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Bailee

3 Months old Female Win Your Heart Mix!

Hi, I’m Bailee! I’m an adventurous puppy who wins the heart of everybody I meet.

I live with my foster parents, a 4 year old boy who I love to play with, as well as a resident dog and cat. I really enjoy playing fetch with the boy, and chasing the other dog around the house. I love playing with the cat, but also know when it’s time to stop:)

When I first came to my foster home I was pretty scared but I have come out of my shell and learned to love everything. Walks are the most fun and I love stopping to meet everybody. My favourite thing is my Frisbee. I will carry it all the way to the park, then all the way home again!

My foster mom says I’m a pretty smart cookie because I will sit or lie down for a treat. I’m pretty much house trained if you watch for my cues and sleep in my crate at night, mostly until morning. I’m ok to sleep during car rides too. I’m a pretty easy going girl as long as I have had enough exercise to tire me out.

I would love an active forever family who will guide me to become an amazing dog with the use of positive reinforcement training.

Bailee has been micro-chipped, received her first shots, Revolution and been dewormed. To apply, click Adopt Me! next to her photo above!
Adopt Bailee

Blossom

3 Months old Female Happy Go Lucky Mix!

My name is Blossum! I am a fun-loving girl who is just plain fun to be around. I am a mix of Basset Hound and Lab/Retriever X.

I live in my foster home with my sibling, another foster and three large resident dogs. I have lots of energy so a good run around outside is my favourite thing to do. I also like to play with my sibling who is with me. When I am finally tired I love to snuggle up in my bed and take a nap.
I also enjoy going out for leash walks. There is so much to see and I stop and visit with everyone I encounter on my walk.

I go to bed in my crate and most nights I sleep there all night long. My foster mom say’s I am doing great at my house-training, I think that means that I go to the door when I want to go outside. I am pretty good at it but occasionally I have an accident. Not to worry though, I am still a young puppy.

I have been to the vets and received my vaccinations, microchip and Revolution. I am looking forward to meeting my forever family so if you would like to meet me, click on the ADOPT ME icon beside my picture. See you soon!
Adopt Blossom

Brenna

14 Months old Spayed Female Forever Friend Mix!

Helllllloo world! My name is Brenna, and I am ready to find my forever family. My foster mom and dad keep saying that I am going to make a lucky family very happy.

I’m a busy, spunky girl that is just waiting to be someone’s best friend in the whole wide world. I love to give kisses and cuddle any time you like. When I’m not doing that, I’m busy playing with the resident dogs or playing with a toy.

I am sometimes nervous in new situations so I’ll need a patient family who can encourage me when I’m doing well, allowing me to continue to gain confidence. Since coming to my foster home, I have learned to ride in cars, go for walks on leash and go to the pet store. I love to visit my extended foster family (“grammy and grampy”), and enjoy going to the local dog park where I make friends with pretty much any dog who wants to be buddies!

I also live with two cats who tend to run away when I offer to play with them. Oh well! I have lots of other things to do, like play in the snow!

I am crate trained, potty trained, and sleep through the night on a comfy dog bed. I’m also picking up some new tricks like ringing the bells when I want to go outside, and to sit whenever I want something.

I am spayed, micro-chipped and up to date with all of my shots. I would do best in an active home with another dog who is a confident soul. If you think I would be a good fit for your family, drop me a line! (Hit the Adopt Me! link beside my pic.)
Adopt Brenna

CeCe

7 Months old Spayed Female Soft as Cashmere Mix!

Hello Everyone!! My name is CeCe!

Life is great right now but it will be even better once I find a family of my very own! The first 5 months of my life were very difficult, as I struggled just to find food to survive. But thanks to ARF, I'm getting a second chance!

My foster mom says I have come so far and learned so much. She says, I'm one smart cookie!! I am completely house-trained (never an accident in the house), settle well once indoors and I am crate trained during the day. Also, I almost forgot to tell you, I ring a bell hanging at the door when I need to go out. Pretty awesome, eh!!

I presently live with one large canine and 2 cats. I am a very happy, social girl and I absolutely love playing with my doggie friends! I will run after the kitties if they run so your felines will need to be ok with the chase game. I enjoy meeting new humans too, as they instantly fall in love with me!

My most favourite things are hiking and doggie belly rubs. Once you start rubbing me, my foster mom says, I go into a calm state, almost like a trance:) Everyone loves a good massage including four-legged friends!! I also love peanut butter filled kongs, treats and car rides.

My forever family should be very active, patient, encouraging, gentle and love me unconditionally!

I am fully vaccinated, micro-chipped, and Revolution treated. If you think I am the missing puzzle piece to your wonderful family, and you are looking for a medium size dog (45-55lbs) please click "Adopt Me"! next to my photo!
Adopt CeCe

Flower

2 Months old Female ARF's Spring Puppy Mix!

Hello everyone! My name is Flower. I am sweet and pretty just like my name. Right now I live with my foster parents and their two little people.

There is also a cat in our house. I would like to play with the cat but she just makes weird noises and goes the other way. I am very respectful of the cat and I sit patiently and calmly in hopes that sometime she might change her mind.

Now that the weather is a bit warmer, my favorite thing is to explore and romp outside. I love to play chase with the little humans. I am also getting really good at the game of fetch. My mom says I am really smart because I bring the ball back to her once I fetch it. I would likely stay outside all day long except I would really miss snuggling up with the humans in the house.

I am working really hard at doing my chores outside. I go to the door or give a little whimper when I think I need to be let out. Sometimes I get playing and I don’t have time to let anyone know I have to go out though. My mom reassures me that I am still a baby and I will get the hang of it (with the help of lots of treats) really soon.

I play really good with the kids in the house – I absolutely adore all the attention they give me. I am learning that the little people in the house are not puppies like me so we have to play a bit differently than I do with other puppies. They snuggle me a lot and they are always bringing me great toys to chew on.

I like to play with other dogs of all shapes and sizes. I am a bit of a social butterfly that way. I love to go to work with my mom during the day. I just curl up and snooze on my doggie bed or chew on my favorite squeaky toy until she can take me for a walk. Everyone at her office loves to have me around. It’s that social butterfly thing again.

I love to sleep in my crate. I go there to nap or chew a toy if I want some quiet time. It only took me two nights to learn to sleep all through the night without a peep or an accident in my crate. In the morning, I wake up and give a little whimper to be let out. My foster mom says I am a good alarm clock :)

I would love to find a forever family who shares the same interests as me. So if you like to run in the yard playing fetch, go for walks and sniff everything, then I am your girl. Just click on “Adopt Me” beside my sweet face !
Adopt Flower

Gannon

2 Months old Male ADOPTED!!

Adopt Gannon

Gemma

3 Months old Female ARF Super Smart Mix!

Hi, my name is Gemma! I'm a sweet girl who loves to play!

I live with 2 foster dogs who I can't get enough of. I would play all day if they would let me! I love chasing them around the yard and going on hikes. They're teaching me lots of important rules like sit and how to walk on a leash, and I pretty much have it mastered.

My absolute favourite things to do are to run around the woods on a hike and to walk downtown for a coffee with my mom and foster-brothers. Everyone in the neighbourhood says I prance like a little princess. Also bones... can't get enough of those things.

My mom says I'm a good girl because I sleep through the night and do my business outside. She also likes that I can handle the crate while she is at work.

Gemma is very intelligent and good with commands, already has dipped her toes in the lake and has a natural love of chasing ducks. She would be a great fit for an active family who would take her for at least 2 walks a day and fun swimming and hiking trips.

Gemma has received her first two sets of shots, dewormer and Revolution. She is ready to be your best friend! To apply, simply click Adopt Me! beside her beautiful photo!
Adopt Gemma

Guinness

2 Years old Neutered Male Regal Mix!

Hello Potential New Family, my name is Guinness. I know my extremely handsome looks make it difficult to talk about anything else, but if you're interested in being the lucky family who welcomes me as their own I would like to share a few things about myself.

First of all, I am one good looking dog. Ok ok, and also, I am wonderful with humans of all ages. I know my sit commands, and walk nicely on a leash. I am proud to say I am also loyal and can be protective, so although I go for group walks & play with other dogs my preference would be that I'm the king of my castle as the only incredibly handsome dog on the property.

No tiny yard living for me either - this physique didn't get this good from being bored in a wee space. I'm heartworm tested negative, dewormed/deflea'd, fully vaccinated, micro-chipped and of course neutered.

If you're feeling lucky enough to be my new family, please click the ADOPT ME icon beside my photo to submit an adoption application!
Adopt Guinness

Khloe

2 Months old Female ARF's Sooo Soft Mix!

Khloe is a very adventurous young lady and is excited to meet and play with every dog and person she meets!

She will explore every nook and cranny so a securely fenced yard will keep her safe:)

Khloe is quick to learn and has mastered sitting for her food and treats. She is working on her house-training skills with only a few missed cues by her foster parents. She sleeps in her crate at night and snuggles in the crate with her brother when no one is home.

Khloe has a beautiful, silky black coat! She is sooo soft!!
She has received her first shots, dewormer, Revolution and micro-chip. To apply for this gorgeous explorer, click Adopt Me! by her photo above.
Adopt Khloe

Lexxie

4 Months old Female Happy-Go-Lucky Mix!

Hi! My name is Lexxie and I am a sweet girl who loves to play! People always tell me I have really beautiful ears and a shiny black coat.

I am living with my foster parents and one cat. I sometimes don’t understand why the kitty doesn’t want to play with me but I leave her alone. I sleep by my foster parents in a big crate all through the night. House-training is going well for me as I rarely have accidents now. I usually know when it is time to go out, especially before bed time and right after I get up in the morning.

My favourite things are belly rubs and learning how to fetch. I can bring my toys back to my foster parents when they throw them for me every time! They take me on lots of walks and I'm learning not to chew on my leash. I am usually a very calm walker and enjoy sniffing all the fantastic smells this time of year. I can sit whenever someone new stops by and I like meeting their dogs too.

My foster mom says I am clever because I sit and wait for my food without jumping and I eat very quietly. Sometimes I do get a tiny bit excited and jump up on my foster parents. They are helping me to understand not to jump by giving me positive reinforcement when I quickly get doing something more fun.

My foster parents are teaching me to stay off the furniture until I am invited to snuggle there. They also give me good things to chew since I am still a wee girl. I promise to leave your shoes alone if I have a toy to munch on - teething is tough!

My perfect forever home would love to walk and play fetch with me and let me explore new parks or yards. I never stray too far from my foster parents! They think I'm very smart for a four month old puppy.

I have been micro-chipped, received my vaccinations, Revolution treatment and de-wormer. I know I will make my forever family very happy as I am loyal, calm and lots of fun. Please click on the ADOPT ME icon if you would like to meet me :)
Adopt Lexxie

Meggie

3 Months old Female ADOPTED!!

Adopt Meggie

Nena

4 Months old Female Family Cuddler Mix!

Hello, I am a little princess who lives in a foster home with my brother Cheeco and resident older dogs and cats. I am truly a cuddle bug and I can be chatty:) I will let you know if I am hungry, happy, disappointed or I just want to play. I'll be a medium sized gal, maybe 60lbs as an adult.

I am a little shy at first, but I like people and other dogs and love to nibble on the foster cat’s ears. My house- training is going very well and I sleep all through the night in my crate.

I love to play outside, but nothing beats my spot beside the couch with some toys and bones to chew on and my foster family all around me!

Nena has received her first shots, micro-chip, dewormer and Revolution. Apply for this cutie patootie by clicking Adopt me! beside her photo. Thanks!
Adopt Nena

Nukshuk

9 Months old Neutered Male "I Love Cuddles" Mix!

Hiya folks! I'm Nuk, short for Nukshuk. I lived with my siblings until the age of 5 months and needed to be on my own and learn about the big world outside. When I came to ARF it was pretty scary at first but I've really blossomed into a happy fellow.

I'm really working hard on my house training and I LOVE the outdoors despite the cold! I respond really well to treats and have learned great recall with lots of positive reinforcement.

Nukshuk Video!

Right now I live with two resident dogs, two resident cats and one foster cat. I enjoy playing with the younger one or cuddling up to and sleeping on top of the older one:)

The cats seem to steer clear of me but that's ok. And sometimes, when no one is looking, I cuddle up to sleep with one kitty who's ok with snuggling.

Crates are a bit of a struggle for now but I'm ok sleeping on my dog bed. I sleep really well, close to my human, all through the night.

Something super important you should know about me is that I love kids! I could spend hours with them being cuddled and hugged so I think I can fit in really well with a family that has children.

I'm good with other dogs but will need lots of reassurance when meeting strangers, especially on a leash.

If you would like to meet me please hit that "apply" button next to my picture. I just know I'm going to be so loved by my forever home and will love them with all my heart in return. I'm neutered, fully vaccinated, micro-chipped and received Revolution and dewormer.
Adopt Nukshuk

Oaklie

6 Months old Male Soft and Snuggly Mix!

Hi my name is Oaklie and I’m an adorable young guy looking for a forever home. I am outgoing boy who loves to play and explore. I am currently living in my foster home with grownups and 2 kitty friends. I’m great with other dogs and the cats too.

I’m an energetic boy busy trying to learn how to play with my toys, so I’d love a home with a yard to run around in! I love my exercise and go for a least 2 walks every day. I am unsure when children are around and would be best living with older children/adults.

Since I play hard, I also sleep hard, and my foster mom appreciates what a quiet and content sleeper I am in my crate. I go in my crate sometimes during the day when everyone has to go out. I am gradually learning my people always come back:)

I’m doing great with my house-training and even run to the door and cry when I need out. I’m not a big treat eater but I’ll do anything you ask for a good belly rub!

I can’t wait to find my forever home where I can get tons of love, cuddles, and play time! I have been dewormed, had Revolution, my first vaccinations and micro-chip. If I sound like the perfect match for you, click on the “Adopt Me!” icon beside my picture!
Adopt Oaklie

Porter

2 Months old Male Strikingly Handsome Mix!

Hi! My name is Porter and I am a rescue dog from Northern Quebec. Thank you for taking the time to read all about me.

I currently live in a very busy household, with numerous resident and foster dogs, cats and humans, including my sister Bijou. There is also a 6 year old active boy who doesn’t like it when I jump up on him.

It didn’t take me long to figure out that cats rule and dogs drool in this house:) They come with very sharp points on their paws. So I have learned not to bother with them.

I love to play hard, tussle, chase Bijou all around the house and I love to play at the dog park too. When I come inside, I settle down for some quiet time with my many chew toys. These keep me busy so I don’t get into any trouble with things that are not mine.

I am very food motivated and I have learned to sit for my treat. My foster mom says that I am very clever and would enjoy training classes where I can work for my treats. I am crate trained, sleeping all night until the first human is up in the morning. The crate is my safe zone where my foster mom puts me when she can’t keep her eyes on me, or when she goes out during the day.

I am working on my house-training skills. I am also working on leash walking, car drives, recall at the off leash park, and my social skills. That is a lot of things to learn for a young pup!

I have received my first set of vaccines; I have been micro-chipped, dewormed and received Revolution. I am looking for a forever home that can provide me with lots of opportunities to develop my social skills with people and dogs by using positive reinforcement training only. If you think you are the family for me, click on the “Adopt Me” icon beside my picture. Thanks!
Adopt Porter

Rookie

3 Months old Male ADOPTED!!

Adopt Rookie

Thalia

7 Months old Female "Cute as they get" Mix!

Hi my name is Thalia and I am a very cute! I may not be the largest in my litter but don’t let that fool you, as I am as mighty as the rest of them. I can be playful, friendly, sociable and spunky all at the same time. I live my life one new adventure at a time. I love tug of war, chase, and most of all wresting.

I am fully crate trained and sleep through the night without a peep. I keep myself pretty busy in my crate, usually with a great chew toy, when my foster mom has to go out for short periods of time during the day. I am also working on house-training. I think I'm doing really well but sometimes my mom doesn’t catch the signals on time and an accident happens.

I am awesome on the leash and I enjoy my walks. If you have food with you, I'll will walk right beside you and give you my full attention. I also love to go to the dog park. I have so much fun chasing the other dogs and playing with them. I have learned how to sit, wait, lie down, give kisses and I know when it is time for bed. I am very food motivated and learn quickly.

I currently live with my foster mom and foster sister, Mika. She was a rescue just like me:) We get along great and she is teaching me all about sharing my bones and toys. I enjoy meeting new people, especially kids! I also live with a kitty too. She loves to cuddle with me when I am calm.

I would do best in a family that is dedicated to reward based training using positive reinforcement only. I am looking for a forever home that will provide me with the opportunities for socialization, love, commitment and those extra special belly rubs.

I have received my full set of vaccinations, micro-chip, dewormer and Revolution too. If you think you are the family for me, click on the “Adopt Me” icon beside my picture. Thanks!
Adopt Thalia

Tundra

5 Months old Spayed Female ADOPTION PENDING!!

Adopt Tundra

Wilbur

2 Months old Male Cute n Comical Mix!

My name is Wilbur, I was the little guy in my canine family and I am the smallest in my foster home too:) I have four little humans, ages 1,2,8 and 11, another canine foster brother and feline sister.

I make everyone laugh with my puppy antics. My favourite is when I sit on my canine brother's head and wait for him to play with me. Sometimes it takes a while but I am patient. I haven't spent much time with my feline sister, she stays clear of us.

I love my crate and my brother's crate and help myself to either for little naps throughout the day. You won't hear a peep out of me at night since I feel relaxed in my crate and sleep until everyone wakes in the morning.

I'm still a bit lazy about leash walking, I prefer the back yard for now. I am doing well when it comes to house training and try to hold on until I'm let outside. I'll get the hang of it as I grow bigger.

For a little guy I think I'm pretty smart, I sit when asked and wait to be treated. I am social and will cuddle with all who are willing. I get along with everyone in my foster home and I know I could adapt easily to a family that will love me and allow me the socialization I need to feel safe.

To apply for this cutie, click the Adopt Me icon by his photo!
Adopt Wilbur


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