10/21/2025
Jimmy - has been adopted!
Terrier Mix - Male - 10 lbs- 1 yr (approx)
Sponsored by Lil, in memory of our third beagle, Ms. Maggie.
Jimmy is a 1 year old terrier mix that will melt your heart with his soulful eyes. He has a gentle spirit, and has been showing his playful side as he becomes comfortable in his foster home. He gets along with his foster fur sister and looks to her for guidance, and ignores cats.
He is a shy boy that takes time to warm up to people, and children are a bit too unpredictable for him, so an adult home would be preferred. Once he bonds with his person, wants nothing more than to be by your side all day, snuggling and giving kisses.
Jimmy loves his walks but is nervous and hides behind his foster mom when meeting people and dogs. He is starting to enjoy traveling in the car and is always up for an adventure.
He has not asked to go outside, but has been good with routine. Jimmy is crated when his foster mom is out, and during mealtimes. The crate is a safe space for him and at times will go in on his own.
Jimmy has shown himself to be an adaptable, go with the flow guy. He enjoys the company of other small dogs, though would not mind being your one and only. A fenced in yard would be great.
When Jimmy arrived into rescue, his foster mom immediately noticed that he had an area of swelling just under his bum. While it has gotten smaller over time, it is still there. Jimmy did see the veterinarian and a thorough examination did not give us any answers as to what was causing this. The swelling is intermittently “poofy” or “firm” and thus, has earned Jimmy the nickname “poofy butt”.
Jimmy spent a day at Kingsdale Animal Clinic where he could be closely observed and to facilitate having x-rays done at just the right time. Jimmy’s x-rays were normal. Consultation and research on a veterinarian forum did find one other similar case and it too was described as a “poofy butt” of unknown cause.
Most importantly, things such as a hernia have been ruled out. Jimmy’s vet feels that this is most likely some excess fat and that it is just an anatomical anomaly. It does not cause Jimmy any discomfort or issues.
Enjoy a video of sweet Jimmy : https://youtu.be/0rOUN_YLmRk?si=DMjfOYalBGoC5Odl
This pint-sized Prince Charming is now ready for his forever family.
**Adoptions within the province of Ontario only