ADOPTABLE DOGS
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Penelope & Phillip- accepting applications for adoption
Meet Penelope and Phillip: a bonded duo that only need each other - and now someone new to love them both.
Penny is five years old and is six pounds of curiosity and enthusiasm that ends in a flourishing tail. Penny is a free spirit who has the heart of an explorer. She is the outgoing one who is always the first to celebrate when the leash appears. She is also the proud owner of Willy the Whale, a treasured stuffy she has already packed to take with her on her new adventure.
Phil is seven years old, eight pounds and built almost entirely for cuddling. His life philosophy is simple: why sit alone when you could be pressed directly against someone you love?
Together, they enjoy sunny walks and bursts of play through fresh snow, as much as they do running back indoors to get warm again on your cozy couch. This dynamic duo have a simple food philosophy, everything is better when served with a side of rice, so don’t forget some when you are making our dinner, please.
Phil sometimes feels lonely, but Penny has always been his safe place. They comfort one another, happily stay home together and are usually found sharing a couch, a blanket or approximately three inches of personal space.
For years, Penny and Phillip have been each others comfort and constant companion. Now their owners are moving out of the country and are heartbroken that Penny and Phil cannot go with them. We cannot prevent their world from changing, but we can help them be able to continue to call each other home.
If you haven’t guess it by now, Penny and Phil are a bonded pair and must be adopted together. They are looking for someone who understands that the best families aren’t always built from scratch—sometimes they arrive already assembled, weighing only fourteen pounds combined.
Two leashes. Two dinner bowls. A lifetime of love awaits. Our world is changing, but our story isn’t over. Who has been waiting to help us write the next chapter?
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Nova and Diogi- accepting applications for adoption
Meet Diogi and Nova!
These two beautiful boys are as sweet and gentle as they come. Once you meet them, you are hooked! In their former home, they were greatly loved, and it definitely shows. Sadly, sometimes life doesn’t go as planned, and their owner had to make the difficult decision to find a new home for the boys. She has entrusted Ruff Start to find them a new loving forever home. They have done amazingly well in their foster home, and we look forward to seeing them settle in and thrive with their forever family. What a lucky family that will be!
Both boys are neutered, and up to date on vet care. They are a bonded pair and must be adopted together. This means they will bring twice as much love and joy to a home! They are both house trained, and sleep peacefully all night without accidents. They are excellent travellers and love car rides. They are great with other dogs, cats and children. Both boys enjoy exploring outside, going for walks and playing at the park.
Nova is an 8 year old American Eskimo dog. He weighs 40 pounds. He is overweight, and is working on that in his foster home. He is just the happiest, easy-going guy who loves everyone!
Diogi, pronounced “D-O-G” (spells dog), is an 11 year old Pomeranian with personality-plus! He is the boss. He is a spunky little guy who weighs about 20 pounds. He is also quite “chunky” right now, but he’s working on that. His favourite thing to do is cuddle up with his person. He is very active and agile for a “senior” fellow.
If you have room in your heart and home for these two lovely boys, please fill out an application to adopt.
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Igloo- accepting applications for adoption
MEET IGLOO!
6–9 months old • 22 lbs • Neutered • Male • Mixed Breed
Hi! My name is Igloo, and I’m looking for a family to call my very own!
I’m a sweet, curious, energetic young pup who is ready to explore the world with my forever family. I love anything involving the outdoors and would absolutely love a family who will continue taking me on adventures and helping me experience new things.
I’m the best version of myself when I get plenty of exercise — right now, that seems to be about 1–1.5 hours a day. This can include walks, learning new tricks, playing with toys, and, of course, exploring!
I also strongly believe in “finders, keepers.”
So please make sure anything precious to you is put away. Socks, toilet paper rolls, random things I find on the floor… if I find it, I keep it!
Because I’m still a mischievous puppy, I’m kennelled when left home alone for my own safety. I generally bark for about 30 minutes before settling down, and then I’m able to relax and sleep in my kennel.
And I should probably confess something… I’m a BIG puppy biter! I’m still learning that hands, feet, clothing, and anything else I can reach aren’t chew toys. My puppy biting can be quite enthusiastic, so my forever family will need to be patient and committed to continuing to teach me appropriate ways to play and interact. I’m young, still learning, and very much a work in progress!
I’m about 98.9% house trained! I’ve had a few accidents, but once we figure out each other’s routine, I’m sure I’ll have this whole house-training thing mastered.
I do well with other dogs and enjoy having canine friends! That said, I’m still very much a puppy and my enthusiasm can sometimes get the better of me. I can be a little too much with my puppy antics, so I do best with dogs who are comfortable setting appropriate boundaries. My adopters will need to continue helping me learn polite play and respect for other dogs’ boundaries.
I’ve never met cats or children, so those introductions would need to be handled thoughtfully and slowly to make sure everyone is comfortable and safe.
I’m still young and have lots to learn, but I’m eager to please, curious, and a quick learner. With the right family willing to continue my training and give me the exercise, structure, patience, and love I need, I could make a wonderful little companion.
Could you be Igloo’s person?
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