Male | 5.5 years old | 26 pounds | Medium energy | Best as a solo dog for now | Hasn’t met cats | Limited but positive exposure to kids | From Mexico | Fostered in Welland | Affectionate & curious | One-eyed wonder
This cuddle bug is ROBBY. He’s a one-eyed wonder who, after surgery a few months ago, is making strides navigating the world with one eye. He has a sweet desire to be around his trusted humans, and for those looking for a loving, cuddly canine companion, he could be your one!
ROBBY’s favourite things include snuggles, long walks, cuddles, sniffing all the neighborhood smells, and snuggles (did we say something twice?). We really love that, through time and patience, ROBBY has progressed from preferring to stay inside to loving his walks, as evident in his major tail wag! It’s pretty cute. He’s also curious in nature and loves to people watch, so this is another fun pastime for him.
ROBBY is continuously working on his training and is progressing with crating in particular. However, this is still a work in progress, and his future pawrents can expect to continue crate training with him. Firm structure and boundaries and supporting him in finding independence will be key to his success! On walks, ROBBY may plant himself to try to extend them and so, naturally, is also working on leash training. Keeping a routine has worked well for ROBBY and his foster, and we definitely recommend this going forward. He’d do best with someone who is WFH or around most of the time.
We think ROBBY would do best in a home with no other dogs right now due to him still relearning to interact with them after having had surgery. Typically, he ranges from uninterested to slightly uncomfortable, which tells us he still needs to work on slow introductions, though that’s not to say he can’t or won’t make good friends with them in the future. For now, he will do best with proper intros to calm, balanced dogs who can respect his personal space.
ROBBY recently met a 4-year-old and did well, so he might be okay in a house with kids with proper supervision and boundaries. Just watch out for those zoomies he gets when he’s having fun and playing!
So! What do you think? If you think you might be a good fit for ROBBY, apply to adopt! He might just give you a big ole tail wag too!
ROBBY will be attending our next adoption event at Petsmart’s Mississauga Lakeshore location (507 Lakeshore Rd E.) on Sunday, February 9th from 12pm - 3pm. Come meet him and his handler and see if he might be the right fit for you! Please note that we will not be processing adoption applications for him until after the event.