Mutty-Mutt-Mutt!!! | 2 years | 45 lbs | Male | Ontario shelter dog | All vetting donated by MARS Petcare and Toronto Animal Services
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Temperament: Loving, playful, loyal.
Activity level: Medium energy.
Vetting: Vaccinated (core vaccines plus Bordetella), 4dx bloodwork negative for heartworm & 2 tick borne diseases (Anaplasma and Lyme) positive for Ehrlichia -being treated with doxycycline and has a Complete Blood Count (CBC) blood test scheduled for mid-August, fecal (negative), dewormed, flea/tick/heartworm prevention given, microchipped, neutered, had a dental surgery with Dr. French at VEC - all healed and ready to rock. Stitch does have a cataract on one of his eyes. He may loose vision in that eye in the future. Had an ophthalmology consult with Dr. Grey at VEC. All specialist reports available.
*Behavioural assessment available upon request.
Housebroken: Yes!
Good with dogs: Yes, loves to play.
Good with cats: Not tested, but Stitch does have a high prey drive.
Good with children: With proper introductions yes! Older children only please.
Prey drive: Yes! Has chased and barks at Toronto's urban wildlife (raccoons, squirrels, bunnies).
Separation anxiety: None noted by foster.
Crate trained: Yes!
Resource guarding: Stitch did exhibit resource guarding with respect to food with his furry foster sibling at first, but this has subsided.
Barky/noisy: Can make many interesting vocal noises!
Leash etiquette: He is strong! A harness IS A MUST.
Transportation: Great in the car but he has not travelled on transit.
*Stitch's bio may change the more we get to know him.
*Comes with 6 weeks of health insurance totalling $500.

Please form a line and proceed in an orderly fashion to get your applications in for our homeboy Stitch!! As you can see, he resembles his namesake, a certain alien dog creature from a beloved Disney film!

His big gorgeous ears are made to take in all the sweet things his new owner(s) are going to say to him on the daily, and he DESERVES IT ALL. This sweet boy stole the hearts or our managers, and we knew he needed to be sprung from a local Toronto shelter and give him the best chance of getting adopted! Stitch, like so many shelter dogs, can easily get overlooked by potential adopters if they don't "present well" in a shelter environment. We can't stand the thought of seeing beautiful, family dogs deteriorate in a shelter, so we do what we can to get them in foster homes! Stitch is absolutely flourishing in foster care, and we can't wait to get him into the best home for the best boy.

When afraid, Stitch does tend to try to get away from what's scaring him, and so any potential adopter needs to be aware that he is a flight risk. He is a GOOD BOY, but training may be beneficial to help make him the most confident canine you ever did see.

He's a total lover of the outdoors, loves to sunbathe, is a total foodie and is so down for anything. He can be frightened from some of the loud, urban noises, but recovers quickly and is down for more ADVENTURE!!!

Guys, Stitch is ready for his OHANA. "Ohana means family, and family means no one gets left behind" - Lilo and Stitch. This is a sentiment we are 100 percent on board with! If you think you're Stitch's "Ohana", drop us a line at adopt@covetedcanines.org or fill out an application atcovetedcanines.org/application

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel mixed with Pomeranian | 7-8 years | Female | 11.3 kg | Ontario Shelter Dog | MARS Petcare Sponsorship Animal 🙏🏼
#emptyontarioshelters #abetterworldforpets

Temperament: Angelic, polite, easy-going!
Activity level: Moderate; isn’t the most active dog but does love brief exercise and going for short walks.
Vetting: Heartworm negative, 4dx negative, fecal negative, microchipped, vaccinated (core vaccines), spayed, dewormed, on flea/tick/heartworm prevention. Amy suffered a serious injury to her eye. With the diligent care given by her fosters and her sweet temperament that enabled countless veterinary visits and eye drops, we were able to save her eye. She will likely always have a scar and this may affect her vision but shouldn’t pose further issues in the future. We think it just gives her even more character.
Housebroken: Yes 100%
Good with dogs: Yes.
Good with cats: Yes.
Good with children: Yes.
Prey drive: None observed.
Separation anxiety: None observed.
Crate trained: Not needed. Very well-behaved and respectful of her home.
Resource guarding: None observed.
Barky/noisy: Very quiet, prefers to communicate with her body language.
Leash etiquette: Walks amazingly on leash!
Transportation: Amazing in the car! Sits or lies down and relaxes. Not tested on public transit.
*Amy’s bio may change as we get to know her better.

Introducing Amy - the cutest fluffy mutt there is! The three best words to describe this adorable pup are BEST DOG EVER!

Amy is such a well-behaved and easy-going dog. She is an absolute sweetheart and just oh so polite. She deserves a forever home that will treat her like the amazing queen she is!

Amy loves her daily walks, though given her age she isn’t the most active pup. She currently enjoys going for a couple short walks a day and will politely let you know when she is ready to head home. Amy is doing well with walking the Toronto streets and sometimes enjoys running alongside her foster’s longboard. She can occasionally be scared of large buses but usually takes in the busy sights and sounds of Toronto with ease.

Adorable Amy is the most well-behaved pup. She is completely housebroken, walks well on leash and already has a few basic commands under her belt. Sit, stay, wait and paw are just a few she already knows.
Amy is very quiet and has only barked a couple times when excited while playing fetch. She is not a vocal pup and prefers to give more subtle cues to communicate with her body language. Sweet Amy may not be the most cuddly pup but she will sit or lie at your feet while hanging out at home.

While in foster care, Amy has gone through the process of healing an ulcer in her eye. She took her drops and medication like a champ. Amy will let you do anything you want as her trust is so strong for her human caregivers.

Amy deserves a home that will shower her with love and appreciate her for the amazing dog that she is! Amy would love someone that will give her all the belly rubs and squeaky toys she could want in life. In turn, she will provide you with the most amazing companionship you could ask for in a dog!

If Amy has stolen your heart with her easy-going attitude and adorable looks - don’t delay! Contact adopt@covetedcanines.org or go over to http://covetedcanines.org/application/ and fill out an app!

Lab + American Bulldog | 1.5 years old | Male | 65 lbs
*Hurricane Dorian doggie

Temperament: happy, people pleaser, gentle.
Activity level: medium - high.
Vetting: core vaccines, neutered, microchipped, dewormed, fecal - negative, 4dx bloodwork - negative, heartworm - negative, on tick/heartworm and flea prevention.
Housebroken: mostly! He seems to have some separation anxiety so will sometimes urinate when left alone. This happens once in awhile only.
Good with dogs: yes! In fact, North needs another dog to play and be with. He would make an amazing second or third furry family member.
Good with cats: NO! Chases them and wants to play with them but is a pouncer!
Kid tested: yes! He does well, but a child should be able to pick up on his cues so dog savvy kids only! He can occasionally jump up as well so can knock over small kids but is the SWEETEST BOY! So loving and gentle. He would do well in a home with kids.
Separation anxiety: there are some signs starting to show. He will bark when left alone so no condos please. He will occasionally rip apart cloth items - like a dog bed if in the crate with him, a leash if left out, socks and hats.
Crate trained: yes! North was fully crate trained when we got him but is a bit avoidant of them now. He prefers to be with his humans. He can successfully be left in a room as well but does prefer the company of other dogs. North wants to sleep next to you at night- on the floor. He is not a dog that will do well being crated at night.
Resource guarding: none.
Barking: yes! Will bark when left alone. Detached homes mandatory for this boy.
Leash manners: great! He is a bit zig zaggy.
Good on transit: very good in cars. Not tested on public transit.
*Comes with with $500 insurance for 6 weeks with Pet Secure.
*North’s bio may change as we get to know him more.

Are you looking for a running partner? Or a hiking buddy? Or just someone to go on long walks with? If so North is the perfect dog for you.

His soulful eyes will melt your heart and his appeasing disposition will conquer your soul. North is a velcro dog and will follow you everywhere so if you are a more independent kind of person this is NOT the doggie for you. He wants to be your BFF and will expect to pretty much go to all things you are going to. Luckily, he is extremely well behaved on outings and loves absolutely EVERYONE. In fact, North is the BEST cuddler. He loves to nuzzle up against you (or anyone available). And his cost is soooooooo soft and snuggly. He is literally the biggest suck.

North is approx. 1.5 years old and a rescue from the CORES mission to assist with the Hurricane Dorian dogs.
North loves to play with other dogs (has zero reactivity) and he is great with kids as well. North would continue to thrive in an active household with lots of exercise, a fenced in yard to run around in and other dogs. North follows all that the other dogs do so any furry siblings must be well trained or he will pick up their naughty behaviours as he is VERY impressionable.

North is crate trained (however a bit avoidant and needs to go in without any bedding) but mainly needs a household where there is a “stay at home” or “work from home” human. North needs another dog as well to play with and is better when left alone with one. He is also mostly potty trained. North is currently living in a rural area on our farm sanctuary and LOVES the farm dog life but he is also very resilient if he has the right kind of human/family so will do well in a city as well.

North is goofy, playful and a people pleaser extraordinaire. He just wants love and someone to look to for direction. He will literally be THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE. North is currently the obsession of his foster mom and she would have kept him if she didn’t already have a few hundred pets (we are not kidding).

If you can give North the home of his dreams please submit an application at http://covetedcanines.org/application/

11 years | 22 kg | Male | Terrier + Basset Hound mix | Ontario shelter dog
#emptyontarioshelters

Temperament: Easy going, ride or die, perfect:)
Activity level: Low energy.
Vetting: Core vaccines plus Bordetella, neutered, microchipped, dewormed, fecal - negative, 4dx bloodwork - negative, heartworm - negative, on tick/heartworm and flea prevention.
Housebroken: Completely, no accidents in foster care.
Good with dogs: Appears to be more indifferent.
Good with cats: Not tested.
Good with children: Is respectful and patient with children.
Prey drive: None observed.
Separation anxiety: None noted by foster.
Crate trained: Not known as he is not crated in foster care. He is so well behaved that crating is not needed.
Resource guarding: None!
Barky/noisy: Very quiet.
Leash etiquette: A gentleman on leash. Again total perfection.
Transportation: Great in the car but he has not travelled on transit.
*Jak's bio may change the more we get to know him.
*Comes with 6 weeks of health insurance totalling $500.
*Behavioural assessment available upon request.

It's a Jak attack! Meet Jak- an easy go-with-the-flow companion dog who is looking to spend his golden years with his person. He walks through life casually, unfazed by the hustle and bustle. He seems indifferent to dogs- could take em or leave em, so he would do well as an only dog, or a furry sibling to a chill dog.

He's on the lower energy side, so pass on this sweetie if you're looking for a running partner or agility dog. But if you're looking for a companion to take on leisure adventures or to tag along with you to the cottage, Jak has got your back!

He's been a breeze in Foster care, with no issues regarding separation anxiety, no house breaking issues, and he's not a loud dog, so condo dwellers rejoice.

If you thinks you've got the home this magical boy deserves, please let us know by dropping a line to adopt@covetedcanines.org or fill out an application at covetedcanines.org/application

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

Poodle, Spaniel, Dachshund mix | 3 years | Male | 20 lbs | Toronto Shelter Dog
#emptyontarioshelters #abetterworldforpets

Temperament: Sweet, timid, quiet.
Activity level: Low-Moderate.
Vetting: Core vaccines plus Bordetella, neutered, microchipped, dewormed, fecal - negative, 4dx bloodwork - negative, heartworm - negative, had a dental - clean and polish, on tick/heartworm and flea prevention.
Housebroken: Mostly! He’s doing well with his housebreaking and only has the very occasional accident.
Good with dogs: Great with other gentle dogs.
Good with cats: Yes.
Good with children: Only older dog savvy kids over 10 please, he is startled easily.
Prey drive: None observed.
Separation anxiety: None observed.
Crate trained: Not needed - he is not destructive and is very quiet.
Resource guarding: None observed.
Barky/noisy: Very very quiet!
Leash etiquette: Needs encouragement on his walks but is getting better every day!
Transportation: Nervous in the car. Not tested on public transit.
*Arthur’s bio may change as we get to know him better.

Who is this adorable, chocolatey pup? Arthur!

Arthur is a sweet but sensitive soul. He is shy and timid but has been improving with each and every day thanks to the love and patience of his foster home. Arthur hasn’t had the greatest start to life but that’s all behind him now and he’s on the search for the best possible forever home that will show him that everything isn’t quite so scary!

Arthur is a very sweet little fellow but he is still learning about the big wide world out there. Arthur will need an adopter who will be dedicated to providing him with lots of love and patience, and will be willing to work with him to show him all the good things in life.

Arthur is amazing with other gentle dogs! He is not very active but when he has a visit from another dog he just loves to play! Arthur would be a perfect second dog and would really benefit from having a more confident dog in his forever home to show him the ropes.

This dapper gentleman will need to work on his basic training as he has not learned any basic obedience previously. He is very food motivated though and loves his meals - so this will help with teaching him some tricks!

Arthur is doing very well with his house breaking and has only had the very occasional accident. He is well-behaved in the house. He is not destructive at all and is very quiet.

Sweet little Arthur is not crazy about the busy streets of Toronto as he is still getting used to them. On walks, he can be timid and needs lots of encouragement but is getting better every day on his short and quiet walks in the neighbourhood.

If you are ready to show Arthur how great life can be, get in touch today! This adorable sweetheart won’t be available for long. Contact adopt@covetedcanines.org or go over to covetedcanines.org/application to fill out an app!

Lab mix | 1 year | Male | 50 lbs | International dog from Iran
*MARS sponsored dog - all vetting paid for by the amazing MARS Petcare! #abetterworldforpets

Temperament: Affectionate, cautious, sweetheart.
Activity level: High energy in short bursts. Loves his walks and likes short play sessions. Most other times he’s a couch potato.
Vetting: Vaccinated (core vaccines); 4dx bloodwork negative for heartworm & three tick borne diseases (Ehrlichia/Anaplasma and Lyme); fecal (negative), dewormed; flea/tick/heartworm prevention given; neutered, microchipped, 2 Leishmania tests completed and both negative.
Housebroken: Yes. Can hold for 8+ hours but has accidents when anxious.
Good with dogs: Will stop & check out passing dogs on walks but barks & growls if they get too close or look at him funny. Lived with another dog in Iran.
Good with cats: No, barks and growls when they get close.
Good with children: Unsure/not tested. Needs proper introductions.
Prey drive: Yes! Barks, growls and/or lunges at squirrels.
Separation anxiety: None
Crate trained: No, but not necessary. Not destructive. Has been staying in the kitchen with doors shut on either side while his foster parent is out of the house.
Resource guarding: None observed.
Barky/noisy: He’s very vocal! He will bark under his breath at most unusual noises or movements. He barks back at other dogs in the backyard. He barks to be let out. He barks in the morning to any activity outside. He barks when he gets really into a play session. Single family homes are a must!!!
Leash etiquette: Working on it. Walks well when there are few distractions. Pulls towards birds and squirrels. When he’s nervous he’ll get all tangled in your legs trying to avoid the person/dog/skateboard etc. This boy cannot walk in a straight line!!! Doesn’t yet understand how sidewalks work. Doesn’t mind traffic and general noise, but cowers when there are big crowds of people or loud, sudden noises.
Transportation: Gets in car easily, no trouble during travel. Public transportation is likely too stimulating and do not recommend.
*Oliver's bio may change as we get to know him better.

Welcome Oliver, newly arrived to Canada! Oliver's journey and arrival was very difficult so he’s adjusting to his new foster home slowly; underneath the stress is an amazing dog just waiting for the right forever family to help him feel safe and comfortable!

Oliver is cautious - about people, about food, about places. He’ll make a wonderful addition to a family but needs slow and patient introductions. While we expect he can warm up to most people with time, Oliver can be particular about which humans he likes. Some he will approach with no problem and others he needs time to adjust to. When he’s stressed he likes to be near the person he’s most comfortable with. He was extremely fearful of his fosters when they first took him home, but now he’s a stage 4 clinger!

Oliver loves a long quiet walk outside. He responds well to commands although is still working on learning certain things. Training with a professional could help him brush up and overcome his fears and anxiety. He smells everything before he eats it and is cautious when trying new food.

Oliver would do well with a family that has solid roots in one place with no big changes on the way, a quiet and calm environment filled with love, patience and attention to bring out the incredible dog inside. If this is you, apply to adopt Oliver at covetedcanines.org/application.