Age: 2
Adoption Fees: $750
Adoption Status: Successful Adoption

April 20, 2022 – We are enjoying getting to know Little Gunner.  He is a feisty Boy and super smart!  After only one day of accidents he started to let us know when he needed to go out by circling and barking and heading to the door. Gunner has a lot of energy.  Even after three walks a day he could still play for hours.  He LOVES to play fetch with his stuffies and although the resident Pug seems interested in joining, this has not happened yet despite Gunner’s encouragement.  Gunner seems very comfortable with the humans in his foster home but a little leary of strangers.  He has been going to work with his foster mom at the vet clinic all week so far and doing great.  Gunner is not a fan of the car but has managed the short daily car ride very well.  We are working on Gunner’s manners and behavior in the house.  This is pretty easy, he is already used to the schedule here and oh yeah did I mention he is super smart? After a disagreement regarding sleep time vs play time, Gunner went back to sleeping in his crate with no issue. If he doesn’t like something (car, crate, humans shutting the bathroom door) he tends to be a bit vocal at first, but stops quickly. Gunner is easy to love and easy to please.  He would do well with younger dogs and a big fenced backyard, we have started calling him Gunner the Runner those long legs make him the fastest pug.  Gunner will be seen by the vet soon, and continues to be a joy to look after.

April 16, 2022 – Gunner came in yesterday.  He is born on February 29, 2022 so he is just over 2 years old.  Gunner is as easy going as he is adorable!  He has gone from being the only dog to sharing space with two others with little incident.  He ate his dinner and breakfast with true pug enthusiasm, walked like a pro on his leash and spent the night in the big bed with his foster mom and the resident pug.  Gunner is very curious about the other dogs, and has tried to initiate play with both of them.  His energy level would be well suited with younger dogs.  Gunner has had a couple of accidents in the house while adjusting.  Gunner goes into his crate willingly, without protest.  For such a huge change in his life, Gunner has taken everything in stride.  This little charmer will steal your heart!  Gunner will go to the vet in the coming week for a complete check up, blood work and to get microchipped.  He is neutered and up to date in his vaccination until mid July 2022. Stay tuned for more on this sweet boy as we get to know him better.

Age: 6 1/2 years old
Adoption Fees: $600
Adoption Status: Successful Adoption

March 25, 2022 – Asia is gone to her forever home.

March 18, 2022 – Asia is recovering from her dental that took place last week.  She lost 10 teeth during the procedure and had the rest scaled and polished.  She has a couple more days of softened food and is most disappointed she can’t shake and chew her stuffy toys.  Asia is fully vetted now and is now ready for her forever home.  Asia will need to be on Urinary SO kibbles & soft food for the remainder of her life as a result of the huge bladder stone she had removed in her first surgery.   The other lifetime medical requirement will be a prescription of Propalin.  She currently requires this syrup 3 times per day to control her leaky bladder she developed after her spaying surgery.  Otherwise, Asia is an easy going girl.  Loves to sleep under the covers on the cooler nights and no issue letting you know what she wants. She likes her bed in the morning and is in no rush to get out of bed.

February 14, 2022 – Asia has fully recovered from her spaying surgery.  She developed a complication which caused her to leak urine. She was tested to ensure no UTI was present, the results came back clear.  The vet believes the leaking issue was a result of the bladder (huge stone removed 6 weeks prior) being manipulated during her spay surgery.  The course of treatment has been stilbestrol for 5 days and followed by 1 tablet a week for 5 weeks.  The vet feels Asia will recover fully without the need for further treatment.  After 5 days of the medication, there has been no more leakage. Asia was microchipped during her spay and will have her vaccines updated tomorrow.  The last procedure for Asia will be a dental and then she will be ready for her forever home!  Asia has a great spirit!  She enjoys a good snuggle and likes to be close.  She can be a little barky at times but knows that behavior will not be tolerated when told to stop. She has been enjoying the milder weather and likes to sniff the backyard and enjoying the fresh air.  Asia has been learning that nail trims are not the end of the world and is behaving better each week as they are trimmed. Asia loves her stuffy toys and like to have a game of fetch with them.  In true pug style, her absolute favourite things are treats, naps and snuggles!

January 24, 2022 – Asia is doing very well.  The results are in from her cystotomy, Asia’s bladder stone was of struvite composition.  This means that she will need prescription diet Urinary SO to prevent future occurrences for the remainder of her life.  Asia is having her spay surgery this Friday, January 28.  Here is hoping for a complication free surgery and speedy recovery.  In typical pug style Asia is far from being a fan of the cold weather that we have been experiencing.  Thankfully, she listens well and obeys the “go do your business” command and heads straight to the house once the mission is accomplished.  Asia is completely housetrained and has great holding capabilities. Asia is becoming more accustom to noises around the house and is not running to hide but is staying a safe distance away and being curious.  This wee girl loves a good snuggle under the blankets and if not under the blankets pressed tight against your body for some comfort. She also snores like a freight train. She absolutely loves to sleep between your legs, under or on top of the covers.   Asia gets along well with her foster siblings but would also do well as an only pug as she loves to be the center of attention.  Please keep Asia in your thoughts this coming Friday.

January 5, 2022 – Asia has completely recovered, complication free from having her large bladder stone removed.  There is no doubt she is feeling so much better without the 1” x 2” stone causing pressure and irritation to her bladder. She is already showing an improvement in holding her urine.  One of Asia favorite things to do is sleep under the covers in the big bed until she gets to warm and is then happy to come out and tuck herself close to your body.  We discovered that she isn’t a fan of the vacuum and actual had a pee accident on the floor.  We are working on overcoming this fear and continue to expose her to other noises to build her confidence.   Asia has started to entertain herself with stuffy toys, so cute to watch!   We have booked Asia’s dental and spaying surgeries about 6 weeks apart to allow sufficient time to heal from each procedure.  Asia will not be available for adoption until mid-March.  Asia sends pug kisses and thanks you all for your continued support and following her story

December 16, 2021 – Asia is a sweet girl, very easy going and gets along perfect with her pug roommates.  Asia is doing much better with a week of twice daily antibiotics in her system.  She has stopped peeing pus and no longer has blood in her urine.  She does however still require frequent trips out to do her business as her bladder isn’t able to hold much urine.  We are hopeful that after surgery (Dec 20) and the healing process that she can extend her retention frequency.  Asia is adjusting well to Urinary SO kibble but seems to enjoy her evening meal more that her morning one.  We discovered that Asia could do a high five for treats, followed by a sit if not too excited.  She tends to beg at the table while the humans enjoy their meals, but we are working on that.  We have started some short walks, but Asia gets somewhat concerned the further we get away from the house.  We feel that this will get better with time as she overcomes her insecurities and continues to build her confidence.  So far, Asia isn’t showing much interest in playing with toys but when encouraged, she will play for a short period of time.  She has no interest in entertaining herself with a toy at this point.  We went for a longer car ride on the weekend and Asia did well, she had no issue curling up in a dog bed for a nice nap in the sun.  Asia doesn’t seem to be a fan of cats, or at least ones that roam freely in the neighborhood. Asia will have her cystotomy this coming  Monday to remove her large bladder stone.  Please send her positive vibes for a speedy recovery.

December 8, 2021 – Asia was timid and unsure of her new surroundings when she first came into rescue. She had accidents in the first 24 hours but has settled into a good routine and no recent accidents to speak of. Asia does require frequent trips outside to empty her bladder as it is filled by a huge stone. She has had 3 doses of antibiotics and is showing some improvement with bladder control.
Asia has settled in nicely, enjoy naps in a comfy bed. Asia is crate trained and doesn’t make a peep
when inside her crate. She is currently sleeping in an xpen overnight until her bladder issue is resolved.
Again, not a peep once we are settle in for the night. She has a fondness for a treat when she comes back inside from doing her business, performs a little dance and is quiet happy with just a tiny bit. Asia has been placed on a special diet – Urinary SO, to help with her condition; she isn’t crazy about the new food,
but with a little topper of canned Urinary SO, she finds it more palatable.
Asia gets along great with the resident pugs and vice versa. She seems to travel well in a vehicle so far,
but we haven’t tried any great distance. We will start daily walks when she starts feeling better. Asia is a petite wee girl and seems to have sensitive feet to the snow and cold! Yes, she is a pug, bring on the I may freeze drama. Stay tuned for weekly updates as we get to know this girl better and learn more of her personality.

December 7, 2021 – Asia came in last night.  Due to no fault of hers, she was surrendered to us.  Asia is a petite 6 1/2 years girl.  She went to the vet this morning and xrays showed stones in her bladder.  Asia has been put on Clavamox for 14 days – her surgery is scheduled for December 20.  Asia is a nice girl who gets along well with other dogs.  Asia is not spayed but we will take care of that once she has recovered from her stone removal surgery.

Age: 14 months
Adoption Fees: $750
Adoption Status: Successful Adoption

November 28, 2021 – John is doing very well, he has learned a lot during the past 2 weeks.  John has been brought up to date in his vaccination and has been microchipped.  We are happy to announce that John is going to his forever home this Tuesday.  He will become a GTA resident.

November 22, 2021 – John seems to be feeling fine these days. He is continuing to find his place in the pack with the resident dogs, and is starting to feel more relaxed among the family. John is very playful but is yet to show his snuggly side on regular basis. He is very smart and will need extensive attention and basic training, to avoid his curiosity from turning into mischief. John will be best fit with a family with or without children, who have a lot of experience with training and have the patience to properly socialize him.

November 10, 2021 – John came in last night.  He is born on September 3, 2020 and he is neutered.  John is going to the vet this afternoon as he swallowed something in plastic and we think it is stuck inside as he has blood coming out of his bum and he is having a hard time to eliminate.  John is an active boy who seems to have had very little interaction with other dogs.  Stay tuned for more info on this nice boy after his initial vet visit.

Age: 8
Adoption Fees: $500
Adoption Status: Successful Adoption

October 26, 2021 – Unfortunately, Nana passed away after going to the vet because she wasn’t eating.  The vet performed a surgery to remove 15cm of dead small intestine and our sweet girl didn’t make it. RIP sweet Nana.

October 12, 2021 – Nana has been feeling much better this past week and has almost gained full control of her bladder showing she is house trained. She is asking to play fetch with the ball, and sometimes plays tag with her foster siblings. Nana still tires very quickly even on short walks due to her breathing difficulties. This also means her breathing is quite noisy just walking around the house, unless she is has been at rest for a few minutes. Nana can often be found snuggling with her foster sister, and loves to follow her foster family through the house.

September 30, 2021 – At 21 pounds, Nana has been working hard at getting herself back to a healthier weight. Today she walked the farthest stretch yet, enjoying the benefit of making it to the edge of the nature trail. She has completed her round of antibiotics to treat a UTI so her urgency has greatly reduced, but she is still struggling with her bladder control and blood in her urine. It is a pleasure to see Nana starting to play with balls and the other dogs more regularly. Nana will be having a surgery October 4 to remove the stones in her bladder and provide more relief of her symptoms. Nana prefers to be next to her humans and fur friends instead of being alone.

September 17, 2021 – Nana came in yesterday.  She is 8 years old and not spayed.  Nana went to the vet yesterday afternoon as she has had blood in her urine for several months.  The vet took xrays and saw numerous stones in her bladder.  Before we can think of having those surgically removed, Nana will need to lose 2kg.  Despite her health condition, Nana is in good spirit and she is super nice and friendly.  She settled well for her night.  Stay tuned for more on Nana in the coming week.

Age: 10
Adoption Fees: $300
Adoption Status: Successful Adoption

June 8, 2020 – Bubbah is a happy boy.  He loves the outdoor and frolicking in the water.  This sweet boy LOVES kids too.  He has lost 700g in the past 2 weeks and is slowly going to reach his healthy weight with regular walks and limited food intake.  Bubbah is waiting for the veterinarian to start doing medical procedure to get his teeth cleaned.

May 25, 2020 – Bubbah is doing very well.  He loves the outdoors and his walks.  Bubbah is fostered with 2 dogs and he has no problems sharing his life with them.  We discovered that Bubbah likes to be in the water up to hit shoulders and he has a very good recall.  He also LOVES kids.  More on Bubbah in the coming weeks.

May 19, 2020 – Bubbah was surrendered by his owner.  He’s a solid 10 year old boy.  Bubbah is up to date in his vaccination and he will need his teeth cleaned as soon as the veterinary clinics start medical procedures.  Bubbah is 29.7lbs, he needs to lose 7lbs to reach his healthy weight.  Bubbah is a sweet soul who gets along very well with other dogs and kids.  He is quite active for his size.  Stay tuned for more on Bubbah.

Age: 1
Adoption Fees: $575
Adoption Status: Successful Adoption

March 5, 2020 – Ariana & Emma are gone to their forever home together..(:

February 25, 2020 – Emma and Ariana are wonderful roommates.  They’ve adapted to the household schedule and understand that barking is not allowed inside.  A semi-detached home would be suitable as long as they have a backyard.  Both girls have lots of pent up zoomies to release. They learn very quickly, we’ve been working on manners this week.  Thankfully they love their liver treats and are very food motivated as most Pugs are.  Emma is more reserved, Ariana is very enthusiastic about almost everything except meeting other dogs while on her leash.  They are by my side wherever I go, but will entertain themselves or lie down and cuddle together when I’m occupied.  Both girls have been sleeping in the big bed all night and they wait to be lifted down every morning.  Ariana snores and Emma likes to sleep under the covers.  These sweethearts will melt your heart and keep you smiling.

February 17, 2020 – Ariana & Emma have settled in over the past two weeks. They’ve progressed from being very noisy and excited when we leave the house to calm and quiet. At least until we get home and they become very animated, bouncing and chirping around to greet us!  Both girls are energetic and need active play. They particularly enjoy a good game of tug-of-war or tag in the backyard. Both Ariana & Emma love to interact with each other and other dogs and children—Emma takes the lead and instigates play with Ariana standing back to assess the situation before joining the fun.  Ariana & Emma are crate trained. While they prefer to be on the human bed to snuggle at night, they are comfortable in their crate for the night so long as they are together. They cuddle one another throughout the night and aren’t out of each other’s sight much during the day. They also love to be your shadow.

Emma is fully house trained and will use a pee pad if she can’t get outside. Ariana is making progress but continues to have some accidents inside. Getting these girls outside multiple times a day avoids any accidents and both are eager to get back inside to be rewarded with a liver treat. Ariana & Emma will soon be looking for a forever home with an active family who can keep up with their high-energy levels!

February 4, 2020 – Emma and Ariana had a good week. Ariana is really good at letting me do her ear drops. We got lots of walks in and currently working on teaching them to walk side by side.  Ariana had a tough week with house training, we are working on this.. This weekend she’s done well but had been out quite a bit in the yard. Neither like to do their business on walks.  Did a trial separation this weekend for a few hours at a time.  Neither liked to be left alone. The one that got to be with me in the back of the house in the sunroom did settle down and slept. Ariana had more difficultly being without Emma. When I leave the house to go out, they settle quite quickly and are excited when I return. Conclusion- both don’t like to be without a person.

January 28, 2020 – Ariana & Emma have been in heaven running in the backyard, they were especially happy when the boys next door came to the fence to pet them. These two love children and love to play. Inside they were very curious and sniffed around the house. I let them out every couple of hours and we even got two nice long walks in. They played with their toys and chased each other around. Adriana likes to clean Emma. They are never far apart and always sleep next to each other. No accidents all day. They don’t like you out of sight. No accidents through the night. Both go in and out easily. Today, while I was at work, there was no accidents and they were happy when I got home to take them for a walk. Emma is a bit skittish and the vocal one, barks a bit when she hears a noise but stops when you tell her no.

January 25, 2020 – Ariana & Emma were surrendered by her owner who didn’t have time for them.  Ariana is 1 year old and she is spayed.  She is a little bit overweight so we will be working on a reduced food intake and regular walks. Ariana is going to the vet this afternoon for a complete check up, to be brought up to date in her vaccination and to get microchipped.

Age: 3
Adoption Fees: $400
Adoption Status: Successful Adoption

March 5, 2020 – Emma & Ariana are gone to their forever home together.

February 25, 2020 – Emma and Ariana are wonderful roommates.  They’ve adapted to the household schedule and understand that barking is not allowed inside.  A semi-detached home would be suitable as long as they have a backyard.  Both girls have lots of pent up zoomies to release. They learn very quickly, we’ve been working on manners this week.  Thankfully they love their liver treats and are very food motivated as most Pugs are.  Emma is more reserved, Ariana is very enthusiastic about almost everything except meeting other dogs while on her leash.  They are by my side wherever I go, but will entertain themselves or lie down and cuddle together when I’m occupied.  Both girls have been sleeping in the big bed all night and they wait to be lifted down every morning.  Ariana snores and Emma likes to sleep under the covers.  These sweethearts will melt your heart and keep you smiling.

February 17, 2020 – Ariana & Emma have settled in over the past two weeks. They’ve progressed from being very noisy and excited when we leave the house to calm and quiet. At least until we get home and they become very animated, bouncing and chirping around to greet us! Both girls are energetic and need active play. They particularly enjoy a good game of tug-of-war or tag in the backyard. Both Ariana & Emma love to interact with each other and other dogs and children—Emma takes the lead and instigates play with Ariana standing back to assess the situation before joining the fun.  Ariana & Emma are crate trained. While they prefer to be on the human bed to snuggle at night, they are comfortable in their crate for the night so long as they are together. They cuddle one another throughout the night and aren’t out of each other’s sight much during the day. They also love to be your shadow.

Emma is fully house trained and will use a pee pad if she can’t get outside. Ariana is making progress but continues to have some accidents inside. Getting these girls outside multiple times a day avoids any accidents and both are eager to get back inside to be rewarded with a liver treat. Ariana & Emma will soon be looking for a forever home with an active family who can keep up with their high-energy levels!

February 4, 2020 – Emma and Ariana had a good week. Ariana is really good at letting me do her ear drops. We got lots of walks in and currently working on teaching them to walk side by side.  Ariana had a tough week with house training, we are working on this.. This weekend she’s done well but had been out quite a bit in the yard. Neither like to do their business on walks.  Did a trial separation this weekend for a few hours at a time.  Neither liked to be left alone. The one that got to be with me in the back of the house in the sunroom did settle down and slept. Ariana had more difficultly being without Emma. When I leave the house to go out, they settle quite quickly and are excited when I return. Conclusion- both don’t like to be without a person.

January 28, 2020 – Emma has been enjoying a fenced in backyard with her pug sister Ariana – they were in heaven especially when the boys next door came to the fence to pet them. These two girls love children and love to play. Inside, Emma & Ariana were very curious and sniffed around the house.
I let them out every couple of hours and we even got two nice long walks in. They played with their toys and chased each other around. Adriana likes clean Emma. They are never far apart and always sleep next to each other. No accidents all day. Still haven’t eaten but are drinking well. First night was a bit rough as it took them a while to settle down. They don’t like you out of sight. Both go in and out easily. Today while I was at work, no accidents again and we’re happy when I got home to take them for a walk. Emma is a bit skittish and she is the vocal one, barks a bit when she hears a noise but stops when you tell her no. Emma is going to the vet this afternoon for a complete check up, to be brought up to date in her vaccination and to get microchipped.

January 25, 2020 – Emma & Ariana were surrendered by her owner who didn’t have time for them.  Emma is 3 years old and she is spayed.  She is a little bit overweight so we will be working on a reduced food intake and regular walks. Emma is going to the vet this afternoon for a complete check up, to be brought up to date in her vaccination and to get microchipped.

Age: 11
Adoption Fees: $300
Adoption Status: Successful Adoption

February 17, 2020 – Teddy had 26 teeth removed at the vet last week and he was diagnosed with mast cell tumor on his front left foot.  We won’t have him neutered as we don’t want to put him under another anesthesia.  There is no surgery possible for this mast cell tumor other than partial amputation of the leg.  Teddy’s foster family has decided that they wanted to keep him forever and we were very happy with that outcome.  Teddy is now in his forever home….(:

February 12, 2020 – Teddy has had an eventful week. He continues to be sweet as can be, can be timid at first with new people until he smells them and receives a scratch, then he’s friendly as ever. He had the chance to play with a few young children, and did wonderful. He chased them around, and gave and receive kisses and lots of petting from little hands. He always loves his meal time, and lets you know when he thinks it’s time to be fed. He did great at the Winter Paw Thaw on February 9, socializing well with all the other dogs. He had 26 teeth removed during his dental procedure yesterday, and seems to be recovering well tonight. His appetite was definitely normal when he got home, and he was not impressed that his meal was smaller than usual due to taking it easy post surgery. He continues to do well with free range around the main living area, and has had no accidents in the house. He will go near the door at times to signal he would like to go outside. Always loves to be near you, and enjoys all the love and cuddles he is given.  Teddy has a mast cell tumor on his left front foot and the vet recommended to not touch it.  It doesn’t bother him.

February 4, 2020 – Teddy continues to enjoy several walks a day. He would enjoy a backyard at his forever home. We continue with basic training and has mastered “sit” & “down”. Looking forward to meet some fellow pugs at upcoming Winter PawThaw this coming Sunday at Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre.

January 28, 2020 – Teddy has been enjoying the warmer temps and with his Pawz boots, he is getting extended walks in. His dental surgery was delayed to February 11.  Teddy is not much for toys at moment but like a typical pug enjoys his sleep or nap times. We have started treating his facial scar with Vitamin E oil and he does not appear to have any more skin issues. He is eating one protein dog food supplemented with pumpkin.

January 21, 2020 – Teddy is enjoying a warm home and shorter outdoor walks with this cold spell but we have found out tonight that he loves his new balloon Pawz boots. Along with his harness and a sweater, the salt did not bother him tonight. We have added both hemp seed oil and Tri Acta to his evening meal of wet kibble with some pumpkin and he loves his food like a typical pug. His skin is clearing up nicely and he looks forward to his dental procedure on February 11.

January 14, 2020 – We have had a good weekend. Teddy had a nice warm bath and had some playtime with a 4 month old puppy. He does play well with others. I have tried toys but not the greatest luck. He played very briefly with a ball. But could be related to not a big chewer due dental issues. I have got him a smaller ball rather than tennis size. He as mentioned is excellent on leash and not a puller but walks very fast.  He enjoys “smelling everything” and we kept walks to about 4 a day at 15-20 minutes each time. Minimal stratching and hopefully his neck will dry out, but so much better.

January 10, 2020 – We have renamed this sweet boy Teddy, we wanted him to have a new beginning and really, he totally looks like a big teddy bear.

January 7, 2020 – Zorro aka Teddy was at the vet last night.  He has skin infection and his mouth is terrible.  He has an ear & eye infection and an open wound on the left cheek caused by excessive scratching….he went back to his foster mom with antibiotics for skin and teeth, antibiotics for his eyes, 2 types of ear medication and a medication to help reduce the itch.  He also has a lump on his left foot that will be removed when he gets neutered.  He is going back to the vet in 3 weeks for a recheck.  Despite all those ailments, Zorro is such a good boy and has a beautiful disposition.  He is great in the car.

January 6, 2020 – Zorro was dropped at a shelter with his name written on a paper.  He is about 11 years old and he is not neutered.  He has been neglected for a long time based on his skin, ears and eye condition.  He is seeing the veterinarian tonite.  Stay tuned for more on this beautiful boy.

Age: 5
Adoption Fees: $400
Adoption Status: Successful Adoption

March 4, 2020 – Our lovable Billy is doing great after his dental procedure on Monday. He needed to have many extractions so he will be feeling much better with this behind him.
Billy is quite the cuddler and loves to snuggle next to his human. Billy doesn’t pay a whole lot of attention to the other animals, unless it’s to steal away a toy. He much prefers to receive lots of attention from people; he is the perfect companion .
He loves his belly rubs, and a little attention to keep his chin area dry as he can sometimes be a bit of a drooler.  Billy is a calm good boy, but gets very excited for his dinner and walk time.  He can make the strangest chirping noises when he’s excited !
He goes potty early in the morning and usually around dinner time. Billy doesn’t mark like most male dogs. Billy is now out of his cone from his neutering surgery and, once he’s all healed from his dental procedure, he will be back to his playful self. Billy does have hearing loss but that doesn’t stop him; he will always come when I bend down and clap my hands together. At dinner time when he’s being animated, he will quiet down when I show him the palm of my hand.
Billy is a sweet boy who loves and deserves lots of attention which he gives back one hundredfold! He just loves his people and will always be by your side.

March 3, 2020 – Billy had his teeth cleaned yesterday and only has 5 left in his mouth.  He is back to his foster home for a smooth recovery.  He had a light dinner last night and is resting with the resident pugs.  Billy’s urine analysis is clear, no more crystals, all good.  The fact that he is now neutered most certainly helps.

February 24, 2020 – Two weeks post surgery for Billy. His neutering has healed perfectly. But much to his chagrin, I still keep his cone on until his face is completely healed. Billy is doing great with his house training. He loves to do his spins around and around to find the perfect spot.  He continues to be a good boy on a walk and is such a good boy all around. Billy just wants to be loved and will follow you and sit quietly until he can get his attention.
He will have his playful moments with his toys and will do a little playing in the yard with the resident pugs but generally, he’s pretty laid back until…. dinner time and than he’s a chirping barking excited pug !!! He likes to hog the spot closest to his human at bedtime, or snuggled on the couch.  Billy’s dental procedure is scheduled for March 2.

February 18, 2020 – Billy continues to recover nicely from his neutering a week ago. His incision looks perfectly healed.  He is doing his business outside, no accidents in the house. His is back to being more energetic and playing with his toys, stealing toys from the resident pugs and reluctant to share. With the warmer weather, he has really enjoyed getting out for a walk. Billy is a calm pug but can be quite animated.
He will be very happy when that cone comes off.
He will be going for his Dental March 2nd, when he is completely healed. Billy loves attention and can’t get enough of cuddling and belly rubs. He is such a lovable boy.

February 17, 2020 – Billy is recovering nicely from his neutering surgery yesterday. He had a peaceful Long sleep last night full of snores and cuddles . He ate well today , and did his business outside finally later this afternoon. His incision looks good and also his face where he has a couple stitches from his skin tag removal. He Is being a good boy and staying relaxed and just chilling on the couch as everything starts to heal.  Billy is getting his teeth cleaned on March 2.

February 12, 2020 – Billy was neutered yesterday and he went back to his foster home at night.  He had 2 skin tags removed at the same time.  He is wearing a cone and he is not impressed by that.  Billy is going back to the vet in about 3 weeks to get his teeth cleaned.  He is the sweetest and most loyal boy always following his people.

February 4, 2020 – Billy is a big lovable teddy bear . He has settled in very well and gets along with the resident pugs. If he gets a toy, he doesn’t like to share but gives his warning with a wagging tail. He has occasionally chased the resident cat, but in cahoots with one of the resident Pugs .
Billy does have loss of hearing, confirmed by his visit to the vet this week and, was also treated for an ear infection.  He is now housetrained, no accidents in the house this week. He does his business outside when we get up in the morning, and again around late afternoon. He is a little slow to do his business, and I always go outside with him, he eventually gets around to it. Patience and positive reinforcement has really worked well. Billy is a quiet, well behaved pug, but can be quite vocal and excited when I come home. He also gets quite excited if he sees the leash and harness and knows a walk is in the plans. Billy walks great on the leash, doesn’t pull, so walking Billy is very enjoyable for both of us.
He is getting along great with the resident pugs, but does prefer  the company of a human being.
Loves to be as close to me as possible, on the couch, cuddled in bed & bathroom.
If I’m in the kitchen, or doing anything, he sits quietly watching until I’m finished and can give him a pet .
He just wants to be loved and given attention, but sometimes, can be a bit pushy and will on occasion try to push one of the resident pug away from me if they’re too close. This hasn’t been a huge problem , we are working on it, and he does it without aggression

January 28, 2020 – Billy has hearing loss and doesn’t like when we touch his ears although they look pretty good.  If we bend down and clap our hands together, he will come to you.
Billy can get vocal sometimes and try to scratch at us to get petted. We’ve been showing him a flat palm to get him to understand off .
The resident pugs are a little timid, totally backs off where Billy is … Billy has been a little too pushy for some attention.  He is a good boy on the leash and does not pull. He is not much interested in his surroundings just walking. In the yard, he is also not much interested, mostly stands and watches me. Doesn’t interact with the resident pugs or run around.  This sweet boy is pretty well behaved , wants a lot of attention.  W shall see how he makes out as he gets more settled, maybe in his forever home, he could be the main squeeze!  Billy is getting neutered on February 11.

January 21, 2020 – Billy has come out of his shell and is a very well tempered pug who enjoys visits when you have friends over. He’s not a jumper , greets them and likes the attention. Billy loves to cuddle on the couch and while you’re watching a movie. He also likes to chase you and fetch his moose during play time.
Billy can  get quite vocal. He’s good eater and likes to talk to you as you get his food ready which can get a bit loud. He’s not bad at settling down but is pretty excited even when you come home from work. He’s a very cute little guy who means well. He’s just starting to get the command “sit” and we’ll continue to work on it.  We are also working on Billy’s housetraining.  He was used to go on pee pads and we are working on making him understand the concept of doing his business outside.  Billy is getting neutered and will have his teeth cleaned on February 11.

January 16, 2020 – Billy has settled in nicely. He’s an energetic little guy and loves to play with his toys. He especially loves to play fetch with his moose toy or have you run holding it while he chases you.  Billy did very well greeting the children next door and certainly soaked in the attention. Billy is not shy when it comes to children or strangers. When out walking he doesn’t chase cars or people. He’s very well behaved. He is quite excitable when you bring out the leash and starts to chirp to try to let you know he’s happy. He does the same sometimes when you cuddle on the couch to watch a movie but settled quite quickly. He’s a good eater and rarely misses his pee pad. I’ve had some success with him doing his business outdoors but you have to watch him start to circle and then put him out, he will usually go. Billy’s finished his antibiotics and there is no sign of blood or discomfort.  He is getting his teeth cleaned on January 21.

January 6, 2020 –  Billy has a Urinary Tract Infection. He has been put on antibiotics for 10 days. The vet mentioned that he has an enlarged prostate and that might be the cause of the crystals in his urine.  Once he gets neutered, that might solve this problem. He’s pee pad trained and will go outside if you notice him spinning which he’s done on several occasions. I don’t think it’ll take too much to train him with a bit of effort. Billy is very good at taking his antibiotics in the Urinary SO wet food. Billy is a very playful 6 year old pug and instantly took to the green rope toy and Mr. Moose.  He took a bit to settle down for his first night but eventually went into the open kennel and slept there all night. First thing in the morning, he was very excitable and chirps to show he’s happy to see you.  He also loves to cuddle in the couch. Billy is very easy to love.

January 4, 2020 – Billy was surrendered to UMWPR this afternoon.  He is a 6 year old boy and he is not neutered.  Billy is going to the groomer this afternoon for a nice warm bath and brush.  Billy is going to the vet this afternoon as he has blood in his urine.  Stay tuned for more on this beautiful boy.

Age: 6 1/2 years old
Adoption Fees: $400
Adoption Status: Successful Adoption

August 24, 2020 – Jada is gone to her forever home today.

July 22, 2020 – Jada has a solid routine down, so no issues with house training and is always happy at mealtime. With the hot weather, we haven’t been as active outdoors. When inside, she is generally pretty lazy. She does get up to mischief on the rare occasion and was on the lookout for snacks the other day (She found a potato and managed to nibble 1/3-1/2 of it before we took it away. Luckily there were no ill effects).  She continues to be an even tempered, patient girl who is looking forward to finding her forever home. Her weight seems to be holding at about 31 lbs.

July 9, 2020 – Jada is weighing in at about 31 lb. She is looking very good these days. She continues to love lounging in the sun, having zoomies in the yard, and going for walks.  She would take herself out on an adventure if the backyard was not secure/she wasn’t supervised.

April 27, 2020 – Jada is a great mix of lazy cuddle bug and active. She loves being near her people and cuddling on the couch.  She is always on the lookout for cozy spot to relax!  She will perk up and do a little dance when the harness and leash come out though.  She enjoys going for walks around the neighbourhood.  She is friendly with strangers and other dogs.  She may bark when she sees a dog, but with no ill intent. Her recall is decent, but she might take off if there was something exciting that caught her attention. She is very well behaved in the car.  She is currently living with two seniors dogs who are quite low key. She gets along well with them and has never been dominant. She is generally sweet and quiet natured. She enjoys playing with toys.  She will play with stuffies and chew on a nylabone.
Jada has been on a weight loss journey and has been doing great.  She is down to 32lb and we have moved from a large to a medium harness. She has a good appetite and will eat her food fairly quickly, but does not inhale her food.  We have started adding pumpkin which slows her eating and helps her digestion. She is 100% housetrained.
At night she will sleep on a blanket/bed beside our bed or crash on the couch downstairs.  She would LOVE to sleep in our bed, but we decided there was not enough room (much to her disappointment).
She is good when left alone at home for a few hours – she will mainly just sleep.  If there are kleenex and other goodies in the garbage, she might help herself to a snack.  We learned this when we left the bathroom open one day. But if doors are shut or it is out of reach, there is no problem.  The following are good to know for potential adopters:

She can snore loudly sometimes!!
When she is in a new environment, Jada can be sensitive to sounds and is more prone to barking.  With a bit of time to settle, this reduces significantly.  She does occasionally still bark a time or two at people/dogs going by our front window or if she hears other dogs when out in the yard.  She does not bark continuously, and responds to verbal redirection.

April 7, 2020 – Jada continues to do well on her weight loss journey. She is now 32.5 lb and her harness is getting loose!  She is loving the nicer weather. She loves lying in the sun in our backyard and going for walks. She wasn’t such a huge fan of getting her nails trimmed.  She definitely has that pug part of her that would love to avoid the nail cutters! She continues to be a calm, cuddly and loving guest that is endlessly patient with our toddler.  She does bark at times out the window or in the backyard, but is easily redirected and is not incessant with it.

March 17, 2020 – We were very lucky to have had the chance to foster Jada for the week. What a nice calm, and cuddly dog. She did have one accident the day she arrived but we were expecting that as it was a new house with new smells. Jada really enjoyed hanging around with the other pugs and following them around inside and outside.  She loves her walks and walks very well on the leash. She adjusted well to our routine for example, eating times and potty breaks. The second she see her harness and leash her little tail is wagging with excitement.

March 3, 2020 – Jada continues to fit right in here. She is such an easygoing and friendly girl. We continue to work on her weight loss journey. She is looking forward to nicer weather for longer walks. She is such a cuddle bug and has been a great companion while I was feeling under the weather. Overall, she has been the easiest foster we’ve ever had and will be an amazing addition in her forever home.  P.S. she is so good, it is hard to know what to write sometimes.

February 17, 2020 – Jada is such a loving girl that has fit in so well in her foster home.  Last weekend she had a blast cuddling with everyone at the Winter Paw thaw. Cuddling is her favourite thing to do! We have found that  she is not possessive with food or toys.  She has been loving her raw food. We continue to have no issues with housetraining.   Overall she is a joy to have around.

February 4, 2020 – Jada needs to lose some weight, so we are monitoring her food and making sure she gets more exercise. She has been put on raw food. Jada is a lucky girl and had a beautiful sweater made just for her. She looks stunning in her foam green sweater. She is currently showing off!

January 28, 2020 – Jada had her teeth cleaned today.  She had 6 teeth missing and got 10 extracted.  Jada is 36.5lbs but her ideal weight should be around 28lbs.  We are feeding her 1/2 cup twice with NO treats.  Her forever home will have to continue working on Jada’s weight loss to ensure she reach a healthy weight which will be great for her joints/articulation and her general health.

January 23, 2020 – Jada is quite crafty at finding ways to get out of her sweater, and she will occasionally bark on walks (hearing children or another dog in the distance).  She likes frolicking in the snow! I would not want her to be off leash, as she would be an adventure/explorer.

January 21, 2020 – Jada has been doing well.  We have been taking it easy with some of the cold weather – Jada loves her people/cuddle time. She also has a favorite Nylabone.  She has some deeper folds on her face that require regular care, but otherwise is a low maintenance dog.  She will have her teeth cleaned January 28.

January 10, 2020 – Jada is settling in well. She is practically perfect in every way! She loves to cuddle, play with toys, go for short walks, and has such a happy personality.  Her only minor habit is occasionally barking at things out the window. She went to the vet today to get a check up.  Jada was definitely a bit anxious in the waiting room, but was very good for the vet.  She weighs 36.7lbs currently and the vet would like her to lose some weight.  She will also likely need a couple teeth removed, but is otherwise healthy.

January 6, 2020 – Jada arrived 2 days ago and right away you could tell she has the sweetest personality! She took the busy day in stride even though it had to be stressful.  After being picked up, she stopped at Completely Mutts for some a nice bath/grooming.
Since arriving, Jada has been doing her business outside and will give a bark to let you know she needs to go out. She pulls mildly on the leash outside, but is very good and keen to explore. She was also good in the car.  She liked zipping around the yard, but would look for an escape route if the fencing is not secure.  She has been good with the resident dogs and an absolute ANGEL with my toddler.  She clearly loves to be with people and enjoys cuddling on the couch.  She would prefer people who are home most of the time.  Jada is going to the vet this Thursday for a complete check up.

January 4, 2020 – Jada was surrendered to UMWPR this afternoon.  Jada is a pug/french bulldog and she is about 38lbs.  She will be going to the vet this week for a complete check up.  Stay tuned for more on Jada as we get to know her better.