How to Adopt

MARCO  is  currently being fostered in Southern Ontario.

Meet Marco — the Heartmelter Heeler and honourary chi!

Marco is a purebred Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler) with a truly unique and handsome look — he was born with a bilateral cleft lip. This little quirk doesn’t slow him down at all! Since it’s not a cleft palate, he eats completely normally and enjoys all the treats. He just needs a bit of extra tooth-brushing in that area to keep things tidy.

At roughly 5–8 months old and 30 lbs, Marco is still growing. As a male Heeler, he’ll likely reach 30-40 lbs when fully grown. He may look a little different, but he is absolutely stunning — and even more beautiful on the inside.

Sweet, gentle, and full of love
Marco is a cuddle-loving, affectionate boy. He can be shy when meeting new people or experiencing new places, but once he feels safe, he turns into the sweetest little love bug. With patience, positive training, and lots of encouragement, Marco will blossom into the loyal, snuggly companion he was born to be.

Dog-friendly + social
Marco LOVES other dogs and makes furry friends easily. He’s friendly, loving, and always eager to play.

Potty training progress
He may do a bit of nervous peeing right now, but he’s already improving! When he needs to go, he’ll head to the door. He adores the outdoors and loves to run, explore, and play.
A fenced yard would be a dream for him — perfect for fetch, zoomies, and giving him a safe space to call his own.

A soul full of love
Marco has a huge heart, a beautiful spirit, and so much affection to give. He just wants someone to cuddle, trust, and adore forever.

If you’re looking for a special boy with endless love to share, Marco might just be “the one.”

RALPHIE   is  currently being fostered in Southern Ontario

  Meet Ralphie  - A short and stout adorable package

At approximately a year and a half old, this happy guy has already mastered the art of stealing hearts the instant you meet him.He’s adorably “slew-footed” (out-toeing), likely from birth, and it only adds to his irresistible charm. It certainly doesn’t slow him down one bit - he loves to run, play, climb stairs, and zoom around! Ralphie is sweet, goofy, and full of energy. He has a BIG personality that keeps the laughs coming, and he approaches the world with wide-eyed curiosity.

He’s a true social butterfly who loves both people and other dogs. Because he’s so curious about everything, a puppy-proofed home is definitely a must! He walks well on leash but also loves to race around the backyard. He’s doing great with outdoor pottying but currently wears a belly band indoors to prevent marking. Play is his love language — especially roughhousing with other dogs — so he’ll need at least one playful dog sibling in his forever home. (Cats, however, are not his thing). He LOVES stuffed animals, he always has a toy with him

When the zoomies are done and playtime is over, Ralphie happily switches into snuggle mode He turns into the ultimate cuddle bug, loving nothing more than being held like a baby and drifting off into cozy naps by your side. Ralphie’s ideal home would have humans around most of the time, whether working from home or bringing him along to a dog-friendly workplace (he is great in the car and in dog-friendly stores). He’s not a fan of being alone during the day and barks/howls in his crate for a while before he settles, so apartments or townhomes won’t work. Interestingly, despite disliking the crate during the day, he loves it overnight, and happily cuddles up and sleeps soundly through the night. Overall, he just really loves his people and always wants to be where you are 

Ralphie is ready to bring endless love, laughter, and joy to a very lucky home

PEANUT  is currently being fostered in Southern Ontario.

Meet Peanut — Queen of Her Castle 

Peanut is an adorable 8–10-year-old, 10-pound sweetheart with a gentle soul and a big story. She came to us as a stray, underweight and unsure, but with time, patience, and lots of love, she’s learned to trust again. This girl is seriously food-motivated — she’s up from 8 to 10 pounds now! — and because she has only a few teeth left after her dental, she prefers home-cooked meals over traditional dog food. (We’re pretty sure it’s a habit from her street-scrap days.)

Peanut has her quirks, but they make her who she is. She sometimes snacks right away or saves her food for later. She LOVES her morning and bedtime treats. She’s pee-pad trained (though her aim isn’t always perfect ) and will also go outside — as long as you go with her.

She is shy at first and needs plenty of time, patience, consistency, and a predictable routine to feel safe. Peanut has “stranger danger,” is nervous with unfamiliar people, and can be protective of her home. She’s wonderful with the dogs she lives with but not a fan of visiting dogs or guests, so she may need to be penned or crated when company comes over. No children, and no apartments — she takes her job as castle guard very seriously and has the protective barking to prove it.

When being picked up, she may yelp at first due to past trauma, but with gentle handling (we use a three-piece harness), she settles and learns to trust. Once she bonds with you, though… she’s pure magic. Peanut dances for her people, wags her tail nonstop, follows you around the house, and gives the best cuddles and snuggles — especially in bed.

She loves car rides, enjoys her walks, and fun fact: walking is the one time she doesn’t bark at people or other dogs.

Peanut needs her happily-ever-after. She’ll be a bit of work in the beginning, but the reward is immeasurable. If you have a soft voice, a loving heart, and the patience to help her shine, she’ll give you loyalty, love, and joy in return. 

SULLY  is currently being fostered in Southern Ontario.

Meet Sully — our sweet, gentle, loving little miracle girl, and she is so ready for her next chapter.

Sully is approximately 10 months to 1 year old and weighs 18 pounds. She came to us after being hit by a car, found running the streets with no chip, no tags, no spay, and no owner looking for her. We believe she’s a Frenchton — a French Bulldog/Boston Terrier mix — and she has every bit of the charm that comes with it.

This girl has a wonderful demeanor and is truly one of the sweetest pups you’ll ever meet. She can be a little nervous when meeting new dogs or people, but give her 20 minutes and she transforms into everyone’s new best friend. She loves to play, but she’s a gentle playmate. She adores cuddles, gives endless kisses, and loves being held like a baby.

Sully is usually quiet, but she gets adorably excited at breakfast time or when you first walk through the door — just happy barking, nothing excessive. She’s not a fan of being crated at home, but she crates beautifully in the car for rides.

Sully does have hydrocephalus, which appears to be mild. If you search the condition online, you’ll find a lot of scary information — but after rescuing hydro pups for 15 years, we can confidently say that those severe symptoms occur in a small percentage. Sully acts like a regular dog — just a little special.

She has:

• No seizures
• No pain
• No neurological symptoms beyond mild depth‑perception quirks
• Full ability to get on/off the couch
• Full ability to use the doggy door
• A happy, normal daily life

She may be a tiny bit slower at some things, but she is joyful, loving, and thriving.

Sully: a tender, resilient little sweetheart who just wants to be loved — and will love you right back with her whole heart.

GINGER  is currently being fostered in Southern Ontario.

Meet Ginger - Small in size, big in heart — and ready to love again.

Ginger may be around 8–10 years old, but she certainly doesn’t act like a senior. At just 10 pounds, she’s full of life, curiosity, and gentle affection. She loves her cuddles, blankets, and nap time, but she’s equally happy exploring the outdoors and following her humans around during their daily chores.

She is great with all animals, wonderful with people, and does beautifully with well‑mannered, gentle children. Ginger is a total cutie pie with a lovely temperament—polite, calm, and easygoing. She adjusts quickly to new routines and new people, taking everything in stride.

Ginger came to us after her beloved human papa passed away. She’s now looking for a new family to help her heal and welcome her back into a home filled with love and security.

She recently had a dental cleaning and, although she lost a few teeth, she still has plenty of pearly whites—and now enjoys fresh breath too. Ginger is still learning leash and harness walking and can be a little nervous, but she’s trying her best with gentle encouragement. Her potty manners are very good; she goes outdoors or uses a wee pad reliably.

Ginger is her original name, and it suits her perfectly—sweet, warm, and comforting. She’s ready to bring love, companionship, and quiet joy to a family who will cherish her.

MOCHI  is currently being fostered in Texas.

 🐾 Meet Mochi — the Sweetest Little Diva with a Big Heart

Mochi (formerly Topaz at the ranch) is a 6‑year‑young, 9.5‑lb chiweenie who is as loving as she is adorable. She was adopted last year but returned due to ongoing potty‑training challenges in her home. She knows her name Mochi now and responds beautifully to it.

💛 Personality & Temperament

• Exceptionally affectionate, people‑oriented, and gentle
• Loves children — her previous home had two
• Submissive with humans, thrives on attention and lap time
• Bonds quickly and acclimates easily to new environments
• Great with dogs and cats; she has many furry friends at the ranch
• Sleeps with the other dogs at night and enjoys playtime and cuddles
• Not aggressive and not food‑aggressive
• Has a classic chiweenie streak — a little bossy, a little fun police, but always loving
• Walks perfectly on leash
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🐶 Potty Training Notes

Mochi’s adopter struggled with potty training even with a trainer involved. At the ranch, where she has access to a doggy door, she has zero accidents and holds it all night.

Her future adopter or foster will need to:

• Continue consistent potty‑training routines
• Provide structure and patience
• Understand that she succeeds with clear access to outdoor space and routine

🏡 Ideal Home

Mochi will thrive with someone who:

• Wants a loving, cuddly companion
• Appreciates a small dog with a bit of dachshund diva energy
• Can offer consistency with potty training
• Has other friendly pets — she enjoys the company
• Loves a dog who wants to be close, involved, and adored

Mochi is a wonderful, affectionate girl with a big heart and a dash of sass. She’s loyal, people‑loving, playful, and full of personality. With the right home and a bit of patience around potty training, she will be an incredible companion.

FEALINE  is currently being fostered in Southern Ontario.

🐾 Meet Fealine - A big‑eared cutie with a quirky, adventurous spirit.

🤎   Fealine is a 1–1.5 year old, 16 lb pup.  She likely survived on the streets before rescue, so she can be timid at first — but she warms up fast. Within days in foster she was asking for cuddles, sleeping in the bed, and showing off her hilarious, expressive personality.

She is:

• ✔️ House trained
• ✔️ Great recall on the farm
• ✔️ Good when left alone
• ✔️ Great with another dog
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• ✔️ Friendly with people once she trusts you

She may bark at strangers and needs slow introductions with some dogs. She has a little herder streak and may heel‑nip when excited — she’s a smart, working‑brain girl who needs stimulation.

Leash walking is still new to her, so a secure yard or a dog‑savvy adopter committed to patient training is ideal. Once bonded, she walks beautifully and could be an amazing adventure buddy.

Fealine is curious, funny, loyal, a little weird (in the best way), and full of heart. She doesn’t need perfection — just someone willing to give her a chance.

CHLOE and ORIEL  are currently being fostered in Southern Ontario.

Meet Our Boston Terrier Mix Besties! Double the love. Double the wiggles. Double the cuddles. 

Chloe and Oriel are a bonded pair of 2.5-year-old Boston Terrier mixes searching for their forever home — together. Their connection is truly special, and they give each other so much confidence and comfort.

Chloe (brown and 26lbs) is the social butterfly with the BIGGEST butt wiggles for everyone she meets. She’s outgoing, silly, and ready to be your best friend instantly.

Oriel (black and 25 lbs) is more laid back and takes a little time to connect, but once she chooses you, she is incredibly affectionate and devoted.

Both girls are people-loving and happiest when close to their humans — or snuggled up side by side for a cozy nap. They get along beautifully with dogs, cats, and kids. They enjoy playtime, short walks, and plenty of cuddle breaks. True to their Boston roots, they’re playful and goofy, but they also appreciate a comfy couch and a good snooze.                             

They are crate trained (and happily sleep together at night), house trained, and leash trained. Their foster family does not crate during the day. They may bark when someone arrives and get very excited for visitors (hello, pets please! ), but they settle quickly. They’re working on keeping all four paws on the floor — and since they are very food/treat motivated, continued training should be a breeze!

Health Notes:

• Oriel tested positive for Anaplasma (a tick-borne illness) but is symptom-free. The vet has advised no treatment is needed, though she may test positive for years.

• Chloe has a small black spot on her eye that has been vet-assessed and is simply pigmentation.

These sweet girls thrive with routine, love, and consistency. If you’re ready to open your heart and home to two loyal companions who will always have each other’s backs, Chloe and Oriel are waiting. Double the love really is better.

HICO is currently being fostered in Southern Ontario.

Meet Hico  — the tiny tornado with a giant heart

Hico is a 4–8‑month‑old, 7.2‑lb (as of Feb 10) bundle of joy whose mom is an 18‑lb Chihuahua mix and whose dad is a delightful mystery. With his expressive face and quirky build, he looks like he’s carrying a fun blend of chi, shepherd, and maybe even a dash of chibble charm. We expect he’ll grow into a medium-sized dog, around 30 lbs.

Why Hico steals hearts:
• Social butterfly — he loves everyone he meets
• All boy, all fun — playful, goofy, and full of personality
• Plays hard, crashes hard — zoomies followed by deep, snuggly naps
• Cuddle bug — once he’s done roughhousing, he melts right into your arms

Hico is the perfect mix of energy and affection, ready to bring laughter, warmth, and a whole lot of love into the right home.

If you’re looking for a joyful, social pup who lives life with enthusiasm and loves with his whole heart, Hico is your boy — apply to adopt him today.