My name is Canelo!

Posted 1 week ago

Cared for by Rebel Dog Rescue

Adoption process

Submit Application

Interview

Home Check

Sign Adoption Contract

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed

Hound (Unknown Type)/Pointer

Color

White

Age

2 years 3 months old, Adult

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

R1201

My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

*This dog is scheduled to arrive in Grimsby, Ontario on Saturday, March 22, 2025*Apply to adopt at rebeldogrescue.com*All adoptions with Rebel Dog Rescue have a 15 day probation period. Read about our adoption process on our website.

Canelo is a nervous dog just trying to find his way in this world. He opens up when he has a friendly and confident dog to go through life with. He can be shut down in most new scenarios, walks well on the leash, is reserved in the kennel . and prefers that any new people approach him slowly and respectfully. Canelo initially came to the shelter on 11/14/23 and spent the majority of 2024 in foster care. His foster had a small dog, a large dog, and two children in the home (14 and 7 years old) - and he did great with everyone. Unfortunately they moved He takes time to warm up to new people and seems to trust women more initially - but can and has also bonded with men.

His foster wrote this for him - Canelo Nelly, is one sweet boy. he wants to make his people happy it just takes him a minute to adjust and relax. Once he feels comfortable, he is ready to be your adventure, buddy during the day and your cuddle buddy at night. He loves having dog friends around to teach him the ropes, and a nice window to sunbathe. Canelo loves a comfy bed with lots of blankets and toys and bones to enjoy. Canelo is very well kennel trained, house trained, good with other dogs, does not like cats, and would enjoy a home with not too much foot traffic.

Name: Canelo, aka Nelly

Breed: Hound mix, Pointer mix

Age: ~2.5 years

Weight: ~50lb

Sex: male, neutered

Colour: White/tan

Medical: No concerns, but he's been on Fluoxetine and Gabapentin for the past year to help curve his anxiety. Our hope is that he can learn to be confident and happy is his new home and slowly leave the anxiety meds behind.

Good with men: Yes, neutral

Good with women: Yes, shy but warms up quickly

Good with kids 0-6: Yes, has lived with small kids but looking for a home with older kids

Good with kids 6+: Yes, has lived with small kids but looking for a home with older kids

Good with dogs: Yes, loves being around other dogs and needs a home with another dog

Good with cats: No

House trained: Yes

Crate trained: Yes, settles quickly and quietly

Resource guarding: None seen

Walks on a leash: Yes, but can be nervous and needs encouragement

Energy level: Medium

Requires detached/single home: No, but should not reside in a busy city environment

Separation anxiety: None noted

Barker: Average

Name: Canelo, aka Nelly

Breed: Hound mix, Pointer mix

Age: ~2.5 years

Weight: ~50lb

Sex: male, neutered

Colour: White/tan

Good with men: Yes, neutral

Good with women: Yes, shy but warms up quickly

Good with kids 0-6: Yes, has lived with small kids but looking for a home with older kids

Good with kids 6+: Yes, has lived with small kids but looking for a home with older kids

Good with dogs: Yes, loves being around other dogs and needs a home with another dog

Good with cats: No

House trained: Yes

Crate trained: Yes, settles quickly and quietly

Resource guarding: None seen

Walks on a leash: Yes, but can be nervous and needs encouragement

Energy level: Medium

Requires detached/single home: No, but should not reside in a busy city environment

Separation anxiety: None noted

Barker: Average

Rescue

Rebel Dog Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID

R1201

Contact

—

Phone

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admin@rebeldogrescue.com

Website

https://www.rebeldogrescue.com/

Address

Niagara Falls, ON L2R 2H6

Donation

PayPal or E-transfer: finances@rebeldogrescue.com

Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

Apply to adopt on our website: rebeldogrescue.com.

2.
Interview

If chosen as the successful candidate, you will partake in a phone interview with an adoption coordinator.

3.
Home Check

RDR will complete personal reference checks, vet references and landlord references if applicable. A virtual home check will be completed.

4.
Sign Adoption Contract

5.
Take the Pet Home

Fall in love with your new best friend!

Additional adoption info

R.E.B.E.L Dog Rescue is looking for committed adopters, ready to bring a rescue dog into their life. In order to ensure that we find the best homes for our dogs, adoption applicants must go through an adoption approval process. We receive a number of applications for each dog and only one will be chosen as the successful candidate. Candidates are selected based on the dog's needs. Not being selected for the dog that you applied for does not disqualify you from adopting from us in the future.

Go meet their pets

We do our very best to place our dogs into adoptive homes before they arrive into Canada. This ensures that they have a safe and loving place to go after their long journey up North. All dogs adopted through R.E.B.E.L Dog Rescue will receive a 15 day adoption probation period. This period starts the day the dog enters the care of the adopter. This means that the adoptive family has 15 days to determine that dog is a good fit for them. Although it may feel scary to not meet the dog before adopting, the 15 day period allows you to get to know the dog within your home. If you buy a dog off of Kijiji or at a local shelter you may be given a couple hours to meet the dog. We believe that our program's 15 day probation provides much more insight into how he or she will fit into your home, rather than. a brief meet and greet.

More about this rescue

R.E.B.E.L Dog Rescue was founded in 2020 by a small group of young women with one thing is common: a love for dogs. Since establishment, RDR has successfully found forever homed for over 700 dogs. Our mission is to rescue dogs in dire situations and give them a second chance at life through education and empowerment. All of our dogs come the streets and shelters across Texas, where they are experiencing a dog overpopulation crisis. Our team has travelled to the State to see first-hand how we can help and make a difference in the lives of animals.
R.E.B.E.L stands for: rescue, educate, believe, empower and love dogs. We live by these words every day and encourage the dog-loving community to follow suit!