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Sahara

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Ajax, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Sahara / 3 yo / Female / Mixed Breed / 21 kg, 46 lbs / Rescued from Hamilton / Currently fostered in Toronto Good with kids / No cats / House trained Food allergies and ear injury for which she is receiving treatment / potential heart murmur Meet Sahara – the playful princess with a cheeky streak, ready to charm her way into your heart and home!! Sahara is a bundle of joy who brings a smile to everyone she meets. She’s super affectionate and adores playtime, whether it’s chasing golf balls, playing fetch in the most acrobatic manner, or entertaining herself by tossing her favourite rope toy in the air. Smart and treat-motivated, Sahara is a quick learner who loves showing off her tricks. She scored 95% on obedience, except for an occasional distraction – but that’s just part of her charm! This princess is an instant bestie to women and children, and she’s learning to trust men who take the time to earn her affection - actually, a royal bow from men will help obtain her approval. She’s curious and cautious with other dogs but has yet to explore many doggy playdates. Gentle introductions will help her make some canine friends. Squirrels and cats, however, aren’t her cup of tea. She’s an avid explorer, and might need some guidance on leash manners during walks as she can get overly excited. At home, Sahara is well-behaved and has shown no destructive tendencies—though tissue paper might tempt her from time to time! She rarely barks, or sheds, and is a great listener. She’s comfortable in her crate when her humans are nearby but feels anxious when left alone. That said, she’s done well with free roam of the house without any mischief. Sahara would thrive in a loving home with plenty of space for zoomies and a family that will continue to help her grow into the queen she was always meant to be. She’s gentle with children and would enjoy a household where she’s included in the fun and adventure. Ready to make Sahara the queen of your castle? Apply today to meet this extraordinary girl at www.caninehaven.org/dog-application and let Sahara’s playful spirit light up your life! Spayed as of January 15 / Microchipped / Vaccinations up-to-date **PLEASE FILL OUT OUR ADOPTION APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED -  https://caninehaven.org/dog-application/* For inquiries please do not use Adoptapet/Petfinder inquiry button - send an email directly to hello@caninehaven.org
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Toffee

Labrador Retriever Spaniel (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Ajax, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Toffee / Male / 1 year 8 months / Mixed Breed / 40lbs / Fostered in Guelph Good with other dogs / House trained Looking to sweeten up your life? Then Toffee is the pup for you! Like a kid in a candy store, Toffee’s happy-go-lucky, bubbly personality, along with his adorable mop-top, will surely put a smile on your face! Toffee is a total lover boy and wants to be next to you so he can feel secure and show you how much he loves you too! He’s not just a pretty face - this clever boy loves to work his brain with puzzle toys and learning new commands!  Outside, Toffee loves to do zoomies, sniff, and go for walks around the neighbourhood. He can be excitable on leash, wanting to get towards other dogs and people, but is working on walking more calmly. Inside at home, Toffee likes to chill out by chewing on his bone, playing with squeaky toys (showing no mercy!) and snuggling up with you. He can be hesitant around new people and will sometimes bark, but once we warms up to them he’s their new BFF! Toffee likes to play with other dogs and lives with a canine sibling, and gets along well. Older children would be best with Toffee as sometimes he can be quite rambunctious!Toffee can become anxious when left home alone, and sometimes has accidents and can get into mischief. He would benefit from his new family using a crate and other training and supports to help him be calm and learn to enjoy his solo time. After being surrendered by his previous family due to no fault of his own, Toffee just needs someone to put in the love and effort to help him be the best dog he can be! He is a delightful and goofy companion who will give you nothing but love in return! Can you be Toffee’s perfect forever family? Apply today at www.caninehaven.org/dog-application. Neutered / Microchipped / Vaccinations up to date **PLEASE FILL OUT OUR ADOPTION APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED - For inquiries please do not use Adoptapet/Petfinder inquiry button - send an email directly to hello@caninehaven.org
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Hubert

Standard Poodle

Male, 4 yrs 4 mos
Whitby, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Thank you for your interest in Hubert. He is such a fun loving, energetic, happy, barky boy. He loves people and dogs and life. Some of it he loves a little too much. Well, not too much for him but too much for other dogs. But he is really just a softee who wants to run and play and be chased. Running, bouncing, barking, playing, snuggling, hugging, what could be better?
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Boomer

Standard Poodle

Male, 4 yrs 3 mos
Whitby, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Oh, Boomer, you are a love and a frustration all rolled into one beautiful package. Boomer was sold to a family with young children during Covid and that meant he had a lot of people home all the time and didn't get much of the socialization he should have received. He did get a lot of company at home though! Unfortunately the young boy in the family fell ill, they needed to move and were unable to bring Boomer with them. That's how he came into our care. We've been taking out time getting to know him because as much as he is a lovely boy, he has his struggles too.
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Chelsea 4203

Poodle (Miniature)

Female, Adult
Pickering, ON
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
***REMINDER:  Please read the bio requirements and only fill in the application if you can meet ALL requirements. Due to the number of applications being received for each dog, we are only able to contact the applicants who have met ALL the listed Requirements***   Chelsea is bonded with Foxy 4205 and they must be adopted together. Name/Tag#:  Chelsea 4203 Age: 6 years old Sex/Altered: Female/ Spayed Weight: Just under 10 lbs. Breed: Miniature Poodle Foster Home Location: OTTAWA, ON Adoption Fee:  $750.00 Temperament: Very sweet, can be a little shy at first in new situations Activity/Energy Level:  Moderate Up to date on Shots: Yes, plus dental done Housebroken: Yes Crate Trained: Yes Ok with Dogs:  Yes Ok with Cats:  Unknown Ok with Kids:  No, adult only home please Origin: Mill release Requirements:  Securely fenced yard, adult only home with previous dog experience   Meet Chelsea- a very sweet and playful poodle that is so ready to be your next best friend.  Chelsea is the total package – she has a fantastic personality, she loves to meet other dogs, she is housetrained (will use pee pads too), crate trained, and loves going out for walks.  She was introduced to snow for the first time in her life and she absolutely loves it; you would think she is part husky the way she runs through the snow.  It is so cute to see her just jump right in and frolic in the fresh snow.  She is also just as enthusiastic to curl up for cuddles on the couch beside you during downtime. Grooming is a breeze with her, she is an eager participant and just stands there while you groom her.  Because of her lack of socializing with young children, she can be a bit intimidated by them and will try to move herself away from them when they are around.  Chelsea has learned so much in her time in foster care, the more you can introduce to her the more confident she is becoming.  She is very eager to make sure she is living her life to the fullest and loves to be a part of everything that you are doing. Chelsea loves to interact with the other dogs in her foster home and will initiate play.   Chelsea is looking for a home with another playful dog in it to keep her company and an experienced adult only home with a fenced yard.  You can’t go wrong with adopting this girl! Questions? Contact us at: www.loyalrescue.com/contactUs.php For Adoption Application please visit: www.loyalrescue.com/application.php Thank you for considering a rescue dog! January 8, 2025, 8:26 pm
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Foxy 4205

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Pickering, ON
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
***REMINDER:  Please read the bio requirements and only fill in the application if you can meet ALL requirements. Due to the number of applications being received for each dog, we are only able to contact the applicants who have met ALL the listed Requirements*** Foxy is bonded with Chelsea 4203 and they must be adopted together. Name/Tag#:  Foxy 4205 Age: approximately 2 years old Sex/Altered: female, spayed Weight: approximately 20 lbs Breed: Terrier mix Foster Home Location: OTTAWA, ON Adoption Fee:  $750.00 Temperament: Shy at first, doesn’t take long to warm up and then very loveable Activity/Energy Level: Medium Up to date on Shots: Yes Housebroken: Yes, will use pee pads too! Crate Trained: Yes Ok with Dogs:  Yes, can be cautious when she first meets them Ok with Cats:  Unknown Ok with Kids:  Yes, kids over 13 years Origin: Stray Requirements:  Securely fenced yard, someone home at least part time, previous dog experience, no kids under 13   Meet Foxy- a very sweet and playful, scruffy looking dog that is so ready to be your next best friend.  Foxy is the total package – she has a fantastic personality, she loves to meet other dogs, she is housetrained (will use pee pads too), crate trained, and loves going out for walks.  She was introduced to snow for the first time in her life and she absolutely loves it.  Foxy is the right mix of both energy and downtime.   Life was a bit sketchy for Foxy during her first few years which has made her cautious around young children, she will just move herself away from them if they are around.   Foxy is very food oriented which makes her easy to train. Foxy has learned so much during her time in foster care, the more she is introduce to the more confident she is becoming.  She is very eager to make sure she is living her life to the fullest and doesn’t want to miss out on anything that you are doing and wants to be right beside you. Foxy loves to interact with the other dogs in her foster home and will initiate play.  Foxy is looking for a home with another playful dog in it to keep her company.  You can’t go wrong with adopting this girl! Questions? Contact us at: www.loyalrescue.com/contactUs.php For Adoption Application please visit: www.loyalrescue.com/application.php Thank you for considering a rescue dog! January 8, 2025, 8:48 pm

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Whitby, ON L1M 0E9

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Toronto, ON L1K 1H2

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