Hi, I'm
Maple (Mae)
Poodle (Miniature)
My story
Maple is fostered in London, Ontario. Maple (Mae to her friends) has a simple idea of a good day: a little chase with a canine friend, time on the deck while you garden, and a long snuggle while you watch a movie. At approximately 6 years old and 8.4 kg, this lovely poodle is discovering how good life outside a puppy mill can be. Mae has made wonderful progress, but the world can still feel overwhelming. She needs time to observe and decide when she’s ready to join in. With new people, that can mean days or weeks before she finds the courage to say hello. Once she trusts you, snuggling is her favourite pastime, and her playful side emerges with zoomies and invitations to chase. Her ideal home is a quiet house with a securely fenced yard, one or two gentle, soft-spoken people, and another relaxed dog. Mae experiences anxiety when completely alone, including howling and chewing on objects. Her fellow foster dogs count as company: when the humans go out, she can settle with the other dogs, provided they’re settled too. Mae has met several cats with no concern and is calm when passing dogs on walks. She has also greeted several dogs comfortably off leash in a secure setting. She loves zoomies and chase, but rough wrestling and body checking overwhelm her, prompting her to hide. Her ideal canine friend enjoys chase, but gives her space and settles easily. When stressed, Mae may swallow fabric toys, bedding and blankets. Her family must carefully manage access to these items for her safety, especially while she adjusts to a new home. Mae is housetrained and signals that she needs to go out by pacing and staring at the door. A consistent bathroom schedule helps her succeed; significant routine changes can lead to house soiling. She has been spayed, had a dental, is vaccinated and receives parasite prevention. She enjoys daily brushing and benefits from a patient groomer who takes things slowly and responds to her comfort level. Big gatherings and ambitious hikes, or busy streets, would be a lot for Mae right now. A peaceful afternoon in the garden, a familiar dog to play with and a favourite person to curl up beside each night are much more her style. She needs people who will let her discover the world at her own pace. For someone who finds joy in quiet companionship and the small moments when trust grows, Mae has so much to share. Due to time constraints, we cannot respond to every enquiry asking for more information about a dog. Please carefully review the bio for the dog and our adoption process https://www.speakingofdogs.com/adoption/adoption-process/. If you are still interested in adopting, please fill out the adoption application form at the bottom of that page.November 12, 2026, 4:48 pm
Shelter/Rescue Group Speaking of Dogs Rescue
Toronto, ON M9W 3L8
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