And when you share it, please mention that the dog in the photo is a shelter dog like so many other shelter dogs waiting for a home. Whenever you see a dog picture on these pages you think is decent enough, I'd like you to consider sharing it on Facebook or any other social media sites you're using (I know many of you do this already and thank you for that). The goal is to raise the profiles of animals in adoption centers so that a potential pet owner sees them as the best choice, not just as the charity choice. For the most part, though, it tries to present the dogs not as victims but as great potential family members. ![]() Pound Dogs sometimes discusses the sad histories some of the dogs have suffered. The public still too often associates shelter dogs with images of beat up, sick, dirty, severely traumatized animals and while we definitely sometimes see victims such as these, they are certainly not the majority and, regardless, even the most abused animals can very often be saved and made whole again. After all, no one abandons perfectly good dogs, right? Unfortunately, as we all know, perfectly good dogs are abandoned all the time. They see a nice dog photo in a glossy magazine and too many of them would never think of associating that dog with a dog from a shelter. Anyone who has had enough experience with shelter animals knows this is untrue but the general public hasn't had the same experiences you've had. The single greatest stigma shelter animals still face is the belief that shelter animals are substandard animals. The reason for this blog is to help get specific dogs adopted from TAS but equally important is to try to normalize the idea of shelter dogs being just as good and just as desirable as any other dogs including those which are regularly merchandised by backyard breeders, puppy millers and those few remaining pet store owners who still feel a need to sell live animals. All I want to do is share all this love I have inside with a family to love me forever! I can't wait for you to meet me, I'm at Toronto Animal Services - West. A few people have come to check me out, but I'm still here waiting for my perfect match. I'm a really happy guy, I love giving kisses and dance around when I get excited. ![]() She always tells me how handsome I am and what a good boy I am. I would do best in a family with an active lifestyle, but I don't think letting me run off leash is a good idea as I am very fast and will likely follow my nose! There is a lady that has come to visit me 3 times since I got here, she even took my picture for me. I'm going to need an owner who is patient, calm and persistent so I can learn properly. So when something catches my attention I will probably bark! I'm really young though, so you should be able to train me to not do that or channel my energy into a dog sport!Īlong with training, I'm going to need someone who can teach me the rules and etiquette for housebreaking. If you are thinking I'm too cute to pass up, remember I am by nature and instinct a hunter. ![]() I won't grow much more maybe just fill out a tiny bit. I think I am a perfect size, not too big and not too small. That means I'm really smart! The staff here at the shelter say I am about 10kg/22lbs. What's really unique about me is I am a Hound that follows both my eyes and nose. The Portuguese Podengo is a breed from the Azores, and originally we were used for hunting. I bet you're wondering what that is, well, let me tell you. I am a 1 year old, neutered, Portuguese Podengo. My Name is Winston! I have been here at TAS-West since December.
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