Alfalfa

Alfalfa’s Story

Alfalfa / 3 months / 12 lbs (and growing!) / Lab Mix / Good Second Dog / Very Friendly with Humans / Untested with Children / Untested with Cats / From Manitoba / Fostered in Toronto

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Meet Alfalfa! Alfalfa is a sweet little dude who was rescued with his mom and littermates when they were newly born from the harsh Manitoba winter. Alfalfa is now in foster care and looking to join his perfect family. Besides being adorable, Alfalfa is goofy, independent, and very curious!

Alfalfa is loving all the puppy things! He enjoys time outdoors exploring, playing with his foster sibling, playing with toys, chasing toys, and chewing. Everything is new and exciting to him! When his energy is spent, he likes getting pets from his people. He has the softest fur and most beautiful eyes. When sleeping he has puppy dreams about all his adventures.

Being a puppy, Alfalfa will need support in all areas including potty training and basic obedience. He is growing more confident every day but will take time to master everything and become a wonderful family pet. He would love to join a family with another dog but could also do well as the only pet in the home. As a young pup, he requires attention throughout the day, including opportunities to go outside, playing and enrichment, and guidance from his humans. Alfalfa is a smart boy and very food motivated.

Alfalfa is a pretty adaptable little guy and could live in most types of homes but he is vocal so an apartment or condo where noise is an issue would not be suitable. Alfalfa has not met any kids since coming into care and he is in a puppy phase that includes jumping, chewing, and nipping so young kids may find it overwhelming. He would very likely do well with older, dog savvy kids. He has not been tested with cats. As with all puppies, he will require training and work but we have no doubt he will make a wonderful family pet.

As a condition of the adoption contract, Alfalfa’s new family will be required to:

- Ensure he has an opportunity to go outside every 2-3 hours. If you work full time, this means hiring a dog walker to come in 2x per day for a puppy visit
- Attend and complete a basic obedience class at your own cost (proof required).
- Provide plenty of socialization opportunities – both dog and human – it's important at this stage.
- Neuter within 6 months of adoption. If done at our partner vet in Mississauga, the neuter will be included in the adoption fee. If you choose to do it elsewhere, it will be done at your own cost. Proof of neuter is required to finalize the adoption.

If you’re interested in adopting Alfalfa, please apply at https://www.fetchandreleash.ca/adoption-info#adoption-form.

Alfalfa’s adoption fee is $1,000 which includes the cost of his neuter surgery, if done at our partner vet (located in Mississauga).

To learn more about our adoption fees and the adoption process, please visit our FAQs at https://www.fetchandreleash.ca/about-us#about-faqs.