This approximatly 10-month-old sweetheart may look all grown up, but she has the sweet, playful nature of a puppy. Every dog she meets in a potential playmate, and every human is her very best friend. Even the household cat has succumbed to her charms, and will happily sleep on Rosie’s head.
 
Rosie probably did not have the best start in life. She came to the shelter with skin problems and no training whatsoever. Both of these issues are being resolved in foster care – her coat is looking great, and she is loving her new life as a family dog. She is now housetrained, and learning basic obedience, some advanced,  tricks and crate training. She has no problems being left alone in the house during the day.
 
Like any young pittie, Rosie has a ton of energy and loves walking, running, and playing. Her foster mom thinks she’d do very well as a jogging partner. When her “off switch” has been activated you’ll find her lounging on the floor, sleeping underneath the cat or – her very favourite activity – snuggling with a human.
 
Rosie gets along well with other dogs, though she gets impatient and barky when she can’t meet and play. Continued controlled, positive socialization is a must, as well as teaching her self-control and manners around other dogs. With proper introductions Rosie would do great living with another dog or a dog-savvy cat.
 

Because she is young, Rosie’s new family should be aware that dog-to-dog sociability can change as she matures (as with any dog) and be prepared to set her up for success with lots of slow and positive introductions.
 
Her ideal family will provide lots of exercise, consistent rules and positive leadership. Rosie can be puppy-like and excitable, so continued work on basic obedience, loose-leash walking and house manners is advised. With the right home this bright little girl will learn fast and thrive, and have unlimited love to give. “Rosie’s googly eyes will melt your heart,” her foster mom writes. “She has so much love to give it’s ridiculous!”

Interested in Rosie? Fill out an adoption application.

Handsome and easy-going Gunner is a super-sweet, low-maintenance cuddle-bum who LOVES people. He seems to especially dote on children.  With that handsome eye patch, he bears an uncanny resemblance to Petey from The Little Rascals ¬- and like Petey he seems to be a born nanny dog.
 
At six years old Gunner is a mellow dog who has grown out of any rude, puppyish ways and is a joy to have around. The only area that needs work is his potential escape artist tendencies. He will need continued guidance to teach him that a) an open door doesn’t mean YAY! TIME FOR A RUN!!! and b) he must come back when called.
 
Gunner is dog-social but his excitement can get the best of him at times. He needs some supervision and continued help learning to better read other dogs’ cues and leave them alone when they tell him playtime is over.
 
Gunner also loves to be out and about and would make a great jogging or activity partner.
 
Gunner would do well in almost any home setting: with or without kids (although he does ADORE children), a single person or family home, house or condo, etc. As long as he’s getting lots of attention from his handler, Gunner will be happy pretty much anywhere.
 
Gunner is always up for a cuddle session and his foster mom loves that he smiles, burrows his head into your lap, and grunts in pure bliss at physical contact. This lovely pooch will give his forever home as much love they can possibly handle, and then more.

Interested in Gunner? Fill out an adoption application.

Beautiful blue boy Seal could really use a break from the shelter. He’s been there for over two months! He’s a young boy who was raised as a yard dog and lacks some manners, but is extraordinarily sweet and friendly. In an experienced home with training and structure he will do wonderfully.

Seal has been temperament tested by HugABull and would be eligible for our program. We are currently seeking a foster home who would be able to embrace his youthful exuberance and channel it in the right direction. If you would like to adopt Seal, please contact the District of North Vancouver shelter:

299 Mansfield Place
North Vancouver, BC V7J 1E4
Phone: 604-990-3711

Email: paws@dnv.org
Web: www.dnv.org/animalshelter/

If you think you may be the right foster home (allowing him to come into our program), please contact one of our Foster and Family Placement Directors at info@hugabull.com.

Five-year-old Sheba has been sweet, mellow and perfectly-behaved since the day we met her in the shelter. She’s a very easy-going girl, content to lay in a comfy spot even when there is a ton of activity going on around her…or small children tearing around, as is the case with her current foster home! As long as she is included she is happy to chill out and observe the action.

Because she’s normally so calm, it’s so cute to watch her greet new people as she gets very excited and gives a ton of kisses. She also does occasional “zoomies” which are hilarious!

Sheba has wonderful manners: house-trained, crate-trained, knows basic obedience, and respectful and appropriate with other dogs and people. She’s very gentle with children, but will choose an adult’s lap over rambunctious toddler play any day. Belly rubs are her absolute favourite and she will rest on her back for as long as you are willing to give her some tummy love!

Daily walks are a highlight, although Sheba isn’t a huge fan of running or fetch. She pulls a little on the leash and will benefit from some training in that area, but otherwise is a ready-made pet.

Sheba is quite social with other dogs, but as with most terrier or bully breeds, her owner needs to be committed to slow introductions to new dogs and controlled and positive interactions. She would have no problem living with another dog, though a cat wouldn’t be a good match.

This gorgeous, brindled girl would be a great match for a first time owner, and someone looking for a snuggley, devoted companion who will be part of family activities.

Interested in Sheba? Fill out an adoption application.

For someone looking for the classic pit bull look and temperament, 2.5 -year-old Felix is a dream come true. He is a small but very muscular and athletic dog – a powerhouse in a little package. He has cropped ears, big brown eyes and the cutest gnome-like face. He’s impossible to resist!

True to the breed, Felix is less interested in other dogs and is extremely focused on people. He is being fostered with HugABull director Shelagh who brings him to her dog daycare. He’ll politely sniff the other dogs but loses any interest once a person is the picture, greeting them with a massive smile and facewash.

Felix can get along with another dog but may do better in a single dog home – he loves to hog the spotlight! He is very loving with people, and would be okay with children. However, he does have a prey drive and cats are not a good idea.

In a home with structure and lots of physical and mental stimulation, Felix will thrive and be a fantastic activity partner. He’s very intelligent and already knows all his basic obedience commands. He can be excitable on leash but with proper handling and equipment he’s shown himself capable of very good manners.

Felix has a strong drive to learn, lots of focus, and a high energy level…all of which can be channeled into great things. For an owner seeking a dog with potential to excel in anything he sets his mind to, Felix is your man!

Interested in Felix? Fill out an adoption application.

What could be cuter than an eight-week-old puppy? A butterscotch-coloured puppy who lives to cuddle! Meet adorable little Jacob…
 
Jacob is a sweetheart, and won’t be on our Adoptables page for long. This smart and energetic little guy has already learned to come when called, “sit” using verbal and hand commands, and he is making great progress with his leash manners and house-breaking.
 
As active as you’d expect for a puppy, Jacob loves to zoom around the yard, play tug of war, and socialize with other animals – he currently lives with dogs, cats, ferrets and ducks. He snuggles and plays with the dogs, and will bark at the cats and ducks, but never causes any trouble. 
 
Jacob loves his crate and hides all his toys in there. He’ll occasionally nap in there too…until the door is closed! Like any young one, Jacob doesn’t like to be left out of the action and he’ll need to be introduced to the concept of “alone time” in a slow and positive manner.
 
A social butterfly, Jacob is the first in the house to greet strangers and visitors and he adores snuggling. He’ll often seek out human contact to lull him to sleep.
 

Any puppy is a big commitment, and Jacob’s adoptive family should be prepared to continue with training, house-breaking, and socialization. A puppy kindergarten and/obedience class would be a great idea. It will be a while before he can be home on his own for long periods of time, but with the right training and upbringing, Jacob will continue to blossom into the sweet, loving and devoted dog he’s born to be!

To apply to adopt Jacob, fill out an adoption application today.

Athletic Jake loves, loves, loves to run – but once he’s had his daily exercise he has a definite “off” switch. Whether on the carpet, on the floor, or upside-down against the mini-bar, this five-year-old spends the majority of his day happily snoozing away. Separation anxiety and destructiveness is not be a problem with this boy.

Once outside, Jake will trot along at a good, even clip for many kilometres without breaking a sweat. If he is overly stimulated he may pull or try to bite his leash, but with an experienced handler and the proper equipment Jake is quite a joy to walk (his owner should be prepared to continue teaching him manners – working on his “look” and “leave it” command, for example). Jake also loves a game of fetch and some sprinting around a tennis court, yard, or lacrosse box.

Car rides are a big hit, and Jake gets super excited as soon as he lays eyes on the vehicle. Once inside he will either sleep soundly during the trip or make what his foster mom calls happy donkey (braying) noises.

Jake is very interested in other dogs and will often pull or whine to go see them, but he has no problem being around them or hanging around the local pet store. Jake doesn’t have a lot of experience interacting directly with other dogs, but is generally curious and friendly. New introductions should be slow, controlled and polite to keep things positive.

Jake needs an experienced handler and a very active lifestyle. He bonds closely with his owner and is a sensitive boy: he will do best with a strong and kind leader who can set up clear ground rules, provide a regular outlet for physical energy, and has a calm and confident demeanour. Jake will respond wonderfully after so much uncertainty in his short life, and be the stellar companion he was meant to be!

 This big, red-nosed boy is a giant ray of sunshine. He is always happy…and when he’s around his favourite things (human friends, Kong toys and walks) his happiness spills over and he snorts with joy.
 
Ryan was in a car accident a couple of years ago, resulting in some scarring on his shoulder and one missing ear. None of this has diminished his good looks or his spirit! He absolutely loves people and shadows his human everywhere – not at all clingy, but just content just to be in their presence. His facewashes are legendary and he will always choose a snuggle over the comfiest dog bed.
 
Even though he loves to be part of everything, Ryan will go to his crate on request and has no separation anxiety when left alone. His house manners are beautiful: he respects any “dog free” zones in the house, waits nicely for his food, isn’t destructive and is fully housetrained.
 
Ryan has plenty of dog friends and is always game for some playtime, but he does best with slower and controlled introductions. He walks nicely on a harness and does a very nice “leave it” with other dogs and distractions on walks (cats, squirrels, you name it!). He should be able to live with a cat or other small animal if managed properly.
 
He’s an active boy, so his family should be able to provide exercise every day. He ADORES his walks and gets excited if you even look at his leash. He also loves a good romp around a tennis court with his favourite ball.
 

Ryan would benefit from some obedience training and lots of positive socialization with other dogs, but in most ways he’s a ready-made dog ready to snuggle his big head into your lap – and your life!

Mischievous Motley, our little 1.5 year old female, is one of the cutest, funniest dogs we’ve met in a long time. She’s spunky, full of personality, and a total extrovert who loves attention. She’s also a beauty – tiny, mostly black with a unique blonde brindle on her cheek.

Motley is smart and very food-motivated (cheese-obsessed!) which will help with teaching this head-strong and confident beauty that nothing is life is free (NILIF). Motley already knows how to walk in a harness, heel, sit, down, stay, shake a paw, roll over and look. Even seasoned trainers are amazed at this brainy girl, who can pick up new tricks in just one session. This intelligence is also what makes her so feisty, but her attempts to sneak on the couch or charm you into donating your table scraps are more entertaining than naughty. This canine has been with two foster families during her time with HugABull, both of whom seriously considered adopting her and described her as “hilarious”!

She is very playful and interested in meeting new dogs – with proper introductions she is a social butterfly. She even lives with a sometimes grouchy canine sister and is very respectful of space and moods. Because she’s a spirited girl who likes to chase, however, cats are a no-no for her.

Ms. Motley comes crate and house-trained, and while she needs a decent amount of exercise, is very laid-back indoors. She loves her toys and craves mental stimulation – a family interested in obedience, agility, or Rally-O would be a great fit as she loves having a job to do.