Presenting - Harley!
Still looking for a new place to call home
This guy is little in size (11lbs) but big on attitude!
Who he IS:
-a senior poodle, 10 years young
-a very good traveller - looks out the window and loves the car
- a dude with lots of energy but not a huge barker (unless he can see cats)
-a guy who likes to sit on the couch with you and receive gentle pats and ear rubs.
-full of confidence and thinks he's much bigger than he is.
-a trash barker who is willing to tell large dogs what he thinks of them.
Who he is NOT:
-Harley is not a decorative "purse pooch"
-he is not a Dog Park dog
-he is not a "carry around and kiss in the face" dog
-he is not a "rough play" or "rough petting" dog
Harley came from a very neglected situation. When he came into the care of the wonderful folks at Brampton Animal Services he needed to be sedated and had 12 lbs of smelly, matted fur shaved off his 9 lb frame, his nails were growing into his pads, he had an eye ulcer and raw, infected skin.
Fast forward a few weeks! Harley has now been neutered, had his teeth done and is with us here at Compassion For Paws.
He is an odd little dude - probably because of his background.
Fair warning!
- Harley did bite a shelter staff member when she tried to look in his mouth
-He did growl but not bite when he was at the vet clinic
-He did bite the foster on his first night there (post surgery)
Harley needs a home without other animals. He is pushy with dogs and definitely likes to bark at and chase cats. Whether he would hurt them I can't say.
He also needs a home without children around - this includes visiting grandchildren unless you are willing to strictly manage the situation and ALWAYS put him in a separate room while you have visitors.
He does not like being picked up. That includes picking him up to put in the car - but once he is on the car, he does love driving around - in the co-pilot seat especially!
Harley needs a quiet home with one or two adults who are willing and able to read his body language and put no expectations on him in the short term.
He cannot have access to kids, and cannot go to a home with other animals.
If you have a quiet home and are willing to have a buddy with a scary background who is still working through some issues...
If you are willing to let him keep his feet on the floor and just learn how to be a dog at his own pace without hard expectations on him...
If you recognize that little dogs are actually REAL DOGS and not squeaky, cuddle toys...
Then please call Shelly at 519-939-9725 or email hello@compassionforpaws.ca
Thanks!
ADOPTED!
Still looking for a new place to call home
This guy is little in size (11lbs) but big on attitude!
Who he IS:
-a senior poodle, 10 years young
-a very good traveller - looks out the window and loves the car
- a dude with lots of energy but not a huge barker (unless he can see cats)
-a guy who likes to sit on the couch with you and receive gentle pats and ear rubs.
-full of confidence and thinks he's much bigger than he is.
-a trash barker who is willing to tell large dogs what he thinks of them.
Who he is NOT:
-Harley is not a decorative "purse pooch"
-he is not a Dog Park dog
-he is not a "carry around and kiss in the face" dog
-he is not a "rough play" or "rough petting" dog
Harley came from a very neglected situation. When he came into the care of the wonderful folks at Brampton Animal Services he needed to be sedated and had 12 lbs of smelly, matted fur shaved off his 9 lb frame, his nails were growing into his pads, he had an eye ulcer and raw, infected skin.
Fast forward a few weeks! Harley has now been neutered, had his teeth done and is with us here at Compassion For Paws.
He is an odd little dude - probably because of his background.
Fair warning!
- Harley did bite a shelter staff member when she tried to look in his mouth
-He did growl but not bite when he was at the vet clinic
-He did bite the foster on his first night there (post surgery)
Harley needs a home without other animals. He is pushy with dogs and definitely likes to bark at and chase cats. Whether he would hurt them I can't say.
He also needs a home without children around - this includes visiting grandchildren unless you are willing to strictly manage the situation and ALWAYS put him in a separate room while you have visitors.
He does not like being picked up. That includes picking him up to put in the car - but once he is on the car, he does love driving around - in the co-pilot seat especially!
Harley needs a quiet home with one or two adults who are willing and able to read his body language and put no expectations on him in the short term.
He cannot have access to kids, and cannot go to a home with other animals.
If you have a quiet home and are willing to have a buddy with a scary background who is still working through some issues...
If you are willing to let him keep his feet on the floor and just learn how to be a dog at his own pace without hard expectations on him...
If you recognize that little dogs are actually REAL DOGS and not squeaky, cuddle toys...
Then please call Shelly at 519-939-9725 or email hello@compassionforpaws.ca
Thanks!
ADOPTED!
Adopting a Dog
The matchmaking is the most important part!
We work hard to make sure that dog finds the best possible home for them
We carefully match dogs to homes for which they are suitable and compatible.
And we work with applicants to assess and match their lifestyle with the right dog.
After an initial interview, applicants will be asked to provide references.
Because of Covid, adopters must agree to a virtual home check prior to adoption.
An adoption contract will be sent by email, and it must be signed and dated, scanned and returned.
An adoption fee is required. Our adoption fee is currently $400.
We do reserve the right to deny an adoption applicant.
All of the dogs in our rescue are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and current on vaccinations.
Other veterinary care as needed will have been done.
For many reasons we only adopt to residents of Ontario.
To apply to adopt a dog, please download the application, fill it out and email it back to us.
Or you can use our online form to submit an adoption application.
Shelter animals come from diverse situations and backgrounds.
Often they have lost their home through no fault of their own but due to changes in their previous family's life.
They are not broken or damaged, but just need a home and love.
The matchmaking is the most important part!
We work hard to make sure that dog finds the best possible home for them
We carefully match dogs to homes for which they are suitable and compatible.
And we work with applicants to assess and match their lifestyle with the right dog.
After an initial interview, applicants will be asked to provide references.
Because of Covid, adopters must agree to a virtual home check prior to adoption.
An adoption contract will be sent by email, and it must be signed and dated, scanned and returned.
An adoption fee is required. Our adoption fee is currently $400.
We do reserve the right to deny an adoption applicant.
All of the dogs in our rescue are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and current on vaccinations.
Other veterinary care as needed will have been done.
For many reasons we only adopt to residents of Ontario.
To apply to adopt a dog, please download the application, fill it out and email it back to us.
Or you can use our online form to submit an adoption application.
Shelter animals come from diverse situations and backgrounds.
Often they have lost their home through no fault of their own but due to changes in their previous family's life.
They are not broken or damaged, but just need a home and love.