Friday review, Feb. 26

Mirko's puppy mill cage buddy was adopted almost immediately after arriving at Toronto Animal Services South so let's hope Mirko finds himself home soon as well.

Mirko, puppy mill survivor

This guy is one of two brown Labradors that came in. The other one, Simba, the more rambunctious one, is already adopted, again pretty well as soon as he hit the adoption room. I'm pretty sure this guy will be gone pronto.

Super nice brown Labrador

When Bill first came into TAS South from a puppy mill with his two Golden Retriever siblings, he was the shyest of the three, staying flattened out at the back of his kennel, not daring to look up. Now, three weeks later, he's eager to meet people and loves going outside though of course he's still adjusting to life outside of a cage. Bentley, Bill's brother is also still awaiting adoption at TAS but the third sibling has already been homed.

Bill, one of three siblings from puppy mill

Simba, already adopted

This skinny guy has one of those irresistible faces that several people cooing over him. One of those people took him home.

GSD mix, already adopted

This sad faced, gentle Mastiff will be available for adoption as soon as he gets snipped.

Mastiff found as stray

For adoption information on these and other dogs (and cats and other animals), please visit Toronto Animal Services.

Daily dog: Neo, Neopolitan Mastiff

Neo, Neopolitan Mastiff

Pet Expo - part 2

Some more pictures from last weekend's All About Pets show in Toronto.

There was also a flyball competition at the show with some super high energy dogs. It was lots of fun to watch but rather loud. If you want to get a sense of it, put a big pot over your head and get a dozen or so people to bang on it with wooden spoons.

Black ghost

Onyx in the snow

Coming soon to a snowbank near you.

S, M, L

There's quite the mix of dogs at Toronto Animal Services right now - all sizes and from all over.

This little poodle comes all the way from Nunavut via Montreal. I'm not sure what the story is but I bet Toffee is glad to be here in balmy Toronto rather than up north for the winter. This pooch is more suited for riding on a sled than pulling one.


This gentle and loving, mid-sized black Cocker Spaniel came from the Montreal SPCA. Charlene's travel mate, a golden Cocker Spaniel, was snatched up in no time. While waiting for her chance at a new home, blood started showing up in her urine so some tests are being run. Hopefully, everything'll be alright and Charlene will make it onto the adoption floor again before too long.


Vadar is a large local boy. This beautiful brindled Mastiff was found wandering the streets of Parkdale and remains unclaimed after more than a week so he is now up for adoption. He's a super affectionate dog who would love to crawl into someone's lap if he could but since he's 80 pounds (my estimate) and should be 20 pounds heavier, that might be hard to do.

I think Vadar should get a name change. The name's too menacing and a dog that looks the way he does has enough stereotyping problems to overcome. So, any suggestions?

I've met such a vast assortment of dogs in my time at TAS, that it amazes me anyone would still make pet store or backyard breeder purchases before checking out what's available in the shelters or rescues. Ill-informed buyers, I suppose, and of course that's partially our fault for not getting the word out better.

Here's to getting the word out.

Daily dog: Neo, Neopolitan Mastiff

Neo, Neopolitan Mastiff