Twinkie

Age: 4 1/2 years old

March 8, 2013 – Twinkie is gone to her forever home where she will be loved and spoiled.

Spike

Age: 5 1/2 years old

Mach 3, 2013 – Spike is going to his forever home today !

Jell-O

Age: 5 years old

March 22, 2013 – Jell-O is gone to his forever home.

March 14, 2013 – Single, handsome and hulky boy seeks forever home. Are you looking for that perfect cuddler? As long as you don’t mind a little snorting and snoring – Jello is your guy! Everyone who has met him thinks he is so adorable and he has learned to play this angle up as much as he can in order to be lavished with attention and paws crossed – a belly rub! Once he gets to know you, he’ll jump up beside you and then nudge his head under your arm just to let you know he’s there. Jello is always looking forward to his daily walks and we are now up to 30 minutes; with the time change and warmer weather, we will increase his walks to twice daily. Jello still has some pounds to lose but has made great progress. You really have to meet this guy in person to see how handsome and sweet he really is. If you are interesting in adopting Jello, please fill out an application form.

March 2, 2013 – We have had the pleasure of fostering Jello for the past little while and he is the sweetest guy. He is very well behaved and such a joy to have around. Jello is like most pugs and likes to follow your every step around the house and sit close by your side on the couch. When he’s not curled up beside you with his head on your lap, he’s sitting close by falling asleep with his head still up. It’s quite comical to watch and even more funny when he starts to breathe through is mouth. Jello sleeps comfortably on his pillow at night and lets you know when it’s time to get up by coming to the side of the bed, putting his paws up on the bed and making a little whimper sound. Based on his size and how excited he gets when seeing human food, we have a feeling his diet was not the best but he is enjoying is healthy kibble now and has already lost a few pounds. Jello loves to go for his walks and starts to perk up as soon as he sees you reaching for the harness. We are gradually increasing his time and I’m sure within a few months, this handsome boy will be in tip top shape. We just got another foster pug in a few days ago and while they get along fine, they haven’t really started to play with one another yet. It appears that Jello would be fine on his own or with another dog. If you are interested in Jello, please fill in an application form.

February 22, 2013 – Jell-O was at the vet this morning because we’ve found blood in his urine. The vet did an urine analysis and Jell-O has a urinary tract infection (there was a little bit of bacterias, no crystals though) so he was put on Clavamox for 10 days.

Jell-O now weighs 28.4lbs which means he lost 2.5lbs since he came to us. We will re-evaluate Jell-O’s urine once he is done with the antibiotics and once we have a clean bill of health, we will put Jell-O back on the “available for adoption” section.

February 20, 2013 – Jell-O was at the vet yesterday to have his teeth cleaned and the vet said they were not in need to be cleaned as they were great and his gums in very good condition. He estimated that Jell-O would be no more than 5 years old….based on his teeth and general aspect. Jell-O is now ready to be adopted, if you’re interested in becoming Jell-O’s forever home, please send us your adoption application form.

February 18, 2013 – What a happy and resilient boy this Jell-O is! With his infected nail removed, he is no longer limping and is walking much longer distance, just at a slower rate. His antibiotics are just about complete. His paw looks clean and he will put pressure on it now while he is walking, sitting, etc. His ears look whiter and have had no wax buildup since the antibiotics were completed. Jell-O enjoys walking now, he prances along while wagging his tail. At the dog park he was not the social butterfly but he was very accepting and patient to the puppies that were. We met a group of young girls at a local coffee shop who played with him, hugged him and even tried to see if his tail unfolds. This charming boy stood patiently and did not appear bothered by all the attention. While not as active as a young child, he did not mind having them around. Jell-O loves introducing himself to other humans, not jumping, just sitting and what we call is his ‘talking’. While he will cuddle beside you, he is naturally a larger pug and seems to prefer space to stretch out on the floor or on another chair all to himself. At night, he prefers on the floor beside the bed than on the actual bed. He is a ‘wanna be near you’ more than ‘wanna be on you’ sort of pug. Jell-O appears to know French commands for sitting, as for coming he will come if you use a ‘come here’ hand motion. He also knows how to give paw. Since we are on a weight loss mission with this guy, we use part of his daily kibble allowance as a treat and he loves it! We are waiting to get a weight in the next few days at the vet, but for us he appears to be looking good. He still has a way to go, but already he seems a lot more comfortable walking and breathing so his exercise and diet are proving to serve him well. I cannot stress enough that his future happiness depends on a family committed to preserving a good diet and exercise at his level !

February 12, 2013 – Jell-O was at the vet yesterday as he broke one nail and it got infected. The vet prescribed some Clavamox bid for 7 days and we were happy to see that Jell-O had lost 1.2lb. Jell-O is getting his teeth cleaned on February 19 and will be ready for adoption soon after.

February 9, 2013 – Jello is adjusting to his new life, enjoying the snow and like every pug, he appreciates being with his people and will serenade with his glorious snoring. Jello adores when you speak to him and shows you his spectacular head tilt in reply. Jello is in dire need to drop some pounds, in the coming weeks we will be working hard to shed his pounds. Jello continues to be treated for his ear infection and is also on antibiotics to treat an infection in one of his feet where a nail was pulled out. Jello will soon return to have his teeth cleaned and will be a slim boy in no time with a strict diet and plenty of exercise! Stay tuned for the story of this wonderful boy.

February 8, 2013 – Jell-O was at the vet today and was prescribed Surolan for his ear infection for 6 days bid. Jello-O is gettting his teeth cleaned in a week.

February 6, 2013 – Jell-O is an owner surrender. He is coming from the SPCA de l’Outaouais. He is 31lbs of pure swetness. Jell-O is neutered, up to date in his vaccination and microchipped. He will need to lose all those extra pounds to bring him to a healthy weight where he will feel much more comfortable. Jell-O will be going to the vet in the coming days to treats an ear infection and we will take an appointment to have his teeth cleaned. Jell-O is VERY good with other dogs and he seems to LOVE being around people and get belly rubs. Stay tuned for more info on Jell-O in the coming days.

Bobo

Age: 6 months old

March 2, 2013 – Bobo is recovering very well from her spaying surgery. She’s getting her stitches removed this coming Thursday and is going to he forever home on March 9 along with Janet.

Teegah

March 26, 2013 – Teegah is going to his forever home tomorrow, he will be sharing his life with a pug sister.

March 19, 2013 – Teegah is extremely sad that no one has taken a shining to his beautiful and handsome face, but we tell him that they just don’t know how special he is. Teegah is the perfect companion for a walk in any type of weather – he loves being outside and can barely contain his excitement every time. We know that this little man eagerly awaits the spring and summer seasons, when he can roam outside in the sunshine. Teegah’s instruction sessions are going well and he has learned his basic commands. Teegah will make an appearance at 1-3pm during our upcoming adoption day this Saturday, March 23 at Pet Valu at Merivale/Baseline. Perhaps once people meet him in person, that special someone will provide Teegah with his much needed forever home. If you are interested in meeting Teegah, please join us on Saturday or submit your application online.

March 8, 2013 – Teegah is such a quiet and polite pug always up for a good scratch from his humans. Teegah came to us with zero training and he has come along way, currently mastering the ‘sit’ command. Teegah is very curious about dogs walking by the yard but is polite enough to not bark, just whining his hello to the passersby. Teegah is best suited for a forever home with another dog as he thoroughly enjoys curling up with four legged mates and is not fond of being alone. Teegah will play, his favorite toy being the laser pointer! He could chase that thing for hours on end!

February 26, 2013 – Teegah has really been coming out of his shell and loves to play with the resident pug. Teegah will be most comfortable in a forever home with another dog, as he enjoys constant animal companionship. Teegah does very well on a leash and unlike most pugs, is actually quite excited for walk time in this weather; squirming the whole time we are trying to get his harness on. Once at home, Teegah loves to be petted and scratched and will make all kinds of cute noises while you spoil him by doing so.

February 18, 2013 – Teegah is doing great and has been introduced to his new foster pug brother. The two pugs are adapting to each other and learning each other’s personalities, even attempting to start play. Teegah does not seem too interested in his dog bed, instead cuddling his way into his foster parents’ big bed at night. In non-puglike fashion, Teegah is a slow and calm eater, which is nice to see. Teegah is a handsome
little guy who will do well in any type of home and like any other pug, wants only love in return.

February 15, 2013 – Teegah has been with us for almost 2 weeks now and he is still the kind and gentle dog as when we first picked him up. When we first got him, he was trying to mark everywhere and thus the reason for the belly band but since his neutering surgery, we have noticed a huge difference of him not wanting or attempting to ‘mark the spot’ so much that we often leave the belly band off. He is still super quiet and never barks (unless alone) and follows me around like a shadow so much that today while on the treadmill, he hopped on right behind me….twice!!! Teegah will be going to another foster home tomorrow to see if he can come out of his shell a little more with the presence of another pug. One last thing that makes me smile every time is when my girls come home from school or leave for school in the morning, Teegah is so excited and he tries to get into their schoolbag. He also loves to play with clothes that have been left on the floor. Not to destroy them but to goof around and also to snooze on once his sillies are gone. If you are looking for cuddles and companionship, then look no further, Teegah will surely bring you lots of love.

February 11, 2013 – Teegah is a lovable dog who gets along well with people of all ages including young children. When he is in the company of his foster family, Teegah is very relaxed and calm and just wants to hang out. He does’t bark when visitors come to the door or when doorbell rings. The only time you’ll hear Teegah make any kind of a fuss is when you leave him alone where he is bark and whine. For this reason, Teegah would probably do best with a family who is home most of the day. He has been living with a cat for over 1 week now and still there are no issues. We have met up with a few dogs on our walks and he has been fine with all of them but didn’t really engage into any playing. Sadly, we don’t think Teegah learned the joys of playing in his previous life. He doesn’t take much interest in his chew toys nor the balls we throw in order to engage him in play but he is simply happy to be in your company. He might even benefit of the company of another dog.

February 9, 2013 – Teegah is back from his neutering surgery and his dental cleaning. The vet removed 16 teeth!!! He must feel so much better now with a fresh breath and no rotten teeth in his mouth. He has pigmentation is both eyes but does not require any medication. Other than that, he’s in great shape and we’re happy to have the snuffly sounds back at home with us…we kind of missed him 🙂

February 5, 2013 – Teegah has been with us for 3 days now and we are starting to see his real personality come out. He is generally a very calm dog (rarely barks) and loves to nap but will wake up to follow you everywhere you go as he doesn’t like to be alone. He started yesterday with little spurts of running in the house particularly when the kids (aged 6 & 7) return from home but this doesn’t last long and then he returns to his bed. We have a cat and he couldn’t be bothered with her, unless it is to sneak through the barrier to get to her food which this little Houdini has managed to do a couple of times. Other than that there are no issues with cats. We’ve only met up with one dog (puppy) on our walks and he seems to be very keen in playing with them. We will be visiting friends with dogs of different sizes to see his reactions but we suspect he will be simply be thrilled to be in other canine company. As for training, he doesn’t seem to have had much of that. We are working on the sit command, heel as well as not jumping up on people’s legs upon their arrival in the house. Teegah will sleep all night in his own bed with no issues and can hold his bladder throughout the night. During the day, he does have a habit of marking but the belly bands have been a lifesaver in preventing the marking behaviour. Hopefully his neutering surgery (on Friday) will go well and get rid of this habit altogether. Teegah is a sweet dog for an owner who is looking for companionship and cuddles. He might even benefit with the company of another dog and is great with young children.

February 1, 2013 – Teegah is an owner surrender. He is a lovely, affectionate little guy who wants more than anything to be by your side. When he is anxious or excited he gets very snuffly but this soon subsides once he is comfortable in his new surroundings. At times he is hand shy but is always up for a butt scratch or tummy rub. He loves to lie close by in his doggie bed and chew on a Nylabone or snooze. He walks well on a leash with no pulling and seems used to the walking routine. He has been clean in his crate and the house except for some early marking which gradually end once he is neutered. Teegah is good with the resident dog and also seems to like little kids. He is not too content in his crate and has a tendency to bark and whine when left alone but that will get better with time. Teegah does not appear to have had any training so he needs a family that will be there for him and teach him some basic good dog behaviour to help him reach his potential as a super little pet. Teegah will be going to the vet on February 8, 2013 to get neutered and have his teeth cleaned.

Shirley

Age: 2 years old

February 13, 2013 – Shirley is gone to he forever home, she will be sharing he life with a 2 year old chug.

Janet

Age: 4 years old

March 2, 2013 – Janet is going to her forever home on March 9 along with Bobo. Congrats on the wonderful family who are adopting these 2 beautiful girls.

André

Age: 2 years old

Andy is settling in very well. Bill just got home from blowing out a friends driveway and is laying down on the couch with two dogs on his chest sleeping. Too cute!!!! When Otis and I do our obedience homework Andy follows us around doing all the commands along with Otis. Someone has really taken good care of him and has provided him with training, he listens so very well. We feel so blessed to have him. Both dogs are very special in their own way. Thanks.