Kiko Mixed Breed Mississauga, ON

Kiko / M / 7Y / 55 lbs / Mixed Breed / No dogs please / Older Kids Preferred / No cats please/ From Mexico / Fostered in Oshawa

** Follow Kiko’s journey on Instagram @Fostertails_crae_and_friends **

Meet Kiko! Kiko is one resilient guy. Originally from Mexico, he used to live alone on a rooftop for most of his life. He stole the hearts of everyone at the shelter and they quickly realized he was a very special boy who deserved a shot at the good life in Canada. Despite everything he has been through, this handsome boy is described by his fosters as gentle, sweet, loving, affectionate, eager to please, easygoing, and low maintenance. He has a gentle heart and will really start to thrive once he gets a sense of permanence and belonging in his family. He is ready for a family committed to helping him reach his full potential!

Kiko’s favourite activities are cuddling, getting pets, scritches, and belly rubs from his people. He will use his beautiful brown eyes and lay his head on your lap to let you know he wants pets. He loves being close to his humans and gently pressing his body against them when he wants cuddles. He will give vigorous tail wags when his people return or come into the room. He will also give lots of little kisses to express his affection.

Kiko enjoys being outdoors and gets multiple walks a day. He currently gets 2 good walks plus a few shorter outdoor breaks during the day. Kiko walks very well on leash and enjoys trotting alongside his human. He will match his pace to whoever is walking him, he doesn’t pull, and is easily corrected. He is curious and loves to sniff and prefers a quieter neighbourhood where there are not too many loud vehicles or encounters with strangers or other dogs. Kiko does not enjoy meeting other dogs on leash and will require a handler who can advocate for his space and ensure he is not put in an uncomfortable position.

In the house, Kiko is a dream. This handsome boy has perfect manners to match his good looks and charms. He loves his humans and wants to be close to them whenever they are around but also does well on his own. He will adapt to a new routine easily and is very go with the flow. He is not at all destructive and is trusted with free roam in the house. Kiko has several favourite toys and will play with them to entertain himself when left alone. He enjoys chewing on his kongs, balls, and stuffed toys but is not destructive.

Kiko has been left for up to four hours on his own and has been perfectly fine. He calms down quickly and is not crated. He mostly chills out in the area where his dog bed and toys are located, or will curl up on the couch and snooze. Kiko doesn’t enjoy being crated, but given his good manners it is not necessary. Kiko settles quickly at night on a dog bed in his fosters’ room and sleeps through the night without issue.

Kiko needs slow and proper introductions to new people. He is not a dog that will run up to anyone. He needs to be approached slowly and respectfully. Kiko warms up quickly and after that he loves getting pets from anyone and everyone. Kiko has not met any children but would likely be fine with older, dog savvy children. He is not a dog that will like rambunctious play or grabbing hands. Kiko does not seem to enjoy other dogs. On walks he will usually avoid other dogs and walk away from any he meets. He would do best as the only dog in the home. Kiko has not been cat tested. He has shown mild curiosity when he sees cats on walks but hasn’t been reactive.

Kiko has basic obedience skills, is very attuned to his people and is eager to please. He pays close attention to body language, voice tone, and eye contact and never wants to do anything that might displease or inconvenience his people. He is described as extremely sensitive, observant and considerate.

Kiko is the perfect companion for a single person or adult couple, where he would be the only pet in the home. He would do best in a quiet neighbourhood and would strongly prefer a yard where he could hang out without meeting too many other dogs. Kiko is muzzle trained and needs a family that will advocate for his space when meeting new or unfamiliar people and dogs, and who will help his confidence going up and down stairs. He will also need a family who is committed to working on his leash etiquette, obedience training and overall confidence. Kiko just needs a lot of affection, love, and support from his humans to feel safe. Once he trusts you, he will do anything for you.

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

Kiko’s adoption fee is $550. To learn more about our adoption fees, please visit our FAQs at https://www.fetchandreleash.ca/about-us#about-faqs.