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Molly - Beagle Corgi mix

Molly really didn't like the camera:


It took a while and quite a few cookies before she calmed down enough to let me take some photos of her and then she turned out to be a pretty photogenic model.




The best way to check on the adoption status of this dog (and other dogs and cats and other small domestic animals) is to visit Toronto Animal Services adoption website or call 416 338 6668 for the Toronto Animal Services South shelter. If the dog is no longer on the TAS adoption website, it's probably because it's been adopted already.

Friday, March 23, 2012 · 6 comments

Esai - Bull Terrier mix puppy

Look who's going to last about 10 seconds in adoption before someone takes him home which is good because he's been at Toronto Animal Services South too many weeks now getting over kennel cough.

He may look cute here but wait til you see him in real life. I couldn't capture it with the camera but he does that thing some dogs do where when they see you approaching, they give a coy sideways glance with just a hint of a goofy, pulled back lip smile accompanied by a sitting shuffle towards you. Someone should come up with a name for that technique because it's a heart melter and if you could teach every pound dog to do that, there would be no more pound dogs.




The best way to check on the adoption status of this dog (and other dogs and cats and other small domestic animals) is to visit Toronto Animal Services adoption website or call 416 338 6668 for the Toronto Animal Services South shelter. If the dog is no longer on the TAS adoption website, it's probably because it's been adopted already.

Thursday, March 22, 2012 · 3 comments

Beside me still

Tuesday, March 20, 2012 · 11 comments

Calderone - Black Labrador Retriever mix Puppy


Someone's not paying attention out there. There's been a gorgeous Black Labrador Retriever mix puppy up for adoption at Toronto Animal Services South all weekend and no one has taken him home yet.

He's five months old, totally friendly, curious and full of pep. There were crowds of children gathered around him all wanting to pet him and he loved every second of it, trying to kiss each kid and making them all scream and giggle with delight.

Judging by his big bear feet, this guy is going to be a big dog which just means there'll be more to hug.

Let's see if we can get him out of here before the end of the week.



The best way to check on the adoption status of this dog (and other dogs and cats and other small domestic animals) is to visit Toronto Animal Services adoption website or call 416 338 6668 for the Toronto Animal Services South shelter. If the dog is no longer on the TAS adoption website, it's probably because it's been adopted already.

Monday, March 19, 2012 · (No comments)

Golden Retriever Husky mix pup 2

This guy is the brother to yesterday's posted pound dog. Both these guys were adopted yesterday at the TAS South adopt-a-thon held at Pet Uno.




His new owner has named him Jasper and has already sent in a photo:


This is Jasper! We adopted him yesterday from TAS & couldn't be happier with him.

Sunday, March 18, 2012 · 8 comments

Golden Retriever Husky mix pup 1

Look who's available for adoption at the TAS Adopt-a-thon at Pet Uno, 675 College St (647-727-0758), today, Mar 17 (10-6) and tomorrow, Mar 18 (11-5).

This tyke is originally from Quebec but would now like a home in Toronto because his job prospects are better here. His skills include being happy, playing, cuddling, attracting attention from strangers. Will work for a minimum wage of food, shelter, belly rubs and good long walks.

His brother is also available (I'll try and get his photos up later).




Better rush.

The best way to check on the adoption status of this dog (and other dogs and cats and other small domestic animals) is to visit Toronto Animal Services adoption website or call 416 338 6668 for the Toronto Animal Services South shelter. If the dog is no longer on the TAS adoption website, it's probably because it's been adopted already.

Saturday, March 17, 2012 · 5 comments

Unnamed - Bernese Mountain Dog

For the longest time, I thought they were called Burmese Mountain Dogs and I was like, "I didn't know know there were mountains in Burma," and then I did some research and realized there actually are mountains in Burma and so I was sure that was where the dogs came from - like they used to belong to monks or something. And one time someone said, "I think it's Bernese, not Burmese," and I was like, "No way. The Burmese Mountain Dog originated from the monks in the mountains of Burma," and my friend's like, "You mean monks as in Shangri-La monks?" and I'm like, "Yeah, that sounds about right."

This is why I probably shouldn't have children.




Or the dog may just be from Quebec.

Not up for adoption just yet, but soon will be.

The best way to check on the adoption status of this dog (and other dogs and cats and other small domestic animals) is to visit Toronto Animal Services adoption website or call 416 338 6668 for the Toronto Animal Services South shelter. If the dog is no longer on the TAS adoption website, it's probably because it's been adopted already.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012 · 9 comments

Boomer - German Shepherd mix


Boomer is a young German Shepherd mix who did a big boom boom as we were crossing the road. Luckily, there were no cars but there were lots of children with their parents walking around because there was a bicycle show or something going on and they were all pointing and stating the obvious: "Hey that doggy's going poop in the middle of the road," followed by "GROSSSSSS!" or "YUUUUCH!" or as one child said, "That's scary!"

Other than being a expert at drawing unnecessary attention to himself and the person walking him, Boomer is a very friendly, outgoing dog with, apparently, no sense of shame - which I suppose is good to a certain extent since some people are way too uptight these days.



The best way to check on the adoption status of this dog (and other dogs and cats and other small domestic animals) is to visit Toronto Animal Services adoption website or call 416 338 6668 for the Toronto Animal Services South shelter. If the dog is no longer on the TAS adoption website, it's probably because it's been adopted already.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012 · 4 comments

Ashton - Black Labrador Retriever mix

Downward dog ...



Upward dog ...


Ashton tries to live in accordance with dharma in order to achieve moksha but he still gives in to the temptation of cookies and chasing the occasional squirrel.


Ashton practices Ashtonga style yoga and will soon be available for consultations and private classes.


The best way to check on the adoption status of this dog (and other dogs and cats and other small domestic animals) is to visit Toronto Animal Services adoption website or call 416 338 6668 for the Toronto Animal Services South shelter.

Monday, March 12, 2012 · (No comments)

Update on Hank

Hank was at TAS South last year for a couple of months at least and barely a person looked his way even though he was a dignified dog with great presence. It was one of those sad situations where everyone at TAS was hoping daily that someone, anyone would show him some interest. Eventually, it was decided to try him out up at TAS North and soon enough he was adopted out. I've always wondered where he ended up and who the lucky person was who saw Hank for the gentleman he truly was.

A fantastic update:


I wanted to drop a line and a few photos in thanks for the gift of Hank. My boy.

I came into the TAS facility back in December looking for a friend. I had seen Hank on the front page of your website one day and decided to at least meet the dog behind the sad eyes – when I arrived at TAS I was greeted warmly and the staff were really kind and professional.

When Hank came trotting out into the yard area he wouldn’t look at me. It was pretty funny actually and after getting to know him I now know this is his style when he meets new people. J

After 20 minutes together he finally came and said hello - 30 minutes later we were in the car on the way home.

I wanted to say to you all at TAS that you are doing a great, wonderful and noble thing in caring for these beautiful animals. Hank and I are best friends - like we’ve known each other for years – it’s as if I raised him from a pup. He’s my boy and I’m his number one.

He’s become the official mascot of my company – even has a place on our employees staff page as “Head of Security” J

He spends his days amongst kids and actors, artists and musicians. He lives in a lofty studio in downtown Toronto, plays in numerous parks and has lots of other furry pals – he even has a couple of new girlfriends! Hank is on a partially raw meat/veg diet and gets lots of love and kisses everyday.

At night he has his own bed in my quarters but usually I awake with him sprawled out beside me snoring away as usual. He’s a very happy and loved dog indeed.

Thank you so much for caring for him when I was not in his life. He came to me weeks after the loss of my mother – truthfully I believe he’s a gift from her.

Please know - The care and dedication you gave to Hank in his hours of need truly paid off not only in his well being but you have helped warm and rekindle the love in my heart.

God bless you all – what a difference you are making each and every day in so many lives.

Sunday, March 11, 2012 · 10 comments

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A request

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. The single greatest stigma shelter animals still face is the belief that shelter animals are substandard animals. 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. 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. After all, no one abandons perfectly good dogs, right? Unfortunately, as we all know, perfectly good dogs are abandoned all the time.

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.

Pound Dogs sometimes discusses the sad histories some of the dogs have suffered. For the most part, though, it tries to present the dogs not as victims but as great potential family members. 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.

So, here's the favour I'm asking. 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). 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. If we can get even five percent of the pet buying public to see shelter dogs differently, to see how beautiful they are and how wonderful they are, and to consider shelter dogs as their first choice for a new family member, we can end the suffering of homeless pets in this country.
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