Puppies and dogs in Woodstock, Ontario

Looking for a loving home for our 5 year old Rottweiler dog who needs to be rehomed. He is very well trained, great with kids and other pets. He has grown up with kids. He has a very gentle and docile personality. He does well on road trips , loves the water and playing with his toys. He is in good health, but he is prone to hotspots due to anxiety if left alone for a prolonged time span.

**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

**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: Irene! 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/. Meet Irene Irene is a 6-year-old Cocker Spaniel with a heart full of love and a deep desire to be close to her people. After coming from a neglectful breeding situation, she has blossomed into an affectionate, gentle companion who is ready for her forever home. Despite her tough past, Irene's spirit remains unbroken. She thrives on companionship and will happily curl up next to you (or any available friendly human) at every opportunity. She’s the kind of dog that will follow you from room to room, making sure you never feel alone. Because of this, it’s important for all family members to take turns feeding her and spending time with her—otherwise, she might become a little too attached to one person. Irene loves all human companionship and will gladly take all the time spent with her that she can. Irene has had a lengthy medical journey, but she’s a fighter! She came to us in just abysmal condition from neglect. She had both ear canals very narrowed due to some large skin masses and constant infections, hematomas in both ear flaps, an infected cherry eye and her other eye was infected as well, mammary masses and dental disease. It was a LONG process to get Irene to a state of health, but we took it on step by step, and she was the best patient! This dog was a trooper throughout all her surgeries and after care and endeared her to everyone who cared for her. As part of her medical journey, her left tear duct was removed due to infection. Although this medical intervention has led to her needing lubrication 3 times daily, she does not complain and is happy to have her vision. She’s a pro at taking it. Her new family will need to continue with her eye lubricant for life. This is not costly and she is easy with having it applied. She had significant ear hematomas in both ears, which have been surgically treated. (Ear hematomas happen when blood pools between the layers of the ear flap, often due to head shaking or ear infections.) Keeping her ears clean is essential to prevent future issues. She also had ear ablation surgery in both ears (2 separate surgeries) to open up her ear canals. This is a difficult surgery reserved for only the most serious cases. We were lucky to be referred to an excellent surgeon who successfully conducted the surgeries on Irene. The surgery has caused minor paralysis on the left side of her face. There is occasionally drool, but it is steadily improving. It should continue to get better as time goes on. For the health of her ears especially, she must remain on a special diet due to allergies. She does well on non-hydrolyzed food and treats. Her food is available through veterinarians and is easily available. A biopsy was taken on a large mammary mass and this came back as cancerous. We had this mass removed and there were clean margins. The good news is that xrays showed her lungs and surrounding areas were clear. She has small benign mammary masses which were left in place as a full mammary chain removal would be needed to take them all out and this was deemed by our vet team to be too invasive for what Irene needed and would cause her significant pain and no one wanted to put her through that. In consultation with our vet team we have been told that Irene has a great chance of a cancer free life, now that the mass was removed. We can never make any promises, and as with all living creatures, she may develop cancer at some point, but our vet said that her risk is only slightly higher than a dog that didn’t have a mammary mass, as the removal was complete. We can assuredly say that Irene is well worth that risk! This dog is of fabulous temperament and personality and is well worth every dollar spent ( which was WELL into the thousands) and all the months of surgery and after care. This is a very special little dog who only wants love and care and cuddles. She is a complete doll and we would spend thousands more to give her the quality of life she deserves. Not once did we question the cost of all of her medical needs; Irene deserves the very best life, having suffered for so long in such horrendous and painful condition. She is great with kids but we recommend 8+ as she’s been through a lot and needs gentle handling as she continues to learn about the world. She interacts well with younger children, if supervised and with the ability to leave when she gets overwhelmed. She also loves other dogs and enjoys snuggling close to them, though she might be a little too enthusiastic about sharing space with her doggy friends! Any dogs in the home would need to be fine with a dog who doesn’t understand personal space and loves to be best friends close up! She’s even met cats and been just fine with them. Irene would be fine as an only dog as well as long as she had a few people in the home to buddy up to. Irene is good in the car! She might whimper a little at first if she's in a kennel, but she settles in well for the ride. If she is not in a kennel, make sure to secure her with a seat-belt, or she will determine that driving is part of her job. Irene doesn’t bark! Even when other dogs sound the alarm, she stays quiet—though she’s always happy to investigate the excitement. This makes her a great option for apartment living. We know she can bark, she just doesn’t see the reason too. The only time you’ll hear her make noise is at bedtime or when she’s left alone. In this case, she might let out a short, sorrowful howl. She is steadily improving and the howls are quite brief now. As long as things are quiet around her, she settles down fairly quickly. She loves her walks and meeting new people! Irene is steadily building her endurance, especially when she walks with other dogs. She’ll need continued walks to help her gain strength, but she’s already a great little walker. A nice 2 km walk is great, or even just a casual, sniffing walk. She also loves to be outside. She will happily stay outside to sniff whatever she can find. She would love a fenced in yard to sniff around in but its not mandatory. Her favourite toy is cardboard. If she finds a cardboard box on the ground, she will automatically think it is hers and start improving its shape. Cardboard isn’t the best thing for her, so keep boxes off the ground in general and offer other chew toys. If you’re looking for a gentle, loving companion who will adore every moment by your side, Irene is the perfect match. She needs a family that will embrace her medical care, offer her endless cuddles, and help her continue her journey to a full, happy life. This dog is a gem, and anyone who adopts her will be rewarded with a loyal, affectionate companion for life. Name: Irene ID # PDR1289 Age: 6yrs Gender: female Spayed: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Cocker Spaniel Colours: tan Coat length: med House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: med Location: Kitchener Adoption fee: $700

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: Mrs.Potts! 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 is with deepest pride and greatest pleasure that we welcome you to come read this biography. We invite you to relax, pull up a chair, as Pound Dog Rescue proudly presents…Mrs. Potts! Mrs. Potts is a 6 year old St. Bernard. She is a giant breed dog who weighs about 130lbs and is still a bit underweight. Mrs. Potts arrived into Pound Dog Rescue from a puppy mill, where she was kept in a barn and used to breed puppies repeatedly. She is ready to undo what’s done and live her days in the sun. She had mats in her coat, infected ears, soiled fur and a urinary tract infection. She was also in heat when she arrived in her foster home, and while her preventative veterinary care is up to date, her spay had to be delayed for safety as a spay surgery on a giant breed, mature, overbred dog who is also in heat is an added risk. An experienced locum veterinarian is coming to complete this procedure, so Mrs. Potts has a set date of March 21st for her spay at our veterinary partner hospital in Cambridge. Her new family must be able to transport Mrs. Potts to this appointment to have her spayed, and should live within 1 hr from the vet hospital in Cambridge to facilitate this appointment, and it will be part of her adoption contract to ensure she is spayed on this date. Now that Mrs. Potts has been treated for her urinary tract infection and is no longer in heat, she is doing much better with housetraining. She seems to understand that she should urinate and defecate outside, and will do so quickly. She will bark with a whine to let us know she needs to go out or will stand by the back door, but will need continued help to learn how to alert reliably in her new home. Mrs. Potts will eliminate well equally on or off leash (in our enclosed backyard). We recommend a home with an enclosed yard for Mrs. Potts. Being from a puppy mill, she does have a fear of large, open spaces and tries to return indoors fairly quickly once her business is finished, especially when the area is unfamiliar. Limited visual stimulus as offered by our tall wooden fence helps her feel more secure outdoors, but she does not linger for much longer than necessary. Her confidence has grown with us and she no longer pulls to go back inside when she is finished using the bathroom in the backyard, and she is starting to enjoy short periods of time in the yard by herself now. She is especially enjoying all the snow we’ve had recently. Mrs. Potts is slightly calmer outside in less busy, less urban spaces with fewer doorways into buildings. When walking past doorways she almost always wants to go inside, so when there are less homes to walk past she is slightly less focused on returning home to the safety of her castle. Her ideal home will be in a low density suburban or rural neighbourhood, though she does not seem noise sensitive or reactive. Given her uncertainty in large open spaces, we have been taking our time in acclimating Mrs. Potts to the outdoors, that great wide somewhere. She generally walks close and right beside you. Initially she was a bit of an unstoppable force but is very responsive to leash pressure now that she understands what is requested of her. She also feels much more comfortable outside with you once she has formed a bond with you, and puts a lot of trust into people she knows have been kind to her. She is walked on a martingale collar attached to one leash for safety with a shorter traffic lead on her flat collar at the same time. When Mrs. Potts entered foster care, she was mostly intent on returning back indoors, and any door down our quiet street was seen as a portal to the safe indoors. She is improving, but she can be quite strong when she makes these sudden turns to try to enter any door available, and we find the traffic lead is helpful for preventing a buildup of her momentum up people’s driveways. Now that she understands leash pressure and we have formed a bond with her, we have a much easier time redirecting her and there have been moments where you can see her enjoying her walk and sniffing new smells. She understands “this way” and “wait” and while she once pulled to try to go back inside, she waits patiently and calmly for us to open doors now. We have not required a gentle leader or halti in her time with us, but it is an option for helping control her in these moments of uncertainty instead of a traffic lead, it has just been our personal preference. Mrs. Potts is a low energy dog, and will not require long walks, and we have been slowly building up her confidence in small 10-15 min increments which do tire her out mentally and physically. Being a mature giant breed, she loves her naps, and is not the type of dog to require or desire long walks outside. She does have less anxiety in her own yard and on trails where there are no buildings to enter. She notices other dogs on walks and will try to pull to go say hello to them if they are in range, but we generally don’t encourage on-leash meetings with unknown dogs for any of our fosters. She does not bark at unknown dogs, but her interest is apparent and her ears are up. She has not been interested in wildlife on walks, mostly because she is overstimulated by the largeness of the world and does not seem to notice them at this time. In the home, Mrs. Potts is fairly calm and comfortable, especially now that she is more settled into indoor life. At first she was not sure where she could relax and took a bit of time to find a comfortable spot. She had to learn that glass doors cannot be walked through and how to use the stairs, but has not encountered any issues with things like hard, slippery floors or household noises, though she will change resting spots if you are vacuuming. Although she can use the stairs and has no issues going up and down them with her newfound confidence, ideally her forever home will have limited stairs for her long-term comfort, as giant breeds are prone to developing arthritis as they age. She has never been intentionally destructive in the home, but may bump into objects due to her size in a smaller home. She appreciates her crate as a safe refuge and will happily nap inside and will collect plush toys to cuddle with in her crate or work on a dental chew. Mrs. Potts is calm and relaxed in her crate, although sometimes in the morning she will treat herself to a spot of barking when she thinks it is time to wake up. We have had success covering the front of her crate with a light sheet and playing white noise for her when we go to bed (while she is on the main level by herself), and find she does not declare the morning with these two steps in place. When she barks in her crate, she does not do so for more than 1-2 minutes, and she only seems to do it when left for bedtime when she is uncovered or without her white noise. She may also whine or bark briefly, feeling excluded, when our dogs are playing without her directly in front of her crate. It is possible over time that her increased confidence will result in more indoor vocalizing, as she does tend to communicate needs with a bark or two. Otherwise, during the day, she is generally quiet and composed in the crate and usually asleep. She is not defensive of her crate space and has not demonstrated separation anxiety. Mrs. Potts should be fine for a regular workday, as she only had accidents in her crate while she had a UTI, and appreciates her rest. Be our guest, be our guest, Mrs. Potts is as friendly as all the rest, and she will always have your company thoroughly impressed! She loves people and has a kind, gentle, mannerly way about her greetings. She loves head pats and will come right up to new people for affection with a gentle tail wag, before meandering away eventually. Being as tall as she is, she does not feel the need to jump up to meet people. She is very good at relaxing by herself nearby and does not insist on physical affection, but does not get tired of petting either. She has been unphased by new guests in the home, and does not seem protective of the home either inside or outside. Mrs. Potts should be fine with older children who have had exposure to giant dogs (8yrs and up) as long as their parents are mindful of not allowing children to walk her alone and close doors and gates behind them. She may accidentally step on toes in narrow hallways, although she tries her best not to knock into you while walking. Mrs. Potts responds well to physical affection and is learning how to accept treats from hands as rewards and does so very gently. She is also food motivated and generally finishes all her meals, and has not demonstrated resource guarding with people or other animals. She really loves cookies! Mrs. Potts is quite biddable and tries to understand and do what you ask her to do. Formal cues are a work in progress. She is not a challenging dog, but due to her size and lack of world experience would likely be best with someone with some giant/extra large dog experience, and is not suitable for someone who cannot physically handle her. A basic level training class will help build her confidence and life skills, and will help formulate a bond with her new family. Mrs. Potts is fostered with two medium-sized resident dogs, who she is interested in. She seems fascinated by other dogs, and wants to march up to them to sniff them. She does tend to sniff quite intently and is not always mindful that her large head often lifts smaller dogs midair in her efforts. She does respond to corrections from other dogs appropriately and leaves them alone when requested. After she has thoroughly investigated other dogs she coexists quite well. Any dogs in her future home must be tolerant or comfortable with an investigative, big-headed dog up in their business. Mrs. Potts has also demonstrated playfulness in our home, as she feels very left out when other dogs are playing without her and does go to engage in play. She really perks up when other dogs are playing or move quickly past her, and she wants to participate but is not quite sure what to do yet other than trot and bounce after them happily. Similar to her behaviour with dogs, Mrs. Potts is very interested in meeting cats. Cats on the floor must be trotted after for thorough sniffs. Of course being such a large dog this is often inappropriate for cats, and will cause many cats to seek higher ground or to exit the situation completely. Mrs. Potts is fostered with two dog-savvy cats who are comfortable with her from a higher level as she is very gentle, but there is a real possibility she can step on them when they are on the ground. Mrs. Potts will likely be okay with a cat in her forever home, given that the cat is dog savvy and introductions are taken slowly. She does not seek out the cats if they are not visible or on ground level, and her interest in our cats has faded over time now that she has had time to investigate them, but we have seen her walk quickly after them when they are running around, in her early days in foster care. If cats run, she likes to chase after them to see what is happening, in a similar way she does with dogs, but is always very gentle upon arrival. Being such a gentle dog, Mrs. Potts is also very amenable to handling. She is very well-behaved in the bath, turns when asked, and even tolerated the high velocity dryer on a beginner setting quite well. Nail trims are best completed when she is laying down, as she is large and feels unsteady without all her feet supporting her. Sometimes she pulls her foot back when handling her feet even laying down, but does not fuss about the actual nail trim portion. We have also had to shave mats from her fur, and although she finds the clippers ticklish, does tolerate them well. Her coat is filling in now that she is eating a nutritional and high quality diet, and she is a high shedding, double-coated dog. If her undercoat is not maintained in the shedding season it will mat into her topcoat in areas. Her coat is maintained with a slicker brush and comb, which we do a few times weekly. She does drool periodically, and her forever home should be prepared to keep some tea towels around to limit the amount of drool appliqued to various walls and furniture. Mrs. Potts does tend to drool on her front limbs especially and this has produced some staining on her white fur, which does not completely wash out but can be maintained with pet wipes. Her ear infection has been treated and now she has clean, healthy ears. Due to her thick ear flaps, her ears must be checked occasionally to ensure she is not brewing additional ear infections. She is also very good for having her teeth and eyes checked and does not seem to have any body handling sensitivities that we have noted. Mrs. Potts travels quite well in the car. She understands to enter the car when the door is opened for her, and does not need any assistance to slowly step into the backseat. She has been in a larger SUV and a small hatchback. She is composed and calm for travel, and lays down on the backseat for the entire drive. Mrs. Potts has not demonstrated car anxiety or nausea on shorter city rides or longer highway commutes. Tale as old as time, true as it can be, Mrs. Potts is ready to find her forever family. You can find some of her foster journey on Instagram @twiceluckyfosters. Thank you for reading her bio and considering a rescue dog. Name: Mrs. Potts ID # PDR1334 Age: 6yrs Gender: female Spayed: will be UTD vaccines: yes Breed: St. Bernard Colours: red and white Coat length: med House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: Xlarge Location: Hamilton Adoption fee: $700

**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: Leroy! 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/. Snorts and more snorts! Calling all Bulldog lovers! If you have the knowledge of this amazing breed and accept the financial commitment and medical woes of a Bulldog, this English Bulldog is an absolute sweetheart and might be a great fit for you. This breed is not for everyone but for us Bulldog lovers there is no breed better! Prepare yourself for unlimited love. Leroy is an 8 year old English Bulldog. He is very muscular with broad shoulders and weighs in at 65 lbs. He came to us overweight and is on a weight loss program to trim up and gain muscle. He has a soft short tan coat with patches of white on his face and a white belly. This handsome fellow has an adorable smushy Bulldog face and a tiny stub tail that makes it impossible not to draw attention. He is loved by everyone he meets and enjoys every minute of it. He lived his first eight years as a puppy mill breeding dog. He spent those years tied up outside with very little human interaction. He came to us in terrible condition from years of neglect and hard living conditions. His hearing is not great from past untreated ear infections. He seems to respond best to deep loud voices. Upon his arrival at the rescue he was suffering from an untreated ruptured retina and severe eye infection. The untreated injury and following infection had caused vision loss and irreversible damage in his left eye. After a course of antibiotics it became clear that there was no other option than to remove his eye. Thankfully, following surgery Leroy never skipped a beat and is back to his old self without the pain and we think he is even cuter as a one eyed smush. Despite his mill dog background, Leroy is a social dog and loves nothing more than having a snooze on the couch with his people or lounging in the kitchen during food preparation in hopes of enjoying whatever food is being prepared. Leroy would love to find a home with either a couple or a family that spends more time at home than away. Leroy is most happy when he his family is home. He would not be a good fit for someone who is gone for 8 hours every day. Despite his enjoyment of being a “couch potato”, he will need to be walked on a regular basis to keep him happy and healthy. Leroy shows interest in other dogs on his walks but will continue walking with a quick gentle pop of the leash. One to two short 10- 20 minute walks a day are ideal depending on the weather. Special attention to overheating will need to be taken on the warmer days since the Bulldogs can quickly overheat in the warmer conditions. Leroy would enjoy a home with or without a mature female canine sibling and/or a cat. He would like to be the only male dog in the home. Since Leroy has never lived in a home before, he spends his nights and time alone when he is unsupervised in his crate to keep him safe. He is happy to go in his crate and receives a treat after he settles. He sleeps through the night and goes to the front door to go outside and relieve himself in the morning. That handsome smushy face will also need to be cleaned on a regular basis to keep him healthy. A careful wipe of all of his wrinkles is necessary. Leroy loves to go on car rides. He has realized that this means he can spend more time with his people. He is happy to hop in the back seat, sit back and enjoy the ride. Leroy absolutely loves to be outside. He watches any sort of action going on around him. He loves to eat the snow and “bulldoze” through the snow with his head. When you least expect it, he becomes “puppy-like” and dives in and rolls around on his back. New people are not strangers for long when Leroy is around. He likes to approach any newcomer and slowly and strategically positions himself to get a much-loved butt scratch! Do not be disappointed when you meet him if you are not the first! He will get as much loving as he can from his first guest until they tire of petting him and then he will slowly move on to the next until he has exhausted all of his options. Although he is gentle, this can be a little scary for someone who is not comfortable with new dogs as he doesn’t realize his size and will hop up on an unsuspecting lap. Potential adopters will also need to be careful when introducing him to new dogs. Since he tends to snort and make funny noises, and he doesn’t get “personal space” some dogs may not be very receptive to Leroy. A cautious slow introduction is recommended. This is typical of most Bulldogs. Although Leroy is housetrained, he will need to be watched closely his cues are very subtle. Leroy tends to quietly walk over to the door and wait to be noticed when he needs to go outside. He will need to be consistently taken out when he goes to his new home until he is comfortable with his surroundings. Leroy is completely crate trained. Although he doesn’t love going into his crate at night, he accepts this to be his sleeping quarters and a safe spot for him when he cannot be supervised. Keeping him in his crate when he is not supervised is a must. Since the world outside of the puppy mill is new to him, he continues to investigate everything around him and will get into no good if left to his own devices. Some of the things he may want to get into could be harmful. Leroy would like to find a loving home suited to his specific needs. Loads of love and previous experience with Bulldogs is a must. Leroy will need top-quality food and specific skin care on his wrinkles and fur to maintain his health. Leroy would be suited to a family with or without children. The children will need to be 10+ and dog savvy. Potential adopters must also commit to training classes so that Leroy can learn to become his best self as he adjusts to life outside of the Puppy mill. Leroy is food driven and loves almost every treat. For this reason his adoptive family will need to monitor his food intake to make sure he is not overfed. Maintaining a healthy weight is essential for Leroy’s long term health. Leroy looks forward to meeting his new family. Please fill out an application online if you have had previous Bulldog experience and can give Leroy the loving home that he deserves. Name: Leroy ID # PDR1342 Age: 8yrs Gender: male Neutered: yes UTD vaccines: yes Breed: English Bulldog Colours: red and white Coat length: short House trained: yes Special needs: no OK with kids: older OK with cats: yes Ok with dogs: yes (female) Status: adoptable Microchip: yes Size: med Location: Ayr Adoption fee: $700

**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** The only thing sweeter than chocolate… Lindy!! Lindy is a sweet and sensitive 5-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog! Lindy spent the first 5 years of her life as a breeding dog at a puppy mill. The environment of a puppy mill has left Lindy slightly sensitive to loud noises and fast movements, but it hasn’t dampened her curiosity. Lindy came in with a lot of confidence, but a little insecure of her new surroundings but she hasn’t let that stop her explore her new world and each day those insecurities fade away. This sweet girl is a joy to foster. She is smart, somewhat food motivated and in true Berner fashion loves her people deeply! She is aloof when meeting new people but quickly warms up, but she hasn’t met a dog she doesn’t like. The more people she meets the happier she seems, but she’s a little timid at first; she tends to love those who get on the floor with her the most! Lindy has not touched any of the toys available to her, regardless of how hard I try to engage, toys are just not her thing right now and may not be. Lindy doesn’t touch anything that isn’t hers and isn’t interested in stealing food, shoes, or anything else that is “off-limits”. From day one, she loved her walks, some days she will walk for a long time, some days she would rather not! She loves to be close to her foster mum and can be demanding of attention at times; so, will need clear boundaries set to help continue that confidence. When on a walk, she will stop when people walk past her to get pets and enjoys sniffing the new surroundings. She has been known to fear waving flags, or anything fast moving in the wind and will usually do anything she can to avoid them! Lindy really enjoys her new world, so pushes through her fears, she’s a brave girl with a big heart! Due to her experience in the puppy mill, Lindy does not love her crate so this is ongoing training for her. She is fed in her crate and we work on making it a positive association for her. She will stay in the crate and do a little bit of whining, but she does not enjoy her time there and its challenge to get her in at times. Lindy is left for short times and is crated when no one is home to keep her safe and ensure she isnt getting into anything or having accidents. Lindy is looking for a home where someone is around more than away and she doesn’t need to be crated for more than a couple hours daily, if at all. Lindy has been introduced to regular walking, exercise, and training. She does enjoy treats and food, but she isn’t always motivated by it, except chicken, she LOVES chicken!! We have been working on sit and down, with great success and we have been successful with place as well. When walking, she is easily distracted by the dogs and people we encounter with a gentle pull, she is back on her way. She is a smart girl and continuing her training will help this her flourish and engage her mind so her new family needs to be committed to ensuring that she can get these chances and be set up for success. Lindy is a dream to walk when using a gentle leader and she does not struggle when putting it on, she knows that it means she’s going for a walk and happily lets you put it on; because she LOVES her walks. She sometimes will do a little skip as she’s walking, its ADORABLE!! Lindy has been on lots of car rides, and they are her favourite! She jumps in the backseat like she’s been doing it her whole life and will look out the window or lay down and just enjoy the ride! Her house training has gone very well, she hasn’t had any accidents in the house. It is expected that she will have some regression when she goes to a new home, but will quickly catch on to the new schedule and do her business outside. Her current foster home has a backyard and Lindy is used to using that for her bathroom duties; she tends not to go on her. We are looking for a home for her that has a fenced backyard so she can get her duties done safely. Lindy would do best with children 12 years of age or older, who can be sensitive to her fears and be patient as she adjusts to her new home; she would also do well with an older/calmer dog sibling. While she hasn’t been exposed to cats, due to her personality, we believe she would also do well with cats. When Lindy first arrived in our care she was in 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 Lindy 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. She has had some dental work done due to some loose teeth. She had a tooth pulled and her teeth cleaned, so that she is ready with her pearly white smile to greet her new family. She’s a healthy 96 pounds, and that is the perfect weight for her stature, regular walks/exercise will keep her in shape! Lindy is learning who she is outside of the puppy mill and is excited to share her funny and quirky personality, and those silly Berner faces with those around her, she will make someone or a family very happy! Name: Lindy ID # PDR1355 Age: 5yrs Gender: female Spayed: will be - see bio UTD vaccines: yes Breed: Bernese Mountain Dog Colours: tri 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: XL Location: Kitchener Adoption fee: $700