How Much Is That Doggie in the Window?

How Much Is That Doggie In The Window?

SCROLL DOWN TO SEE THE PHOTOS OF THE DOGS WHICH ARE CURRENTLY UP FOR ADOPTION

Here are some of the dogs that are looking for a new home to belong to. If you'd like to inquire about adopting one of them, please contact us - we'd be glad to tell you more about them and arrange for you to meet them...

General Information Pertaining to Dog Adoptions...

Many people question the cost of adopting a dog, we charge $260.00 for an
adult dog (soon to be $300) and $300.00 for small breeds and puppies (soon to be $350).
As a registered charity we are not supposed to make money and we certainly don't.

NOTE: Many of our dogs are injured when they come in and need x-rays, ultrasounds, expensive surgeries and/or medication which increases the cost significantly. Since September 2001 we have spent over $300,000 in vet bills. Adoption fees are necessary for us to continue rescuing these wonderful dogs who otherwise would end up dead in most cases.

If a dog has already been vet checked before we take it, then it is not necessary to do the flea treatment or de worm it, sometimes it is already spayed/neutered, this does not decrease the cost of the dog, that money goes to the next dog who may need surgery or expensive medical treatment, either way your adoption fee remains the same and you can consider it money well spent.

We have received notification from a few of the main hospitals that give us discounts;
they are increasing our discounted fees. We are struggling as it is to stay
within our budget. Registered charities are required to spend almost all the money
they raise. None of us find that a problem. Because of this new fee schedule we
need to increase our adoption fees. We hope everyone understands we are not
making money here we are just struggling to stay afloat another year.

Effective May 31, 2008 adoption fees for adult dogs will be $300.00
Puppies and small breeds will be $350.00

To inquire about adopting our dogs please call

613-738-0119 or 819-776-5090

River

In The Foster's Own Words

Meet River, a blue-eyed, three month old Australian Shepherd/Collie mix, weighing about
20 pounds. River’s vaccinations are up to date and he has been de-wormed. River is everything
one could want in a dog companion - he is active, bright, loves to cuddle, very playful, and
loves to go for walks. I suspect he would do very well at fly ball or agility. He gets along well
with the two bigger male resident dogs, and is learning to back off when the tiny four-legged
senior citizen tells him that at her age, she just isn’t interested! This boy has lots of normal
puppy energy, but doesn’t seem to be hyper. He has no problem settling down for a little nap
or just a cuddle, after a good play. His house training is coming along very well, as is his
crate training. River will steal your heart and make a wonderful lifelong companion.

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Gibson

Gibson is a four year old Golden Retriever/Collie mix and I have nicknamed him
Mr. Happy Go Lucky. Despite his size he is very gentle and he is a bit of a lap dog. He
loves to cuddle and thrives on lots of attention. Gibson really enjoys being brushed,
playing ball and riding in the car. He is very good with other dogs and yesterday he was
very well behaved at the walkathon. He does get a bit excited around food and is a bit
of a puller on leash but it’s nothing that a little bit of training can’t fix.

Gibson’s owner brought him to us about 1 ½ weeks ago in tears. Unfortunately, it’s one
of those new baby in, old dog out stories and he was given no choice but to give
the dog up to us or he was going to be taken to the animal shelter.

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Strider

In the Foster's own words

Strider is a 5 yr old Rottweiler/Australian Shepherd mix. He is a great dog with
lots of energy and loves to play. He is very people friendly, loves to run around, loves to
play catch and to cuddle. He did basic obedience classes. He is a dog that likes attention
but who can be left in cage without complaining. He loves to go for walks. He is a very
smart dog who adapts well. He gets along with most other dogs. Needs a family who can
give him the time and attention that he needs and deserves. He has had all his shots
and is neutered. He is a great dog and friend who will make you smile at his funny antics.

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Dogs listed below this line are not B.A.R.K. Dogs They are being listed by their
owners because they have special needs. Please read carefully
and call the owner directly if you are interested.

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Molly

Molly (A.k.a. Moll Bear) is a spayed German Shepherd/Rottweiler mix
and is roughly 15 months old. Molly was adopted in Calgary and has since
traveled across Canada to move to Ottawa, so she loves car rides!

Molly needs a loving and caring home, a home where she will get full and much
needed attention. Molly is an excellent and VERY loving dog. She is
extremely affectionate and somewhat timid. She interacts well with other dogs
and has had exposure to children. Molly carries her “baby” (a purple stuffed toy)
around with her and loves to run. She is in great shape, very healthy, and
very strong – a beautiful animal. All vaccinations are up to date.

Molly is still young and needs the training, structure and attention a young
dog of these breeds requires to be happy and healthy. She’s not too fond of being
home alone which could be a form of separation anxiety related to her age and
need for training or simply a period of adjustment after being moved to a
home currently occupied by 3 other dogs. She is improving regularly.

Molly is looking for a new home only because her current care-givers are recently
medically unable to provide her with the exercise, training and full attention she so
very much deserves. Molly is a very special girl. She will be a life long, loyal
companion and protector to her forever family. She has a great
deal of potential, and is great for the soul.

To enquire about Molly please contact 613-822-2560

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Misha

Nanook

Misha (5 year old Labrador) and Nanook (approximately 7 year old Husky) are
2 great family dogs, they have been with our family for over 5 years and have
brought us nothing but joy. They are 2 kind souls that are great with children and have been
raised around a cat. We are looking for a loving home for both of them, and in a
perfect world we would like to place them in the same home as they are very attached
to one another. That being said we are willing to split them as keeping them with us is
affecting our son's health a great deal. They are great dogs in almost every way, they
only rarely bark, they are very affectionate, fully housebroken and can "hold it in" over
10 hours. That being said whomever is considering adopting one or both of these dogs
should be warned that they do shed a great deal and are not to be treated as <outside dogs>.
They have both been raised as in-house family dogs. They like the outdoors and really need
the exercise but they love cuddling with their masters while watching TV as well. Both Nanook
and Misha are fixed and up to date on their vaccination. We ask that the adopting family
return them to us should the adoption not work out. Thank you for considering
giving our best friends a new home.

Gen Nichol
phone 819-682-8742
email gen.nichol@gmail.com

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Jasper

I will be relocating out of the province and, due to the nature of my employment, I will not be able to
bring my dog along with me. Therefore, I have to find a new home for my best friend. Jasper is a
seven (7) year old female Siberian Husky. Jasper is a beautiful, well behaved, quiet dog. Jasper
loves to go for walks and runs. She needs exercise on a daily basis and, as such, needs
a home with a large yard. Although Jasper is tolerant of other animals, Jasper will do best in a
home that does not have any other dogs. If you are interested in providing Jasper with a loving,
caring, forever home - I would like to hear from you.

Please call Amanda @ 613-290-7917

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Nala

HI , my name is nala and i'm looking for a good home and love to play catch.
I'm A 5 year old Austrialian cattle dog mixed ,I come from loving family with a 4 year old son
but my mom is very busy and can't give me the time and attention I deserve..she wants me to
find me a good solid home that would but her at ease knowing i'm in good hands because she
stills loves me alot , I love to give kisses and very loyal and protective, I have been fully trained by
a dog trainer ...but i have one problem i have a little bit of dog aggression It's called fear aggression.
So i would be good with someone who understands dogs and probably have owned one before ..
.I love walks and car rides and just to cuddle while watching movies .. but all in all I 'm
A GREAT DOG to have in your family ...I'll bring my own my bed and food dishes,leash,
toys,food bucket, and my great personality.please respond if your serious to meet me
I'll make arrangements with my owner..thanks
Nala

613-254-8921 home or cell 613-614-5436.

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Duchess

MEET DUCHESS.
Duchess is five years old with a wonderful personality for people, children, and even other animals....but only inside the house. Outside, she's socially retarded and MUST try to dominate every non-human creature she encounters. To the eyes of another dog walker, Duchess does not seem friendly but she's never hurt another dog…she's just trying to be dominant. Thus, any time Duchess is off leash is risky. On leash is fine though she'll pull and dance and bark at other dogs. It's the terrier side of her personality you see.

Duchess is quite bright. She does tricks and won obedience school and even met with the dog psychologist. She's a sweetie but neither treats nor attention short circuit her need to stalk and pounce on other creatures. So, we walk Duchess on a haltie Now, once she knows your dog, they're great chums. Duchess is great with our 21 month old little guy Liam and is very affectionate. She offers the occasional alarm growl or barks if there's a strange noise or a knock at the door. In our opinion, the perfect spot for Duchess is to be a house dog on a big property that she can run around on with another dog. Of course, that sounds like a pretty good environment for almost any pooch!
If you'd like to meet Duchess, we'd love to meet you to see if there's a "good fit".

613-722-9160 or
bogrady@pens4hire.com

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For information on Catahoula Rescue Dogs

Click here to see Catahoulas needing homes

http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/ON270.html

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If you were hoping to find a specific size or breed of dog to rescue, but we don't seem to have that 'special' dog listed above, contact Sharon or Nadine and they would be glad to put you on a waiting list - we may know where to find the one that you've been hoping for.

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