Dogs

TEDDY 

This adorable guy is Teddy. 

Located in holland landing, ON

Weight: He is approximately 50 lbs.

Good with dogs: Teddy ignores small dogs and likes to wrestle with bigger dogs.   Teddy does best with submissive dogs or dogs that can recognize when he has had enough of playing. He does best with slow introductions after decompressing for 3 days minimum (alone) - we have many videos of his with other dogs and even at a dog park! He loves to play. 

Good with cats: No

Good with kids: Teddy would do best in a home without children or children 13+ (currently fostered with a 14 year old and he loves her!!) 

Housetrained: Yes.  

Crate Trained: no, but working on it.   He will go in to eat, but is scared if the door is closed.    Fosters continue to work toward crate training!

Leash Trained: Teddy is great on the leash.  He requires the occasional reminder not to pull but responds very quickly to corrections.   He knows basic commands like sit and down.  He knows to stay until he is told “free”. As well he knows “place”. He takes treats very gently :) 

Energy level:  Medium

Health Concerns: None

HW status: Negative

Spay/neutered?: Yes

Vaccinated: Yes

Tell us about this dog:  Teddy is a great dog but he is not for first time dog owners.   He is extremely lovable and is always happy to see you.   He has a few quirks worth noting. First off, he has springs as feet!  This boy can jump.  He would make an excellent agility or watersport competitor.  Secondly, when he wags has tail his entire backend moves - he has a wiggly butt. It is absolutely adorable.

 He wants to please and is a quick learner.  On going training would be extremely beneficial to both Teddy and his future adopters to help them both bond and understand each other's needs and expectations.

**Teddy will come with 1 month of free virtual or in-person (depending on location) training to help his adoption be successful! 

Ideally Teddy’s home will be with people who are home a lot, minimal time alone. However, when left outside of crate he is not destructive so if you want to bypass crate use altogether, he is your dream dog!! 

You can find my form " Rescue Dog Adoption Application" at: https://form.jotform.com/211694512438255

Adoption fee is $500

Kody

Breed: Pointer/ Cattle Dog mix

Gender: Male

Weights: 46 lbs

Age: 2 yrs

Good with dogs: Yes

Good with cats: yes

Good with kids: Yes older kids

Housetrained: Yes

Crate trained: Yes

Leash Trained: Yes

Energy level: Medium

Health Concerns: None

HW status: Negative

Spay/neutered?: Yes

Tell us about this dog: Kody was saved from euthanization at a high kill shelter in San Antonio, Tx. It is believed that at some point Kody was physically abused and would get defensive when he felt threatened.

Kody has come a long ways and his trust in people has grew more and more everyday. He is an active fun boy who loves kids, getting belly rubs, and playing with toys. Kody is very treat motivated and is eager to learn new things. He enjoys car rides. Kody loves going for walks, hiking, and/or jogging.

Kody had been through behavioral training prior to coming into our rescue. These are notes from the trainer.

Kody knows multiple commands. Below are the commands he knows and notes from his trainer:

- look at me/pay attention

Sit

Come here- recall

Touch- nose to hand target command

Wait- pause in action- ESPECIALLY at doors!!

Settle- relax

Leave it- back away and leave that alone (barking/fixation/food/ leash excitement)

Place- go to k-bed (point)

Let’s go- change in direction/follow me

Kennel- go into kennel or crate

“Uh-uh”(buzzer type sound) or firm NO SIR for verbal correction.

“Ok” for release

WITH FOOD-

- ANY resource guarding must be corrected verbally and redirected with obedience. As soon as he trusts you he is fine, but with new people He will test. ANY physical threat or punishment will overwhelm and escalate him- his behavior demonstrated that someone tried to punish the growling out of him and he gets defensive- you must redirect him into the bed and release him to eat when friendly and calm.

He is calmer and eats better in a home environment- crate, hand feeding or bowl by your feet in a house he does well with. In a kennel he tends to be more defensive, so work outside the kennel barrier, then move inside and get him comfortable with you being in there with him while he eats before touching him while he eats.

You can find my form " Rescue Dog Adoption Application" at: https://form.jotform.com/211694512438255

Adoption fee is $200

SCARLETT

Female / 18 lbs / Dutch shepherd mix

As you know we always take in black pups because we feel so bad for them as they’re always the last to be adopted this beauty was found as a stray in Chatham-Kent and was unclaimed. The shelter there sent her to us for a better life outside of a kennel! She’s 4 months old, already fixed and microchipped + vaccinated.

She’s a happy, joyful puppy who aims to please. Extremely smart & her foster dad loves her and has nothing but good stuff to say about her

She’s catching onto housetraining & leash training. She’s a sweetie pie who loves a good chew.

She’s available for foster to adopt or straight adoption.

Please apply now!

Located in Georgina Island, ON

You can find my form " Rescue Dog Adoption Application" at: https://form.jotform.com/211694512438255

Adoption fee is $850

Charlie

Located in Toronto, ON

3yr old male neutered Egyptian Baladi but looks like a whippet/lab mix based on breed identification apps / fixed / vaccinated / microchipped

• house trained & knows sit, paw & down

CHARLIE is a happy and extremely affectionate guy! He is happy to be playing outside or snuggling on the couch. He prefers to be with his person when possible but is also fine to be left alone and doesn't get into any trouble. He has an extremely high prey drive and should not be In a home with kitties.

He was adopted quickly but due to a congenital health defect he was surrendered back to DFBH after one year with his Canadian family. Now his medical condition is being managed with an easy tablet once daily which he takes very well, and a low protein kidney specific diet. He does dribble urine at night but is very good about wearing his belly bands. He is a very loyal companion and does funny dinosaur noises when he is super excited.

NOTES: Kidney medication is approx. $30 a month, Kidney special diet is approx. $80 a month, Urine testing needed every 3 months and bloodwork once a year. It should be noted that on this protocol Charlie will live well but will not live as long as other dogs his same breed/size normally would. He also needs a belly band put on at night to reduce urine dribbles in his crate. He is crate-trained. Ideally he would have a home with a yard & an active owner who can take him out for walks at least twice a day! 

You can find my form " Rescue Dog Adoption Application" at: https://form.jotform.com/211694512438255

Adoption fee is $200

Jazz

Female / 12 years / spayed 

Cairn Terrier x mini Schnauzer cross 

Meet Jazz the senior dog dumped at a shelter & who deserves a great home to live out the rest of her life. She’s 19 lbs & has a beautiful Smokey coloured coat! She will need regular grooming & brushing. She was severely matted when we rescued her, with feces cemented into her coat :(

We don’t know a whole lot about her past but she has lived in a home & was housetrained. Accidents should be expected as she adjusts to her new home! She does not belong in a shelter & should have a warm comfy dog bed to lounge in :) 

Health notes: 

- cataracts on eyes from old age (no treatment needed right now) 

- can nip when stressed out (kids are not advised) 

- a very patient, kind owner is needed 

- has some stomach sensitivities and seems to be quite picky with food, eating very little if not encouraged 

- we therefore need an owner who’s home most of the time (retired or works from home) & who is extremely patient to allow Jazzy to open up and feel safe

If you’d like to foster to adopt Jazz apply now: 

You can find my form " Rescue Dog Adoption Application" at: https://form.jotform.com/211694512438255

Currently in Hamilton, ON

Adoption fee is $350

Mango 

Female / 40 lbs / Doberman x Shepherd mix / 10 months old 

She is fixed, vaccinated & microchipped. She is heartworm negative. 

She is good with other dogs & great with people! 

Located near Hamilton,on 

From current foster dad: 

She is very well behaved and responds well to commands.  Housetrained other than people excitement or when i get home from work to let her out of crate.  Excited peeing.  Not a huge fan of the crate.  Barks and barks and has broken free a few times.   Treat oriented and food motivated, so easy to train so far.  Very friendly with kids adults other dogs.  Loves to run.  Also loves to sleep after being worn out with my dog.  I would say bit of separation axiety as even when i tie her to lead and i am out of reach for 5 seconds, she cries.  Other than that happy and healthy!!

You can find my form “ Rescue Dog Adoption Application” at: https://form.jotform.com/211694512438255

Adoption fee is $850

Hobbes or Hobbsie (also recognizes former name Rocky)

Located in Barrie, ON

Breed: German Shorthair Pointer mix

Sex: M

Weight: 45-50 lbs

Age: ~12 years according to records but seems more like 8 years

Good with dogs? No

Good with cats? Can’t say for sure-have seen him be curious but not aggressive towards them.

Good with kids? Don’t know. I think a quieter home without kids that could taunt or confuse him would be better.

Leash trained? Yes, Very good and very comfortable on leash. Accustomed to extendable leash. Does not pull.

Energy level? Moderate. He could happily go for several walks a day. Will dance around when he sees the leash to go walking but otherwise is relaxed at home.

Crate trained? No

Housetrained? Yes.

Health concerns: Only his teeth which could use some work.

Behavioural concerns: Only his nervousness around other dogs especially if they are offleash. He can walk on the other side of the street from another dog being walked but he cannot be offleash if there is any chance if his encountering another dog.

His recall if he gets offleash is also not reliable.

He also needs to be sedated to see the vet as he gets too nervous and defensive without it.

Does not tolerate baths either but a vet’s office can do it if he is sedated. I’ve found he doesn’t need baths though as his coat quickly and naturally just sheds any dirt off in his bed and he doesn’t smell.

History? Uncertain. Came to Canada from Egypt 2.5 years ago.

Personality? Naturally a very sweet natured dog. He is very smart but independent minded - not into games like fetch, or heeling, things that don’t make sense to him but his nature is cooperative and very easygoing.

He is quiet- only barks if he is in a car and sees a dog or if he is inside and hears someone at the door. When he is with the person/people he trusts he loves meeting new people, seems to like men slightly more. He loves to be petted by people he knows and will show affection in return by leaning against you, putting his head or paw on your lap, putting his arm over yours or giving kisses. He will do a short dance and give kisses when you come home. He has good manners- you can leave food on a table near him and he won’t touch it. He is a good eater and not picky.

He enjoys going places in the car. He seems to prefer going for walks on residential streets where there is a lot of other dog smells more than on a trail in the woods but enjoys both.

Quirks? He is very uncomfortable with getting his paws patted down after being outside but tolerates it if necessary.

Ideal home? A home where he doesn’t need to be alone for several hours a day, where there is an enclosed backyard with grass on it. He loves the feel of grass. A home where he can sit or lie near a window and watch people go by but where he has regular companionship and 2-3 (or more) walks a day. He would be most comfortable in a home where there isn’t a lot of noise or a lot of people milling about and with no other animals would probably be best.

You can find my form " Rescue Dog Adoption Application" at: https://form.jotform.com/211694512438255

Adoption fee is $200

Georgie

Fostered in Aurora, ON

Breed: Hound x Rottie mix

Age: 9 m

Weight: 46lbs

Good with dogs: yes

Good with cats: probably

Good with kid: probably

Energy level: low

Health concerns: none

Neutered: yes

Georgie is such a good boy. He is so calm in a rowdy shelter. Great temperament. He would be a great addition to any home!

Georgie needs a foster or foster to adopt home!

You can find my form “ Rescue Dog Adoption Application” at: https://form.jotform.com/211694512438255

Adoption fee is $900

Milo

Fostered in Guelph, ON

Male / 15 lbs / 2 years old / Jack Russell Terrier x Rat Terrier

Crate-trained, leash trained, house trained. 

Super cuddly & does really well in the car 

Vaccinated, microchipped & neutered 

Medium energy, not tested with kids but based on temperament will be fine with older kids, dog/savvy kids! He is good with dogs but needs gentle introduction. Loves to play, very food motivated, loves long walks, has prey drive but is easily distracted/redirected when you call his name - knows his name! 

Loves cuddles, and to play tug

Does a happy tippy tap when he sees his bowl/ hears his food being served in the bowl

Easy to pick up / carry 

Loves to play fetch / with a ball

You can find my form “ Rescue Dog Adoption Application” at: https://form.jotform.com/211694512438255

Adoption fee is $850

DANI

Dani is a senior dog with a gentle and independent spirit. She is quiet and dignified, and has a calm, easy-going demeanor that makes her the perfect couch potato companion. Dani may be a little timid at first, but once she warms up to you, she will be your loyal companion. She loves to spend her days lounging around the house, and taking short walks around the neighborhood.  Although Dani's history with other dogs is unknown, with her calm temperament, she would likely be able to live with other dogs. She is looking for a quiet home where she can enjoy her golden years in peace and comfort. Dani is the perfect dog for someone looking for a low-key companion.  Her ideal home would be with someone who is either working from home, or can take her out for a few hours during the day - she is a senior, after all! She is approx 7-8 years old. If you're looking for a sweet and gentle pup to share your days with, Dani is the one for you.

Fixed/ approx 7-8 years /vaccinated/ ~86 lbs

Dani is a great dog, she is crate trained, she plays really well with other dogs and loves people. She is a smart loving companion and has never shown any signs of aggression. 

Please note our rescue is based out of Newmarket but our dogs are fostered all over ontario - Dani is fostered in Ottawa, if you are not in Ottawa we will try and arrange transport to you if you cannot go there to pick her up!

Foster to Adopt or Adoption application:

https://form.jotform.com/211694512438255

Adoption fee is $500

Cinnamon, Jellybean & Soda

Females / siblings / rescued from Northern Ontario

Microchipped, Vaccinated, Flea treated, and dewormed.

They’re currently fostered in Newmarket, ON

They’re 6 weeks right now and are super adaptable to any home & are typical puppies! Playful, sweet, not timid at all and very food motivated. Approx 5lbs each at the moment. They are part husky for sure but we don’t know what else

The adoption is $1000 per puppy and will also cover:

DHPPi booster

Rabies vaccine

Spay

You can find my form " Rescue Dog Adoption Application" at: https://form.jotform.com/211694512438255

Socs 

1.5 yr old / 30lb / Baladi mix w/English Setter

Fostered in North York, ON

I am 30lbs of love and get along with everyone including Cats, Dogs, but at first I am nervous and shy to meet new people as I don’t easily trust however  I will warm up especially with yummy treats. I am healthy, happy and looking for a family to love who will give me cuddles.  Will need some basic training howver understands sit & stay.  Working on recall.  A quiet, patient home with a secure high fence yard would be ideal.

You can find my form “ Rescue Dog Adoption Application” at: https://form.jotform.com/211694512438255

Adoption fee is $850

Luna 

6yr / 45lb / spayed / vaccinated / microchipped / sensitive to chicken.

Fostered in North York, ON

-  Luna is 45lbs of pure LOVE to her one love and is almost perfect!

- Energy: Med-low - she can do all things active or be a couch potato.

- Medical: Healthy, spayed, microchipped, UTD on vaccinations til 2025 and will provide all medical records.

-she loves to play ball and will carry it around until you throw it. 

-playful with other dogs or independent although can be a bully sometimes.

Luna’s words if she could speak….

I’m just a girl with some quirks who has been through a lot in life but I have lots of love to give.   I was born into the meat market in

Korea. They didn’t treat me well.

Luna is .....

All bark no bite. Understands sit, stay, lie down, come, lie down, give paw, go to your room and responds to her name. 

Located in North York near Lawrence / Bathurst.  Potential adopter will be required to do a few visits so she gets comfortable.

- better with people outside the home but becomes nervous when they give her attention right away and will bark.

- Extremely loving and affectionate with person she has bonded with, greets you with excitement every time.

- Highly food and toy motivated.

- Potty trained & needs to go out min.  3-4 times a day.

- Leash manners: very good on leash although may pull a little initially out of excitement. 

- House manners: Amazing house manners.  She is not destructive, does not chew furniture or personal items, has never had an accident indoors. Generally very Quiet.  No seperation anxiety in this girl!

You can find my form “ Rescue Dog Adoption Application” at: https://form.jotform.com/211694512438255

Adoption fee is $500

BIGGIE

Fostered in Pickering, ON

More info:

We believe he’s about 4 years old

Was dumped and never claimed since October 2023

He is dog friendly and was kennelled with mama until we had another one open (found together - believe both dumped after breeding)

Behaviours didn’t change with or without a dog w him

He needs some leash work but did really awesome on the slip leash

Due to him being SO STRESSED it’s really hard to truly test him

He lets me scrub and clean all of his wounds and doesn’t hesitate to come for rubs. Wounds from running into the fence

SUPER food motivated

Even though he’s super stressed in the kennel he doesn’t bark or scream. He’s absolutely petrified

walked a malinois around him and he just sat neutrally

He plants himself at any car door to go and he absolutely lit up when I opened my car door to get a poop bag. He’s really ready to get out.

You can find my form “ Rescue Dog Adoption Application” at: https://form.jotform.com/211694512438255

Adoption fee is $650

Finley (Finn)

5mth old Boxer Mix

33 lbs

Male / Fixed / Vaccinated / Microchipped

Currently fostered in Kitchener, ON

He came to us as a local owner surrender. Finley is an energetic, playful and incredibly smart boy.  He knows the commands "sit", "heel", "come" and "ok, let's go".  He thrives off of verbal praise and loves freeze dried liver treats.  He enjoys his stuffies, bully sticks and Kong chew toys.  He walks nicely on a leash, is doing very well with  house training and has begun crate training.  He loves other dogs but is a typical puppy who is still learning proper play etiquette. Fynn is an absolute sweetheart who follows his people around everywhere.  He is very observant and eager to learn.  He will need someone who has the time to spend teaching him how to grow into the spectacular dog he is meant to be.  Fynn will make a very loyal best friend.

Apply to adopt Finley at:

https://form.jotform.com/211694512438255

Adoption fee is $850

Chelsea

Female / 3 years old / 85 lbs

Located in Newmarket, ON

Hello, my name is Chelsea! I am a gentle, quiet, and independent dog who would love to be your new best friend and couch potato. Although I enjoy my alone time, I love being around people, and I am sure that I will be your biggest fan once we get to know each other. I am a friendly dog who would love to snuggle up with you on the couch and relax, or go on adventures with you. I am an adult dog, and I am very smart, so I am sure that we can learn how to take care of each other. I get along with dogs & best not to be with cats or other prey animals. I am a sweet and loving dog, and I am sure that I will bring a lot of joy into your life.

Adoption fee is $850

You can find my form " Rescue Dog Adoption Application" at: https://form.jotform.com/211694512438255

COOKIE

Fostered in Newmarket, ON

Breed: Rottweiler mix 

Sex: Female

Age: Approx 2 years

Good with dogs? Nervous around dogs in house but possibly because of her puppies being with her 

Good with cats? No – recommend no cats in new house

Good with people? Yes – though nervous when first meeting new people

Needs another dog in the home? No

Energy level? Mid-energy dog

Housetrained? Yes

Leash trained? In progress

Crate trained? In progress

Health concerns? Underweight but slowly gaining

Behavioural concerns? No

Spayed? Not yet 

Vaccinated? Yes

Microchipped? Yes 

Hi I’m Cookie. I’m a 40 pound, female GSD mix and I’m APPROX 2 years old. 

I’ve been with my foster family for a couple of weeks, they’re really getting to know me. I am currently living with a 2-year-old dog and a cat. I’m not too sure of the dog in the house but to be fair, I do have puppies I want to guard. As for the cat, I’m very interested in her and think I’d be best in a home with no cats. I love to be around people - I’m a very sweet girl and I love to snuggle up to someone on the couch. I haven’t yet taken an interest in toys but might as I settle into my new home. I wasn’t crate trained when I first arrived here however, I’m proud to say that my training is going well! I will walk into my crate on my own! I am excellent in my crate overnight or during the day when foster mom is working – I am quiet and settle easily. At night, I go into my crate at about 11:00 pm and I’m quiet until about 7:30 am. We are working on my confidence when I’m left home alone in the crate. I do whine when foster mom leaves the house though I will settle after about 10 minutes. To be fair, I have only been crate training for a couple of weeks so foster mom feels I will get the hang of it with practice and consistency. When I’m let out of my crate, I get my leash on and head right out the door to pee. Foster mom also feeds me in my crate to help me identify that it is a positive space. My house training is going really well. Consistency is the key! I haven’t had any accidents in the home since I arrived here. Keeping me on a leash when I’m not in my crate will help my house-training progress. This way, you can keep an eye on me and take me outside quickly if I start to have an accident in the house. I’m learning to walk on a leash and it’s going pretty well. I can zig zag or stop to take a sniff of something interesting from time to time. When that happens, foster mom gives a quick tug on my leash and says the command “come!” so I get moving again. She sometimes turns and walks the other way to redirect me.  

I have no trouble when meeting new people, my tail wags uncontrollably. I am a wonderful companion – Someone would be lucky to have me in their family!

You can find my form " Rescue Dog Adoption Application" at: https://form.jotform.com/211694512438255

Adoption fee is $850

MILLIE

Female / 16 weeks / American Bulldog mix

Currently fostered in London, ON

She’s a sweet, playful and cuddly girls. She’s a typical puppy so has a lot of energy! A home with a fenced in yard would be ideal

She is fixed, vaccinated & microchipped.

Good with cats and dogs!

You can find my form " Rescue Dog Adoption Application" at: https://form.jotform.com/211694512438255

Adoption fee is $850

BODHI

Male / 16 weeks / Pug x Boxer (best guess) / 24 lbs

Located in Brampton, ON

Bodhi is the sweetest puppy! He LOVES people & kids. He has zero reactivity to anyone or anything! He’s good with dogs, cats, kids & all people. He walks beautifully on leash (no pulling) & he is learning to do his business outside - will need further consistency and housetraining work should continue in his new home. He’s sweet, loving & affectionate.

Bodhi is vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed. He will need his neuter completed at 6 months at our partner vet in Mississauga.

Bodhi is open to foster to adopt homes too!

Guys, trust me this boy is ADORABLE!

You can find my form " Rescue Dog Adoption Application" at: https://form.jotform.com/211694512438255

Adoption fee is $850