ADOPTABLE dOGS/puppies!

Buster-Accepting Applications

Name: Buster
Sex: Male
Breed: Chesapeake Retriever X
Age: 6 years
Energy level: medium

Kids: No
Cats: No
Dogs No

Rescue Story: Owner Surrender

Hi there! The name is Buster! I'm a 6-year old, 100 lb Chesapeake Retriever looking to find my forever family. I was previously an acreage dog but now I'm a city slicker that enjoys walks around the neighbour, playing fetch and destroying all the stuffies available. I didn't get walked very much by my previous family but I am good on leash and know how to stay, sit and heel. Because I didn't get much interaction with other dogs growing up I want to ignore them on walks and don't go out of my way to say hi. My foster family has muzzle trained me so that if a dog unexpectedly approaches me on a walk everyone is safe. I currently live in a town house with no backyard, but because I am on a consistent schedule I don't have accidents in the house and gladly wait for my foster parents to return from this thing called "work." Although I'm a big guy I am a HUGE  cuddle bug and will gladly take up 75% of the bed and allow you to sleep around me. The retriever instinct in me is strong - so if you are relaxing on the couch I will be bringing you offerings of stuffed toys begging for you to 'Netflix and Fetch' with me. If I sound like the perfect guy for you please don't hesitate to ask about me!

** Enrollment with a force free trainer will be mandatory with my adoption! I also have slight arthritis starting and will require supplements in the future. I also need to stay on the same diet**

Apply to Adopt me Today!
​​https://www.pawsinneedanimalrescue.com/apply-to-adopt-a-dog.html

Boots-Accepting Applications

​Name: Boots
Sex: Female
Breed: Lab X
Age: 4 years (approx)
​Size: Large
Energy level: medium

Kids: Yes!
Cats: Yes!
Dogs: Yes! But I prefer lower energy dogs that respect my space

Rescue Story: Abandoned at the pound

Hello I'm Boots! Somebody once loved me but forgot about me. I was left at the pound where I didn't like the environment. I split my tail from wagging it so hard and it is currently healing up. The lady that brought me to the pound said I had a few litters of puppies and was not being taken care of. I am a medium energy girl who is good with all the dogs I have met so far. I don't care for dogs that are up in my face and hyper, that's rude man. I am happy to be the only dog or co-exist with dogs, maybe one day I will learn to play. I am such a good girl though! I am house trained, kennel trained and know sit and lay down. I am also really good on a leash! I mostly love to play with balls! Omg any kind of ball is good, I could play fetch all day! Even by myself! I love to get pets and love to cuddle! My foster mom says my tail is always wagging cause I'm a happy girl but watch your wine on the table! 😐. I do like to protect my kennel a bit but I'm good with sharing everything else. I am a quiet girl but bark if I hear noises sometimes or if I'm left too long and have to use the bathroom during the day. My bark is a low, raspy one though. If you are looking for a new dog who is an easy dog I'm your girl! 
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Salter-Accepting Applications

​Name: Salter
Gender: Female
Age: 1 year in December 2018
Breed: Pyrenees X
Size: large (90 lbs)
Energy level: high

Rescue story: I was born into care 4 days after my mom was surrendered from a rural where other dogs were attacking her.

Kids: Yes!
Dogs: Yes!
Cats: unknown

Hi! My name is Salter -
My mom, Sandy, had 12 puppies, but only 10 of us survived. I was adopted and then returned because my new owners felt like they could not handle me. I am a super sweet girl who has done training and knows basic commands. I am a very cuddly girl who thinks 90lbs is a good lap dog weight! I love my tummy rubs! I do like people but new humans tend to take me more time to warm up with. I also love my toys! I am tall so please keep counter areas free of accessible foods. I am house trained and kennel trained but am so big I need a large x pen. I am good on car rides, but can drool as the motion makes me sick. I am currently on medication for my anxiety issues. I do have some resource guarding issues and walking issues where I can become reactive. I am learning to be balanced but need more time in this area. 

**Salter will require force free training upon adoption**

Apply to Adopt me Today! 
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benjamin-accepting applications

​Name: Benjamin 
Sex: Male 
Breed: Chihuahua X
Age: 8 years approx
Energy level: low 
Size: Small 

Rescue Story: I was an owner surrender. 

Good with Kids? Older kids only for me as I have a bite history
Good with Cats?: Yes but I take awhile to warm up to them and can chase them at first
Good with Dogs?: Yes I love other dogs
 

Hi there! My name is Benjamin and I am a happy older fellow looking for home with someone who ideally doesn’t work full days. I am house trained, but my bladder is too small for long days. Don’t let that scare though because I am pee pad trained. I LOVE food (I am currently on a diet to lose a little bit of weight) and I am very excited to eat at meal times. I am learning that I am not supposed to chase the cat, and I am making progress but the cat just has to learn to stop sneaking up on me. LOL. I enjoy walks, I am choosy about toys and my favourite thing to do is lay in the warm rays of the sunshine At first, I am a little leery of new people and new situations, but quickly realize I do not need to worry. I love my foster mom and follow her everywhere. My foster dad is okay, but when my foster mom is home, I kinda forget about him (sorry foster dad). I must say that I think I am just an awesome dog. I am quiet and barely bark. I love going for walks and playing with other dogs. 

**Force free training enrollment will be part of my adoption clause as I have a bite history and need to work on building confidence**

Apply to adopt me today! https://www.pawsinneedanimalrescue.com/apply-to-adopt-a-dog.html

Jacquie-Accepting Applications

​Name: Jacquie
Gender: Female
Age: 11 months (approx as of April 2019)
Size: Medium
Breed: Shepherd X
Energy level: Medium
Rescue Story: I was flown down from the NWT from the shelter up there.

Good with cats: Untested
Good with kids: Older kids only as I can be nippy and uneasy
Good with dogs: I will need another dog in the home who is calm and balanced for me please.

Hey guys, its me Jacquie.  After spending more time with my foster mom, she has gotten to know me better.  I am super smart and know how to sit, shake, and lay down.  I know to ring the bells with my nose on my foster mom’s back door when I want to go outside, which is a lot because I love it out there.  I love going for walks, and I am pretty good on a leash.  I also LOVE going to the vet!  I get so excited when we get out of the car and I wiggle my butt and greet everyone.  I jump right on the scale, because I know they will give me TREATS!  I am very food motivated.  I am anxious when I first meet people.  I warm up to women quickly, but men are a little scary.  With some treats and patience, I usually come around.  The vet says I am dealing with some anxiety.  They have me on a medication for this that has helped a lot.  I have stopped hiding all the time.  I am crate trained, but I do not like it that much.  I am quite noisy when I am in there, but I will quiet down eventually.  I prefer to sleep in the bed with you, but I will settle down and sleep in my crate if it is in the room with you.  I love my foster sisters, but I can be dog selective with new dogs.  I forget that if I sniff them, it is only fair that they get to sniff me.  I like chewing on stuffies and chasing after balls.  I don’t quite bring them back to you though.  I get so excited when my foster mom comes home from work, that after I have been outside, I just want to climb on top of her.  I am house-trained, but I was having a few issues.  My foster mom took me to the vet and it turned out I had a UTI caused by crystals in my urine.  To prevent this from coming back, I will need to be on special food for the rest of my life.  I hope I find my furr-ever family soon! 

**Medical: I am on anti-anxiety medication and I have a urinary kibble diet**

**Training:I will require force free training enrollment with my adoption due to my anxiety and behaviors**

Interested in adopting me? Apply today! 
http://www.pawsinneedanimalrescue.com/apply-to-adopt-a-dog.html

emily-accepting applications

Name: Emily
Sex: Female 
Breed: Chi X
Age: 2 years (approx)
Size: Small
Energy level: Low-Medium

Kids: Only older kids over the age of 10 because I get very scared sometimes
Cats: Unknown but likely yes
Dogs: Yes, but I can take time to warm up to hyper dogs. I prefer calm dogs who respect my space. I will require a doggy friend for adoption

Rescue Story: Rescued from a High Kill Shelter in California

Hello, my name is Emily. I came up on a transport with another rescue and made my way to Canada a few weeks ago. I am very weary of new people and take time to warm up. I prefer female humans over males. If someone comes home that I don't have a bond with I will bork at them as they are scary! I am a sweet girl who is well behaved and spend most of my time lounging. I have just discovered chew toys but I don't really play yet. I don't really like being home alone much and can cry due to separation anxiety. I need a home with a fully fenced yard as I do not know how to walk on a leash yet. I was not house trained when my foster pawrents got me but I am learning, but I still have some accidents if I'm not let out on time. I follow my foster dog brothers around and take cues from them. I do not know any commands yet either. I love my kennel when my people are home or when they are out. It is my safe place. I need a quiet home as I am quite skittish and prefer calm places. I need another dog in my home too as I like dogs better than humans. I am looking for a patient home that will do training and give me time to come out of my shell by giving me all the time I need. 

**For adoption I will require a fully fenced yard (no gaps!), another dog in the home and force free training enrollment**

Apply to Adopt me Today!
https://www.pawsinneedanimalrescue.com/apply-to-adopt-a-dog.html

Coco-Accepting Applications

​Name: Coco
Sex: Female 
Breed: Doxie X
Age: 12 years (approx)
Size: Small
Energy level: Medium

Good with Kids?: Yes but I would prefer older kids due to my age
Good with Cats?: Unknown
Good with Dogs?: Yes, I prefer calm dogs who respect my space.

Rescue Story: Owner surrender

Hello my name is Coco! I am a sweet senior lady who is looking for my furever retirement home. Don't be fooled by my age, even though I love to snuggle and nap I still have lots of energy and love my walks! I am good with kids but I would prefer calm children due to my age. I am good with dogs but take awhile to warm up and I do not like hyper dogs. I really do love everyone and getting pets. I need someone who is home more often as I get lonely when I am home by myself. I am kennel trained and house trained. I even tell you I need to pee with a bork! I do have the odd accident though as I am getting older. Due to my age my joints are older and I have bad back knees so jumping on and off high surfaces should be avoided. 

**Medical: I do have bad back knees**

Apply to Adopt me Today!
https://www.pawsinneedanimalrescue.com/apply-to-adopt-a-dog.html

echo-accepting applications

Name: Echo
Sex: Male
Breed: Husky, Border Collie X
Age: 2 years (approx)
Energy level: VERY HIGH
Size: Medium (50 lbs)

Rescue Story: I was an owner surrender.

Good with Kids? Yes!
Good with Cats?: Yes!
Good with Dogs?: Yes but I need slow introductions with new dog friends. I am best suited for bigger dogs as I play rough and can be too rough for little ones!
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Hello I am Echo. I came to paws in need a few months ago as my owners could not handle my energy anymore. I have had several homes in my life already and none of them put the time into training me.

I am a very picky eater, I love raw food and wet food but I am very selective about my kibble. I am currently about 10 lbs under weight and we have chatted to the vet about my weight loss but we don't know it is. I for sure could bulk up a bit.

I am a good boy who is learning how to be an even better boy! I know sit, lay down, stay and shake a paw for commands. My foster pawrents are still working on getting me to give them enough space while they are eating.

I am house trained and like to watch from the window to see when you come home. I might destroy the odd shoe or slipper as I just miss you so much! I will tell you I have to pee by staring deep into your eyes and putting a paw on you, if you don't respond I will be vocal and let you know it's time! I am good with cats but I can annoy them sometimes so a tolerant cat or one who likes dogs would be best. I love people and children too! I love to give kisses. I like to have chew toys as I can get bored easily when left home. I am a pretty quiet boy but do whine when I see a rabbit or squirrel pass by! I am a VERY high energy boy and a runner! I can run off easily and will not stop until I am ready to be caught, So a leash is a must or a fenced yard. Actually I need a yard that is at least 4 feet high in my new home. A dog park is no place for me as I have bad manners with small dogs and puppies on or off leash and if you take me off leash, good luck getting me to leave. You will never catch me! lol. I can take time to warm up to new dogs but once I know them I love them. I get the zoomies all the time and love dogs to chase me! I will even jump right over them if I am hyped up! I would make a great agility dog! My foster pawrents have taken me ski joring and I can pull for hours and cry when we stop. I am working on my leash skills and can still pull quite a bit. I would do best with a medium to large breed playmate. Looking for a handsome guy? that is me but I need an active, committed family!

**Force free training enrollment will be part of my adoption clause as I need manners training & I will not be adopted to a home without a 4 foot fence in place. I also need to be ran daily**

Apply to adopt me today! https://www.pawsinneedanimalrescue.com/apply-to-adopt-a-dog.html

merlin-Accepting Applications

Name: Merlin
Sex: Male
Breed: Chi X
Age: 2 years (approx)
Energy level: Medium
Size: Small

Rescue Story: I was transferred from another rescue that brought me up from California.

Good with Kids? Yes!
Good with Cats?: Preferably no as they scare me.
Good with Dogs?: Yes I love other dogs!
Hi hi hi! My name is Merlin and I am a sweet little California dude. I came to Canada for a second shot at life and I'll be honest, I just want you to love me. I am tiny but I have a BIG personality. My foster family says I am all sorts of quirky. I am your typical lap dog. I just want to be close to my humans at all times. Sitting on the couch? I'll sit with you. Bed time? Let me curl up right beside you. Going to the bathroom? I'll follow you! Going for a snack? I'll follow you also! I just love cuddles and kisses. I am good at sits if you ask and I am really good for car rides and walks too. I love to be the center of attention. I do love and get along with other dogs but I really really want to be your little baby so if you have a lot of attention to give, I will take it! I will need someone who can continue to work on my lap guarding. If I am cuddling with you and another animals approaches I like to speak up and get a bit territorial, but I am working on my jealousy! I am a little afraid of cats because they are bigger than me so I tend to bark and them and chase them a bit. I would do best in a home without cats or with very mellow cats. I do like to talk, when people walk by or if a pesky rabbit is in the yard I will gurgle at them, but I really am a sweet heart and I would love to find a home who has some patience and alot of love to give. The rescue doesn't know much about my California days but it's likely I had a tough start to life and sudden movements can make me coward a bit so I will need time to learn that I am safe! But that is where all the cuddling comes in. I can't wait to meet you and play and CUDDLE.

**Force free training enrollment will be part of my adoption clause for my resource guarding**

Apply to adopt me today! https://www.pawsinneedanimalrescue.com/apply-to-adopt-a-dog.html

Roxy-Accepting Applications

​Name: Roxy
Sex: Female
Breed: Chihuahua X
Age: 9 years (approx)
Energy level: low 
Size: Small 

Rescue Story: Owner surrender. 

Good with Kids? Older kids only for me as I am looking for my retirement home
Good with Cats?: Yes!
Good with Dogs?: Yes, but dogs that give me space please.
 

Hello my name is Roxy! I am a sweet little chi who can be a bit bossy at times. I do like to cuddle and be with my people but it's on my terms and I also like to be on my own. I am mostly house trained as long as someone remembers to let me out. I am pee pad trained but can get confused with the carpet at times. I will go outside but mostly on the deck because it is still too cold for me. I like to eat wet food or raw food but I am not a fan of kibble. I don't really like walks yet but I might in the future! I do have some food aggression so feeding me separate is best for me. Stay tuned for when I am fully vetted! I am currently on a raw diet and loving it!

**Force free training enrollment will be part of my adoption clause as I have resource guarding issues**

Apply to adopt me today! https://www.pawsinneedanimalrescue.com/apply-to-adopt-a-dog.html