🥜 Peanut 🥜

🎂 11 months

⚖️ 45lbs and growing

⚕️ Spayed, UTD vaccines, microchipped and dewormed

🏃‍♀️ loves playing with her ball and fetching.

🐶 A fellow dog in the house is strongly recommended

🐱 not tested

👦 amazing with kids, caring and respectful.

📚 Crate trained and looking for a patient human to help her get over her leash fear.

🚽 Potty trained

📍 Calgary, but transport can be arranged for the right family

Since May 2025, Peanut has been in foster care for 227 days—and what a journey it has been! Rescued from a Canadian animal task force clinic as a frightened feral stray, Peanut arrived with fear etched in her eyes and a heart yearning for love. Left behind in a First Nations community, she faced the harsh realities of winter and dog attacks. We couldn’t let that happen.

Now, thanks to the unwavering support of her foster family, Peanut’s world has blossomed. She has discovered the warmth of companionship, especially with her canine buddies who have helped her come out of her shell. She’s gone from a timid girl to a thriving pup who now basks in gentle pets and affectionate cuddles on her terms. She is now accepting of having the leash put on and is bravely trying to walk with it. Not quite there yet. 🥳

However, Peanut's journey isn’t over yet. We’re on a mission to find her forever home—one with a resident dog who can continue to guide her and help her thrive. She’s learning to trust humans, but she still has some fears to overcome, especially when it comes to leashes.

📕 Peanut has participated in desensitization training, which has made a significant difference in her confidence. But patience is key—she will need a loving owner who can help her develop a new, positive association with being leashed. 📕

This sweet girl truly shines when she’s surrounded by a confident, friendly canine companion. If you have a dog and understand the importance of taking things slow, Peanut will reward your kindness with a love that is deeply special—the kind that is earned.