Donny & Marie

My story

Hi there, I’m Donny and this is my sister, Marie!We were found abandoned together in a rural area with a small plate of food, with no one else around. When GHS staff arrived to bring us to safety that day, we were very cautious—I was a bit more confident than my sister Marie, but it still took over 6 hours to contain us both! Our past is unknown, but it’s likely we haven’t lived in a home before. Since arriving at the shelter in April and being afraid of doorways and leashes, we’ve come so far in getting used to a routine. Our friends at GHS love our sweet, affectionate sides; we’ve got impressive wiggle bums when we’re happy and we are friendly meeting new people. We love an adventure, too—especially if it involves swimming! If you have space in your life for two big, silly, sweet, playful dogs who need a family to finally call their own, it might just be us!OUR IDEAL HOME INVOLVES…CHILDREN: Teenagers should be okay, but no young children given our sensitive nature.OTHER DOGS: We’re happy together, but also do fabulously with other dogs and could enjoy a well-socialized dog who will help us build confidence!CATS: Yes, with a cat confident and experienced with large dogs.FIRST-TIME DOG OWNERS: No, we’re sensitive and would do best with someone who has dog experience.FENCED-IN YARD: Yes, so we have a safe place to lounge outside, which is one of our favorite things to do! A rural home without a fence may also be an option.HOUSING ENVIRONMENT: Any home with a private yard, or rural.SOMEONE HOME MOST OF THE DAY: Not necessarily.SOME OTHER THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT US…ACTIVITY LEVEL: Medium.HOUSE-TRAINED: Yes.If you think we would make a good match for your home, please click the `Adopt Me` button to apply!FOSTER US! We’re excited to be selected as part of the Paisley Project and we’re looking for a foster home! If your home environment matches what we’re looking for based on the information above, please consider applying to foster us. The Paisley Project aims to match selected, long-stay animals at GHS with fosters that can provide a home that gradually introduces them to the everyday experiences of life as a pet. Fosters will offer the routine, structure and stability needed to help get animals ready for their new family. Learn more & apply at guelphhumane.ca/the-paisley-project

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