Paws@Home

UPDATE: Adoption Pending! ***Adoption Needed*** Meet KOTA, a dog with a hard start in live who has thrived under #elderdog care and is now ready for a #foreve...rfamily. Described by those who have recently spent time with him as an awesome dog, Kota is a healthy 5-year old, 50 lb lab mastiff mix. He was recently neutered, is up-to-date on his vaccinations and is in good health. Kota is well-mannered, calms down quickly when welcoming visitors, and generally enjoys being a wonderful companion. He’s very affectionate and loves cuddling on the couch to watch TV. He also enjoys ear scratches and belly rubs. In short, he absolutely loves attention. Kota has come a long way since he arrived in our care a few months ago. He came from a very stressful situation where he, sadly, spent most of his time chained to a post with no grass. His fosters have worked hard to introduce him to the outside world. Kota is now fully housetrained. He’s very intelligent and has learned his basic commands such as sit, lie down, come, wait and shake a paw. He loves fast walks or to run alongside his human (on leash). He doesn’t know his own strength and will sometimes pull. His fosters are teaching him leash manners and he is improving everyday. He gets the zoomies in the early evening which is his favourite time to play with his toys, especially his puzzle ball. A fenced in yard would be ideal for him to run around to his heart’s content. He’s eager to please and takes great pleasure in receiving praise when he does good. He loves meeting new people and was a perfect gentleman at the vet’s office. He gets nervous in the car when he thinks he’ll be left alone but after a few minutes, he’ll look out the window or enjoy a good car nap. Kota loves his people and needs someone who would be home most of the time as he does not like to be left alone. He becomes very anxious and takes a tablet of Clomicalm every other day. This may have to be increased initially when he goes to his new home. Whoever the lucky person is to adopt Kota will have to be patient until he figures out the new rules and routines. His fosters have been working with a trainer and he has had small successes but he will need time and continued behavioural training to overcome his anxiety. He will become attached quickly and be devoted to his new person once he settles in. Kota is currently being fostered in Waterloo, ON. By all accounts, he is a gem of a dog who has been through a hard start, and now is ready for a life with a special someone who will help him continue to thrive like he and all dogs deserve. If you are interested in adopting this amazing fellow, please contact Joyce Clark at [email protected] or text or call 519-865-4157. Please help us find Kota a home by sharing this post. Please remember, especially for dogs like Kota, while there may be many wonderful people interested, it will be important to find the best fit for him. We thank everyone for their interest.

What a beautiful dog!

Spending a couple days with Dexter the Boston Terrier and Pippa the kitty #Halifax #halifaxns #dartmouth #dartmouthns #bedford #bedfordns #petsitter #dogsitter #catsitter #dog #cat #dogs #cats #bostonterrier #bostonterriersofinstagram #dogsofnovascotia #catsofnovascotia @ Port Wallace

Ten years ago today I started my first ever pet-sitting job and I was thrilled! Now it’s ten years later, I’m still in contact with that first client, and I’m so grateful for everyone who has been with me on this journey. Thanks so much to all my clients for the last ten years, and here’s to ten more! #Halifax #halifaxns #dartmouth #dartmouthns #bedford #bedfordns #pawsathome_ns #petsitter #dogsitter #catsitter #10yearanniversary

I’m closed until all this is over. But if you need my help please contact me and we will try to make a plan. Take care. #Halifax #petsitter #pawsathome_ns

Ziva needs a home