Happy Tails of PDR Alumni 2020

Beau found his forever family in St. Thomas with a couple looking for a puppy to call their own. Beau charmed them with his cuteness and happy demeanor and it was an immediate love match. Beau is called Zephyr and is settling in well at his new home. He is learning lots of new things and meeting new people and will be starting puppy classes very soon.

One of our previous adoptive families was ready to add a second dog to their family and reached out to us in regards to Riggs. He and their dog Roscoe got along fabulously. Riggs is doing very well in his new home and is very much loved by his new family.

Willie found his forever family with a couple who love Labs and were looking for a Lab type buddy for their dog. They met Willie and knew that he was the one for them! Willie is loving time spent playing with his new sister and being her constant shadow. Willie is very happy in his new home and is settling in well. He is named Wendel now and we couldn′t be happier for him!

Puddin′ found the best home and family in Burlington! He has kids in his new home to play with and he is settling in very well. He has an active family who will have no trouble keeping this busy puppy well exercised and happy. Puddin′ is called Timber now and we think that this name suits him well now that he is growing so fast!

Taffy can go to happy tails with these photos and the one I attached with this comment: Taffy found her perfect fit with a woman in London who works on a dairy farm and can bring Taffy to work with her. Taffy enjoys a large fenced yard which is now kept squirrel free and enjoys going everywhere with her new mom. Taffy has made a lot of friends already and is loving her new life.

Bourbon can go to happy tails with this photo and comment: Bourbon found his very best friend and constant companion with his new dad. These 2 are inseparable and quite the team. They completely adore each other and a strong bond has formed already. Bourbon can go to work with his dad and they go for rides in the truck all the time. Bourbon even gets to visit a barn regularly. We are so happy that Bourbon has such a great life now and will never be abandoned again

Kate is an adorable Corgi/German Shepherd puppy who came to us from Manitoba for a better chance at a loving forever home. She had been living outside, fending for herself when she was found by a Manitoba rescue group. We took her in and taught her what a loving home is all about. In the meantime we had a previous adoptive family who contacted us looking for a buddy for their Dachshund X, Wally. Kate is also a stubby legged dog who loves other dogs so we knew she would be an ideal puppy for Wally and his family. Kate is named Phoebe now and she is greatly loved by her family. She adores her big brother and has brought out the puppy in him!

Aspen found her ideal family with a couple who have been waiting for her to be ready for adoption since they saw the photo we posted of her arrival from Manitoba. They had plenty of experience with large, powerful breeds and were quite capable of handling a Malamute/Akita mix and ensuring that she grows to be a well socialized, well trained, but mostly well loved, big dog. Aspen is called Mishka now and is loving her new home...and learning not to pester the cats...but that is a hard rule to follow when you are a puppy!

Esther is a darling little Chihuahua who came to us from a shelter where she had been abandoned. She was timid, chubby and under socialized. Her foster family took her in, introduced her to regular exercise and brought her to a healthy weight, showed her that people were kind and loving, and watched her personality blossom. When it came time for Esther to go up for adoption they knew that she had worked her way deep into their hearts and they couldn′t part with her. We are celebrating their ″foster fail″ as we know that Esther has found the perfect home and family!!

We found Noah an ideal forever family who were very experienced with Husky mixes and were wanting to welcome a young pup to their family. They had a mature Husky mix who enjoys other dogs but won′t compete with Noah for attention and will be a great role model for him. Noah is named Mowgli now and is settling in nicely to his new home. You can follow his adventures on Instagram at @mowgli_theshepsky

Tessa is a goofy and fun American Bulldog/Lab mix who found her forever home before being posted for adoption. We had a couple interested in an American Bulldog mix and once they heard about Tessa were very interested in meeting her. Tessa now lives in Brant county and enjoys a home that is surrounded by natural areas and trails, and an active and outdoorsy family that ensure that she is living her best life and joins them on their adventures.

Little Christina was quite the project for us. She came to us with a damaged eye and wonky back leg. We set about fixing all her problems, her fosters showed her what love and care looked like and helped her on her way to a happy and pain free life. She lost an eye and had to have specialist surgery on her knee but it was all worth it and she proved to us how much stamina and spunk she packed into her little body. Christina found her forever home with a couple in Waterloo who fell in love with this little character of a dog, and they renamed her Athena...goddess of wisdom and strength. Quite fitting!

Jovi found himself a great home in Peterborough with an active retired couple looking for a canine companion and friend. They fell in love with Jovi and the feeling was returned! Jovi really liked this couple too!! Best part is, his new mom is a huge Bon Jovi fan and knew that she he was meant to be her dog when she saw him posted. Needless to say, his name stays as is!! We have been told that Jovi is settling in well and has already charmed the staff at his new vet clinic.

Genie can go to happy tails with these photos and this comment... Genie found a special home within our own PDR family. One of our foster families was looking to add a dog to their family and to be a buddy for their dog Jordie. Genie was exactly what they were looking for and we are happy to announce that she has found her forever home!

Noelle found her perfect home in Kitchener with a couple who had a mature Maltese X and knew that Noelle would make a great friend and companion to their dog. Noelle responded very well to her new little friend and seemed to really like the idea of having a look-alike bestie. Noelle is greatly loved by her new family and is settling in well to her new home. She is called Lucy now and has a wonderful future of being spoiled and adored.

Leena found a loving home in Kitchener with a family who were ready for another dog after the passing of a beloved prior dog. They met our sweet and shy Leena and knew she was the one. Leena now enjoys playing with her new cat siblings, lots of yard play, hoarding all of her toys in her bed, and working on learning new obedience skills to add to the ones her foster family taught her. Leena is lovingly referred to as Leena-Bean by her family and they say that they really feel that she was meant to be with them!

Jasper found his forever home in Stratford with a woman who was looking for a small dog to be a walking companion and new best friend. Jasper walked into his new home like he owned the place and was very comfortable right from drop off. He adores his new mom and is greatly loved!

We had no idea why our sweet little Pretty was getting no interest; seriously, who could resist this little face? And she is just the happiest little dog, so cuddly and friendly. But it seems fate had a role in Pretty′s destiny and the powers that be knew that she was right where she should be, with her foster family, now her forever family!! We happily celebrate this ″foster fail″ with her family and know that Pretty couldn′t have found a better home. She travels well with them, her extended family loves her, and she adores her foster siblings, cuddling with one, rough housing with the other. Once ″big dog″ lovers, this couple now sees exactly why little dogs are so special as well. We are thrilled!

Rayna found her forever home in Guelph and is greatly loved by her new family. She has a nice big yard to play in and her has claimed a little couch as her own comfy resting place. She has also made friends with the in laws German Shepherd so has a buddy to play with. Rayna is greatly loved and we couldn′t be happier for her.

Our sweet boy Milhouse found his forever home in Kitchener with a couple who love Chihuahua′s and had a spot open in their home and hearts for our senior, special needs boy. Milhouse joins a pack of 2 other Chihuahua′s and a senior bigger dog where he fits right in and gets to snuggle on the dog beds with them. Milhouse quite enjoys snuggle time with other dogs so this suits him perfectly. He is settling in nicely and we are so happy that he gets to enjoy his time now being adored, spoiled, and getting everything his heart desires!

Rizzo found her ideal home with a woman who works from home and was looking for a new companion and friend. She was attracted to Rizzo′s loving personality and knew when she met her that this was meant to be her dog. We love that Rizzo is so comfortable in her new home and has claimed the back of the couch as her spot! She has been named Saucy now and her new mom is quite in love with her.

Our sweet Ella found her forever home in London with a couple looking to add a dog to their family. They were patient with shy Ella and have won her over! She is exploring her new neighbourhood and gaining confidence on her walks and at dog school. She loves her backyard and appears to love the trampoline as well!! This pup once had a bleak future but thanks to our friends at Save a Dog Network for getting her to us she is now living a great life and is loved.

We couldn′t understand why our sweet Queenie was being overlooked; all of her siblings were being adopted and she still remained...but fate is a funny thing and we know it played a huge role in her eventual adoption. One of our amazing veterinary team members, and prior adopter of Maverick, kept commenting to us how much she really liked Queenie. Then Queenie had to spend a day in clinic and worked her magic. A strong bond was formed. We are talking, the YOU ARE MY PERSON bond! Queenie is a friendly pup, somewhat shy initially with most people, but whenever she would see Sarah, she would strain to get to her and leap into her arms. We all stood by and watched in amazement. Her foster mom commented that she isn′t that excited to see them even!! We all knew, hands down, that Queenie had picked her mom, and Sarah was more than happy to welcome her home. Queenie has loving parents, canine siblings who she adores and likes to cuddle with, and she has brought the pup out in Maverick, enticing him into great bouts of play. Queenie is happy, quite loved, and most importantly, HOME.

Harriett found her forever home in Dundas with a retired couple who are true dog lovers and have shared their home with a variety of dogs over the years. They missed having a dog in the home and started searching for the perfect fit for their family. Harriett was everything they were looking for and then some. Harriett is named Wilma now and she enjoys multiple walks daily, lots of playtime, cuddles and attention, and a loving family to ensure that she has the best life ever. Her new family is thrilled with her and we couldn′t be happier!

Delle found her perfect forever family in Elmira. We saw her special fondness for children while with her foster family and knew a home with kids would be best for her. Her family took the opportunity to come see her at all of the meet and greets she was at and we saw their dedication to this dog. An official meet confirmed all of our feelings; Delle had found her family. Delle has been called Annie now and has settled in beautifully to her new home.

Minuit found her forever home in Kitchener with a couple who were ready for another dog in their lives taking time to grieve a beloved prior dog who passed. Minuit was everything they were looking for in a dog and their was a strong connection from the start. Minuit is called Max now and she is settling in well to her new home and family. She is determined to rid the backyard of bunnies and loves all the sites and smells of her new home and neighbourhood.

In this time of the COVID19 pandemic we can happily say that we brought a whole lot of joy to a senior lady who lives alone and was missing having a dog companion. Now this lady gets to share her home and her life with Quincy who is her best friend, companion, and a reason to get outside for walks during this time of isolation. Quincy lives in Tavistock now and is loving his new home and his new mom. He is settling in well and loves being doted on!

Our beautiful Chow boy Hiccup found his forever home in Toronto with a family who had a previous Chow for 16 years and knew the breed well. It was instant love when they met our gorgeous floof. He has been named Seamus and is settling in well to his new home and family. We are thrilled for them all and so happy that Seamus is very much loved.

Roy found his forever family in Listowel and he has a fun loving Doberman brother to play with! Roy loves to romp around and wrestle and his new brother loves the same so they are a great fit. He even has a little dog friend next door who he has met and quite likes. Roy is now enjoying a life of love, fun, and great care with a dog loving family who were completely smitten with Roy upon first meet. But we weren′t surprised, Roy is very likable and overly friendly!

Our sweet boy Archer has found his forever family! He actually met his future mom when he landed in Toronto from his flight from Winnipeg. Another rescue had a pup coming in on the same flight and the volunteer picking that pup up met Archer and fell immediately in love. They had been open to adopting a dog and felt that they would know their dog when they met him, and being in rescue, they had ample opportunity to meet dogs. Well, Archer stole their heart! And who can blame them! Archer now enjoys a wonderful home in Ajax with a very loving couple who will ensure that this boy lives his very best life and wants for nothing!

Billy found his forever home in London with a couple who were looking for their first dog together. They needed an apartment suitable, smaller dog and Billy was everything they were looking for. Billy took to them right away and was comfortable with them from the start. He has settled in nicely and is enjoying exploring his new neighborhood and parks and getting lots of cuddles from his new family. His family always wanted to call their dog Raspberry but in keeping with his name in rescue, he is now called Raspbilly!

Buzz is a gorgeous dog who came to us from Northern Manitoba where he had suffered a significant injury to his foot and had to have his leg amputated. He came to our rescue from Save A Dog Network for his chance at a loving forever home. And boy, did he find a great one! Buzz′s foster family was so in love with this amazing dog that they just couldn′t part with him. Buzz is best friends with his Retriever brother Arlo and even kisses and cuddles with the family cat. He fit in right from day 1 and has been the easiest foster dog his family ever had. Best news though, because of Buzz′s amazing temperament, his family will be continuing to foster and help us save more dogs just like Buzz. We are thrilled to celebrate this ″foster fail″ with Buzz′s now forever family!

Kirah found her forever home in Waterdown with a couple looking for a rescue dog to call their very own. Kirah really took to them at the meet and when the adoption was complete and she got to see them again she was so happy and gleefully reunited with them. Her foster family knew that this was meant to be her family. Kirah is named Betty now and is settling in quickly to her new home and has already found a cozy spot on the back of the couch to call her own

Healer is a Husky X pup that came to us from Manitoba to find a better life. We had a family in search of a pup just like him to be a companion for their current dog and a more active, outdoorsy dog for themselves. Healer was everything they were looking for and we knew with his soft and sweet personality he would be a good fit for their dog. The meet went very well and the dogs got along great. It was meant to be!! Healer now lives in Kitchener with his forever family and is called Khovi. He is settling in great and already taking naps with his older sister!

We waited to post Norma′s adoption announcement as we wanted to wait and see how our sweet girl was doing in her forever home. You may remember, Norma suffered from a few episodes of tremoring in our care and we needed a special home for her that could keep tabs on this and handle her medical needs. Well, we found her a great home with a loving couple where one of them is a veterinarian! What better for a dog with special needs!! We are happy to say that Norma has been doing quite well and hasnt had an episode at all! She is greatly loved and is living a wonderful life. We couldn′t be happier for her!

Posie has moved to Milton to join her forever family!! This sweet little Chihuahua was exactly what her adoptive couple were looking for. They are Chihuahua lovers and knew when they saw Posie′s adoption posting that this was the dog for them. Posie seemed to agree as she was quite taken with them at the meet. Posie has been named Rosie now and is settling in very well to her new home and family, and is enjoying some nice walks now that the weather is more to her liking!

We had a family waiting for the perfect dog to come along. They needed a dog friendly, kid friendly, super active pup to fit their family and active lifestyle. Doc is a very active Husky/Shepherd pup who adores other dogs and is super friendly so we felt he was a good fit for them. It was amazing to see the immediate bond between the dogs when they met. It was a perfect love connection all around. Doc is named Bear now and is living in Ajax. He will be enjoying 10km walks along the trails and non stop play with his new sister and partner is mischief! She is showing him where all the muddy spots are to take the shine off his pure white coat!

Medic found his forever family in Hamilton with a family looking to add a second dog to the home. They were needing an active dog for their family and Medic not only fit that requirement but also go along with their Lab wonderfully. Medic is now named Lemmy and has fit right in to his family. He is being a good boy and his new dog sister loves him!

Our busy boy Fig couldn′t have found a better family!! He has gone to live in Toronto with a couple who had a Boston Terrier before so knew and loved the energy and goofiness that accompanies that breed. But even better, Fig′s new mom is a runner and as you know, RUNNING is what Fig lives for, so perfect fit! Fig is called Frankie now and has fit right in to his new home with ease. He has been on some runs with him mom already and is enjoying exploring the big city around him with plenty of walks that his family takes him on. Frankie is living his best life!

Finley found her forever home in Kitchener with a family looking for a Husky mix pup to call their very own. They have a nice yard for her and are up for her energy and need to play. Finley has been renamed Willow and she is enjoying lots of walks, playing in her kiddie pool, and getting a lot of attention from her family. She is also learning lots of new commands and tricks and can′t wait for dog school to start to learn even more!

Surrey found her ideal home in Milton with her new mom who was looking for a German Shepherd dog, having had a Shepherd before and loving the breed. Surrey caught her eye and after reading her bio her mom knew she needed to meet this dog! There was a great connection and we were happy with her mom′s dedication to training and exercise which German Shepherd′s need to be happy. Her mom says she had 2 rules for a new dog in her home, no sleeping on the bed and no being on the couch. Within the 1st week those rules went out the window as her mom loves having Surrey close; they have a very strong bond!

Oslo found his forever home in the rural area of Freelton where he has plenty of space to run around and be silly. He shares his home with his mom and dad and 2 teen brothers to play with...and boy does he like his play time! Almost as much as he likes his nap time. His family says he has 2 speeds....running and sleeping! He has been named Ozzy now and he is really settling in nicely. Ozzy adores his family and can be seen running, tail wagging to the door whenever one of them returns home.

River found her forever home in Hamilton with a family who were waiting for the right time to add a puppy to their home. They wanted to be sure that their kids were old enough to understand the responsibility and work involved in a pup and that they were all committed to the care of the dog. For 5 years this family waited, being responsible, and knowing that the time wasn′t right, until now. And boy was the wait worth it! It was immediate love when they met River and they couldn′t wait to bring this gorgeous puppy home. River took to the family right away and even on their initial meet, wanted to go home with them then. It was a great fit and we are thrilled for them all!

Aussie found his forever home in Hamilton with a couple who had been eager for a dog of their very own but knew that they needed to have the right lifestyle, home, time and resources for a dog, so they waited. The time finally came where they were ready to open their home to a fluffy companion and the search began. A Husky/German Shepherd mix was a perfect blend of breeds they were interested in so Aussie was a great fit, and then his sassy personality and goofy antics sealed the deal. Aussie is named Bowie now and you can follow his adventures @bowieinthehammer on Instagram

Tatum found a loving family to adopt him who understood that he is a shy boy and would need time to settle in. He is doing well in his new home and has picked his person that he is bonded strongly with. Tatum will be starting classes soon so that his family can work on his confidence and socialization.

Dune is a Shepherd/Husky pup from Manitoba. He found his adoptive family in Kitchener with a couple looking for a German Shepherd mix to join their family. Dune has a smaller sibling who he enjoys, and tries not to bug too much! Dune is named Cash now and is loving his life with his new family.

Obi found his adoptive home with a couple who were looking for a dog to join their family and thought Obi sounded like the dog for them! They understood his quirks, over excitement barking, and promised to continue the work we had started to help him with this. Obi has settled in nicely to his new family and home and is doing great!

Mocha found his forever home in Lindsay, Ont with a couple who were looking for a new dog to love after the passing of a beloved pet. They had a beautiful yard space for Mocha and experience with similar breeds and we knew that they were an ideal fit for him. Mocha seemed to agree as well as he really took to this couple on his meet and upon adoption settled in like he had been with them all along. You can follow Mocha′s adventures on Instagram at @mochadoge

Hermin found his forever family in Baltimore, Ont with a couple who became enamored with the Dachshund breed after dog sitting their son′s Dachshund often. When they saw Hermin up for adoption they knew that that he was the dog for them and were so excited at the thought of a Dachsie all their own. Hermin has settled in very well to his new home and family and is enjoying all of his walks, and all the cuddles he gets. He also has met the son′s dog and made good friends with him too. All in all a great start for Hermin in his new life.

Sandy found her forever home in Ridgetown with a couple looking for a companion for their lovable Lab/Husky boy. We knew Sandy would be best suited for a home with another dog as she was a very outgoing, confident pup with a ton of energy. The two dogs hit it off right from the start and are the very best of friends now, playing together, sleeping together and chewing toys together. It was a great match for Sandy who is now called Cola. She is greatly loved and has settled in so well.

Sia found her forever family right in the backyard of her foster family! Her forever family have a Husky and love the breed. They watched for weeks as Sia was recovering from her broken leg and really got to know her through her foster family. When it was time for her to go up for adoption they knew this was the pup for them. Sia is called Keela now and is having a great time wrestling with her new brother and charming her family with her puppy antics.

Moxie found her forever home in Waterdown with a couple who were looking for their first dog. Having experience with the ShihTzu breed they fell in love with Moxie through her posting and photos and this love was confirmed when they met her. And Moxie, normally a shy girl, really took to this couple and it was very clear that this was her family. Moxie is called Ruby now and is settling in well to her new home and family.

Greta found her new family in Kitchener with a couple wanting a dog of their own. They waited until they had the right home for a dog and then started the search. That search ended when they met Greta! Greta now enjoys a family of her very own and loves playing zoomies with her dad in the yard! She is settling in well and having a great time with her new family!

Fifi found her forever home in Oakville with a family who were looking for a friendly and sweet dog to be their new family pet. Fifi being particularly playful and fun was exactly what they were looking for. Fifi has settled in wonderfully and is entertaining her new family with all of her antics. She is named Evie now and is greatly loved.

Melvin found his forever home in Colingwood with a couple who were looking for a special dog to join their family. They hadn′t had a dog for a long while and were looking for a sweet natured, well trained dog to start them back into the world of dog love. They were drawn to Melvin′s calm temperament and general good nature. They offered exactly what we were looking for in a home and family for Melvin so it was a great fit. Melvin is settling in nicely and is providing a lot of joy to his new family.

We were looking for a home for our shy Mila that had another dog that would be a playmate and role model for her. When we were contacted by prior adopters of PDR alum, Luca, who expressed interest in Mila we knew that this would be an excellent fit for her. Mila is now living in Elora with a loving family. She has a large fenced yard to run around in and best of all, a very best buddy in Luca. The 2 are together all the time, playing, chewing toys, or napping. Mila is called Sophie now and is loving her life with her new family. She is gaining confidence every day taking Luca′s lead. We are thrilled for this match! We love when prior adopters come back to us to adopt another dog!

Petunia found her forever home in London with a couple who were looking for a companion and playmate for their young Dachshund. They saw Petunia and felt she would be the perfect addition to their family. Petunia and her brother Pickles are already very bonded and the best of friends. Petunia is greatly loved by her family and we wish her all the best at dog school starting this week!

We had a family waiting for their ideal dog and knew that Desi would be a great fit for them. Desi is a comical, clown of a pup and we knew that she would fit well with this family and be a best friend to their daughter. Desi and her new sister play all the time and are forming a very strong bond. Desi is happy and greatly loved in her new family and home.

Shade found her forever home in Burlington with a woman who was looking for a new dog companion and best friend. She was a great fit for shade and offered everything that we were looking for for this great dog. Shade has settled in very well and is greatly loved in her new home.

Nukka′s forever home is in Dunchurch, Ont in cottage country and she gets to live right on a lake! Its an ideal setting for an adventurous pup who loves to go for walks and explore. And who knows, she might just become a swimmer!! Her new family were missing the love and companionship of a dog after the passing of their other 2 dogs and were looking for their next great love. They saw Nukka′s post and knew she was their girl. This was only emphasized when they met her in person. Nukka is already attending classes and has made some friends in the area. She is settling in well and is very much loved.

Libra found her forever home in London with a couple looking for a dog of their very own. They had prior Akita and German Shepherd experience so knew immediately that Libra was the pup for them. It was love at first meet both ways and we knew Libra had picked her family as well. This couple were not concerned at all that Libra has some visual impairment and have set about to treat her like any other dog as this impairment doesn′t slow her down at all. Libra is greatly loved in her forever home!

Honey found her perfect family in Brooklin, Ont and couldn′t be happier. Not only does she have kids to play with but her family also has a waterfront cottage that they regularly attend and this was on Honey′s wish list. She is living her best Lab life now!! We are thrilled!

Soarin is a Shepherd/Husky puppy we took in from Manitoba where he was living as an unwanted stray, fending for himself. Our friends at Save a Dog Network rescued him and he came to us for his chance at a loving forever home. His foster family already had a Manitoba dog that they adopted prior and loved her nature so much they knew that another Manitoba dog would be a perfect fit for them. When they fostered Soarin it was a done deal. Soarin is excelling in his now forever home. He just finished puppy classes and is headed to level 1 and with his family′s commitment to dog training he will go through all the levels and then onto dog sports of some kind. An ideal family for this busy and confident pup.

Skyla found herself a wonderful forever home in Newmarket with an active couple and a German Shepherd big sister to show her the ropes and help her with her confidence. Skyla has fit right in and is having a great time with her new family. She is named Camper now and has a wonderful life of fun adventures ahead.

Barkley found his forever home in Burlington with a family looking for an older, calmer dog for their first family dog. Barkley′s heart condition didnt scare them away and they loved his zest for walks and everything sniffing, plus his belly rub loving cuddly self. Barkley has had a good first week in his new home and is settling in nicely. He loves exploring his new neighbourhood and all the trails nearby.

Hero found his adoptive home in Burford with a couple who have a large fenced yard for him to romp around in and are home most of the time with him. He is slowly settling in to his new home and is doing well. Hero is named Harley now and we are thrilled that our special boy found a loving family!

Trigger found his adoptive home in Whitby with a family who were looking for a second dog and playmate for their current dog. Trigger loves to play and he was thrilled with his new sister when he met her. He wanted to go home with her right then and there! Trigger is doing well and keeping his new family entertained during this time of isolation.

Lucky is a Shepherd/Akita X pup who found his forever home without being posted for adoption. We had so many applications for his sisters that we found his ideal home within these! Lucky is now living in Caistorville, Ont with his new mom and family on a rural property. He loves the room to run and play and explore. Lucky is named Maverick now which suits his outgoing personality!

Sprout found her forever home with a family that didnt get discouraged with the adoption process, having applied and just missed out on a few of the ShihTzu/Pug dogs that had been posted for adoption. They understood that these dogs were super popular and dozens of applications were received for each dog. They were kind and gracious with each near miss and kept their hopes up. Well that paid off as we happened to have sweet Sprout looking for a special home and that special home was theirs. They had everything we were wanting for Sprout and she has settled in really well. The teen kids in the home adore her and Sprout loves running around the yard with them and then coming in for belly rubs and cuddles. A perfect fit!

Jake′s new mom adopted from PDR a few years back now and enjoyed 4 years with her precious dog before she passed away due to age. This lovely lady contacted us to advise of the passing of her dear dog and to ask us to look for another lovely dog for her. We knew that Jake would be an ideal dog for her and would love that she is home mostly, wants a dog to uddle and to go for short walks with. Jake now calls Drumbo home and we love that we get to see him and his mom out for their walks on a regular basis!

Winnie hit the jackpot when it comes to her forever home! We were really hoping for a home for her with another dog to play with and also access to water as she adores swimming, but knew that this was asking a lot. Not asking too much apparently as we found a great family for her that not only has a Border Collie brother for her but they live on a farm and have a pond and creeks for Winnie to swim in to her hearts content. Winnie is having a blast living the farm life and has taken right to it, getting along with all the other other animals and exploring the property with her new brother, unders supervision of her family of course! Her new family is so happy with her and we know Winnie is thrilled with her luck in finding this amazing home and family.

OG found his ideal family in London with a couple and a child who have another dog and cats. OG loves his new sister dog and has bonded with her already. He is settling in very well in his new home and his family adores him. He is called Cosmo now. The best thing though is that Cosmo will have his eye issues well handled as one of his parents is a vet tech and they are well versed in unique animal care.

Mara found her forever home with a couple who were patiently waiting for a Pug type dog to adopt. They had all the love to give a dog and were committed to training their new dog and providing quality care, they just needed the right fit. Well that right fit came along when they met Mara. She has settled right into her home and family and is providing them a lot of love and fun. She is named Rosie now which matches her personality!

Gill found his forever home with a couple from Toronto who were looking for a mature smaller dog to be their new best friend and companion. Gill was everything they were looking for and when they met him they knew that he was meant to be their dog. Gill is enjoying his new family and home and is settled right in. You can follow Gill′s Gill′s adventure′s on Instagram at @gill_the_jug

Jed found his forever family in Hamilton with a family who were searching for the right fit for a dog for their family. Their search brought them to Jed and they knew he was the one! Meeting Jed just confirmed everyones thoughts...this was their dog! We knew Jed would love being a part of a family with older kids so this was a perfect fit for him. Jed is named Gibby now and is enjoying his new home and family and the doggie friends he has met as well!

Atlas found his perfect family in Hamilton with an active couple looking for a companion and active buddy for all things outdoors and fun. Atlas settled right in and is loving his new home and family life.

Jaeger found his adoptive home in Niagara Falls with a Shepherd loving family keen to add a German Shepherd to their home again after the passing of their past dogs. Jaeger gets to enjoy a home with a huge backyard, lots of balls to play with and has a special bond with the adult son who he adores.

Fawna found her happily ever after in Waterloo with a family looking for their first dog. They were wanting an active dog to run with them but also a more mature dog to ease them into the world of dog companionship, and they couldn′t have found a better fit with Fawna. She has started her interval training to get her up to distance running and this hunting dog is loving every minute of it! Fawna is called Kayla now and you can follow her adventures on Instagram at @kayla.the.blackmouthcur

Elsie came to us with ears so neglected that she had numerous different types of bacterial infections in them. Needless to say she spent a lot of time with our vet staff in the long process of making her better. In that time one of the vet team fell in love with this sweet Shepherd girl and knew that she was meant to be her dog. The bond was strong!! Elsie seemed to agree that this was her new mom and has settled in with her new family quite easily. And what more perfect for a dog with a propensity to ear infections than a mom who works at a vet clinic??

Snoopy the senior Chihuahua found her forever home with a woman who was very much wanting to adopt a senior Chihuahua. She had been keeping tabs on Snoopy in our care and when she had the chance to read her bio when she was up for adoption, knew that this was the perfect dog for her. The meet only solidified those feelings. Snoopy has settled into her new home like she owns the place. She is adored by her new mom and loves all the cuddles she is getting and her super fluffy pillows. She is spoiled just as a senior dog should be!

Benny′s story is a true fairy tale and has a happily ever after ending. Benny came to us in such a state of neglect that we weren′t sure if we could fix him. But our amazing vet team went to work and his extra amazing foster family put in the time to give him his meds, care for him, slowly increase his exercise, and show him love which he hadnt received in quite a long time and an amazing transformation was made. And to complete the story Benny has found his forever home in Barrie with a couple who knew from first reading his bio that Benny was the dog for them. He fit everything they were looking for and then some. Benny now enjoys following his mom everywhere she goes, lots of games of ball, and even more cuddles. His idea of perfection!

Remington found his forever home in Waterloo with a couple who had adopted from PDR prior and were looking for a little brother for their current dog. The dogs got along fabulously and love to play together in the large backyard. Remington is enjoying his walks in the neighbourhood with his family and we know that he has a wonderful life ahead of him with his family.

Wynn found her forever home with a hound loving family who were looking for a friend for their lovely hound Edwin. They read Wynn′s bio and were sure that she was the dog for them. They fell in love with her at the meet and the dogs did well together so everyone was quite happy. Wynn is settling in nicely in her new home and will be having a very special Christmas this year getting spoiled with lots of presents!! She and Edwin and good buddies and enjoy hanging out together!

Mimi found her forever home in Hamilton with a retired couple who were looking for a little dog to love. Mimi was a great fit for them and she sure does love all the attention she gets and all the walks. Mimi has been named Maggie now by her new family.

Biscuit found her ideal home in London with a woman who was planning for her 1st dog for a while and knew when she saw Biscuits posting that she found her dog! Biscuit seemed to feel the same and a bond was started at that initial meet that has just grown. Better still Buscuit has taken to her new mom′s boyfriend equally as well and in fact can often be found snuggled up with him!! Biscuit has been named Franky now and she is quite adored by her new family!

Moby found his forever home in London with a retired couple who adore Puggles and were searching for a mature Puggle to join their family. Moby was exactly what they were looking for and he really took to them when he met them too. When the adoption was completed and Moby was dropped off he walked into their home without a single glance back, happy to be with his new family. Moby has fit in like he has been there his whole life and we all know that this adoption was meant to be!

Lando found his perfect home in St. Jacobs with a couple who knew exactly how to work with a shy dog and bring out his very best. Lando is loving his huge fenced yard to play in and all of the walks he is taking his new family on. He is named Beau now and is a very loved dog and family member.

Yoyo the Husky found himself a great family over the Christmas holidays!! He has been in his home a month now and is settling in well and is very much loved. Yoyo has some dog friends in the neighbourhood that he walks with and he is learning new tricks and games with his family. He is truly loving his life as a beloved family dog and we couldn′t be happier for him!

Toby is an adorable Pug dog that found his forever home with a couple who were looking for a stocky, active smaller dog to be a good companion to their current dog. They weren′t limiting themselves to a specific breed but knew the specific traits they were looking for that would be an ideal fit for them, their lifestyle and their dog and Toby ticked all the boxes! Toby is enjoying his new family and all the walks he is getting and loves having a big sister to play with!

Tweety, the mom of the puppies, finally got her moment in the spotlight and found herself an amazing family to live her forever. They were looking for their first dog as a family and we knew Tweety was the perfect dog for a family with younger kids. She was recovering very well from her spay and her family was eager to welcome her home. Tweety is loving all the attention she is getting in her new family and has settled right in, not looking back. We miss her but know she′s living her best life now.

Wren went to her forever home today. Wren is the smallest pup in the litter but the mightiest and we knew that she would be the perfect pup for a family with 2 boys. Wren loves nothing more than wrestling and rough housing and she is a fearless, confident pup. She is going to have a blast with her new brothers.we are so happy for her! Congrats to her new family on their new puppy!