Adoptables

Benny loves to play but also loves to sleep. Quite chill for a puppy. Loves his cuddles and human company and has been swooning over the children of the foster household. He has mastered flipping the slow feeder so he can get to his food and has it down to a science. Benny loves cuddling with kids, also because they are the first to drop food, so they are his favourite kind of people. Benny also loves to play outdoors with his brother Dexter especially in the snow.

Hi Everyone!

I am one of the newest beauties at team dog rescue. I come from a wonderful rescue in Bahrain that saved me from slide in the streets. They took me in until I could make my way to Canada and my new life.

I am currently living with my foster mom, dad, canine sister and feline foster siblings in Kitchener. I am loving my new life and slowly learning that people are friendly and not going to hurt me. My foster family is very focused on letting me settle in and building my confidence around other people. It did take me some time to warm up to them but now I have learned that cuddles (both with my foster mom and dad AND my foster canine sister) are the absolute best! I have a nice cozy bed that I spend my days on. I am also learning that walks and car rides are so much fun. My foster parents always double leash me to make sure I’m secure and can’t run away, as I’m a flight risk at the moment, given how fearful I am.

I am the sweetest and most gentle dog but am looking for a very patient family that will take the time to help me adapt to my new life. While I may one day be great with kids, they seem to frighten me right now, so I do prefer a home without children. My foster parents think I would do well in a home with another dog, who can help to build more confidence.

This northern beauty has a personality that shines through. She loves other dogs and humans alike and has gotten along well with everyone she’s met. She walks fairly well on her leash and is good in the car. She likes to go into the local pet shop and walk the aisles – I think we have a shopper on our hands! She has not exhibited any signs of separation anxiety when left alone with her fur siblings and seems to not be the least bit concerned with loud noises like thunder or the vacuum cleaner. She does not require crating at all. She loves stuffed kongs, chew toys and playing outside in her fenced backyard. Oh and did someone say food? That’s one of her favourite things which is part of the reason we think she’s likely part lab (and part husky). A true northern, she likes to dig and lay in the ‘ditch’ she is so proud of making. She does mouth a bit but never to bite. This is something that her adopter will need to continue to work on though she’s improving greatly already.

June would love another dog in the family she could play with. She does love to engage and has even been able to rouse one of her current fur siblings who wasn’t so sure at the beginning. They are often seen playing in the yard or curled up beside each other. She is quite high energy so would be best suited to another dog who really wants to interact and play.

Upon examination by our veterinarian upon intake, they noticed an abnormality in her left leg. X-rays were conducted and it was concluded that as a puppy she clearly had experienced some kind of trauma. As a result, she sustained a fracture to the growth plate of her femur that was not tended to and her left femur is a bit shorter than the right. Her kneecap also appears permanently displaced laterally. She does not experience any pain at all and is compensating extremely well. To ensure she remains pain free she will need to remain on joint supplements for the balance of her life to prevent and manage any arthritis that could potentially come her way.

If you think you would like to welcome this angel into your family, please complete and submit our adoption application.

Arthur is a 6 year old shepherd mix. You woulnt know it from his smile but in his former life prior to joining TEAM he was kept outdoors on a chain tied to his doghouse 24.7. He suffered from physical abuse and was gratefully removed by the authorities and brought to a shelter, but, like many other dogs, had an extremely difficult time in that environment and needed a change in venue and we were happy to welcome him into our care.

Despite the abuse he was dealt with, Arthur is a sweet boy who still loves and trusts people. Not surprisingly, due to his background Arthur had some anxiety and can get overstimulated easily. He has been working with a trainer and is doing very well. Arthur’s perfect home would be one in a suburban or rural area and where his owner would be comfortable providing a calm, consistent leadership and boundaries so Arthur can continue to learn and grow, He does have an old shoulder injury that does not cause any issues for him currently, but we are mentioning it as he would likely not be the appropriate dog for a jogging buddy. But make no mistake, Arthur LOVES his walks. Arthur does have a prey drive so no cats are his ideal setting in a quiet rural or suburban home.

Arthur has been waiting so long for his forever home, and after his terrible start in life he truly deserves a family of his very own. If you think you may be a good fit for this good boy and would like more information on him, please contact Sonya at [email protected]

Dexter is an indepandant little puppy, he loves to cuddle for short periods of time but then he’s on the move hustling and bustling and playing to his hearts content. He has people to see and places to go, he is a busy body, a feisty little playful little guy. Like the energizer bunny after a 12 pack of Red Bull. Doesn’t like to put on his winter coat and thinks that’s lame however his bravado ends and he can be very dramatic when getting a bath. The bath had him so concerned, he was trying to protect Benny in the tub. He is FULL of personality.

This 2 year old beauty is smaller then she looks, weighing in at 35 pounds she is the epitome of sweet and submissiveness. Local shelter staff fondly referred to her as Santa’s Little Helper ( a character from The Simpson’s) due to the resemblance and she is exceptionally adorable and equally as friendly, however, she found the shelter a very stressful place regardless of being fawned with attention by staff and we were happy to welcome her into our care.
She is presently in foster care and truly loving canine companionship with TEAM alumni, Blu.
She is a high energy girl that loves to play, and especially would thrive with another dog who is craving a partner in crime and is exceptionally affectionate.

Hi! My name is Lady and I am an 8 year old hound mix. I’m told I was found running in a field with another dog, but luckily some nice people picked me up and said they would look after me! Unfortunately, because I can’t talk, I wasn’t able to tell people that I really didn’t want to live with the dog I was found with and ended up being placed in multiple homes with her. She is a nice dog, but I’m realizing now that we had what humans would describe as a “toxic relationship”, and we really stressed each other out! Luckily the ladies at TEAM recently placed us into separate foster homes, and wow! We are doing great now! I have so much fun with my foster family! My foster mom says I am the sweetest dog, and I love being with people because they give me lots of snuggles! She also says I am a really good girl in the house; I am housetrained and usually quiet. I love to go for walks, but once I have done all my sniffing I like to just hang out with my foster family. I have seen some things called “cats” on my walks, but they seem pretty boring, so I don’t pay attention to them. Dogs, on the other hand, are interesting, and I like seeing them when I am out and about! Sometimes I might try to pull a little to go say hi, but I usually walk well on my leash. I haven’t met very many kids, but I think I would be ok with older ones if they were able to understand that I get nervous sometimes and do best in a calm environment.
Some things I definitely don’t like include thunderstorms and fireworks! Those things freak me out! But really, who enjoys hearing really loud noises when you have great ears like mine? When I get nervous, I like to be in a quiet area, and my mom plays some classical music for me to help calm me down. My anxiety is much better than it used to be, and with continued management, it could likely improve even more. I’m hoping someone who sees this post will understand that no one is perfect, and that they will love me anyways!
I’ve had a pretty hard life, and even though I love my foster family so much, I would be so happy to have a forever family of my own. If you think you might want to hear more about me, please email my adoption coordinator Sonya at [email protected]

He ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog……

Rudy is friendly, affectionate and loving. During his time with us he has really come into his own and has become the very best version of himself.

This sweet boy has recently spent some time at a board and train facility where he has learned to be super respectful of the others around him. His crate is his ‘home base’ right now where he knows how to be calm when he needs to be.

Rudy loves his walks and requires 3 of them daily for 20-30 minutes each. During other times, he loves to play tug with his favourite rope toy. He came to us from a shelter where he had arrived as a stray with a leg injury. That has been taken care of but he’s not a candidate for super long walks or hikes because he tends to favour that leg after too long a period of exercise.

In a perfect world, we’d love Rudy to have a fenced backyard to romp around in but this is not mandatory as long as he gets the exercise he needs.

Rudy would be fine as an only dog or in a household with another respectful dog. He prefers females but gets along with neutered males as well.

He can be suspicious and tentative when being approached in a loud and physical manner. It’s better for him to be the ‘approacher’ and treats when he’s getting to know you are always appreciated! He has the ultimate respect for his leader once that bond has been formed. He will do anything to please his leader and will shower them with sloppy kisses.

Rudy’s perfect family will continue on with everything that Rudy has learned up until now. He requires and enjoys structure. As a hound, his nose is always to the ground sniffing and looking for things. He’d be best in a well organized/dog proofed household where he can’t get into anything he shouldn’t as we want to ensure that he continues to succeed.

He’s not a big barker but he does like to hear the sound of his own voice at times so you can expect some howling from time to time.

Rudy does have a bite history BUT the circumstances of these bites must be understood. One took place at the vet when he was in pain and was being restrained. The other was when he stole a very high valued item out of a garbage can (yes it contained meat!) and instinctively his person tried to take it out of his mouth. He doesn’t have a mean bone in his body and never, ever displayed any of this behaviour while he was at the training facility. Rather, he showered everyone he grew to know with love and kisses.

This is a special boy who at 2 years old is still purely puppy and will need someone prepared to deal with his puppy behaviours. He is fully house trained, knows basic obedience like ‘sit’, ‘down’, ‘stand’, ‘place’, ‘recall’, ‘touch’ and leave it and is very eager to please.

Bio coming soon