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Pound Dog Rescue Rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing stray, abandoned and surrendered dogs in Southern Ontario pounds and low resource shelters.

Irs pir final draw of our 2024 Christmas fundraiser!!! Draw for day 20 prize is tomorrow evening, Dec 20th at 8pm.  Be s...
20/12/2024

Irs pir final draw of our 2024 Christmas fundraiser!!! Draw for day 20 prize is tomorrow evening, Dec 20th at 8pm. Be sure to get your tickets for these items in before then if you want a chance to win. Ticket price info in instructions posted with prize photo.

Day 20 iPad package includes an iPad 64GB with Wi-FI (9th Gen) plus Logitech Keyboard.

Estimated value = $530

Today's prize was generously donated by a PDR Alum in honour of the dogs rescued in 2024.

20/12/2024

Congrats to our day 19 draw winner Nancy M! We will email to make pick up arrangements

Maestro wants to say thank you to Laurelwood Veterinary Hospital rehab unit and in particular his favourite person Ellen...
19/12/2024

Maestro wants to say thank you to Laurelwood Veterinary Hospital rehab unit and in particular his favourite person Ellen for all the work put into helping him with his strength and coordination. He absolutely loved his physio sessions and thought they were the most fun. He's very sad that after 10 weeks he just had his last session....but that's because Maestro has found his adoptive home and goes home this weekend!!!
Thank you Ellen for the fantastic work you did with Maestro; he improved so much!!!

The draw for this prize is tonight at 8pm!!
19/12/2024

The draw for this prize is tonight at 8pm!!

Draw for day 19 prize is tomorrow evening, Dec 19th at 8pm.  Be sure to get your tickets for these items in before then ...
19/12/2024

Draw for day 19 prize is tomorrow evening, Dec 19th at 8pm. Be sure to get your tickets for these items in before then if you want a chance to win. Ticket price info in instructions posted with prize photo.
For a list of ALL of our amazing 20 DAYS worth of prizes please see post pinned to the top of our page. You don't want to miss out on the chance to win these prizes!!

Day 19 Gift Card Extravaganza package includes: $100 The Keg gift card, $25 Starbucks gift card, $50 One4all gift card, $25 Shoppers Drug Mart gift card, $50 Petro Canada gift card, and $50 LCBO gift card.

19/12/2024

Congrats to our day 18A draw winner Melissa P and our 18B winner Lara I! We will email to make pick up arrangements

For Adoption: Maxine!Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family a...
18/12/2024

For Adoption: Maxine!

Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle.
We at PDR believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, learning and helps to create a well-mannered and balanced dog. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process.
To apply for adoption and for more information on our process and requirements, visit our website at https://pounddog.ca/adoption-info/.

This is Maxine, and she will not accept a life she does not deserve! Maxine is a Bluetick Coonhound who is about 7 months old. She has a beautiful bluetick coat, with some larger black spots on her back, and an adorable half bluetick/half black and tan face. She has been spayed and is up-to-date on all her vaccinations and vet care appropriate for her age. She is about 40 lbs but is still a bit on the thin side and is still growing, and may weigh up to 50-60lbs once fully grown.

Maxine was found as a stray running with her brother (also under Pound Dog Rescue’s care) and was housed at a rural pound for about one month with little adoption interest. A pound is a difficult place for a young, high energy dog to stay for a long time, so they contacted Pound Dog Rescue to bring her into foster care where she could start training, playing and experiencing the world as a young dog should.

Maxine does not seem too affected by her past. She absolutely loves people. She likes to meet new people, but in new locations she often greets people meekly, close to the ground, as she sneaks into their lap as close as physically possible. She may try to slip in a few kisses on the mouth or ears. Once she is more comfortable in the new space, she tends to be more exuberant in her greeting. We have worked on her manners in our time with us, and she has learned to sit to ask for affection, but her new home should be prepared that Maxine will likely want to jump up to try to deliver those kisses to mouths and ears and receive the affection she desires so badly. While she was a bit of a jumping bean to start after picking her up from the pound where she had limited stimulation, she will now often automatically offer a sit or lie down for attention. She does not tend to jump up on strangers, but will try to softly sneak her way up their body to kiss their face. She has not been protective of the house with new people entering the home, and treats visitors into her space with a gentle friendliness. Being a puppy, when she is excited or understimulated it is a lot harder for her to remain with all four feet on the ground. Due to her tendency to jump up, we recommend any children in her home be slightly older, about 10 years and up.

Being so motivated to please her people, Maxine is doing very well with her training! She is generally a submissive dog, and needs a calm owner who can direct her fairly with positive guidance and reinforcement. As a hound, she does need clear leadership as they are a determined breed group and if she has an idea of what she wants to do she does not give up easily, despite her overall submissiveness. However, we find that her determination can be channeled into good choices with the right motivation. She absolutely loves training, and is motivated by praise, physical affection and food rewards. She takes treats almost too gently–we often have to place them inside her mouth like a coin in a vending machine. Maxine is trained exclusively with positive reinforcement and will not respond well to overly harsh corrections. She needs to build her confidence and success with positive reinforcement is a great way to build confidence. Maxine knows her name, sit, lay down, kennel and we have been practicing various life skills like handling for common veterinary and grooming procedures, walking nicely on a leash, not jumping up, and other common puppy skills. Maxine likely did not live in a house before, so things like not jumping up on the counters, bursting through doors, and walking on a leash were new to her in foster care. Maxine will thrive in advanced training classes or classes like scent work where she can build a strong relationship with her owner and build her confidence. As a result, we do not recommend Maxine for a first-time dog owner.

In terms of walking, Maxine is a higher energy dog, who walks on average 5km per day minimum if combined with other forms of stimulation, but can definitely walk longer. She loves her exercise. As a puppy, she benefits from a balance of walking and other forms of play and mental stimulation to tire her out. She is currently walked on a combination of a martingale collar for safety and a gentle leader for control. Maxine has greatly improved in her walking skills in our time with us, as leash walking was a new skill for her. At first, she was either at the end of the martingale with tension or straying to walk directly in front of us. She habituated to her gentle leader very easily and knows that it means she is going for a walk. She doesn’t rub her face or try to remove it at all. Now, we either walk her together with two of our dogs with more structure or solo with more sniff time and training breaks. Maxine appreciates a decent walking pace, and being a hound does enjoy some sniffing time especially on her less-structured walks, but usually doesn’t linger on the same spot for very long. She generally does not pull on the gentle leader, but a good sniff trail may excite her to pick up the pace and pull along the path of the scent, as is typical for her breed. Maxine will likely appreciate long sniff hikes in woodsy areas for stimulation every now and then, but is also very happy on her city walks with varied routes. Initially strangers passing her were always curious new friends, but we have been working on her focus and she passes strangers much better now. She has no fear of busy car or foot traffic, and is not startled by city noises like ambulances, construction, shop doors opening near her, or large vehicles like garbage trucks.

For her other activities, Maxine enjoys playing with toys, people and other dogs. She likes all kinds of toys, especially plush toys. She does a good job entertaining herself with toys on a bed nearby. She usually receives one food puzzle per day to help engage her mentally, as mental stimulation is important to keep her happy. She also enjoys a game of fetch and is working on the retrieve part but definitely has the running perfected! We usually cycle a few types of fetch toys for her and she enjoys running from end to end of the yard after them. She is also learning how to play a game of tug with her handler. Her future home would benefit from access to enclosed green space where she can run safely, whether that is your private yard, or time on a long-line. She will love going to a home where her family enjoys hiking or running, and other outdoor activities she can participate in.

Maxine plays well with other dogs once she is more comfortable with them, as she is very curious and friendly but generally unsure with face-to-face greetings due to her low confidence. She hesitates, but does not refuse to meet new dogs. With proper introductions (like following behind the new dog on a walk) she regains her confidence and plays well with other dogs, reading their signals very well without much human intervention. She is the type of dog who needs a few moments or sometimes a few introductions to figure out another dog before initiating play. Being a puppy, she may need help learning when to calm down and leave other dogs alone when they are done playing, but we have not found this to be the case for her in foster care. She leaves older dogs alone when they are resting, and is not a pest when they do not want to play. She may however accidentally step on or sit on a resting older dog in her clumsy playfulness, so any older dogs in her forever home should be tolerant or provide reasonable corrections to younger dogs. Maxine would do well with an active dog companion to play with, but she will also be fine as a solo dog. We do not find her to take confidence from other dogs being around necessarily, and introductions with new dogs that are forward and exuberant cause her to back up at first. Maxine is not dog reactive, and we reinforce her visual check-ins with a tasty treat on walks, as she may look at other dogs while on walks and briefly becomes distracted by following them with her eyes, but is very easily redirected to focus on her handler. Maxine is fostered with our two medium size dogs who are slightly smaller than her, and another small senior foster dog. She adapts her play style to each dog, enjoying both paw-bopping, sharing toys, and running around, while leaving the small senior who prefers not to play alone to his peaceful napping. Maxine has not demonstrated any resource guarding around other animals in her time in foster care.

For a breed that generally has high prey drive, we have not seen Maxine display strong prey drive tendencies in her time with us. Squirrels have darted up trees and sped past her on walks with very minimal reaction. She has also seen small and large birds and not been overly excited. We also have two dog-savvy cats in our home, who have met many of our foster dogs. She is definitely interested in our cats. If a cat were to run from her we think she would chase them, but our cats are very comfortable with Maxine and generally do not move unpredictably in front of dogs. If they jump past her, she is usually more interested to see where the cat came from, rather than continue to track the cat that is directly beside her. In these moments, it’s almost as if she is more excited for the appearance of a cat and the chance that there are more coming than actually touching said cat. But, she is interested in sniffing the cats and has play-bowed and tried to initiate play with them in the same way as she does for small dogs. A cat who swipes at her would likely be interpreted as play. At the same time, she is able to relax next to our cats on the couch. For these reasons, we believe it is not out of the question for Maxine to live with cats, however she will require further training, time and maturity to be truly successful with them. I would not recommend her forever home start with cats for the time being, as she is still a young puppy. Her behaviour with cats aligns with a young puppy who has not had much exposure or training around cats, and most cats will likely find her inquisitive nose intrusive and annoying.

In the home, Maxine tends to be a bit busy, as is typical for a high energy puppy. We are working on teaching her how to relax in the home, as she is currently very excited by all the things to do and will over-exert herself. Prior to her becoming overtired, we ask her to go into her kennel with a special treat for some quiet time and she falls asleep almost immediately. She has been able to lay on a bed or the couch but is still working on relaxing without being told to do so, which is common for high energy puppies, and she is definitely making progress already. When she goes to her forever home she will need reminders on appropriate objects to pick up and which objects are toys. Entering our home for the first time everything that she could fit her mouth on was a possible toy! She has not been destructive with her toys or bedding, and has not tried to chew on chair legs or anything similar, but management and training will be important to help her learn the expectations in her new home.

Maxine has been doing very well with kennel training. She sleeps in her kennel quietly all night, while we are at work, and spends varied periods of time in her crate throughout the day to practice independence. If she is appropriately physically and mentally exercised, she may bark softly for a few minutes when left completely alone, but falls asleep and is silent until she is visited to get up again. If she is crated in the same room as family members she rarely protests, but may release a small whine if she is bored. She is very good at self-soothing, and we provide toys in her kennel which she will chew on if she is upset, and settles herself again. She is not protective of her kennel space. Although she is generally a quiet hound, she has a big bark if she gets going and a long howl, which may upset apartment/condo neighbours with shared walls. Generally she only barks when she is left alone at first, but is not very vocal otherwise for us.

Housetraining has also been a success for Maxine. While she is not reliable at alerting yet, she also has not had accidents in the home–only once in her kennel when she was left alone for the very first time. She understands to p*e and poo outside with the command “duties” and is getting better at relieving herself faster with less dawdling.

Maxine has been very good for any body-handling and grooming. She does shed a bit, but her short, soft haircoat is otherwise fairly low maintenance. She tolerated bathing much better after her first time, and stood still nicely. We have also trimmed her nails and handle her paws without issue. She has not demonstrated any body-handling sensitivities in her time with us, and we always try to make it a positive experience for her with a tasty reward.

Maxine also loves car rides. She is ready to jump in as soon as the door opens for her. We do recommend a car crate for her, as she usually likes to play a bit before settling down in the back seat. We tried a harness tether at first, which she did tolerate very well, but anything in the back seat was fair game for a nibble, and she would occasionally stretch to give ear kisses to the driver. Just like her home kennel, we have special toys that are only in her car crate. She plays with her toys for a bit and then sleeps for the ride just like before, but there’s less distraction and ear kisses for the driver. Safety first! With maturity and training Maxine will likely not require a crate in the future, but we do strongly recommend one, especially for now. Maxine has not demonstrated any nausea or anxiety about car travel.

Are you ready to give Maxine the life she deserves? Thank you for considering a rescue dog. You can find some of her foster journey on Instagram.



Name: Maxine

ID # PDR2119

Age: 7.5mths

Gender:female

Spayed: yes

UTD vaccines: yes

Breed: Bluetick Coonhound

Coat length: short

House trained: yes

Special needs: no

OK with kids: older

OK with cats: not yet unless very dog savvy

Ok with dogs: yes

Status: adoptable

Microchip: yes

Size: large

Location: Hamilton

Adoption fee: $900

For Adoption: Willis!Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family a...
18/12/2024

For Adoption: Willis!

Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle.
We at PDR believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, learning and helps to create a well-mannered and balanced dog. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process.
To apply for adoption and for more information on our process and requirements, visit our website at https://pounddog.ca/adoption-info/.

Willis the Mini-Bulldog
How can you not fall in love with this fun-loving adorable little Puppy. Let me introduce our foster puppy Willis! His playful personality and “tell-all eyes make him irresistible.
Willis is considered a Mini-Bulldog which is a Bulldog mixed with usually a Boston Terrier. He is tan and white in colour and about 4mths old. His face is tan with a white stripe down his forehead and nose down to his chest. He has a little tan marking on the back of his neck, a white chest and belly, along with four white paws. Willis has been vaccinated, de-wormed, chipped and vet checked. He currently has no health concerns.
Willis along with his litter mate came to us from a puppy mill. Willis came into our care with an abscess on his face that needed immediate medical attention. It is believed to have been from a littermate biting him. After draining and a course of antibiotics he has fully recovered and ready for his next chapter.
We are looking for a family for Willis that has experience with the Bulldog breed and/or great knowledge of the breed. This is a breed of dog that comes with many medical and genetic issues and anyone considering a Bulldog type has to fully accept that and be fully capable of taking on any medical issue that may arise in this dog’s life. They are a brachycephalic breed and as such can have breathing issues in the heat or if allowed to get overweight so we need their people to be committed to ensuring that they are kept lean and trim for their life. We know how cute Bulldogs are and how easy it is to get taken in with their sweetness but please really do your research before applying and ensure that a Bulldog mix is the right fit for you.
It is difficult to know the height or weight Willis will be as he is a mixed breed and could take on characteristics from both breeds. We expect him to be medium size, medium energy and capable of doing most things you wish to participate in. Since he has a pushed in nose, his new family will have to be cautious when exercising or playing in the heat as he may overheat quickly. He is currently just over 6.8 kg and growing daily.
Willis has been completely crate trained. He spends time in his crate in the evening while everyone sleeps and anytime he is left at home for a few hours every day. He does not complain when he is put into his crate. He usually spends this time catching up on his sleep and resting up for the next big play session with his fosters!
He has recently found his voice and will occasionally bark while playing. He will also bark when he is in his crate and needing a potty break.
Willis will need lots of playtime and daily exercise when he moves on to his forever home. The adoptive family will need to keep him active so that he grows to be happy and healthy. He is currently gaining confidence every day. He finds the traffic a little distracting but is confident enough to walk along the sidewalk.
Willis is happiest when he is snuggling up to his foster family on the couch. The couch has become his safe place. He enjoys early morning cuddles as he works up to playtime and end of day as he drifts off to sleep before everyone goes to bed for the night.
His favourite toy is his rubber ball which he loves to chase and push along the floor with his paw and nose. Playtime can involve many toys as he loves them all or simply a willing participant to run around the house as he chases after them.
We are currently working on housetraining. Since Willis is still very young, he will not be able to hold it for long periods of time. He needs to be taken out on a regular basis. He will need to be monitored throughout the day as you watch for cues until he is used to his new surroundings. His new family will need to take him out after every new activity, after naps, playtime, after he comes out of his crate and after eating.
Willis is very intelligent and highly trainable. In a very short time he has learned to “sit” upon command. He is working on a few other little tricks and loves to be rewarded with his liver bites. He is food driven and patiently waits for each meal. We will be expecting our adoptive families to attend obedience school with Willis. The guidance and lessons learned in puppy classes are very important to getting your pup off to a good start. Willis is smart and he will love the learning..and the treats..that come with dog school. This will be great for his confidence building and socialization.
An ideal home for Willis will include a family that is home throughout the day or has the capability of coming home to take him out. Since he is a puppy, he will require constant supervision and many bathroom breaks. The potential adopters must be aware of the commitment involved in a puppy and prepare for non-stop action. Since he is a puppy and will nip and jump, we will only consider homes with children 8 years and older. Although these adorable fur-babies can be fun, be ready for the everyday antics of a young puppy. Willis will nibble, jump and search out anything that interests him which may include your best footwear! When not being supervised he will need to be placed in his crate to keep him safe.
Willis has adjusted well to car travel. He is curious at first and prefers to sit on a passengers lap but will eventually settle a go to sleep once the car starts moving. We are currently taking Willis on short trips to help him feel more comfortable.
Willis is ready to bring joy and laughter to his new forever home! If you think you have what it takes to take on this little Sweetheart please fill out an application on our website.



Name: Willis

ID # PDR2110

Age: 4mths

Gender: male

UTD vaccines: yes

Breed: Bulldog X Boston Terrier

Colours: white/tan

Coat length: short

House trained: in progress

Special needs: no

OK with kids: older

OK with cats: yes

Ok with dogs: yes

Status: adoptable

Microchip: yes

Size: med

Location: Ayr

Adoption fee: $900

Draw for these prizes is tonight at 8pm!
18/12/2024

Draw for these prizes is tonight at 8pm!

Draw for day 18 prizes is tomorrow evening, Dec 18th at 8pm.  Be sure to get your tickets for these items in before then...
18/12/2024

Draw for day 18 prizes is tomorrow evening, Dec 18th at 8pm. Be sure to get your tickets for these items in before then if you want a chance to win. Ticket price info in instructions posted with prize photo.
For a list of ALL of our amazing 20 DAYS worth of prizes please see post pinned to the top of our page. You don't want to miss out on the chance to win these prizes!!

Day 18A Spa-rrific Time! package includes: $100 gift card for the Elora Mill spa, robe, and a bottle of bubbly.

Estimated value = $160

This package was generously donated by Sandy D and PDR alum Finn

Day 18B Tote-ally Terrific Package includes: Beautiful handmade tote, makeup bag, 4 x coasters, and headband.

Estimated value = $200

Today is generously sponsored by A Bit Stitchy. You can find Regan's wonderful creations on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/abitstitchy/

18/12/2024

Congrats to our day 17 draw winner Rebecca P! We will email to make pick up arrangements

When do we bend the rules of our adoption program? When we have an amazing alum family who moved out east with their PDR...
17/12/2024

When do we bend the rules of our adoption program? When we have an amazing alum family who moved out east with their PDR dog Sable who happen to be back in our area for a bit and were looking to adopt another of our dogs, Finnick. The meet went great and we knew that he would be a wonderful fit for the family. We know this couples devotion to their dog and that Finnick will have a great life of many adventures with them and big sister Sable. He had a great car ride adventure back home to Nova Scotia and is settling in well. He is named Atlas now. You can follow his and his sisters adventures on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sable_adventuredog?igsh=NHhnaTZ1MW0zZTBk


Ivan is very happy to announce that he has a very loving forever home to enjoy the holidays in.  His family was looking ...
17/12/2024

Ivan is very happy to announce that he has a very loving forever home to enjoy the holidays in. His family was looking for a second dog to love and to be a nice companion for their dog and cat. Ivan was exactly what they were looking for and we were so impressed with the care and attention given to their current pets; we knew that Ivan would have a fantastic home here. He has settled in really well and is greatly loved.


We can mail out our calendars again!! Woohoo!! If you have been waiting to get one mailed send us an email at pounddog.c...
17/12/2024

We can mail out our calendars again!! Woohoo!! If you have been waiting to get one mailed send us an email at [email protected] to make arrangements. Or you can pick one up at any of these businesses listed. Great gifts/Stocking stuffers for any dog lover

The 2025 PDR calendars out in stores!!!!!! The calendars are $12 each and are cash or etransfer to [email protected] (put calendar in the message)

Please PM us if you would need them to be mailed for postage costs. Get yours quickly, they sell out each year!

Also available at these locations:

Kitchener-
Elite Dog Training , 1595 Victoria St N
Fur-Ever Loved Pet Salon , 7-1381 Victoria St N
Shannon's Pawsitive Pet Services (message Shannon directly)
Accent Vybe Hair Studio , 300 Victoria St S (wirh Lynn)

Cambridge-
Preston Animal Clinic , 1606 King Street East, Cambridge

Wellesley-
Grammy's Boutique & Espresso Bar , 3700 Nafziger Rd, Wellesley

Ayr-
Ayr Animal House , 1202 Northumberland St, Ayr

Roseville-
Heritage Pet & Garden Ayr , 2517 Fischer Hallman Rd, Ayr (Roseville)

Paris-
Paris Veterinary Clinic , 321 Grand River St N, Paris

Draw for this prize is tonight at 8pm
17/12/2024

Draw for this prize is tonight at 8pm

*****APPLICATIONS HAVE CLOSED*****For Adoption: Fonzie!Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you ar...
17/12/2024

*****APPLICATIONS HAVE CLOSED*****

For Adoption: Fonzie!

Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your family and lifestyle.
We at PDR believe in the benefits of post-adoption training for our dogs and their families. This allows for continued socialization, learning and helps to create a well-mannered and balanced dog. Post-adoption training is a requirement in our adoption process.
To apply for adoption and for more information on our process and requirements, visit our website at https://pounddog.ca/adoption-info/.

Allow me to introduce Fonzie! He is a super lovable 7-year-old Shih Tzu weighing approximately15 pounds. Fonzie came to Pound Dog via a shelter where he had been surrendered when his previous owner passed away. It’s clear that Fonzie had been well loved but wasn’t getting all the necessary care and attention he needed, likely due to his owner dealing with their own medical issues.

When Fonzie arrived he had a serious ulcer on one of his eyes that had been left untreated for a while. After many rounds of eye drops and serums his eye has made significant improvements. His eye is still in the final stages of healing so his adoptive family should be prepared to continue administering his eye drops, and any other recommended treatments to get him through the last stages of the healing process. Thankfully, he is such a good sport when getting his eye drops, so it’s not difficult to administer the medications at all. Otherwise Fonzie is in great health, and up to date on all his vaccines and has been neutered.

Fonzie is extremely friendly and very well adjusted. He currently lives with two other dogs, and has had exposure to cats and showed little interest in them. He should be able to live with other animals without any issue. His tail never seems to stop wagging. Everyone that meets him comments on what a sweet guy he is. He does know basic commands such as sit, and shake-a-paw, but he would do well with some additional obedience training to fully cement these commands and learn some new things too. He is a social dog and will enjoy his dog school classes and all the attention he will get there…and the treats!

Fonzie is very food motivated, which helps with training. However, his owner will need to make sure his food is portioned out at mealtimes to avoid any excessive weight gain.

Fonzie is housetrained but can sometimes need extra vigilance when coming into a new home environment to ensure he learns where the proper places are to do his business. He is a fast learner, and quickly will understand where he should (and shouldn’t) be going to the bathroom when given proper training and direction. Fonzie is crate-trained, and happily goes into his crate whenever his foster family needs to leave him unattended or if it’s time for bed. He also travels well in the car without any issues.

He occasionally likes to play with toys, especially if there is another dog to play with. He might even find an odd sock lying about if there are no toys close by and bring it over to you. He also loves to give and receive affection, the more snuggles the better.

Fonzie likes to go for leisurely walks to explore the outdoors and does great on the leash. Shih Tzu's are brachycephalic dogs or "flat-faced" dog breeds with shorter facial bones and muzzles. If you are new to these breed types, it's important to know brachycephalic dogs can be more prone to breathing issues and have difficulty cooling themselves down. Fonzie hasn't shown any significant issues with his breathing, but his new owners will need to ensure to keep a close eye on his breathing rate and body temperature during physical activities any avoid going out for walks during times of excessive heat.

Fonzie would do well in most home environments whether it be a quiet apartment, townhouse , detached or semi-detached home. He does bark occasionally if he hears a strange noise or a knock on the door, but it’s not excessive. He would do well in either an adult-only home, or one with respectful children over the age of 9. He loves his people and just wants to be wherever his family is. Whether it’s curled up beside you on the sofa watching a movie, having a nap beside you while you work on your computer, or out for a walk.

If you’re looking for a sweet companion to spend many “Happy Days” with, then Fonzie is the dog for you. He is very easy-going and would love to find the perfect family to integrate into.



Name: Fonzie

ID # PDR2101

Age: 7yrs

Gender: male

Neutered: yes

UTD vaccines: yes

Breed: ShihTzu

Colours: grey and white

Coat length: med

House trained: yes

Special needs: no

OK with kids: older

OK with cats: yes

Ok with dogs: yes

Status: adoptable

Microchip: yes

Size: small

Location: Kitchener

Adoption fee: $700

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