21 puppies and dogs arrive in Hamilton in search of forever homes
Published May 15, 2023 at 1:16 pm
An extra big bundle of joy has arrived at the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA — puppies and dogs “ready for some extra cuddles.”
According to Karen Reichheld, director of animal care, animal protection agency HBSPCA welcomed 21 puppies and dogs on May 10 to help out a Northern Ontario shelter that was caring for many animals.
Reichheld said the HBSPCA, located at 245 Dartnall Road, “has the capacity to offer these deserving canines a fresh start.” It has its own on-site animal hospital, which makes preparing animals for adoption “quite easy.”
“We were excited to open our facility to them,” Reichheld said in an email to inthehammer.com. “They arrived happy, in great condition and ready for some extra cuddles.”
Reichheld said the oldest dog was seven, and the youngest puppy was six weeks. Many of the adult dogs were recently spayed and neutered. The profiles of dogs ready for adoption are on the website, including for four of them — Caramel, Jed, Winston, and Maisel.
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Some of the smaller puppies are only six weeks old, so they still require foster care with their mother before being ready for rehoming, Reichheld said. Some will stay in foster homes until they’re ready for forever homes. To sign up for the foster program, contact the foster coordinator Madison.
“They are small mixed-breed dogs,” she said. “We do see a combination of pug and terrier, but some appear to show other breeds as well.”
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Raising smaller puppies ‘can be a bit more challenging’
Reichheld said raising a puppy is “a full-time job,” and applicants should spend time house training these small breed dogs. “It can be a bit more challenging than larger breed puppies,” she explained. “Some of the adults will require a safe and secure home while they transition to a home life. A fenced yard is recommended.”
She said they’re expecting some interest in these puppies and dogs. “They are incredibly cute and just so sweet,” she said. “We will not be able to contact everyone back. I’m tempted to adopt one myself but have a full house already.”
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Those interested in adopting a pooch can visit the HBSPCA website to learn more. Staff will provide guidance to those who are seeking to adopt animals and help them find the best fit.
The HBSPCA’s animal hospital next door will help spay and neuter the animals. All will be microchipped and vaccinated before they’re available for adoption. The HBSPCA also provides seven days of support from its hospital and from experienced shelter staff, according to its website.
The HBSPCA is holding a “Dough Raiser” today (Thursday, May 18) through select Domino’s Pizza shops in Hamilton and Burlington. Online and in-store pizza orders will raise funds for the puppies and other animals in the care of the organization.
For all large cheese, pepperoni, veggie and Hawaiian pizzas, use the codes “DGH1” (1 pizza), “DGH2” (2 pizzas) or “DGH3” (3 pizzas) to automatically have $5 of each order donated to the animals at the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA.
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Animals end up at a shelter or foster home for various reasons, such as some were lost, homeless, rescued from abuse, or surrendered because an owner could no longer care for them, the organization said.
Hamilton/Burlington SPCA is a member of Humane Canada, the federation of humane societies and SPCAs, which aims to stop puppy mills and encourages Canadians to adopt puppies from a reputable rescue, humane society, SPCA and breeder. Puppy mills are “inhumane high-volume breeding facilities that put profit above welfare,” according to Humane Canada.
Courtesy Hamilton/Burlington SPCA
Courtesy Hamilton/Burlington SPCA
Courtesy Hamilton/Burlington SPCA