Thank-you to Lisa and Lori, and Miyeko for sponsoring Teya and helping to cover her vet bills!

Warm, inviting and full of energy – just like her namesake, Java is a robust blend of dog love! This cow-patched beauty is a bundle of affection and is looking for the right crew to help harness her strong will and zeal!

Like any other pittie pup, Java lives for attention, cuddles and love from her people, and will find any excuse to get close to you! She’ll eagerly accept your inadvertent invitations to jump up on the couch (oh, that’s not what you meant?), and will return your kindness with appreciative licks of thanks. Java has a voracious lust for life and revels in any chance to expel energy outdoors! She’s an adaptive girl who’ll join you on a leisurely stroll or keep up with you on your daily runs. Sure, working out is all well and good, but what Java loves most above all is a good, durable squeaky ball! She will play fetch enthusiastically for as long as you’re willing, but it would be best to invest in a tough rubber ball, otherwise you’ll risk an all-too-brief play session and a sad Java.

While relaxing in her foster home, Java has dabbled in obedience and even makes guest appearances at doggy daycare. Familiar friends are treated to her usual sweet and demure personality, but Java appears to suffer from leash frustration around strange dogs. Her yelps and lunges might seem aggressive in nature but are largely due to a lack of proper leash manners, requiring firm and consistent training to improve her on-leash etiquette. Distracting her with an enticing bouncy ball is a surefire way to redirect her focus to you rather than the handsome dog passing by.

Java has all the makings of a perfect pet and just needs a forever family to push her in the right direction. She loves her people to the max, but is an independent gal who will be happy to sleep the day away while you go to work. Her sensitivity, intelligence and willingness to please all contribute to her trainability and charm. If you’re willing to work with Java to smooth out her kinks and help her flourish into the amazing dog she’s meant to be, she’ll be grateful forever, so fill out an application today!

Thank you to  Leah Dube, John Dunbar, and their dog Ace for being Java’s HugABull Angel. Your sponsorship is greatly appreciated on behalf of Java and all of us at HugABull!

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Precious Poppy may be all legs, paws and ears now, but this seven month old pup promises to grow into a real stunner! This fair-haired beauty is an energetic and happy-go-lucky gal whose zest for life and love for cuddles makes her the perfect addition to any family!

Poppy absolutely loves company, both of the human and canine kind, so being a part of a family with several two-and-four legged members would be ideal for this affectionate girl. Her foster family hasn’t had the chance to introduce her to small children yet, but they believe that she’ll excel in a home with older kids that understand the needs of a puppy. It will also help if her young friends are willing to share their beds since Poppy is a real snuggler and loves to be coddled! You can carry her in your arms and rub her belly, and just like a baby she’ll fall comfortably asleep! Essentially any opportunity to be in close physical contact with you makes Poppy a happy girl!

Like any puppy, Poppy could use some work on her basic obedience, but she knows “sit” and “shake” and will continue to learn with the motivation of sweet treats! Poppy can be left alone for up to four hours, but does suffer from separation and confinement anxiety and has been known to display destructive behaviours (rearranging your couch cushions, for example), so keeping her busy and distracted is paramount. If you’re home, she’ll be kind enough to let you know when it’s time for her to go out to do her business, and will come right back in when she’s finished. Her leash manners are coming along nicely, but she’ll pull when she sees another dog and will need to work on her introductions. After all, she’s still a pup and doesn’t know the meaning of taking it slow when it comes to meeting a new canine friend!

Described by her foster family as a total gem, Poppy’s sweet, playful and caring personality will make it hard for them to give her up! This one-in-a-million pup is still a typical pittie in that she’s happy to zonk out on the couch or at your feet after playtime is over, and will ever be your loyal and watchful companion! Poppy is going to blossom into a beautiful and loving dog, so if you’d like to make her a part of your family fill out an application today!

“Have couch, will snuggle.” If Hazel came with a tagline, that would probably be it! Like all puppies this lovely girl is a ball of energy but once playtime is over, you can count Hazel to curl up on your chest, press her nose into your neck and softly snore the next few hours away while you lie perfectly still on your sofa, couch, or loveseat, so as not to disturb the dog snoozing on top of you. Don’t worry, we all do it. After all, it’s not hard to fall in love with a sweet young thing like Hazel!

 This four-month-old darling is already showing all the signs of becoming the perfect pet. Hazel is fantastic around kids and small furries (including cats!) and is almost impeccable with her crate training. While she’s still putting the finishing touches on her house-training and learning her basic obedience, Hazel has great leash manners and is super well-behaved around other dogs. She’s incredibly affectionate with her canine friends and loves to show her fondness for them by sharing her toys, cleaning their ears and faces, and helpfully holding their leashes in her mouth while walking side by side. Too cute!

 Hazel would do very well in a high-energy home with a confident dog who can be her role model during socialization time at the park. Her foster family reports that she is gaining confidence with other pooches and is quite savvy with knowing when to play and when to walk away. This well-balanced girl’s recall is very good–especially considering her young age–and she never strays far from her people, especially if someone in the group is holding a stick. Hazel’s favorite toy in the world is a stick. In fact, if she can’t find one she’ll make her own by “borrowing” from the nearest tree! As you can see, Hazel is one dog who has it all: looks, intelligence, and charm. She’s definitely a keeper!

If you think your family and home are the right fit for pretty Miss Hazel, drop us a line today and fill out an application! Please note: a puppy class is required to complete her adoption.

Whoa, what a personality! One-and-a-half year old Lacey is full of life and can’t wait to take to the trails and go for runs with her best human friends. Lacey is big-boned and tall -70 lbs.- so she has the perfect build for a generally active lifestyle. In fact, this cow-patched sweetheart already enjoys towing her foster dad on a bicycle behind her so challenges like carting or weight-pull may come naturally! She has already mastered the treadmill for those rainy days.

Daily walks are something this energetic youngster looks forward to as they’re always full of exciting sights and smells. Lacey will need an experienced handler who is be patient and consistent while she masters self- control and learns to enjoy strolling at a slower pace. Training with praise as part of a basic obedience class will get Lacey’s attention as she does her best to please her handler; motivation comes readily to this food and people-oriented chowhound! She has learned to love her crate and heads in willingly for a treat or stuffed Kong, before waiting quietly to be released.

Lacey would happily share her home with another dog; she never strays far from her foster brother, and likes to cuddle so closely that she often ends up sitting right on top of him! Lacey does have difficulty meeting new doggie friends and requires a day or two to feel safe around them -then it’s game on! Children of any age would be welcome; Lacey proved an amazing nanny dog to her previous family’s 3 young boys and was “thick as thieves” with the youngest, often discovered snuggling in the dog bed together.

Loveable Lacey may be a big girl but she still thinks she’s a puppy and will sneak into your heart (and lap) if you let her! Full body hugs and enthusiastic kisses are her speciality. She’s looking to join an active family who wants a young, feisty dog to have fun with during the day and snuggle up in front of the TV with at night. Get in touch and find out more about this lively little lady!

Lacey has a HugABull Angel! She is sponsored by Cecelia and her dog Tulio, recently adopted through HugABull.

Thank you Cecelia and Tulio, on behalf of Lacey and everyone at HugABull.

Deemed the world’s biggest cuddlebug by her foster family, wonderful Rosie was born to love people, and boy is she good at it! This red and white American Bulldog beauty lives to please and be near her people, so a family that’s looking for a loyal and devoted companion has found their match in this girl.

Everything Rosie does is cute. Despite her size, she’s convinced that she is a lap dog and cuddles in as close to you as she can get! She is a wiggly bundle of love who will stick her face in yours, asking for snuggles and waiting for the okay to climb up next to you. Rosie is great with kids and medium to large sized dogs, but has a high prey drive, so small dogs and cats are not a good match for her. A laid back lifestyle would suit her fine, but she does have a significant amount of energy to burn, so she requires sufficient daily exercise.

Rosie is very food motivated (she loves food almost as much as she loves people), so training sessions are tons of fun for her. She loves to spend time outside going for walks, runs and playing with other dogs. Searching for new smells and sounds on a hike leaves her happy and tired, as does playing in water. Rosie’s not big on playing fetch, but she’ll go through periods of obsession with certain toys, especially stuffed Kongs and marrow bones. She pulls a bit on leash, but she is doing well with her Easy-Walk harness and is completely manageable with an attentive walker.

Rosie suffers from separation/isolation anxiety, but is getting better every day! Her foster family has been working hard to build up her tolerance to being left alone. She can currently only be left alone for 15 minutes at a time, but as her confidence grows so will the length of time she can be alone. Rosie’s currently taking Clomicalm to help deal with her anxiety. She is totally housetrained and LOVES her crate which has been a useful tool in managing her separation anxiety.

Rosie’s love for her people is beyond anything her foster family has ever seen in another dog. Her sweet and snuggly personality is enough to win anyone over, and her focus and trainability will make for a fun and willing companion. If you have the time and patience to work with Rosie, she’ll definitely blossom into a confident and devoted best friend!

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  Rosie is sponsored by Mike D’Antoni, her HugABull Angel sponsor.

 Thank you for your support Mike!

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Sweet and beautiful Zayda is a young girl in love…with everyone she meets! This active and energetic pup is a dream in the house and in search of new forever friends of the two and four legged kind!

Zayda is full of energy and very eager to please. She constantly looks to her foster family for praise and encouragement while keeping a close eye on everyone to make sure they’re okay. At over a year old, Zayda remains incredibly dog social and would make an easy addition to a multi-dog family. She is currently living with another young female in her Vernon foster home, and they are two peas in a super-cute pod! Zayda is house- and crate trained with no separation anxiety. She quite enjoys having her own private den and will wait patiently in it while you are away during the day or while you prepare her meals. Zayda has even learned to head straight for her bed when the lights go off at night.

As Zayda is still quite rambunctious, older children would suit her best and she prefers a cat-free home -small furries are just too much fun to chase. She did well with livestock though on a recent outing! This spirited pooch is working on polite greetings as she gets excited easily meeting new friends and not every dog appreciates her enthusiasm. She has basic obedience skills and knows some commands, but learning in a group setting with her new family will help to develop her focus and control her puppy excitement. She is very gentle and reacts better to a calm voice rather than stern discipline, so a patient and loving handler will work wonders for this smart girl.

Unfortunately Zayda is the poster child for irresponsible breeding and is showing early signs of hereditary hip dysplasia. She is currently on a glucosamine supplement to protect her joints and continues to live life to the fullest! We are grateful to Brad of Trail Waggers for including Zayda on his amazing hikes (and for the gorgeous photos!), and Shelly for the opportunity to try weight pull! Peek in on Zayda pulling with Pooch Partners!

Zayda is full of love and just wants everyone around her to be happy.  If you have a big heart with room for Zayda, give her a chance to show you how wonderful she is!

 Zayda has a HugABull Angel! She is sponsored by Erin Wells on behalf of her cute canine companions Karma and Arcani.

 Thank you Erin, Karma and Arcani!

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If little monster Moby doesn’t charm you with his wiggles and adorable face, those ears will certainly do the trick! This petite young stud packs a lot of puppy fun in his slight 35lbs and is looking for an active family to live out his rambunctious ways with.

Moby is a bundle of youth and vigour, so he would be best suited to an active home that can provide him with adequate exercise. His foster family takes him on daily runs which seem to tucker him out for at least a few hours of quality nap time, and oh boy does he love to snuggle! In fact, he’ll use those adorable radar ears to charm his way onto the sofa and across your chest and neck! Moby does really well with other dogs, so he would make a great second to a family with an existing four legged pal. He hasn’t met with any cats, but his foster family believes he could be trained to get along with them perfectly well. He’s still in the finger nibbling stage, so young children might not be a great fit at this time.

Moby really loves his people so being left alone isn’t his favourite. He can be left home alone for up to six hours but will occasionally entertain himself with your personal belongings (keep your makeup out of reach, for example). He’s never chewed on shoes, but will drag them into the living room, which, you have to admit, is kind of cute. Moby is comfortable sleeping in his crate, but has some anxiety about being locked up, so they’re still working on building his confidence. Moby is basically housetrained, but he’s been known to have an accident if he doesn’t get the chance to go before you leave. He’s very good at telling you when it’s time to go, though.

When he’s not out jogging, Moby loves a good walk with his Easy Walk harness or an off-leash romp. He never strays and will walk closely behind his foster mom. Moby is very food motivated and loves treats, so continuing with his positive reinforcement and clicker training will be the ticket to obedience success!

Moby is a wonderful dog whose intelligence and sweet disposition are a perfect match for those hilarious ears! Once some of the exuberant puppy energy leaves him as he matures, Moby will certainly develop into a fantastic family pet and best friend. If you’d like to be the one to journey with him through puppy adolescence and beyond, contact HugABull today!

He may have the sleek physique of a runner, but Oakley was made for more than action, he was born

to have fun! His youthful antics and official cuddlebug status will win the hearts of many, but only one

family will be this puppy’s perfect forever home!

Oakley is an active young buck, so he would do best in a home looking to spend some quality time

outdoors having fun! This doesn’t mean he won’t turn in for a good snuggle, oh no, this boy can be a

real couch potato! But when it comes to having a good time, Oakley likes to take the party outside! His

favourite activities include walking, running, wrestling, and chewing and chasing toys (he hasn’t quite

gotten the hang of returning the toys just yet).

Oakley is mostly housetrained, but has the occasional accident. He can be left alone in his crate for up

to four hours accompanied by his chew toys, but can also be trusted out of the crate if provided with

enough chew-friendly distractions to keep him away from furniture. The good news is he’d much rather

chew on a toy than your walls. He currently shares his foster home with some doggie siblings, and his

foster family suspects he might become anxious if left completely alone.

Just like any other puppy, Oakley could use some work on his basic obedience (he currently knows “sit”

and “wait”) but has great leash manners. He’ll need to practice his intro manners when meeting other

dogs, but with food to motivate him and a patient handler Oakley will mature into a bright and well

behaved boy. Otherwise he is great with other dogs and is slowly learning through trial and error that

chasing cats is not such a good idea. Oakley would do well in a house with other dogs, a confident cat, or

older children since his bum wiggles could easily knock a small child down.

Oakley is a happy little boy who, with the right guidance and family, will make someone very happy! If

you’re that someone, fill out an application today to welcome this dog in to your life.

Oakley has a HugABull Angel! He is sponsored by Heather and Jeff Seeley and their dog Boston. Thank you to this generous family for helping out a pup in need.

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Minnie is looking for her forever home. She is now almost 13 weeks old and doing great in foster care. She is currently living with another dog and cat and learning all about  crate and house training. A puppy socialization course is required to complete the adoption. Please submit an application to apply to adopt Minnie!

Cash is looking for his forever home! He is now almost 13 weeks old and cute as a button. Cash is learning all about the crate and is almost house trained. Excellent with people and children. Adores his doggy friends and is fine with cats. Cash’s new owners will be required to complete a puppy socialization course. Please submit an application if interested in adopting Cash.

Meet Dixon – a chill dog perfect for a chill kind of owner! This 9 month old pup is described by his foster mom to be a “big lazy lump” with a lumbering gait and an adorable lack of coordination. Pushing 60 lbs., he is still finding his (large) feet! Dixon is a very calm, low energy dog who is more than happy to just cuddle up to you and get as close to you as he possibly can. This social butterfly is very friendly to both people and dogs, and has already settled into his role as breed ambassador out on walks. Dixon has excellent leash manners and only needs a reminder here and there not to overwhelm a new friend. Having a lot of puppy enthusiasm in play, a household with tolerant canine companions -or even better, an equally playful sister!- would suit him perfectly. Even a dog-savvy cat is a possibility.

Dixon is very eager to please but does have a short attention span so training sessions best be short and frequent throughout the day. Positive reinforcement is key for Dixon and no need to carry treats in your pocket- an ear scratch and “Good boy” is motivation enough. He is nearly house-trained and already has a few obedience commands down pat: sit, down, and an impressive recall. As with any young dog, he is still learning and would very much enjoy a basic obedience class with his new family. Dixon does have some anxiety around being crated but, given the run of the house, leaves your belongings untouched and sneaks up on the bed to await your return. This sly pooch has learned to unlatch the bedroom door so there is no keeping him out!

Dixon has really come out of his shell in foster care and is looking for a family who will continue to support his development. His ideal home is stable and quiet. He can be sensitive to change and easily stressed, so a consistent routine will help him adapt faster to a new environment. He has thrived with patient and gentle leadership to bolster his confidence while also providing boundaries and structure. If Dixon has already managed to charm his way into your heart, please fill out an application form today!

Every great companion begins as a puppy, and this 7 month old girl is well on her way to being the best! Miss Rosie is eager and excited to learn and make her person proud! She may capture your heart with her puppy face and energy, but she is more grown up than you think! Rosie has already learned to sit, stay and lay down- her longing to please her person makes her an ideal pup to train. Though most puppies are suckers for treats, Rosie can be positively reinforced by having some special chew time with her nylabone or favorite toy.

Like all puppies Rosie loves to play! She enjoys playing fetch with her favorite toys, balls! Miss Rosie is also a true outdoor lover! Outdoor trail hikes and walks are her favorite, and although her foster parents are unsure if she can swim, she loves splashing through streams! Carrying around sticks and eating up fallen leaves off the ground are some of Rosie’s very cute and favorite things to do on the trails!

Miss Rosie will thrive in a home with a confident four legged companion. Rosie is still very young and can get nervous when left completely alone, a friend to stay with while her person is at work will help her anxiety at home. Her person or family should be patient and active, as training is time consuming- but Rosie is eager to please and well on her way to being a great listener and a great companion!

If you think Rosie is your perfect companion, grab your hiking boots and camera, and get ready for a lifetime full of smiles and fun!

A basic obedience course is mandatory to complete Rosies adoption!

Frogs and snails? What this little boy is made of, we have no idea – but he definitely has the puppy dog tail! Our golden boy Gus is 4-5 months old and appears to be a Shepherd cross, so we anticipate that he will be a medium to large boy at maturity.

Gus has quite the social life, tagging along with his foster sister to her Ruff Life obedience classes and Trail Waggers wilderness hikes. With his confident wiggle and playful attitude Gus wins over everyone he meets. This outgoing puppy loves to play with his four-legged friends but downtime is also a-ok; he will wait patiently in his crate until his humans come home or it’s time to wake up in the mornings. Gus has impressive leash and door manners for his age and while he is still working on housetraining, he is eager to please and picks things up quickly.

A doggy sibling would a perfect playmate for this frisky puppy and kids would be fine too, as long as adults are on hand to remind Gus to keep all paws on the ground when he greets the little ones! Gus’ perfect forever home would be with a firm yet patient handler who will guide him through his formative puppy months and continue with his obedience training and socialization. It won’t take much for Gus to be a superstar companion because he already has all the beginnings of a great dog. Applications for Gus are being accepted now!

Auburn hair, green-gold eyes…Sounds like a ravishing Irish maiden, but it’s just pittie puppy Avery, and boy is she cute! This active young beauty might captivate you with her stunning good looks, but she’s got the brains to back that pretty face and isn’t afraid to use them!

Avery’s foster family reckons that she is the perfect 5 month old puppy as she is eager to please and quick to learn new commands easily. She is confident and outgoing, and relishes the chance to join you on all your fun adventures, especially if it involves heading outside and getting exercise. Snowshoeing? Great! Hiking? Even better! This pup is up for anything! Avery loves nothing more than to be showered with attention, so to be part of an active and outgoing family would suit her best. Having a young two-legged friend to fawn over her would also delight Avery.

Avery’s been a busy gal lately, meeting lots of doggie friends and going on plenty of dates. She’s very social, you see, but could still use some work on her playtime manners since sharing isn’t her favourite. Avery’s been known to play a bit rough, so she could benefit from having a canine role model to keep her in line and teach her how to be real lady. (It wouldn’t hurt if said canine friend also enjoyed a game of chase once in a while).

Avery has crate training down pat and will remain quiet and content while in her crate. However, she’ll need to continue with her house training when outside the crate since she’s not perfectly housebroken just yet. Basic obedience is a breeze for Avery, she knows “sit”, “down”, “wait”, and responds to verbal corrections. Now that she’s got the basics handled, she’ll be eager to learn more advanced things and maybe even get involved in sports!

According to her foster family, Avery’s cutest habit is just being Avery! She’s a total goofball and is so easily amused by anything you offer her that she’ll always bring to joy to your life. If you’re looking for a buddy to be your partner in crime, and entertain you with funny faces and frog stretches, Avery’s your girl, so apply today!

Meet Franklin. Franklin is a loveable 4 year old boy who adores everything and everyone! His foster family describes him as the most affectionate dog they have ever met- and does he ever deserve that title! Frank loves to cuddle, he is a cuddle bug- while reading, watching a movie, on the couch or in bed…it doesn’t matter where you are, or what you’re doing, he will be right there with you. If you let him, he will stay with you all night and keep your feet warm. He is a true companion.

Gentle doesn’t even begin to describe Frank! He adores playing with his person, and is very careful and gentle when doing so. He also loves to go for walks and runs, and his leash manners are very good, he needs a gentle reminder not to tug on his leash at times though. Frank’s favorite game is ‘fetch’, sometimes he tries to play ‘tug-of-war’, but gives up fairly easily and showers you with kisses instead- it is very cute! Frank is great at sharing, he does not get possessive over any of his belongings, including food, and he understands the ‘gentle’ command when he is being hand fed treats.

Frank is very obedient and well house trained. When he is outside sometimes he finds it hard to focus, there are just so many new things to see and smell! Frank will exceed with a confident and active owner, one that has experience and can give this boy their undivided attention. His foster family does not have other animals, but they are sure that Frank will fall in love with other four legged friends after being properly introduced.

Frank is truly one of a kind. He is very well crate trained, and doesn’t mind being at home alone, but can’t wait until his person comes home so he can cuddle! When his person gets home he runs to his toy box and brings out all his favorites and prances around the house, just to show how happy he is that his companion is home! When he wants new toys he takes his other ones back, like he is helping clean up, how helpful!

Franklin is eager to please and loves hanging out with his person. If you would like a new and loveable addition to your family please fill out an adoption form and give Frank a forever home.

As loveable as he is handsome, Ozzy is a six-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier looking for a forever home that will appreciate his zest for life and provide him with all the love he deserves. Ozzy has been with his foster family in Vernon for a few months now, and has shown himself to be a joyful, snuggly dog. While he’s playful for a 6 year-old boy and enjoys outdoor activities, Ozzy definitely has the pittie “off-switch”. One of his favourite things to do is snuggle up on the couch with his foster, sprawled across her lap.

Ozzy has received some formal doggie training with The Ruff Life (huge thanks Monique!) and he loves having a mental outlet for his energy. Even when outdoors and surrounded by distractions, this smart lad has great recall and will come straight to your side when you call his name. He is a remarkably smart and attentive and thrives on learning new things. Ozzy has demonstrated that he’s adaptable to different environments. The type of home that would be ideal for Oz is a busy one, especially with doggie siblings to play with. He loves other dogs and a good game of chase-me or tug-o-war with a buddy in the park is another of his favourite things. A household where he has company more often than not would make this boy happiest. With children, Ozzy is incredibly patient and gentle  – his fosters took him to a local parade where he was snuggled, hugged and played with by many kids and he was mellow and loving.

Oz would be fine in a quieter home as long as he was receiving lots of attention from his person, and exercise and stimulation in the outdoors – he loves hikes and car rides so an active owner who could provide that would be perfect for him. And of course, love and cuddles are absolute necessities for this boy. As he prefers the company of people over being left on his own, Ozzy initially suffered some separation anxiety. He can be crated if needed but his fosters have discovered that he’s happier if given the run-of-the-house if left alone during the work day.

Thanks to Ozzy’s amazing foster mom for the beautiful video!

Oz is looking for someone able to match his zest for life while providing a foundation of leadership, exercise and affection. Naps and lazing about the house are okay, but Ozzy prefers to get his cardio in first! Think you could keep up? Contact us today to find out!

Snuggly and sweet, Mac is a love bug looking for the right home. At one year old, Mac is still quite puppy-like and eager to please. He loves to walk or run with a human companion, and of course he loves his toys and treats!

Mac is easy-going and could live in almost any environment – calm, busy, with or without kids or other animals, urban or rural. As he’s still a pup, he would do best with an owner who’s had some experience with training to work on his manners and basic obedience. But though he can be stubborn at times, he’s food-motivated and should be a breeze to train with treats!
If you’d like to meet this beautiful boy (and risk falling immediately in love with him), we encourage you to fill out an adoption form!