‘zoomies’, but only if someone is with her. If her nose distracts her from the business at hand, a gentle ‘hurry-up’ reminds her to relieve herself. And should you forget to give her a treat after doing her business, she’ll remind you with a soft nudge to your leg and a sideways glance at the treat shelf. Gabbi is happy to be walked 2-3 times a day and is cautiously curious when meeting other dogs. As long as they respect her need to approach carefully, she’s fine; rambunctious greetings are too much for her and she will pull away. Gabbi’s nose is at work full-time when on walks, which can lead to pulling on the leash. Stopping and saying ‘ease’ is usually enough to slow her down. A heartfelt ‘Good girl Gabbi!’ when the leash is slack will continue her good behavior and may even earn you a quick glance of appreciation and a tail wag. We’ve been teaching Gabbi to be comfortable in her crate. She’s settles in quickly and quietly at night, but cries for a while when crated before we leave the house. She’s calm when we return. We have not left Gabbi free in the house while we aren’t home. When we are home, Gabbi’s first choice is to be with us, although she’s recently taken the initiative to nap in the family room while we work in our home office. Gabbi has lovely eating manners. She waits quietly and patiently for her meals and does not guard her food bowl. Her nose has a tendency to get too close to human snacks when sitting next to you on the couch, she is a hound after all, but she respects a firm ‘no’ and does not beg. And just to remind you what a wonderful little dog she is, she quickly ‘sits’ on command before accepting a treat. Gabbi is very eager to jump into the car when the opportunity arises. Her initial excitement can make her a little rowdy, but she soon curls up on the seat and rides quietly. She is an excellent travel companion and will happily accompany you on car rides. Gabbi will thrive in a home where she is with people most of the day; she will not do well if left alone for long periods of time. She is a gentle but active dog and will require 2-3 walks a day. She came to us a bit chubby so we are working on trimming her up and getting her to a healther weight. Along with her exercise regime her new family will need to abide by giving her only the food she is supposed to have, and limit her treats. Beagles are quite the foodies and she could very easily gain back more weight if her people are too generous with the portions. It isn’t good for her joints or back to be overweight so we are looking for her new family to be committed to keeping her trim and healthy. Quick and easy access to a yard will reinforce her house training. While there aren’t children in her foster home, Gabbi has been calm and gentle in the few interactions she has had with children since coming into our care. Because she is a little timid still we are looking for a home for her without young children, but teens would be fine. She just won’t enjoy the noise and activity of a home with young kids in it. Gabbi would be best as the only dog in the home. Or she could be with a senior male dog who won’t pester her or be too rowdy, but would be a good companion. We don’t wish for their to be cats in her forever home. She hasn’t been exposed to cats and we don’t know how she will act around them and don’t want to take any chances. Training classes will be great for Gabbi, primarily to build her confidence when meeting other dogs and people. She is a smart dog and will certainly learn the skills taught in class, but for her the socialization will be far more important and will go a long way in her confidence building. If you love Beagles and have a quieter home , and love getting out for walks then this is the dog for you! She is everything you love about Beagles and then some. Gabbi has been a great dog to foster and we know that she will make a fabulous dog for a hound loving family who will love her just as much as we do! Name: Gabbi ID # PDR1332 Age: 2.5yrs Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Beagle Colours: tri Coat length: short House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: teens OK with cats: no Ok with dogs: yes, calm mature dogs Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: med Location: Waterloo Adoption fee: $800
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Miss Marple

Shih Tzu

Female, Adult
Drumbo, ON
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
**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: Miss Marple! 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/. It's my pleasure to introduce you to Miss Marple. Named after the famous Agatha Christie detective, Miss Marple is an older gal with lots of curiosity, just like her namesake. She is an 8 year old Shih Tzu with soft caramel and white fur and weighs about 14 lbs. This little lady has soulful eyes that have seen some very bad times. Now, that has all changed. Miss Marple was rescued from a commercial breeding program, kept pregnant or nursing pups for all of her 8 years. She didn't even have a name. Miss Marple hasn't let her past dictate her future. With the help of her curiosity, she has blossomed into a happy lady filled with hope for a long peaceful life with someone to love her. This beautiful girl needs a quiet home without children. She needs to be approached with a slow, gentle touch as she panics when you have a fast approach. Miss Marple loves treats and sometimes will take a treat from your hand, we are working on building trust and confidence. Marple is a fairly quiet dog. She will let out a yip or two when someone comes in the door. She has the greatest little howl when she hears you getting up in the morning and she wants you to hurry to give her some morning affection. I think she also howls if left in the crate during the day. Miss Marple is a bit of a couch potato. She loves to be by your side on the couch. It's definitely her happy place. On walks, she walks easily and happily behind you, no pulling except when she puts her brakes on. Then you have to try and cajole her to start up again. I tend to walk a big circle behind her and just start walking and usually this triggers her to start walking again. She happily does her business during the walk, usually near the beginning of the walk. This little lady loves to snoopervise all the activity around her and her eyes track everyone around her. She does everything in slow motion, moving much like a sloth. Miss Marple's fur was shaved down very short when she was rescued due to severe matting and coat neglect. Her toenails were over an inch long and caused her to walk with her toes splayed. She will need brushing when her coat grows in and professional grooming every 6 to 8 weeks. Miss Marple is really catching on to house training. She doesn’t pee or poop in her crate and I take her out as soon as morning cuddles are done. She pees right away and tends to like a couple more minutes to pee again. She poops fairly quickly after eating and has only pooped outside so far. I also try to let her out every couple of hours when I'm home. She will pee in the house if I fail to let her out often enough. She hasn't yet learned to ask to go out. Miss Marple is crate trained and sleeps in her crate quietly all night. We also put her in her crate when leaving her alone during the day. It is the safest place for her to be. She will make some noise in her crate during the day but I'm unsure if that is only because my 2 dogs carry on when I'm out of the house. They may or may not instigate the noise. She would do well in any home environment as her noise is minimal and although she hasn’t mastered them yet, she could learn to handle stairs without issue. She is not a high energy dog and as such, does not require a yard - just a safe place to do her business. We have taken many car rides together and Miss Marple calmly sits or lays down tethered to her dog car seat. She has been a dream travel companion. Miss Marple lives with my 2 dogs, 8 years and 2 years old. She eats with them and sleeps with them on the couch but other than that, she doesn't interact much with them. She would fine be in a home with a similar energy dog or she would also love to be the only dog, soaking up the love. She is untested with cats but she would likely be fine in a home with a dog savvy cat. Miss Marple would do best in a home with no children, but could be fine with older teens if they are quieter and don’t have a lot of friends over visiting. The fast actions and unpredictable approaches of children would be too much for her to handle. This older girl needs a calm and peaceful home with lots of patience and encouragement. She also doesn't yet know how to play and would probably not be of any interest to a child. There shouldn’t be any regular visiting children either in her forever home. We have been working with Miss Marple on getting used to living in a house. She doesn’t mind the tv anymore but reflections in the glass door are still suspicious and sometimes get barked at. She will need to attend basic obedience training so she can learn better manners and to keep her safe(recall). Miss Marple is up to date on her current vaccines and she checked out well at her recent vet visit. She sailed through recovery following her spay surgery. She has also had dental work where she had a broken tooth removed, and lost some rotted teeth , and got a good cleaning. Miss Marple needs someone to love her and she will spend her life devoted to that person or couple. A quiet and moderately active lifestyle will suit her well. She is a loving, happy girl who just wants a home of her own. Name: Miss Marple ID # PDR1346 Age: 8yrs Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: ShihTzu Colours: tan and white Coat length: med House trained: almost Special needs: no OK with kids: no OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: small Location: Ayr Adoption fee: $700
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Kova

Beagle Pomsky

Female, Puppy
Drumbo, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
**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: Kova! 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 Kova who is about 3.5 mths old. Kova is a mix of Beagle and Pomsky (pomeranian and husky cross. Although sometimes in the puppy mill world this could mean eskimo spitz, based on her size we suspect the latter). Kova currently weighs about 14 pounds and is going to be a smaller sized dog likely no more than 20 to 25 or so pounds. Kova is still a sweet little puppy with thick soft puppy fur that is a gorgeous tri-colour with her body being mostly tan, a long stretch of black down her back fading into grey down her sides and with some cute white on her head, chest and legs. Her paws are so white that it looks like she is wearing white socks! Kova is such a sweet natured dog and you can see it when you look into her beautiful dark brown eyes that show such curiosity and wonder for her surroundings. Kova and her siblings were unfortunately puppy mill discards that didn’t find a home, so Pound Dog Rescue took them in to give them the best chance at finding their forever homes. Kova was full of joy and excitement when we brought her into our home and it didn’t take long for her to warm up to her surroundings! She loves to check everything out and has such confidence to explore and do whatever she wants to do. This girl is certainly a leader and is always initiating play time, or initiating a good sniffing hunt in the backyard. Kova would do well in pretty much any home situation as she is a pretty easy going gal. She absolutely loves all of her other foster dog siblings and wants to run around and play with them all the time. When they are outside it is constant playing and sniffing out those real good scents, getting zoomies to run from one end of the yard to the next, she also loves searching for sticks to chew on. Once she comes in there is always more play time, then some independent play with a toy or chew bone, and then she will find a nice quiet and comfy place to take a nap. Kova certainly doesn’t let her size get in the way of playing, she has no problem initiating wrestling matches and tug of war with the big dogs, she certainly thinks that she is one of them! Kova’s ideal home would have a playful male dog for her to expel some energy, but we also think Kova would do well as an only dog. She would like to be the only female dog in the home so she can be the princess off the house! Kova can at times be a stubborn little girl and she wants to do things on her own time and thinks she can do whatever she wants, when she wants to do it. She will need experienced dog owners who can train her well and not let her get away with things. Kova is also currently living with a cat, she has not had much exposure to the cat other than to see her on her perch, but she has not shown much interest in her. Kova also lives with two teens in the house, considering she is still a puppy we have not noticed too much mouthing except for when she is really excited and they are down playing on the floor with her, but when it does happen we are quick to correct and she is very responsive to correction. She loves when the kids get down on the floor and play with her! When she gets excited her little tail will wag a mile a minute, and you can feel her heart beat racing! If there are kids in Kova’s forever home they should be ages 8+ and well versed with understanding proper dog play and interactions and be willing to work on training with her. Kova would love a big fenced in backyard to be able to run around and play in, she loves playing outside so much and it is probably her favourite thing to do. Kova should have a fully fenced, escape proof and dig proof backyard to ensure her safety when she is in the backyard. Being that she is mixed with both a Beagle and a Husky/Spitz type mix, both those dogs love to either follow their noses or try to escape! Kova is crate trained, so when it is bedtime or time for the humans to leave the house she happily walks into her crate and waits for a couple of treats, though sometimes you need to lead her in with the treats. Kova does initially make some noise when she is put in her crate during the day, and will yowl for a few minutes, but she does calm down and will stay quiet until you come back to let her out. When she goes in her crate at night she does occasionally let out a few yowls during the night, but it only lasts a minute or so and then she stops. Sometimes in the morning if we are taking a while to wake up she will let out a few low howls to remind us that she is in her bed. Because Kova does occasionally bark/whine in her crate, it is recommended that she go to a detached home so as to avoid disrupting neighbours. That being said, she will likely grow out of her yowling in the crate and it likely won’t persist for too long. Kova has been doing fairly well with her house training, but she does still have quite a ways to go to becoming fully housetrained, which will also come with time. When given the opportunity, she will pee outside whenever she has the chance, however she is still very young and still likes to pee whenever is convenient for her. She will need to be let out to pee about every 15-20 minutes during her “awake” time, to help with facilitating no accidents in the house. She is still pretty young and we are having less and less accidents each day, and this will continue to improve with her age and consistency. Overall, Kova is such a well-mannered little girl and has been an absolute dream to have. Once she gets some playtime outside she gets pretty tuckered out and is very well behaved inside. Kova will on occasion find an empty toilet paper roll to chew, but she is generally pretty good to only chew on her toys. Kova is a pretty chill and relaxed pup, she doesn’t mind hanging out in a different room then you and doesn’t feel the need to follow you everywhere you go. Kova loves attention and if you are petting another dog, you can bet that she's going to push her way through to make sure that she can get in on some of the pet action too. When it comes to downtime in front of the TV, Kova thinks that the only place for her is in your place or sharing the seat with you. Whether your settling in for your favourite show, a good movie, or to play some video games, Kova will get herself comfortable on your lap and then sleep the entire way through until you’re ready to get up. Kova is a really good eater and her favourite time of the day is meal time! She is extremely food motivated which will make training a bit easier of an experience. When her food bowl is ready to go she will go and wait outside of her crate with so much excitement and energy and wait for you to put her bowl in and then she will eat it right up. Kova has been a good passenger in the car when we have gone out, she has been crated during all of her drives. She has been on just a few car rides but for all of them she was just a little vocal for the first few minutes then settles in to sleep for the remainder of the drive. Kova has only been on some short quick walks as we have been working on getting her comfortable with the leash and going out in public areas. Kova is still pretty young so she is still learning and understanding about walks, as she gets older she will require longer walks, but so far she has a great relationship with the leash and enjoys being out and about. Obedience training will be a must with Kova as it will help her develop a wonderful relationship with her new family, but also it will help her to understand what is expected of her and help set out rules in her new home. This should be followed by an advanced obedience class to get her to be the best girl she can be. I can’t stress enough how important advanced levels of training can be for your and your dog to help keep engaged and working and building on those base foundations! Being Kova is still such a young puppy, we will only consider a home for her where someone is home or has the capability to come home throughout the day. Puppies need to be taken outside for bathroom breaks very regularly when they are small and will not be able to hold it for an 8 hour work day. We are also looking for a family or person that is fully aware of the time commitment of a puppy and the work involved. Puppies are a total joy and bring so much love and happiness into a home, but you cannot underestimate the work and time involved in raising a puppy properly. They need constant supervision while young to expedite the house training stage and to ensure they aren’t chewing on anything inappropriate. Kova is looking for her forever family with someone who will spend their time walking and playing with her, going to training class, and someone who will relax with her at the end of the day. Ideally she would like to have a large fenced yard with another young playful dog to keep her company and run around with. Kova is such a beautiful, energetic and sweet natured dog and she is looking for someone who will love her forever and be active with her. Kova has been such an easy dog to love, her eyes and mannerism say it all in how sweet she is, if you’re ready for your days to be filled with looking at her and your heart breaking in a happy way because of how sweet she is then maybe you are the home for her! Name: Kova ID # PDR1339 Age: 3.5 mths Gender: female UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Beagle/Pomsky Colours: tri Coat length: short House trained: in progress Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: med Location: Plattsville Adoption fee: $900
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Sabrina

Bichon Frise

Female, Adult
Drumbo, ON
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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**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: Sabrina! 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/. Sabrina is a sweet and loving 5 year old Bichon Frise. She is a total snuggle bug who wants nothing more than to cuddle up in my lap. She weighs 11lbs. She is very sweet and affectionate. Sabrina is coming from a puppy mill where she was used for breeding. We are happy to have her in our care now and put her mill days behind her. Only good things ahead for this beautiful dog! Sabrina currently lives with two other dogs and a cat. She has been politely inquisitive with our cat and they are often found gently going nose to nose and checking in on each other. She does enjoy being with the other dogs. She has especially bonded to our cockapoo and will enjoy snuggling up with her for naps. She has been able to walk separately from them but she still often checks in with the other dogs if she is unsure of something. She has also met our parent’s dog who she was friendly with. She has never shown any aggression or reactivity to another dog. We are looking for a forever home for her that has another dog in it as this is what is best for her and her confidence. She really mentors off of the other dogs and learns so much from them. Sabrina has not had the opportunity to meet small children and as a mill dog who is nervous and a flight risk, she will not be suitable for a home with children in it Older teens who are calmer natured would be fine for her. Sabrina is still nervous and reacts to sudden movements or loud noises typically by cowering in fear. She has never shown any sign of aggression. She is still learning the world around her and needs a quieter area to do so, a rural home, small town, or quiet subdivision. She will not be suitable for big city living or on a main road or anywhere that is noisy or busy. She has to be considered a flight risk and can never be outside without being securely leashed. Her people also need to ensure that doors and gates are shut securely behind them to keep Sabrina safe. Sabrina has been spayed and all her vetting done. She came to us with terribly rotten teeth and has had a full dentistry, losing many teeth in the process, but she is much happier now and her mouth doesn’t hurt her anymore. Now that she is on top quality food and has access to chew toys she is much better off for healthier oral care. Sabrina has done really well at both crate training and house training. She knows that her crate is her safe place and will often spendtime in there when she needs her own space or isn’t getting pets from anyone. After some noisy nights while getting used to her crate, she has started to quietly sleep through the night. She has done really well with potty training with supervision outside and lots of praise when she goes. She rarely has accidents now. She has not figured out stairs and has only stayed on the main floor other than a couple of steps off of the deck. She would not do well in a home that requires her to navigate stairs to get in and out. A step or two is fine, but a whole flight of stairs will be too much for her. She is still learning to manage stairs and will eventually get there, but this isn’t something she should have to take on immediately upon going to a new home. She could go to a home that has stairs up or down as long as the main family areas are on the main floor and she could be with everyone as they hang out inside like she has in her foster home. Sabrina would do well in a detached home with a secure fenced yard, but would also do well in an apartment that isnt a busy high rise, in a condo, or pretty much any type of housing. She isnt overly noisy and she will do her business out on walks so is pretty adaptable. She just won’t enjoy a very busy building with a lot of people on elevators etc. or a building that requires her to do stairs. Sabrina is good in the car. It took some getting used to and she is still a bit nervous, but she is getting better all the time. Sabrina does well with us on walks. She can be a little on the slower side and get distracted but she does not pull and responds well to praise. We are continuing to increase the distance she can go. She does howl when she gets upset but will often settle down with a quick correction. She will occasionally bark especially if the other dogs bark when someone is at the front door. She is very expressive with her excitement and love. She will get so excited to see me that she bounces on only her back feet with her tail wagging and ready to give so many kisses. She has learned that she loves hanging out on couches and getting all of the love she deserves. Her main commands that she knows are to come, go outside, go pee, and go in her crate. She will take food from us and she responds really well to praise. She will do well with training classes and classes will help a lot with her confidence. Sabrina is a beautiful girl who wants nothing more than to be a part of a family she can love. She has settled into happy family life. She is a snuggly fluff ball who wants to give and receive love. She will be a wonderful companion to anyone who is looking for a sweet, loving, and cuddly little girl. She needs ongoing patience, encouragement, and training to keep building on her confidence and growth. She will make a wonderful companion. Name: Sabrina ID # PDR1333 Age: 5yrs Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Bichon Frise Colours: white Coat length: med House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: teens OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: small Location: Kitchener Adoption fee: $700

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125 Griffith Rd, Stratford, ON N5A 6S4

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627 Park Road North, Brantford, ON N3T 5L8

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R.R. #4 - Rd. 88 - 882702, St. Marys, ON N4X 1C7

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