FOR ADOPTION: From the darkness of a puppy mill to the promise of a new life — Chanel is finally ready for her forever home. Chanel is a 3-year-old Bichon who spent her entire life in a cage, bred repeatedly and denied the basic kindness every dog deserves. When she first came into our care, she was paralyzed by fear — too afraid to be touched, too unsure to eat, and too traumatized to simply exist. In time, Chanel showed glimmers of hope. With patience and consistency, she began to trust. She walked. She took food from a hand. She started to believe that maybe life could be different. Chanel was adopted, but the transition proved too much too soon. Fear resurfaced, along with defensive behaviors like nipping and biting. We quickly brought her back into our care, placing her in a trusted board & train program— and there, something remarkable happened. Under her fear was pain: she needed to be groomed as her matted coat was causing her constant discomfort. Once she was finally shaved down, everything changed. She became more engaged, began to follow people around, and started eating from her trainer’s hand. Today, Chanel is living in a loving foster home — and thriving. She learns from her foster brother, goes for walks, and shows more of her quirky, sweet personality every day. She’s still a work in progress, but her resilience is undeniable. Chanel’s ideal forever home includes: 🐾 Another dog — she gains so much confidence from having a canine companion 🏡 A calm, structured environment — without chaos or unpredictability ❤️ Someone with patience and a big heart — who understands the journey of a puppy mill survivor Chanel has come so far. Now, she needs someone to help her go the rest of the way. Ready to be the final stop on Chanel’s long road home? Chanel's adoption coordinator, Maude, can be reached at adopt@teamdogrescue.ca and applications can be found here: https://teamdogrescue.ca/you-can-help/adopt/adoption-application/ Thank you for sharing Chanel, she needs a special person and you can help by sharing her story with your network. (fb)

FOR ADOPTION: Lola first came into our care in November 2024 after being surrendered to a local shelter in desperate need of medical attention. Since then, she’s shown incredible strength and resilience on her journey to recovery and now, she’s ready to find the loving home she deserves. Lola’s medical care has been one of our most significant investments to date, with over $30,000 spent to get her adoption ready. She underwent two major orthopedic surgeries and made a remarkable recovery thanks to the unwavering support of her amazing foster family. Today, she has a clean bill of health and is truly the picture of wellness. And yet — despite all this, Lola has been patiently waiting for months without a single adoption application. This sweet girl has everything going for her: she’s calm, affectionate, and easygoing. A stunning 6-year-old brindle mixed breed, Lola enjoys leisurely walks and relaxing at home with her people. Her foster family calls her “the sweetest girl” — and we couldn’t agree more. Lola would do well as an only dog or with another pup who shares her gentle energy. While she hasn’t met children yet, we believe she’d be a good fit for a family with older kids who know how to respectfully interact with dogs. Most of all, she craves companionship and would thrive in a home where someone is around often to share in her daily strolls and quiet cuddles. We’ve poured our hearts, time, and significant resources into Lola’s recovery because we believe she is worth every bit of it. She is truly the perfect dog — and she deserves her happily ever after. If you think Lola might be the missing piece in your life, we’d love to hear from you! 📧 For more information, contact Sonya, Lola’s adoption coordinator, at: info@teamdogrescue.ca 📄 Or fill out an adoption application here: https://teamdogrescue.ca/you-can-help/adopt/adoption-application/ Thank you! (fb)