WOODY - APP IN PROCESS

Male | 5 months old | 35 pounds | Medium energy | Has met kids on walks | Previously lived with dogs | Hasn’t met cats | From Manitoba | Fostered in Toronto | Silly, smart & sweet

Cutest pup on the block? You betcha. Meet WOODY! This pup’s ideal day looks like drinking all the water in the house, playing with all of his toys, and cuddling with his humans. He needs his beauty sleep, of course, but when he’s energized, he likes to switch from toy to toy. Looking for a fun activity? WOODY is a fast learner and enjoys learning (and showing off!) new tricks. He also loves a game of tug!

WOODY is the kind of scruff who loves to love his people. Sure, he’s cautious at first, but he’s his most extroverted self once comfortable, and is ALWAYS happy to accept a belly rub if it is on offer. WOODY is well-behaved around people, and you’ll find he’s more than happy to sit while accepting pats and treats from kids. His energy and excitement levels do mean that interactions with youngsters should be monitored for the time being, though he’d likely do well living with them.

With a little mischievous side, sticking to a routine and implementing boundaries are key to life with WOODY. Lately, WOODY has been enjoying his walks in the city, though he’s yearning for an open space to run around. Speaking of walks, leash training has been a smooth process. That said, he is still working on not tugging. WOODY is very extroverted on his walks and gets excited to see new people and new dogs. With the right training, going for walks can be a fun activity for both WOODY and his future owners.

This scruff is growing fast… and is possibly a little clumsy because of it! He’s likely to grow to be a larger dog, and a family with dog experience would be a bonus. Of course, having the time and energy for continued training is a must.

WOODY currently has an app in process and we won’t be accepting any new applications for the time being.

SINPA

Male | 8.5 years old | 56 pounds | Medium energy | Enjoys living with a dog | Hasn’t met kids or cats | From Mexico | Fostered in Brantford | Cuddle bug | Tripawd

Meet SINPA. 8.5 years old and looking for his furever, SINPA is the kind of scruff that loves affection from his humans and would spend every morning cuddling you if he could. Sound like the perfect match? We think so, yes! He’s just so gosh darn lovable! Oh, and FYI, he LOVES a head massage. Fun fact: SINPA’s mid-air treat-catching ability is impressive, and even more so when you learn that he has one working eye! What else can we share about this? Well, SINPA had a previous injury to his left eye, which is now non-functional. It causes him no discomfort!

He’s a tripawd (AKA tripod), meaning he’s got 3 out of the 4 legs that dogs typically have. Does this stop him from enjoying all the things he loves most in this world? Definitely not. With his medium energy level, SINPA has been getting the hang of leashed walks. Know that he does have a fear of moving vehicles, which you’ll see from jumping or barking. He’s been diligently working through this with his foster family by his side. What’s going to really set him up for success is having a confident handler by his side who enforces a structured routine.

SINPA is comfortable living with his scruff brother, and we’re pleased to share that he has many dog pals in the neighbourhood. Human pals too, for that matter! He’s become a much more confident scruff in his foster’s care and thoroughly enjoys checking out new walking routes for maximum exploration. You’ll find he’s also a fan of stopping to smell the roses and basically any other smell.

SINPA is happy to exercise his independence when you’re out and about, likes passing the time by watching nearby squirrels, and inspecting the grass in his foster family’s yard. At home, you'll often find him at his favourite lookout post: the front screen door, where he keeps a watchful eye and occasionally shares his opinions about loud vehicles with some barking. What can we say? He loves his peace and quiet.

If you think SINPA might be the scruff for you, we’d love for you to apply to adopt!

Please note: Adoption fees for senior scruffs vary depending on age, breed, and health! SINPA’s adoption fees are $550.

NANDO - PENDING ADOPTION

Male | 10 years old | 22 pounds | Low energy | Has previously met dogs | Good solo dog | Has met older kids | Hasn’t met cats | From Mexico | Curious & sweet

He’s legendary. He’s got heart. He’s NANDO. Bringing the heat, or, rather, the affection when you need it most, NANDO is as loyal as they come. Some even consider him a Velcro dog :) You’ll soon find that all this scruff wants is to be with his people, which, in our books, is the best kind of soul-soothing comfort out there. Feel free to give him ALL the tummy rubs. 

NANDO is big on Netflix and napping, but, while he may be a senior, he’s got a sweet puppy-like energy to him with some goofball tendencies. Some of his fav pastimes include using his nose to sniff all the smells and playing hide and seek during a midday burst of energy. Then, of course, it’s back to his nap schedule.

Being a little shy in new situations, it’s your confident, calm guidance that will have him catching on quickly to what he needs to learn in your care! While he warms up to people fairly quickly giving kisses right off the bat, it can take him more time to get comfortable with males. With you advocating for him, he’ll quickly learn to trust you’re setting him up for success. He’s likely to do well in a calm, quiet home where his people are home more often than not.

Just like the first bite of that perfectly grilled peri-peri chicken, this scruff will add a burst of joy to your everyday life. Apply to adopt NANDO today. It’s a wing-wing situation after all!