Plum

Plum / F / 1Y / 12lbs / Shih Tzu mix / Fostered in Port Elgin 

Plum is the perfect combination of silly, cuddly, and calm. This adorable girl has an enormous heart and her absolute favourite thing in the world is being with her people. Whether she's snuggled up on the couch, following you around the house, or curled up nearby, she's happiest when she's included in family life. She's also got a playful side that will make you smile—she loves a good game of fetch and gets the most adorable case of the zoomies when she's excited!

She's steadily gaining confidence and truly lights up around her humans. She's not overly vocal except when meeting someone new or encountering other dogs on walks (she likes to announce herself!). Her gentle, sweet spirit and total love of people make her an absolute joy to be around.

Plum is a quick learner who's already making great progress:

- Crate trained - She sees her crate as her safe space and often goes in on her own for naps

- House training - Making excellent progress with frequent potty breaks

- Basic commands - Already responding well to her name and learning "sit" and "come"

- Leash manners - Working on improvement, manageable and getting better as her confidence grows

Plum does well when left alone for a few hours at a time with no signs of separation anxiety. She's content to settle into her dog bed or crate when her family steps out. She's adaptable to different exercise levels—a couple of walks a day keeps her happy, and she settles beautifully afterward.

Kids: Great with children! She's made her foster family's kids laugh endlessly with her goofy ways.

Dogs: Needs slow, patient introductions as she's not overly confident yet and can be reactive at first. With time and trust, she settles in beautifully and is already learning to play—she just needs a gentle approach and reassurance.

People: She may bark initially when meeting new people, then happily climbs into their lap for snuggles. She warms up quickly and really enjoys attention.

Plum would thrive in a loving home where she's part of the family. She needs a nurturing environment with both affection and gentle structure. Her ideal home would have patient adopters who understand she needs time to warm up to new pets, and bonus points if there are kids or someone home during the day!

If you are interested in adopting Plum, please complete an adoption application on our website.