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***DONATIONS NEEDED ASAP!!***

4 Legged Love has taken on CoCo a very sweet 5yr old Lhasa Apso has had emergency eye surgery and we are in dire need of donations to cover the costs of her surgery and recovery.

CoCo's previous owner neglected some of the basic needs like regular and proper grooming as well as eye and ear care. As a result CoCo's eyes became infected over and over, the long, dirty hair covering her eyes began to irritate her eyes, her eyes were always infected or on the edge of infection. Naturally CoCo was often rubbing her irritated and now sore eyes. Her little eyes developed ulcers on the cornea which went untreated becoming more and more painful. The rubbing of the eyes eventually rubbed all the fur off around her eyes! She has now been so badly neglected with her eye care that her right eye completely ruptured! (exploded). CoCo was now rubbing her eyes constantly and her owner's solution was to have her wear an Elizabethan collar all the time! Her owners finally took her to the vet to see why she kept scratching... They were told that her right eye had ruptured and had done so a while ago based on the green ooze now coming from her eye and the now dried blood around it. They were told her left eye was very close to rupturing as well and that she needed surgery immediately. CoCo was now in constant and intense pain. Her owners took CoCo home for a while to 'think about things' they brought her back to the vet a few days later to be euthanized. It was recommended that her owners surrender CoCo to 4 Legged Love to give her a chance to have the surgery and live her life and lucky for CoCo she was give up to 4 Legged Love.

We are in real need of donations to help with the cost of her surgery. The much needed operation has cost $2000 but has been very worth while for CoCo. Please help!!!

About the operation: CocCo has had to have both her left and right eye removed due to the right eye having already ruptured and was not repairable, her left eye was very close to rupturing as well and it was decided it was in CoCo's best interest to remove the left eye as well. She will make a full recovery and she will be blind but she will not be in pain any more. Blind dogs do very well and live happy, normal lives. She will not need any further surgery and as a result of having the eyes removed it will obviously not be a reoccurring condition. CoCo is such a sweetie and has remained in such good spirits despite the trauma she has been through. She is recovering nicely in her foster home and is always wagging her tail and enjoying her leashed walks.

How can you make a donation for CoCo?: We are graciously accepting financial donations for CoCo's surgery via PayPal on our 4 Legged Love web site (www.4leggedlove.com) - www.4leggedlove.com/contact.htm, we call also accept money orders (please call us for info about who to make a money order out to) or please email us for info on how to make a cash donation. You can also contact us for the vet name/phone so you can make a donation with your VISA/MasterCard directly to our account for CoCo at the vet clinic where CoCo is being treated. Every donation made will be put towards the vet costs and every little bit helps!

Please call or email us at dogs@4leggedlove.com or 416 503 3275 if you have any questions or would like more info on how to make a donation.

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CoCo - Lhasa Apso mix

female, spayed, vaccinated including Rabies, dewormed, 22lbs, 5yrs, CoCo is BLIND

CoCo IS NOW READY TO FIND A FOREVER HOME.

CoCo is the sweetest little dog you could ever meet. She has been through so much but kept her spirits high and still loves life and everyone she meets - two or four legged. She is getting accustom to her new life without her sight and is doing fine. CoCo could have another 10+ years ahead of her, life is just beginning for this little lady! READ CoCo's STORY ABOVE.

We say here "The Nose Knows" and she is making good use of her little sniffer to guide her around the foster home and the fenced yard. She LOVES being with people and can jump up on the couch with you or up on to your lap despite being blind. She can get up and down the stairs without a problem and follows long with the other dogs in the home like she is a regular. She navigates the furniture and down the hallways pretty well now that she is getting used to her foster home. CoCo will now live a long, happy, healthy life and will not need any further surgery for her eyes. Blind dogs can life very full lives and this is not stopping CoCo one bit. She really enjoys time outside, when she is not in a fenced yard she should be leashed at all times when walking on the street or at the parks because CoCo can not see danger so she will not know when she is going to bump in to something and she can not tell where the road or on coming people/bikes/strollers… are ahead of her. CoCo should not go to dog parks but enjoys meeting other dogs on the street and in the home. CoCo will need a home with no small children; preferably she can find a home with no children or at least with children 12yrs+ who can grasp the responsibilities of owning a dog that no longer has vision. CoCo would be a great companion for another mature dog or as the only dog in the home.

CoCo is non-shedding and hypoallergenic so she is ideal for allergy sufferers. CoCo would be happiest if she could keep her coat short so that it stays clean and mat free. She still needs to be brushed daily as she is low to the ground and will pick up dirty, twigs and other things in her coat; it needs to be kept free of mats. She should visit the groomers every 6-8weeks, she needs to go to a professional groomer who will not cage her - not Petsmart because it's cheaper… She prefers a quieter, lower stress environment.

CoCo would like to find a mature home with patient, kind people who will take the time to learn with her and help her along in the world. CoCo likes having a fenced yard for a safe place to roam leash-free but would likely be fine in an apartment too.

We are still in dire need of donations to help pay for CoCo's surgery. Her adoption fee will go 100% towards the costs of her operation.

If you are interested in becoming CoCo's Forever Home please submit an Adoption Application. An application must be submitted before an appointment can be made to meet/adopt CoCo. A vet reference is a must, please include the name/phone of a groomer you plan to take CoCo to and please let us know if you have any previous experience with vision impaired pets.

If interested in Adopting CoCo,

Please contact 4 Legged Love via email at dogs@4leggedlove.com or call 416-503-3275.

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Sleeman - Beagle/Basset

male, vaccinated to date, vet checked, dewormed, 10wks

Sleeman was born in a 4 Legged Love foster home after his mom was rescued from a shelter. He was born June 13th/08 so he is a little over 10 weeks old now. We expect Sleeman to be about 35lbs when full grown. He will likely be a little longer legged like a Beagle but have a slightly longer body like a Basset and big huge ears like a Basset. He is doing very well and has been socialized with many people, other dogs and cats, he is fine with respectful children of any age. He is working on his house training, he is crate trained and sleeps in his crate at night and when left alone. Sleeman is absolutely adorable, his ears dip in his food and water dishes when he eats/drinks; he loves to play with toys and playing with his mom and the other 'big dogs', he loves attention from people too. Sleeman learns quickly and loves praise; he would likely do well at an obedience class and although food incentives usually help training your Hound, at this point Sleeman loves praise and attention to let him know he's a good boy. Ideally Sleeman's new family will take him to obedience lessons so he can bond with is family and everyone can learn basic commands together. Sleeman would be good as the only pup in the home or as a companion for another young, active dog. Sleeman will need a house with a fully fenced yard.

Knowledge of the Beagle and Basset breeds is a must for this pet. Research before you apply! Beagle - http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/beagle.htm and Basset Hound - http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/bassethound.htm

Please submit an Adoption Application if you are interested in meeting/adopting this pet.

If interested in Adopting Sleeman,

Please contact 4 Legged Love via email at dogs@4leggedlove.com or call 416-503-3275.

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Gracie - Lab mix (possibly Shepherd or Collie?)

female, spayed, vaccinated including Rabies, Heartworm tested (-), dewormed, tx Flea Preventative, micro chipped, approx 50lbs/approx 26" @ shoulder, approx 3yrs

Gracie is a sweet girl who has been neglected in the past, she was very, very skinny when she arrived, she has been putting on the weight nicely while in her foster home and she is looking better every day. She weighed about 45lbs when she came in to our care, she now weighs about 50lbs, she should gain at least another 10lbs or so to be the ideal weight. She would be considered a large dog as she is quite tall and should ideally weight 65-70lbs. Her coat is in poor condition at the moment as a result of the lack of proper food and care, her coat will improve in time as she puts the weight back on and is eating better food. She loves cuddles and LOVES to be brushed. She is crate trained and house trained; she should continue her crate training in her new home to make sure that her house training continues. She is happy sleeping in her crate at night and when left alone and would likely be fine given free roam of the home once she is used to her new place. Gracie is good with other dogs and is fine with cats. We prefer a home with no small children as she does not like to be touched when eating, she is otherwise fine with children. She is fine to have her bowl taken away from her but she doesn't like to be pestered while dining, most likely as a result of her past and not having enough food before coming to 4 Legged Love. Gracie knows a couple of basic commands but could use a refresher; an obedience class with her new family would be a great way for her to bond with them. She is active and likes her daily walks but is by no means hyper. She enjoys a daily 40min walk and loves to play in the fenced yard. She is just beautiful when she runs and will be stunning when she is at her proper weight. She likes to be with people and would be a great dog for those who enjoy the dog park. Gracie listens well when called and prefers to be close to people, she is eager to please and tries hard for praise and any attention she can get. She nudges her foster mom's hand for a pet on the head whenever she can. She is just the sweetest dog, she will make a great companion for someone looking for a friendly, goofy, loyal dog. Gracie is best suited to a house with a fenced yard.

If interested in Adopting Gracie,

Please contact 4 Legged Love via email at dogs@4leggedlove.com or call 416-503-3275.

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Beaute - Pomeranian

male, neutered, vet checked, vaccinated to date w/ Rabies, dewormed, approx 12lbs, 1.5yr

Beaute was an impulse purchase and was not neutered at the time, his new owner decided within 24hrs of having him that he had to go because he was 'too much' for the house hold and the unaltered female dog in the home... Rather then setting an appointment to have the dogs spayed/neutered Beaute spent the night in the car alone so that he didn't disrupt the houshold any further and was placed up for adoption the next morning.

Beaute is now neutered, he gets along great with other dogs, cats and respectful children though we would like to see him in a home with no small children as he's a little guy and he isn't a child's toy. Beaute appears to be house trained and he is crate trained, he is learning to walk a leash but isn't very difficult to walk - he's just so busy sniffing, he doesn't seem to know any commands but we were told he speaks French - none of our volunteers speak French! He is a really sweet, loving little fella, he loves to be hugged and cuddled, he likes to follow you around and investigate everything. Even the vet complimented on what a nice little dog Beaute is. He is a relatively mellow pooch who enjoys daily walks. He doesn't seem to be yappy and will only bark when someone comes to the home or when he is excited. Beaute's grooming has been somewhat neglected and he would really use a trip to the groomers to be properly brushed and have some mats removed, a trim wouldn't hurt either. Beaute will need to be brushed DAILY to keep his long hair free of mats and tangles. He doesn't mind brushing or bathing. Beaute is ideal for a house with a yard or an apartment.

Not familiar with the Pomeranian breed? Read here before applying - http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/pomeranian.htm

If you are interested in adopting Beaute please submit an Adoption Application. An application must be submitted before an appointment can be made to meet/adopt a dog.

If interested in Adopting Beaute,

Please contact 4 Legged Love via email at dogs@4leggedlove.com or call 416-503-3275.

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Bagel - Beagle

male, neutered, vaccinated including Rabies, Heartworm tested (-), dewormed, tx Flea Preventative, approx 30lbs, ~5yr

Bagel is a handsome middle aged chap who would like a Forever Home of his own. He is great with other dogs, cats and has been in foster care with two children aged 5yrs and 8yrs and is very good with them. He is crate trained and house trained, he is used to sleeping in his crate at night and when alone but would likely be fine given free roam of the house after he has gotten used to his new place. He loves his daily walks and enjoys meeting new people and other animals. Bagel needs a securely fenced yard, the Beagle breed is NOT suitable for apartment=condo living. Bagel must be leashed at all times unless in a securely, fully fenced area. He loves dog parks but can only go to fenced doggy parks because like most Beagle's he likes to follow his nose! Bagel would suit most households, he needs a house with a yard. Not familiar with the Beagle breed? Visit here before you apply - http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/beagle.htm

Please submit an Adoption Application if you are interested in meeting/adopting this pet.

If interested in Adopting Bagel,

Please contact 4 Legged Love via email at dogs@4leggedlove.com or call 416-503-3275.

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Britta - Beagle/Basset Hound

female, spayed, vaccinated including Rabies, Heartworm tested (-), dewormed, tx Flea Preventative, approx 30lbs, approx 3-4yrs

Britta was placed up for adoption when her owner was evicted. Two of her other house mates have already been adopted from 4 Legged Love.

Britta is a friendly girl, she is timid in new situations but her curiosity often gets the best of her and draws her out to visit everyone and sniff everything. She is great with other dogs and would be great as a second dog or on her own, she is good with cats - wants nothing to do with them, she is good with kids but is best suited to a home with older, calmer children rather then toddlers due to her nervousness. Britta is crate trained and house trained, she is comfortable sleeping in her crate when alone and at night, she actually prefers the security of her crate if there is a lot going on around her. She walks nicely on a leash and should be leashed at all times unless in a secure yard. She is doing well getting used to the city sights and sounds, she is currently in a foster home in the downtown Toronto area with a calm, patient foster mom who is doing a great job at socializing Britta. She even goes to work with her foster mom on a regular basis and although she was timid at first she is enjoying spending the days at the office. She takes treats nicely and likes to cuddle. She is best suited to a calmer household with patient people. Britta is best suited to a house with a fenced yard but seems to be doing fine in her foster home - an apartment with yard access. If exercised enough Britta would likely be fine in an apartment with yard access, she is used to at least a 40min walk a day.

Being a Hound Britta can never be off leash unless in a securely fenced area. Britta needs a house with a securely fenced yard. If you can provide Britta with a mature, relaxed house hold with time and patience please submit your adoption application.

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING - Breed information links - http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/bassethound.htm
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/beagle.htm

If interested in Adopting Britta,

Please contact 4 Legged Love via email at dogs@4leggedlove.com or call 416-503-3275.

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Bee - Black Lab mix

female, spayed, vaccinated including Rabies, Heartworm tested (-), dewormed, tx Flea Preventative, approx 50lbs, ~2-3yr

Bee is a great girl who has had lots of training but requires and experienced firm owner. Bee is very well behaved but may try to be 'top dog' in her new home so she needs someone who can be firm with her and continue a routine so that she knows where she belongs in the pecking order with her humans - at the bottom. She will try to be possessive of her toys if she thinks she can get away with it, she has curled her lips/snarled to prevent having her toys taken from her. It is suggested that her new owners go with Bee to a basic obedience class even though she has been through formal training; this will establish boundaries immediately with Bee and place her humans in charge. Bee has been through obedience training and knows her basics as well as a few others and she can do most of her commands with a verbal or hand command. She walks nicely on a leash as well. She gets along with most other dogs (she can be bossy); she is good with cats and needs a home with no children because she is too dominant and protective of her food and some toys. She can be a little bossy with other dogs so she would prefer to be the only dog in the household, she currently resides with other dogs and can be growly at them when trying to boss but most ignore her, she has not been aggressive with them and eventually tries to play. She is house trained and will ask to go outside, she is crate trained and doesn't mind sleeping in her crate. She needs to continue her crate training until she is familiar with her new home. She likes her squeaky ball and will play fetch, she also doesn't mind water and travels well in the car. Bee is not suitable for 'soft' of first time owners. She needs someone who can set down the rules and be firm but loving with her or she will try to take advantage of someone who is nervous handling her or let's her get away with not listening. Bee needs an experienced owner who will commit to taking her to obedience lessons when they adopt her. Bee would like a house with a fenced yard, apartment=condos please.

If interested in Adopting Bee,

Please contact 4 Legged Love via email at dogs@4leggedlove.com or call 416-503-3275.

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Lil Red - Dachshund/Basenji mix
(adopted)

male, neutered, , vaccinated including Rabies, Heartworm tested (-), dewormed, tx Flea Preventative, approx 15lbs, ~1-2yr

Lil Red is full of pep, good with other dogs, cats and would likely be fine with respectful children of any age. Red doesn't know many commands and would benefit from obedience lessons with his new owners. He isn't very hard to walk on the leash and he is crate trained and house trained. Red sleeps in his crate when left alone and at night but would likely be fine given free roam of the home once used to his new place. Red enjoys daily walks and would like visits to the dog park. He's a great little size dog on short legs with a funny little curl in his tail. He loves to be with people and enjoys socializing with who ever might be around. He is clean and quiet in the home. Red travels well in the car as well. He would like a house with a yard but would be fine in an apartment.

Please submit an Adoption Application if you are interested in meeting/adopting this pet. An application must be submitted before an appointment can be made to meet/adopt a pet.

If interested in Adopting Lil Red,

Please contact 4 Legged Love via email at dogs@4leggedlove.com or call 416-503-3275.

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Zoe - Border Collie/Retriever mix
(adopted)

female, spayed, vaccinated including Rabies, Heartworm tested (-), dewormed, tx Flea Preventative, approx 40lbs, 1yr

Sadly Zoe's family lost their home and could no longer afford to take care of Zoe. Zoe and Zack are house mates, they would like to find a home together but do not have to.

Zoe is very friendly and sweet. She is good with other dogs, cats and kids. She is crate trained but has spent a lot of time outdoors at her previous home so she is working on her house breaking. She is crated at night and when left alone and will not 'potty' in her crate, ideally her new home will continue her crate training for a little time to make sure that the house breaking is properly maintained before giving her free roam of the home. Zoe knows a few commands but would both benefit and excel at obedience training with her new family. She is active and loves to play, she needs at least a 40min walk every day and would love to spend time at the doggy parks. She is calm and quiet in the home. Zoe would like a home with her friend Zack but would likely be fine on her home; she would also be good with another dog. We would like to find Zoe a house with a fenced yard.

Please submit an Adoption Application if you are interested in meeting/adopting this pet. An application must be submitted before an appointment can be made to meet/adopt a pet.

If interested in Adopting Zoe,

Please contact 4 Legged Love via email at dogs@4leggedlove.com or call 416-503-3275.

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Bella - Terrier/Spaniel mix
(adopted)

female, spayed, vaccinated including Rabies, Heartworm tested (-), dewormed, tx Flea Preventative, approx 15lbs, 5yr

Bella is a dainty little Terrier type mix, we really aren't sure of her mix; she is a Heinz 57 (mixed breed). She is small - under knee height and has a short coat. She is good with other dogs and cats and would likely be fine with respectful children of any age. She is house trained and crate trained. Bella is a calm, clean, quiet girl and she is used to sleeping in her crate at night or when left alone. Bella would benefit from taking obedience classes with her new family to help everyone bond, she is other wise a cute little nicely behaved pooch. Bella would like a house with a fenced yard but would likely be ok in an apartment if exercised daily. Bella would be good as a second dog or on her own.

Please submit an Adoption Application if you are interested in meeting/adopting this pet. An application must be submitted before an appointment can be made to meet/adopt a pet.

If interested in Adopting Bella,

Please contact 4 Legged Love via email at dogs@4leggedlove.com or call 416-503-3275.

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Please contact 4 Legged Love via email at dogs@4leggedlove.com.

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