Lyle the canine is prepared for ‘a quieter way of life’

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Who higher to seek out beneath the Christmas tree than Lyle, a three-year-old, mixed-breed, canine?

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He’s naughty and good, having survived a 2024 hurricane in North Carolina and is now searching for some “time, patience and a quieter lifestyle,” to thrive in a brand new ceaselessly dwelling after being on the Toronto Humane Society for over a 12 months.

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“He is adorable,” stated THS spokesman Lucas Solowey.

“He was transferred into the shelter with a group of 10 dogs that came in from North Carolina back in October 2024. So he’s been with us for over a year and we’re really looking to place him. He’s a great dog. There are a couple of challenges but overall he’s a sweetie who really is loving.”

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Solowey stated Lyle, who’s on anxiousness remedy that may be taken along with his meals, has completed effectively in coaching periods.

“He learns quickly. He’s affectionate, calm and respectful of space,” added Solowey. “He doesn’t jump. He loves snuggling up and enjoys a calm environment. He’s also been a star student in our canine-mentor training class.”

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However, Lyle just isn’t a fan of different canine or pigeons.

“He can have reactivity around them,” defined Solowey. “He can have big feelings when it comes to the outside world. So walking in the city can be overwhelming for Lyle. He gets overstimulated by dogs, pigeons and sometimes even people at a distance. He does have big reactions.”

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He added Lyle’s socialization must be saved to a minimal for now.

Not a ‘dog park dog’

“I would say he’s not a dog park dog. He’s not a dog you’d introduce to all the neighbours dogs,” stated Solowey, who added Lyle may bark or pull on his leash however with coaching he’ll enhance.

“He’s more of a, ‘Let’s go for an early morning jog and then cuddle at home kind of dog.’ So if you’ve got access to quiet walking areas or a schedule that lets you avoid the dog rush hour, that is the best.”

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His preferrred dwelling can be calm, predictable and pet-free, stated Solowey, who added Lyle would greatest be situated in a house the place he can chill out with out shock encounters.

Fine with youngsters

“He would be fine with kids, especially older kids. Just not pets. The country or suburbs or even a quieter neighbourhood in Toronto would be ideal. We would set people up with any post-adoption training support to help with the transition.”

Anyone inquisitive about adopting Lyle can go to torontohumanesociety.com to start out the adoption course of.
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UPDATE: Rex, a three-month-old, mixed-breed, male pet from October’s Forever Friend column, was adopted.

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