10/02/2024
Big dog fosters needed!
While our intake is not officially open, we are trying to help very urgent local shelter dogs in need.
Currently, there are 4 large breed dogs with a time limit sitting in local shelters. We would only be able to help if a well-matched and experienced foster home came forward in or around the Ottawa area, willing to travel to our vet in West Ottawa.
Mastiff x, intact Male. Boisterous, pulls on leash and as silly as you can imagine. Was good with a well-balanced female spayed and a neutered smaller male. He is a large dog so strong, big-dog experience is a must. Requires detached home, and definitely needs a fenced in yard. No kids as we have no knowledge of him with kids but older teens should be fine. He's out of time. Please apply and mention Theo if you would like to save this young guy's life. *He's been networked with other rescues and is dwindling in the shelter, waiting for over 6 months for a placement*
Great Dane, intact Male.
Teenaged, silly and sweet but strong. Under weight. Was also good with the well balanced dogs but did not like the intact mastiff mix (go figure). Would also need big dog experience. Requires detached home, and definitely needs a fenced in yard. No kids as we have no knowledge of him with kids but older teens should be fine. He's out of time. Please apply and mention Grady if you would like to save this young guy's life. *We have networked him with Great Dane rescue but due to a time-constraint we are including him here*
Blk Shepherd (pictured), Female intact.
Sweet gal, typical Shepherd personality. Barks initially at everyone but warms up with kindness and food, haha. Very happy once out of kennel. She does have ongoing gastro issues so does need to see a vet. Townhome or detached, ideally with a fenced in yard as well. No kids as we have no knowledge of her with kids but older teens should be fine. She's out of time. Please apply and mention Isabella if you would like to save this young gal's life. *She is being networked with rescues but due to time-constraint, we are also sharing her*
Medium-sized dogs:
Aston (male neutered, 40lbs) is looking to come back into our care after a failed adoption, through no fault of his own. **This is a tough situation for the adopters, so no judgment, please.** Teenage dog, excited to see dogs on leash (barks), doing well with crate training, friendly and playful with dogs. Townhouse or apartment. Fenced Yard ideal, or lunge line that is supervised in country. Dog savvy older kids only. Urgent as he may need to go to boarding :(
Hound mix, male intact approx 20lbs - very emaciated. Not much is known but was found in deplorable condition/situation. Hound experience would be beneficial. Detached home and fenced space or supervised lunge line in country. Likely good with dogs, but not tested yet. Teens and up as no info on interactions with kids. Is not urgent yet but needs placement soon. No name but reference Hound dog on your application.
As you can see, we have many larger breed urgent dogs in shelters that would really love to keep on goofing off, cuddling up and learning, but due to irresponsible breeding, a lack of research on the buyer's side, and all-around bad decisions by humans, these shelter dogs are now at risk.
To apply to save them or another dog in need (we match based on your home life, experience and needs), please apply soon:
https://www.sitwithme.ca/foster/application/
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