Age: 6 years old
Adoption Fees: $300

January 6, 2019 – Harvey is gone to his forever home today…(:

December 30, 2018 – Harvey has had no accidents in the house, and will let you know if he would like to go out. He interacts well with dogs, he follows them around and likes to smell them.  Harvey is learning from the other dogs how to play. I don’t think he was ever comfortable enough to play in the past.  Harvey loves being outside and loves to walk.  When Harvey first arrived, he slept on a dog bed beside my bed; he has now figured out how to jump up on the bed and loves to sleep up on the big bed.  Harvey does not like to be left alone. Harvey does not like his face washed or anything up close to his face. He loves people. He loves the bath tub.  Harvey does not even bother with our cat at all, no chasing or barking.  We had two young children here at Christmas and Harvey did not bother with them.  Harvey is just starting to want to be cuddled and petted, I am not sure how much he had that in the past.  Since Harvey was neutered on December 21, he has not tried to pee in the house and the humping has calmed down a lot.

December 9, 2018 – Another great week with Harvey, he loves to play and chase the other resident pugs. During quiet time he will lay beside me on the couch rest. Harvey was at the vet last week; he is now up to date on his vaccines and was prescribed ear drops to help out with his ear infection.  Harvey continues to come out go his shell more and more each day.
He has a great temperament and personality and continues to be accident free in the house as he is letting us know when he needs to go outside.

November 28, 2018 – Wow what a difference a week makes. Since Harvey has started his antibiotics, he is a different dog. We have removed his cone and he is no longer scratching. He is always running around with a big smile on his face and is enjoying hanging out with the other resident pugs.  Harvey is now going up and down the stairs on his own.  Harvey enjoys walking and looks forward to them. When Harvey needs to go out, he will let you know. So far no accidents in the house.  Harvey does like to be around humans, he is always following me around the house. He is such a sweetheart.  Harvey is going to the vet on December 7 to be brought up to date in his vaccination and he is getting neutered on December 21.

November 26, 2018 – Harvey is doing and looking 1 million times better than when he came to us 10 days ago.  Meet Harvey on Saturday December 1 at Rens Pets on Strandherd Drive in Barrhaven from 11AM to 3PM.  Harvey will soon get neutered and be available for adoption shortly after.

November 21, 2018 – The heart on Harvey’s forehead Is a real indication of how sweet he is. He is adjusting very well to all the changes of living in a different house. When he is feeling playful he likes to chase the ball with the other resident pugs. Harvey does not bother with the cat at all. He is very reluctant to tackle the stairs in the house and to the house. He must be carried each time. He loves being outside. So far so good Harvey has had no accidents in the house, and will let us know when he needs to go out. He went to the vet today, and he was such a good boy.  Harvey got a prescription to help with his itchy skin. I have already seen a little improvement with him and we are able to keep the cone off of him for over 20 minutes.  He was prescribed antibiotics for 2 weeks and drop for his eyes to clear the infection.  Harvey’s neutering surgery will be scheduled in a few weeks.

November 17, 2018 – Harvey came in today.  He was surrendered by his owner who couldn’t attend his medical care.  Harvey has bad skin condition, ear infection and green puss is coming from his eyes.  He will be going to the vet on Tuesday November 20 for a complete check.  Harvey is not neutered.  We will start him on raw food today and he already had a nice medicated bath at the groomer and his long nails were cut.  Harvey has to wear a cone for now as he is very itchy and would scratch his ears until they bleed.

Age: 9
Adoption Fees: $300

November 21, 2018 – Marlee is gone to her forever home today.

November 15, 2018 – Marlee had her teeth cleaned on Monday November 12.  She has 7 teeth left in her mouth.  She is back to her normal self and she is now available for adoption.

October 25, 2018 – Marlee arrived to us at 12.2 kg and has had her vet visit. Other than being a bit overweight, the vet says she is “the picture of health!” She is on smaller meal portions, no treats, no people food and getting out for 4-5 walks around a block a day. In only a few days her weight has reduced to 11.6 kg. The vet says she is built quite wide so it is unlikely she will be a slim pug. She has a teeth cleaning scheduled for November 12. Marlee sleeps a lot and has no accidents in the house. She will occasionally bark at the noises of neighbours coming and going or traffic noises outside. Marlee gets excited when it’s time to go out for a walk. She barks at some of the dogs on our walks and also at big vehicles such as the garbage truck. She walks well but she wants a lot of breaks. She is getting faster and, taking less breaks as the days go on. Marlee is a bit anxious in the car for a few minutes; during the first day in her foster home, she was also anxious for about an hour as she got settled. Her roommate Dorian and her are getting along well side by side but not playing with each other. She is protective of her food with Dorian but, not aggressive. We feed them on opposite sides of the gate and there is no trouble. She eats slowly. She will sit under you at the kitchen table and may start to beg but, she listens when told to “get down” and doesn’t try again. Marlee sleeps on the big bed at night and for the most part sleeps right through without any restlessness. She knows commands “Sit” “down” and “paw.” She also knows her name. She loves to be in the same room as you unless she can be on the big bed- then that is where she loves to be. Marlee doesn’t bark when we leave the house. She is kept with Dorian in the kitchen when we are out with their beds and water. We will know more about her behaviour with other dogs at the Howl.O.Ween Pawty this weekend. Marlee makes a lot of noise when she is excited or getting tired on her walk. Not unusual for a pug to be noisy though. We compare her to the Tasmanian devil. She is a loveable pug with a lot of pug to love 🙂

October 20, 2018 – Marlee came in this afternoon.  Owner surrender.  This sweet girl is born on September 30, 2009.  Marlee is spayed and gets along well with other dogs.  Stay tuned for more info on Marlee as we get to know her more.

Age: 10 years old
Adoption Fees: $600 for both

December 7, 2018 – Jazz & Tutu are gone to their forever home today.  They will share their life with Rocco, the bug.

November 29, 2018 – Jazz had his teeth cleaned on November 27. He had 17 teeth extracted and already had 16 missing The vet said they were some of the worst they had seen. He will be so much happier now having them out. He will be on pain medication for 5 days. Jazz also had a cyst/lump removed from his forehead. He has some stitches on his head that will have to be removed in 10-14 days. He also has to wear a cone so that he wont scratch the stitches while they are healing. The cone also detracts his sister Tutu from trying to groom him. Today Jazz is doing well, a little sleepy, but getting back to his old self. Jazz and his sister continue to sleep in their big dog bed together. He’s a little shy about his haircut for the cyst removal and hopes his hair grows back fast.
Tutu missed her brother Jazz all day while he was at the vet having his teeth and lump removal. They were very happy to be reunited yesterday evening and she has been keeping close watch on him. She is giving him extra snuggles and always by his side. She isn’t a fan of the cone he’s wearing because she wants to give him kisses and comfort him, but she’s a good girl listening to her foster parents. Tutu has also switched diets from Raw to Kibble as her tummy was also not adjusting well. She loves kibble and has no trouble with it despite her tongue sometimes in the way. She is doing all her pees and poops outside and is getting used to the winter weather. Both Jazz and Tutu seem to have let their guards down even more so this week. They have been extra snuggly with their foster parents, practically glued to us. They are so smart and such good dogs. They are very excited to be available for adoption and hope someone is willing to welcome them into their home. Meet them this Saturday ate Rens Pets on Standherd Drive in Barrhaven from 11AM to 330PM.  Note that Jazz & Tutu are a bonded pair and will not be adopted separately.

 

November 22, 2018 – Jazz is doing well and is getting his teeth cleaned on November 27.  Like most pugs, Jazz is not a fan of winter, he tries really hard to not go outside and has tried to mark inside a couple times. But with some positive reinforcement he has figured it out. We’ve started walking Jazz & Tutu on separate leashes because Tutu is so bossy, she doesn’t give him enough time to pee and poop. This new arrangement allows Jazz to take his time and smell around as long as he likes. He walks well on leash and enjoys walks as long as its not too cold out. Jazz has transitioned to raw very well.  Jazz and Tutu snuggle in a big dog bed together. We make it available to them during the day as they can often be found snuggling there with toys. Jazz loves stuffed toys. He carries them around in his mouth and likes to hide them in his bed. Jazz likes chasing his foster sister around the house. Jazz has no fears other than a little skittish with loud noises on the street. He doesn’t mind the vacuum cleaner. Jazz does bark at dogs on leash but is very friendly with them up close.  At the Furry Fans night on November 19,  Jazz became very smitten with a little boy who came to visit him about three times. The third time the little boy lay on the floor on his back to play with him and Jazz laid on his tummy and snuggled him. It was so sweet people stopped to notice how gentle he is. Throughout the event many children came to visit and he crawled into their laps and gave kisses and let them pet him. Tutu had her stitches removed from her vulva cyst removal. The vet said she healed very nicely. Many people at the Furry Fans night couldn’t believe she was 10years old because she is so full of life. Tutu staged a huge protest against an early winter. She refused to pee and then peed indoors. With a lot of patience and positive reinforcement, she has figured it out and does her business outside.  Tutu loves walks, when it isn’t too cold out. She is bossy and wants to be the leader of the pack. We walk her on a separate leash now so that her brother has time to do his business. Tutu has transitioned to raw food.  Tutu sleeps with her brother Jazz in a big dog bed. She lets him gets settled first before she finds her spot on the bed. Tutu loves to play. She likes stuffed animals and loves when people interact with her. She especially loves when she is called a “good girl”. She follows her foster parents everywhere. Tutu has no fears and doesn’t mind the vacuum cleaner. Tutu will bark at other dogs if her brother Jazz does but she is very friendly with the dogs. She does not like to be far from her brother Jazz. They are best friends and are always together. Tutu likes to groom her brother Jazz after the dinner time walk. She grooms his head, ears and sides. He also does it to her. They both love it, it goes on for about 15 – 30 mins. They get very excited when we come back inside after walks and are usually ready for playtime. Jazz and Tutu play together a lot, sometimes they play fight- but they are very gentle with one another.  They are a wonderful pair and very easy to look after. They already look so much happier and calmer since arriving here. They are used to our routine and know how to tell time (especially at breakfast and dinner time).

November 13, 2018 -Jazz is adjusting in his new foster home really well. He is very cuddly. He especially loves women. Jazz is getting his teeth cleaned on November 27. Jazz had a bath and loved all the attention he was getting. Jazz loves going for walks he squeals when you put his coat and harness on. He likes to walk on a coupler with his sister Tutu. Jazz is transitioning to raw diet and he really likes it. Jazz sleeps in a big bed curled up with his sister Tutu. Jazz isn’t used to being picked up and held. We are working on him being more comfortable with that. Jazz gets along really well with the resident pugs.
Tutu has made herself quite at home and is very comfortable here. She prefers men but will snuggle with anyone available. She loves her chest rub. Tutu had her teeth cleaned last week and had a cyst removed near her vulva. Tutu has had no accidents in the house.  Tutu loves going for walks. She walks on a coupler with her brother Jazz and she is the leader. They walk very well on leash. They seemed overly excited the first few walks. But now they know it is just part of our routine so they  now walk really well on leash. Tutu is transitioning to raw food and loves it. Tutu likes to snuggle her brother in their big bed together. Tutu hasn’t played too much yet. But she has been very interested in everything the people in the house are doing. She follows everywhere you go and must be next to you when you are relaxing on the couch.  Tutu is really a very happy girl and loves her foster siblings. Tutu is the Boss lady. She’s the boss of Jazz and wants to be the boss of the house. She humps Jazz to show dominance. But she is a big baby. Overall Jazz & Tutu are the most wonderful pair. They are very calm and sweet and extremely connected. They do not like to be in separate rooms and depend on each other.

November 6, 2018 -Jazz & Tutu have settled in nicely into their new routine.  They are both extremely well behaved and love any attention they can get.  They love going on walks and they get very excited when they see the leashes come out.  They are very bonded to each other and are rarely apart.  They are very respectful of the senior pug of the house and they don’t give the resident cats a second glance.  They love meeting new people and are not in the least bit shy.  At bed time, they climb into their dog bed together and are quiet for the entire night.  They love to have cuddle time and belly rubs with anyone willing to provide it.  We love having them around and they are so easy to take care of.  Tutu had her teeth cleaned yesterday, she lost 7 but already had lots missing.  She now has 4 teeth left in her mouth.  Jazz is getting his teeth cleaned on November 27.  Come meet those 2 precious pugs on November 24 from 11 to 3 at Ren’s Pets on Baseline Road in Ottawa.

October 18, 2018 – Jazz & Tutu are adapting well to their new surroundings.  They are definitely bonded to each other.  They love the outdoors and going for long walks.  They are going to the vet tomorrow for a complete check up and to get microchipped.

October 16, 2018 – Jazz & Tutu are brother and sister, they are 10 years old. They were surrendered because of allergies in the family.  Stay tuned for more on these sweet dogs as we get to know them more.  Jazz & Tutu are a bonded pair so we will be looking at adopting them together.

Age: 7 years old
Adoption Fees: $300

November 16, 2018 – Dorian is gone to his forever home today…..he will share his life with 2 dog sibblings.

November 9, 2018 – Dorian had his dental on  November 2 and he has recovered very well form the surgery. Dorian has calmed down with marking outside on his daily walks since neutering and, we now trust him to be in the house without a belly band on and he has had no accidents for a week now !!! Nothing much else has changed with his behaviour, he is still very easy going, loves to walk and play after his walk in the evening and like to do zoomies.  Dorian seems a lot calmer now when we are leaving the house and even lies in his bed and doesn’t bark as we leave but is always glad to see us when we return and makes a big fuss with squeeks and wanting to be stroked or picked up.
Dorian has turned a huge corner and isn’t the nervous dog he was when he arrived with us; he’s super calm, wants to be on your lap, loves a belly rub and, is friendly with other dogs. He has even let us look at his teeth which he would never do a few weeks ago.  Dorian would probably prefer to be an only dog were he could be on the lap of someone all the time but, he would work well with another calm dog and an active family or person as he loves to walk. He does not beg for food at the dinner table and sits quietly looking at the floor just in case some food drops.

October 27, 2018 – Dorian was neutered on October 22 and has recovered very well. He has been scheduled for his teeth cleaning and extraction on November 6, 2018. The vet has instructed that he needs to put on a few pounds which is easy because he is food motivated. Any rustle or movement in the kitchen and he is at your feet. He is currently eating kibble mixed with soft food to make it easier on his many broken, and loose teeth. He loves his walks and continues to mark his way around the neighbourhood. He has had one accident this week while we were out even while wearing his belly band. He has been left alone for almost 8 hours one day and has been really good with no accidents. He has welcomed Marlee into the house and would love her to play- but, she’s not having it. Because he is hard of hearing he does take cues from her as to when to bark at random noises or when to be excited. He does love to play with us usually in the evening after a walk he will run around the house, play bow and do zoomies. With Marlee around it also seems that he is less anxious when we leave. It looks like his ideal home may have another small dog as a companion and walking buddy. We haven’t seen him socialize with many dogs because of his kennel cough at the beginning but, this weekend at the Howl-O-Ween event we will see how he plays with the other pugs. He sleeps on the big bed at night and is fine in cars, especially if you put the heated seat on. He loves to perch himself half on and half off your lap when you are on the couch and often falls asleep. We are very happy to see that over the few weeks he has learned to trust us. He surrenders his belly, let’s us check on his stitches and even goes full noodle when he falls asleep on the couch and lets you carry him to bed.

October 21, 2018 – Dorian is over his kennel cough, he is now more comfortable in his foster home and letting his personality shine. He will be neutered on Monday October 22 and we are so lucky that he trusts us – even when we need to give him his antibiotics or cough syrup for his kennel cough.  Dorian is a very affectionate pug who loves a good nap and he is very playful as well. He loves to chase and be chased with lots of play bows. He is easy going and has fit into our routine.  He is still marking and we keep the belly band on him when we are not home. He hasn’t been marking while we are home. He will bark when we leave the house but, it doesn’t last long and he is calm and quietly waiting for us when we get home.  Dorian is good in the car and very friendly with new people and new dogs. He hasn’t shown any fear or hesitation to meet a big or small dog on a walk and he runs straight to new guests in our home.  Dorian has a great appetite and was eating kibble but we decided that we would give him wet food as well one because it is easier on his very bad teeth and 2 he is a bit skinny and the vet would like him to be a bit heavier.  He loves treats and can do sit, lie down and speak.  Due to Dorian’s poor hearing, he doesn’t always react when a command is given so we are using hand gestures for his tricks and for him to recall to you, he really has to see you and he usually comes running with a wagging tail.  Dorian hates being in a crate and will bark & scratch, he really doesn’t like it so… he sleeps on the bed with us which he just goes to the end of bed and curls up for the night. He wakes up when we get up and wants his breakfast straight away and his walk after.  Dorian is very loving and wants to be with you all the time; he loves human interaction and doesn’t like being on his own although this seem to be getting better as he will sometimes stay on his bed whilst we are in another room.

October 13, 2018 – Dorian is a very gentle, mellow pug who loves to stay near you. He is very trusting of us considering he was found as a stray. He likes to sit right next to you on the couch or at your feet while watching tv or working. He has a “sad/worried” face but, his tail wag assures us he is very happy and looooooves attention and affection. As with most pugs, he has a healthy appetite and is fed 3/4 cup of kibble for breakfast and dinner with herring oil and tri-acta. He doesn’t beg for food at the dinner table. He does lie under the table for potential dropped portions. While prepping food he will also position himself between you and the cupboard. He likes kibble for treats and he knows a few commands: sit. down. and speak. He is very clever and sometimes thinks if he just does one of these commands on his own and stares at you it surely deserves a treat just because. He currently has kennel cough. He is trying to get as much rest as he can but, a congested nose and cough keep him restless day and night. As kennel cough is contagious to other dogs, we don’t know how he interacts with other dogs yet or animals except that he doesn’t seem bothered by any we have passed by on walks so far. He doesn’t bark at anyone and doesn’t seem to notice squirrels etc. He sleeps on the big bed at night. The kennel cough makes it hard to tell what his sleep routine is as the cough makes him get up and down on the bed frequently.  During the day he is gated in the kitchen with his bed, chew toys and water. He sleeps most of the day.  He is not a fan of being left alone and cries, howls & barks for a few minutes when you leave the house. He does settle and is very happy to see you when you come home. So far he has only been left alone for about 3 hours.  He is a marker in the house (as he is not yet neutered) when we leave and at night when he is restless. He is now wearing a belly band to help prevent more marking.  When he first arrived he didn’t want anything to do with a crate but, we are working more on crate training, especially at night to avoid more marking opportunities and give him more rest instead of getting up and down on the bed at night.  He loves to go out for walks and is good on the lead. He gets excited when you get his harness and is very good when you put it on.  He has been told by passersby that he has the “best pug face he/she has ever seen”.  He is a marker outside as well (a consequence of not being neutered) and no post or bush will go untouched. He even likes to mark several times on one post, calculating all the different angles he can reach. He can easily handle stairs, jumping up and down on the couch and he prefers to be put on the big bed but, can jump down on his own. He goes to the vet on Tuesday. We already know he has very bad teeth and he is still intact.  Dorian has what the vet thinks, a floating rib of an old injury as one of his rib stick out a bit on his left side.  That doesn’t prevent him from doing anything a normal pug would do.  As soon as he doesn’t have kennel cough anymore, we will schedule his neutering surgery and later, his dental procedure.

OCTOBER 10, 2018 – Dorian was found stray by the SPCA in Gatineau.  He is a sweet (and smart) 7 year old boy.  Stay tuned for more info on this beautiful soul.

Age: 10 years old
Adoption Fees: $300

November 18, 2018 – Shoo Shoo is gone to her forever home today, she will share her life with a sweet Japanese chin.

November 7, 2018 – Shoo Shoo is fantastic.  Last night she was back to playing with toys. Shoo Shoo is recovering very well from her dental procedure.

November 3, 2018 – Shoo Shoo had her teeth cleaned on November 2 and she lost 4.  She already had many missing so total left in her beautiful mouth is 17.  Shoo Shoo is now available for adoption.  This sweet cuddly girl would do well with or without another dog.  She enjoys going for walks and cuddling.

October 17, 2018 – I didn’t think Shoo Shoo could be any more endearing but last Friday as I was preparing dinner this sweet little couch potato suddenly jumped off of the sofa and attacked a stuffed toy on the floor.  She shook the toy and jumped into the nearest dog bed where she shook the toy and then tossed it into the air.  She then jumped into another dog bed.  She looked so incredibly happy.  She played tug with me, chased the toy in circles as I dragged it across the floor and even fetched the stuffie when I tossed it across the room.  I was shocked and delighted.  During the four weeks she has been with me Shoo Shoo had shown absolutely no interest in toys no matter how I had tried to entice her.  This darling girl now loves her stuffies and has at least two play sessions a day sometimes playing with her humans or sometimes preferring to play all by herself.

October 8, 2018 – Shoo Shoo is such a sweet little girl. She was spayed October 1 and the only problem with her recovery has been convincing her that she needs to recover. She was delighted at the end of the week when I started taking her out for a short walk. Shoo Shoo loves going for walks, barking and dancing when she sees her harness. She walks well on the leash and at a fairly quick pace although she does like to make frequent stops to sniff and pee. She enjoys meeting people on our walks and looks disappointed when people don’t stop to say hi. Shoo Shoo doesn’t play with toys or the resident pugs. As a matter of fact in the house she is pretty much a couch potato so going for a walk is the highlight of her day. This sweet little girl has been the perfect house guest. She is completely housebroken and has had full run of the house pretty much since day one. She is also crate trained. At bedtime she runs straight into one of the crates, (although not always her own) waiting for her bedtime treat. She adapted to her new routine here very quickly. She does have some separation anxiety and will howl for a short period of time after I leave and is very excited when I return. Although she doesn’t play with the resident pugs she does enjoy their company and she finds comfort with them sharing a dog bed with one or the other when left alone. Shoo Shoo does enjoy watching TV and will bark and whimper at the screen. She is also obsessed with the laser pointer. Although she hasn’t chased the squirrels in the backyard she does go on alert when one crosses our path on our walks. Today she did chase a rabbit around the yard. The only cat she has had any contact with was at the vet’s and she ignored it. Shoo Shoo loves to go in the car but she will bounce around with excitement so I make sure she is clipped in.
Shoo Shoo was extremely itchy when she first arrived. She was given numerous medicated baths and given Reactine the first couple of weeks and she is now much more comfortable. I haven’t given her any Reactine the last few days and so far the extreme itching has not returned. Shoo Shoo is a darling girl who is looking for a forever family that will give her plenty of belly rubs and walks.
Shoo Shoo is getting her teeth cleaned on November 2.  Come and meet this beautiful girl at the Howl.O.Ween Pawty at the Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre on October 28 from 12 to 3:30pm.

September 14, 2018 – Shoo Shoo was abandoned at the SPCA.  She is a 10 year old intact female pug.  Stay tuned for more info on this precious beauty.

Age: 3 years old
Adoption Fees: $400

October 23, 2018 – Tayo has been adopted, he will shared his life with Ben, the black puggle.

October 16, 2018 – As Tayo gets more comfortable he is really showing his personality.  He is a quirky little guy and makes us laugh with his noises and demands for attention.  Although he can be a little anxious at times, he is a very happy dog and loves to play.  He is under 20lbs now and looks and feels great.  He loves to snuggle in his soft blanket and he follows us everywhere in the house.  He welcomes everyone that comes in the house with smiles and a wagging tail.  He enjoys snuggling on the couch, but he is very active and would be best suited with a family that could take him for walks and spend lots of time with him.  He wants to be touching someone all the time and hasn’t used any of the dog beds, he prefers to sit beside someone or on top of them.

October 13, 2018 – Tayo is doing great, he went to the vet last weekend to have his anal glands expressed and feels much better now. He also lost 4lbs and is looking much healthier. He sleeps in our bed but sometimes would rather just sleep on the couch. He is quite active but loves to snuggle. He does whine occasionally if he wants out or just if he wants some attention. He seems to do fine when we leave for a couple hours, he just curls up and sleeps. Since he has been on raw food (lamb), his itching has stopped and he is showing no sign of allergies. He is playing with toys and always seems happy. I think he ready to find his forever home with someone who will help him adjust to his new home. He can be a little anxious, so he will need time to settle in. He loves to go outside for walks or even just to sniff. He has not had any accidents since that first day and lets us know if he needs to go out. He is very submissive around the other dogs. He would do best with smaller submissive dogs. Although he hasn’t been around cats at our house, he did see the cat at the vet and sniffed her. He will jump right in the car, but he did cry all the way to the vet both times he went, but he slept all the way home. I think he was just worried I was taking him somewhere and leaving him. He doesn’t seem to be bothered by noises as we have had work going on outside with heavy machinery and he was fine. Tayo is 24lbs.

September 27, 2018 – Tayo has been here 2 weeks now and has adjusted well. He is much more comfortable and is playing with toys and settling into our schedule. He will go to the door and cry to go out and we haven’t had any accidents since that first day. He loves walks but also loves cuddling on the couch. He is very friendly and has fallen in love with a soft blanket we have. He sucks it and carries it around the house. He can be vocal at times, no barking just a little whine when he wants attention or needs to go out. His skin looks great on the raw diet, but he still loves a good back scratch and will make all kinds of moaning noises when someone gives him a scratch. At first, we thought he was growling but it is his happy noise. He doesn’t show much interest in the other dogs, I think he finds the resident Weimaraner a bit scary due to his size. He will sit on my lap with the resident pug x but would be fine being the only dog. His fur is looking much healthier and he has lost some weight and is able to jump up on the bed and do the stairs on his own. I think he would do fine in a home with kids, maybe a bit older as he can get a little stressed if there is too much going on. We had a 5-month-old baby here for a couple hours and he sniffed her feet and was very gentle. He has not had any exposure to cats. He doesn’t seem to be upset by loud noises or thunder.

 

 

September 13, 2018 – Tayo was abandoned at the SPCA because his owner didn’t have time for him.  He is a sweet pug/Pekinese and he is 3 years old.  Tayo will go to the vet for a complete check up and to schedule his neutering surgery.

 

 

Age: 9 years old
Adoption Fees: $300

October 22, 2018 – Basil lost 18 teeth during his dental cleaning, but sailed through his recovery.  He has been doing great.  With the cooler weather he has been sneaking a few bowel movements in the house (usually in our laundry room), so we are working on re-establishing a routine to help him go outside.  He always goes pee outside though.   He also broke into the garden and ate a whole tomato recently. He enjoyed it at first, but felt a bit sick afterwards.  He loves going for strolls in the neighbourhood and hanging out in the yard where he can enjoy the fall weather.   After exploring outside, he loves cuddling on the couch while we watch The Voice 🙂

October 13, 2018 – Basil has really settled into our routine here and is a sweet, older guy with just a few little pug quirks.  Since starting treatment for his allergies and being on a raw food, he has been doing really well. He is no longer red & itchy, and his coat is so soft. He loves to cuddle on the couch and tuck himself away in his crate at night. He is house trained, but doesn’t like going pee in the rain. You can’t leave any food out even for a second – he is agile enough to climb up for a taste! He will always happily greet you when you come home and will then gently remind you it might be dinnertime 🙂    All in all he is your typical loving pug

October 12, 2018 – Basil had his teeth cleaned and lost 18.

September 3, 2018 – Basil came in this morning. He is born on July 31, 2009 so he just turned 9. Basil is very good with other dogs but he prefers people. Basil is neutered and microchipped. He will be going to the vet in the coming week for a complete check up and to have his dental procedure scheduled. Basil came him with his half brother, Oscar.

Age: 6.5 years old
Adoption Fees: $300

October 18, 2018 – Oscar is gone to his forever home where he will share his life with a pug brother.

October 13, 2018 – Oscar is a real sweetheart. He has really fit in well with his foster family and the resident pug. He loves to play fetch daily. He loves to be cuddled. He does not like to be alone, he prefers to have company. You do need to be on top of his schedule to avoid accidents in the house.

October 4, 2018 – Oscar went to the vet for a complete check up and to be microchipped.  He is a healthy pug who will make someone very happy.  He gets along well with other dogs.

September 22, 2018 – Oscar loves to be with people. He really enjoys to play, cuddle and to be outside. He is very smart and knows a few commands. Sit, spin, lie down, and stay. I like to call him a circus pug, he walks on his hind legs, balancing on the bath tub ledge, jumps and more. If Oscar is not following me around the house he is with the resident pug. He truly is a sweetheart.

September 3, 2018 – Oscar came in this morning.  He is born on January 25, 2012 so he is 6 years and 8 months.  Oscar is very good with other dogs and he LOVES to play and run.  Oscar is neutered and microchipped.  He will be going to the vet in the coming week for a complete check up – we will know then if he needs to have his teeth cleaned.  Oscar came him with his half brother, Basil.

Age: 3
Adoption Fees: $400

August 18, 2018 – Pablo’s foster mom has expressed the desire to adopt him as he fitted so well in the family and the resident dog.  Pablo is now in his forever home.

August 10, 2018 – Pablo is doing great!  Everyone who meets him loves him, he is so sweet.   His training has been going really well and we haven’t had any accidents in the house.  He is a real cuddle bug and will cuddle with anyone, but he keeps an eye on me at all times.  He has met many people and another small dog.  He likes to play with other dogs but is not too much interested in toys.  Pablo was neutered this week and everything went very well.  Meet Pablo on Saturday August 11 at Ren’s Pets Depot from 11AM to 3PM.

July 31, 2018 – Pablo went for his vet check yesterday and got vaccinated (DAPP + rabies). He weighs 15.4lbs. He is a sweet boy and loves to cuddle.  He jumps into bed at night and sleeps right through until I get up.  He loves having people come visit and gets along with big or little dogs.  He is eating at regular scheduled times, and he hasn’t had any accidents for the last couple days, I have been crating him if I go out just in case, but he is doing very well.  He is very gentle even when playing and just wants to be with me where ever I go.  The severe thunder storm we had didn’t seem to bother him a bit.  He will whine a little when left alone but I have never heard him bark.  He will be going for his neutering surgery
on August 9.

July 26, 2018 – Carter, the resident Weimaraner and Pablo got along great, they played for a couple hours last night.  He slept in the bed with us and did pretty good, he whined a few times, but I am sure he is confused.  He is very sweet and snuggled right up beside me.  He is trying to mark but the belly bands are working well, he did scratch at the door this morning to go out, so I think he is trained. I have caught him a couple times lifting his leg and corrected him before he could mark.  He only ate a few bites this morning, but I will try again later, everything is new, so he is more interested in exploring.  He has very good temperament and isn’t showing any food aggression.

July 25, 2018 – Pablo was surrendered by his owner who didn’t have time for him.  He just turned 3 on July 15.  Pablo is not neutered and is going to the vet this Monday for a complete check up and to et brought up to date on his vaccines.  Stay tuned for more on this beautiful boy as we get to know him better.  Pablo is a pug X.

Age: 8 1/2 years old
Adoption Fees: $300

August 16, 2018 – Sofie went to her forever home tonite, she will share her life with a pug brother and a pug sister.

August 5, 2018 – Sofie is full of energy and she enjoys the company of other dogs.  She is good with kids and loves to go for walks when the weather permits.  Sofie will have to remain on Urinary SO (vet diet) for the rest of her life to avoid any more bladder stones.

July 31, 2018 – Sofie has a bit of a playful side at times. She has shown interest in playing with some dogs toys, but had the most fun with an empty water bottle before it went to recycling .  She also tried to initiate play with one of our dogs, which is great to see. Sofie loves to be part of things, and like most pugs doesn’t love being left behind.  She enjoys having the other dogs for company.  She has on occasion done a mini howl when we are in a different part of the house/left the house, but will settle and nap until you return.  Sofie loves napping on the couch.  She also loves being active – sometimes she does some reverse sneezing when excited or exerting herself. She hasn’t been phased by our toddler and now hopes he will share some of his food.  Housetraining is good – she hasn’t had any accidents.   She is a lovely and sweet pug.

July 24, 2018 – Sofie had 35 stones removed from her bladder on Monday and she was spayed at the same time.  She is back to her foster family for a smooth recovery.  As soon as she is healed and stitches removed, Sofie will be available for adoption.

July 19, 2018 – Sofie went to the vet today and x ray showed she has a lot of stones in her bladder. She has to keep peeing in order to avoid emergency surgery. Today she has peed twice finally! Yay! So hopefully that keeps it up until Monday when she is booked for surgery. She cried in pain when the vet palpated her abdomen today. We are starting her on some pain medication and antibiotics today. She did a lot of excessive panting last night due to stress and pain. That seems to be much better already today. Sofie has conjunctivitis in both eyes is getting eye gel three times a day for that. Her teeth are in good condition and there doesn’t appear to be any other health issues. So far, Sofie has done all her pees outside.  Sofie walks pretty well on leash. She does not pull, but is a bit all over the place. She gets very very excited when it is walk time and tries to bite her leash. Sofie is a very happy girl. He can sometimes be vocal when she gets excited she tries to talk to you and tell you how happy she is. If left alone even briefly she makes a big fuss when. You get home. She doesn’t appear to know how to snuggle but she sure is enjoying learning how. She hasn’t shown much interest in toys yet but she really enjoys getting as close to you as possible when stretching or sitting on the floor. (Think puppy yoga).

July 18, 2018 – Sofie came in yesterday.  She was surrendered to the Ottawa Humane Society.  Sofie is born in January 2010.  She is not spayed and she has stones in her bladder.  Sofie went to the today for a complete check up and she is getting a surgery this coming Monday to remove the stones in her bladder and to spay her.  She weighs 23.4lbs and could lose a few lbs.  Sofie is very sweet with people and dogs.