Meet our dogs.
Nestle- accepting applications for adoption
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ADOPTION
Hi, I’m Nestle!
I’m a 4-year-old, 16lb chocolate chihuahua mix with the sweetest heart and the biggest second-chance story.
I used to live with 27 other dogs (yikes!), but now I’m discovering how wonderful it is to have my own space, cozy bed, and humans who love me. I’m a retired mama, officially off duty and ready for snuggles, car rides, and a peaceful life.
I’m house trained, crate trained, and learning that leashes mean adventures! I’d love a relaxed home with a secure yard (I can jump high!) and maybe a kind dog sibling.
I’m just starting to explore the world… want to explore it with me?
Lilac- accepting applications for adoption
Hi everyone! My name is Lilac, and I’m 1.5 years old with about 11 pounds of pure sunshine and happiness packed into my little body.
I’m a super loving girl who has liked every single person I’ve met so far. Making friends is kind of my specialty! Whether it’s snuggling on the couch, giving hugs, or handing out sweet little kisses, I’m always ready to share the love.
I recently had my vet check and did great! The only thing I needed was to have one broken tooth removed, and now I’m feeling just fine.
What I’m really hoping for now is a forever family to call my own — one that will enjoy lots of cuddles, companionship, and happy moments together. I promise to bring plenty of joy, snuggles, and tail wags into your home.
Could Lilac be the little ray of sunshine your family has been waiting for?
Petal- accepting applications for adoption
Meet little Petal — proof that the biggest personalities really do come in the tiniest packages (all six and a half pounds of her).
Petal is a one year old chihuahua. She has been spayed and has received all her shots and needed vet care. She sleeps peacefully in her crate all night, but if given the choice, she’d absolutely rather sleep in bed with her people.
Petal is housetrained, with only the very occasional accident. She gets along well with all the dogs (big and small) in her foster home. We are unsure how she is with cats, but didn’t seem at all interested in the one she met at the vet.
Petal’s hobbies include carrying around stuffies, playing fetch, running around in the backyard, and curling up in the coziest lap she can find.
She loves people deeply, but sometimes needs a little time to warm up. Once you’re in, though, you’re in—expect lots of affection, loyalty, and a tiny shadow following you everywhere. Because of her small size, she’d do best in a home without very young kids who may try to grab her unexpectedly.
Petal enjoys zooming around outside and would love a secure yard to explore. She’s also not a fan of being left alone too long. Luckily, she is perfectly portable and would happily join you on all your daily adventures.
If you’re looking for a sweet, silly, loving little sidekick who will keep you smiling and snuggling, Petal might just be your perfect match.
Grenadine- accepting applications for adoption
I’m excited to be ready for Adoption! Hi, my name is Grenadine. I’m a female Shih Tzu/Terrier cross about 5 years old, weighing in about 12lbs. I love companionship and to play with my humans. I am playful, affectionate, outgoing and lively.
I’m happiest cuddling and being near my family although I do enjoy short walks and to play outside in the yard. One of my favourite things is to have a bath and I stand quietly while my body, face and legs are being shampooed, but I especially enjoy the towel rub down afterwards. I’m house trained and like to go outside to do my business. I’ve only had one accident in the house when my human didn’t recognize my cue that I was ready for a morning pee and poop. I am leery of other people and like to use a warning growl if I think I hear an unfamiliar sound or see someone far off in the distance.
I can “shake a paw”, sit, and rollover for a treat, usually come when my name is called and am accustomed to being crated at bedtime. I am very proud to say I can hold my bladder all night and like to be taken out to relieve myself as soon as you wake up. My vet check went well, I am healthy, have been bathed, spayed, vaccinated and dewormed, my nails were trimmed and my ears cleaned, all in readiness to meet my new adoptive family so I can become their forever companion dog.
Milo- accepting applications for adoption
Hello I am Milo, I am 5 years young. I had my vet check today and got a clean bill of health. I am a healthy 10.3 kgs (22.66lbs) of muscle. My heart is great and so is my respiratory. Yes I have a cleft lip and a little under my nose but that does not affect me from eating or drinking. Sometimes my tongue goes through my lip but my foster family says that makes me unique. Also I do make noises that I am told makes me sound like a gremlin…whatever that is. I snore like a human also but that is because I go into really deep sleeps.
I LOVE people. I am a people dog and love to sleep pressed up against my humans. I love being pet and have hands on me as much as possible. I also walk well on a leash even though I do pull a bit because I get excited to see where I am going. Also I LOVE car rides (especially with windows open). My story for why I came to Canada may have been a sad one, but I have adjusted well to being here. I lived with 2 other dogs back in California and I have 2 foster siblings currently. My foster mom says that I would best as an only dog home. I love my foster siblings but I get jealous when I am not getting all the attention and I do get possessive of toys and food. I have snapped a few times at my foster sister and I have been told that isn’t good behaviour. I think I would like to be an only dog so I can get ALL of my humans love and attention.
I have been told I am a very very good boy. I will let you know when I am hungry and when I want back inside the house. I will sit and my foster mom just learned I will give paw….if I want to. I am a fairly mellow boy who is fine laying around. I was very tired after my day today going to the vet and going to meet new friends where my foster mom works. I got to see Jaime again today…..she is the lady who brought me to Canada. I had fun getting the love from everyone I met.
I am most active when the garden hose comes out and I get to jump through and try to bite the water. If the hose is turned off I will bite at it to try and get it back on. I am not sure if I like to swim but I can’t wait to try it and see if I do. If you are my human please contact Ruff Start Rescue so you can come and meet me. I can’t wait to be your couch potato and show you just how much I will love you. Oh 1 more thing….I have an appointment to get my booster vaccines on May 5th at 4pm. I was told that my new family will be able to take me to that appointment so I can get into my furever home as soon as possible.