Hi friend! I’m Chance!

This is my second visit to Casa Zoe’s. Unfortunately some ‘circumstances‘ changed for my former family and they couldn’t keep me. I’m not sure what ‘circumstances’ means, but here I am! Ready to find another family!

The good people of Zoe’s thought I should tell you about myself. They say anyone who knows me falls in love with me, that pretty much means the only reason YOU don’t love me is because you don’t know me. So let’s get to know your blonde beau!

First, the not so great bit….

I’m leash reactive.

There. I said it.

Nobody is perfect right? I saw this quote once: “To conquer your flaws, you must first accept them.” I have accepted and am already working on the conquering. Zoe’s put me up at a kennel where I will work with a trainer who will help me learn how to stay calm and be ok with other leashed dogs when I am on my leash. My adoptive family must continue this training with me. Not only is it vital to my well-being to conquer this leash reactivity, training together will help us bond. I’m a smart guy, I already know basic commands very well and I am eager to learn more. If we both commit to this training, I know I can shake my fears.

Now all the good bits…..

I am full of energy and love to play! Playing with toys, playing with dog pals, playing in the water….. Playing in the water with dog pals and toys….. That’s almost TOO much fun!! I also love jogging. My last foster mom and I used to jog 10 km, she said I was the perfect running buddy. I stayed in front, kept a good pace and steady energy the whole way. I’ve got energy for days!! I dream of an acreage with a pond and dog pals (like my last foster home) so that I have lots of room to run and play. And a family. A high energy family who will walk or run with me every day and play with me outside too.

I like to make my people happy, always keeping eye contact and listening when doing my tricks. I’ve learned sit, stay, paw, lie down, and play dead. I’m also great with kids, older ones who have good dog manners. Sometimes I need a little personal space, so I’m best around little people who can understand that. And, despite my issues with dogs and leashes, I really love dogs! My favourite thing to do in my foster home was playing in the pond with my foster brother. In case the repeated mention of ponds didn’t translate: I LOVE WATER! My foster mom could barely keep me out of the pond.

Leash reactivity and mandatory training can be intimidating, but I am a great guy in so many ways. If you give me a ‘chance’ and spend some time training with me, I know I will make you proud.

Let’s meet! Check out my bio and apply to adopt me!

Miniature Schnauzer??

Pft!

I am NOT miniature. What are these people talking about?? I mean, I guess I’m a little short, but miniature? Not a chance.

You know what else I take issue with? My foster mom saying I have a “little attitude.” Double pft!!  I don’t have an attitude, I have PERSONALITY. And not the fake Cheez Whiz kind of personality; I am authentically amazing. And seriously sweet – that’s one thing my foster mom and I agree on. I love snuggly cuddles!

I’m feeling so much better these days, huge thanks to Zoe’s! When Zoe’s rescued me I had uncontrolled diabetes, they said my blood sugar was in the thirties when it should have been in the single digits. I was kind of a mess. But now I get insulin shots twice a day and I’m on special food. I’m also on medication to help with Cushing’s Disease, but that’s just one pill a day. And I’m blind. Cataracts from my diabetes being untreated for so long. But that’s it! I promise! Other than the diabetes, the Cushing’s and the blindness, I’m AWESOME! Haha!

That sounds like a lot of work, doesn’t it? It’s not really. And my foster mom says I’m totally worth it. Which I am, obviously.

I don’t let any of my medical issues get in the way of my awesomeness. In fact, I think it gives me some advantages. Like making one of my foster siblings my personal seeing eye dog. I didn’t even need to get on a wait list for that! I also made up a fun game with squeaky toys. They are my favourite, I like to throw them and then try to figure out where they ended up. Sighted dogs can’t play that game. Cause they can SEE where the toy went! (Ba dum bum CHING!)

No way am I letting a few medical issues hold me down! And now that they are all under control, I’m ready to find my forever home. My biggest request is patience and dedication. I need people who will be patient with me while I learn to adjust to my new surroundings and I need dedicated people who will continue with my medical needs. And I need snuggly people! Non-snugglers need not apply.

If your couch has empty spot, lemme fill it for you! Head on over to my bio to find out more information and apply to adopt me!

Willow here!

I’m back for my second feature as Foster of the Week because I have so much to update you with!

I have been living at the most AMAZING foster home. Big open spaces, tons of time outside, laying in the grass and enjoying gorgeous sunsets…. My foster mom is a dream come true. She has been working so patiently hard to help me overcome my issues. They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but this girl has been learning LOTS.

I have a lot of anxiety around other dogs. I get scared and don’t react in the most lady-like manner. But I am slowly learning that other dogs are ok, they aren’t going to hurt me. When I see the other dogs through the fence, I don’t defensively growl anymore. I actually get a bit excited, bark a little and wiggle my bum. My foster mom says this is great progress and one day I might even get to play with the other dogs! Until then, we are working on calming techniques and reinforcing that the other dogs won’t hurt me.

I still LOVE walks as much as ever, I literally JUMP for joy when I hear my leash jangling. However my fear and anxiety shouts out if I encounter another dog while on a walk. Still a work in progress…. There’s a quiet gravel road here, that’s my favourite place to stroll. I’ve also been doing a lot of treadmill walking, I’m kind of a treadmill pro….

My foster mom spends tons of one-on-one time with me, it’s been wonderful for my confidence and anxiety. We do target play and muzzle training, I’m starting to understand – and enjoy – praise and treats. My forever home must be willing to continue my training. It will help us bond as well as keep me mentally healthy. It can also be fun!! I’m learning that, too!

My foster mom helped me discover that I very much enjoy having a crate. It’s my safe space – a MUST MUST MUST for nervous and anxious dogs like myself. I have some cozy blankets arranged for optimum comfort and snoozability. My foster mom doesn’t put me in my crate when she goes out, I do just fine! Sometimes I will wander in on my own for a nap.

I’ve always been a pretty awesome gal: well-behaved, excellent on a leash, great with children (I *really* like kids, actually), energetic, happy and full of love. I just have some fears and anxiety. Don’t we all? I’m working hard to become more balanced and better able to manage my fears. I’m ready to try this forever home thing again.

If you’re looking for a sweetheart of a gal for long walks and lazy days enjoying nature, hit me up!!

Hi, I’m Rosa.

This is kinda hard for me.

I’m shy.

I’m from a rural community and lived almost entirely outdoors, so being taken in by Zoe’s and living indoors in my foster home was a BIG change. It’s hard to be yourself in such new and unfamiliar territory. I’m still learning and getting used to my new life, but I’ve come SO far in the months I’ve been in my foster home – thanks to my incredibly loving and patient foster parents. I think I’m ready to find my forever home.

I have some requirements though.

I know that sounds daunting, but I’ve worked so hard to become the lady I am today and I want to be a fine wine. You know, the kind that gets better with age.

One of the first things my foster parents set up for me was my crate. Some dogs don’t like crates, but I LOVE mine. It’s my safe space. I will need a crate in my forever home, a place to call my own, a place that I can go to feel safe when I need. I definitely won’t snub a big fluffy bed to snooze on, but I need to know I can retreat to my crate if I feel I need some quiet alone time. I am as intelligent as I am beautiful and need a family who will continue with my training. I’ve done remarkably well with clicker training and would excel in classes with you. I promise it will be fun and help us bond while helping me continue to grow and flourish. Be sure to map out Timmies locations on our route to class because I know car rides = Timbits.

Speaking of food….I love it. My foster mom says I should have been named “Hoover” because of how fast I inhale my food. Pft! Rosa is prettier. I do love food though, she’s not wrong there. Treats are the way to my heart (and a way for you to acquire a shadow in the form of a gorgeous brown haired gal.) Bully sticks are my absolute favourite treat; I also love plain Cheerios. I’m watching my girlish figure and they’re low fat while still being very tasty. (Shout out to the person who said I have a small head because my body is so big. How rude!)

After food, my favourite thing is playing with other dogs. I’d like to have at least one in my forever home. Not only do siblings make great friends and playmates, they are also great role models for indoor living. And great adventure buddies! I love adventures! Since I grew up outdoors, I’m very comfortable being outside. I’ve learned how leashes work and very much enjoy long walks. I also like to pretend I am “Rosa: Vicious Bug Hunter Extraordinaire.” My foster mom thinks it’s hilarious, the way I stalk the bugs and leap into the air to catch them. What can I say? It’s fun!

If my perfect home sounds like your home, check out my profile and apply to adopt me!