Meet Tuca, a sweet, gentle soul building her confidence in downtown Toronto! Initially timid with her foster, she has blossomed into a loving, affectionate dog who enjoys cuddling up with her humans and watching a good show. Tuca is happiest when she's by your side, whether it's lounging on the couch for some quiet downtime or enjoying a relaxing cuddle session. That doesn’t mean she can’t chill at home while you’re at work though—she’s totally cool with being a solo snuggle bug (hey 9-5'ers!).

Tuca loves her daily walks and has picked up leash manners quickly, though she can forget them in busy, noisy environments. Loud streetcars and large vehicles can startle her, but with a confident handler, she’s learning to feel more secure on her walks. Tuca is house trained and has settled comfortably into her crate, where she sleeps peacefully at night.

Tuca is a calm and easygoing little pal and is a stellar co-pilot during car rides—relaxed and content in the car. While she is still adjusting to meeting new people and dogs, she’s a quick learner and enjoys spending time with other laid-back dogs, especially smaller pups. Slow introductions are key to winning her heart!

There's one thing Tuca will need some support on- since she loves her humans so much and is nervous around new situations, Tuca has been mildly protective of her foster. An adopter will need to work on building her confidence through structure, boundaries and strong leadership.

Tuca would be a perfect fit for a home with a couple or individual who can offer her love, patience, and a predictable routine. If you’re looking for a loyal, affectionate companion who’ll shower you with cuddles and kisses, and you’re ready to help her build her confidence, Tuca might be the perfect match!

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Everyone, we’d love for you to meet adoptable POPPY. Belly rubs, butt scratches, and naps are her 3 favourite things to enjoy when hanging out with her best friends. Oh and sunbathing, so let’s make those her 4 favourite things. She’s a couch potato after a nice morning jaunt with her dog friends, who she’s become pals with after calm interactions. With that in mind, we think she would do well living with another scruff moving forward since that’s what she’s become accustomed to.

Looking for a home in a quiet, preferably rural environment, POPPY absolutely loves to frolic (AKA run like the wind) and would benefit from living somewhere where she could do just that -- adventures anyone? Green spaces, including trails, are some of her favourite areas to explore. She has some anxious energy, which shows up particularly in city environments, since she is fairly timid with loud noises. This is something you can expect to continue working with her, with our help! In terms of training, she’s working on building confidence and is consistently working on crate training, which is a work in progress. She’s a good walker, too!

POPPY is a great fit for anyone with experience or LOVE for Dominican dogs. She is pretty typical in temperament to most of our SOS rescues from this area (like Mascot Micke!). A 5-year-old dog is a great age that has maturity and still young spirit. We think she has some Whippet or Sight Hound in her, which also makes her a stunner. She warms up quickly and seems to enjoy time spent with her humans.

Think you and POPPY might be a match? Apply to adopt!

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