TED

My story

T is for Terrific — and Ted is the very definition of it. Some dogs change your day. Senior dogs like Ted change your heart. Ted is a 13-year-old, young-at-heart Yorkie weighing just 10 pounds. He’s fostered in Toronto. Ted is one of those rare, truly special souls who makes everyone who meets him fall instantly in love. Ted is pure sweetness. He is completely house trained, loves all people, and has lived with small children. He doesn’t ask for much — just the comfort of being near his humans, feeling included, feeling safe, feeling loved. If you sit down, he wants to be beside you. If you move rooms, he’ll follow. His greatest joy in life is simply being close to the people he loves. Ted likes other dogs and is enjoying the 3 dogs in his foster home, though in classic Yorkie fashion he can be a tiny boss and may snap if another dog gets in his face — never out of meanness, just setting boundaries in his own little way. We don’t know how he is with cats but expect he may be ok with a dog savvy cat. Like many seniors, Ted has a few age-related issues - but who doesn’t? He is mostly deaf and has cataracts, but none of that stops him from enjoying life, being affectionate, gentle, and full of heart. Ted has a history of luxating patella and has a history of tracheal collapse, which is common in small breeds and just means he should not jump off the couch and needs to be walked on a harness (although Ted doesn’t really want to be walked on a leash anyway). Ted is used to doing his business in a yard so he will be happiest in a home with a fenced yard. He loves being outside exploring the yard with his family and enjoying the fresh air and companionship. He doesn’t even really mind the cold! Ted is love in dog form. He is loyal, sweet, comforting, and endlessly grateful for kindness. Seniors like him don’t just make wonderful pets — they make deep, meaningful companions, the kind who bring calm, warmth, and quiet joy into a home. We are searching for the very best home for Ted to spend his golden years, surrounded by love — because he deserves nothing less. Everyone who meets him adores him, and we have no doubt you will too. ••••••••• As my foster family gets to know me my profile can change and will be updated accordingly. Check back often for details! An application for me can be found at www.justpaws.ca. Just Paws is located in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada. We do not adopt out of province or country. Please note that although many of our dogs get along with children, we are not able to adopt to any household with kids under the age of 8 years old. This is a stipulation of our insurance and is not a reflection on suitability of the potential adopter.

If you have any questions or would like to adopt TED, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.