Bill

Meet Bill. He's about 5–6 years old, weighs just 20 pounds<br/><br/>And what a little character he is! <br/><br/>Bill absolutely LOVES being outside. Give him some room to run and a stick that's practically bigger than he is, and you'll see one very happy little dog! Watching him proudly run around with his enormous prize is enough to make anyone smile. <br/><br/>But behind that playful, happy little guy is a dog who needs someone special.<br/><br/>Bill can feel insecure around people he doesn't know, and when he's frightened or uncomfortable, he may bite. He needs an experienced, patient person who understands canine behaviour, respects his boundaries, and allows introductions to happen slowly and calmly.<br/><br/>Bill doesn't need someone to rush him. He needs someone willing to earn his trust. <br/><br/>He also needs to be the ONLY animal in the home, where he can enjoy a peaceful environment and the attention he deserves.<br/><br/>Bill is heartworm-positive and is currently receiving treatment using the slow-kill method. This is not his fault, and it shouldn't automatically stand in the way of finding him a loving foster home, a foster-to-adopt opportunity, or a forever family. His treatment and activity needs can be discussed with Refuge Magoo to make sure his care continues safely.<br/><br/>WE ARE LOOKING FOR A FOSTER, FOSTER-TO-ADOPT, OR ADOPTIVE HOME FOR BILL.<br/><br/>Imagine what it would mean for Bill to leave the stress of shelter life behind. To have a comfortable place to sleep, a familiar human he can learn to trust, and a home where he finally feels safe.<br/><br/><br/>****<br/><br/>Voici Bill. Il a environ 5 à 6 ans, pèse à peine 20 livres et vit au Refuge Magoo, à Montréal, depuis PLUS DE HUIT MOIS.<br/><br/>Et quel petit personnage attachant! <br/><br/>Bill ADORE être dehors! Donnez-lui un peu d'espace pour courir et un bâton presque plus gros que lui, et vous verrez un petit chien au comble du bonheur! Le voir courir fièrement avec son énorme trésor dans la gueule, c'est impossible de ne pas sourire! <br/><br/>Mais derrière ce petit chien joyeux et enjoué se cache un toutou qui a besoin d'une personne bien particulière.<br/><br/>Bill peut se sentir insécure lorsqu'il rencontre de nouvelles personnes. Quand il a peur ou qu'il est mal à l'aise, il peut mordre. Il a donc besoin d'une personne expérimentée, patiente, qui comprend le comportement canin, respecte ses limites et prend le temps de faire les présentations doucement et calmement.<br/><br/>Bill n'a pas besoin qu'on le brusque. Il a besoin de quelqu'un qui prendra le temps de gagner sa confiance. <br/><br/>Il doit également être le SEUL animal de la maison, dans un environnement paisible où il pourra recevoir toute l'attention qu'il mérite.<br/><br/>Bill est atteint de la dirofilariose (vers du cœur) et suit actuellement un traitement selon la méthode dite slow kill (élimination lente). Ce n'est évidemment pas de sa faute, et cela ne devrait pas automatiquement l'empêcher de trouver une famille d'accueil aimante, une famille d'accueil avec possibilité d'adoption ou une famille pour la vie. Le Refuge Magoo pourra expliquer les soins et les restrictions d'activité nécessaires pour assurer la poursuite de son traitement en toute sécurité.<br/><br/>NOUS CHERCHONS UNE FAMILLE D'ACCUEIL, UNE FAMILLE D'ACCUEIL AVEC POSSIBILITÉ D'ADOPTION OU UNE FAMILLE ADOPTIVE POUR BILL.<br/><br/>Imaginez ce que cela représenterait pour lui de quitter enfin le stress du refuge. Avoir un endroit confortable où dormir, un humain familier en qui il pourrait apprendre à avoir confiance et un foyer où il se sentirait enfin en sécurité.

Meet Bill. He's about 5–6 years old, weighs just 20 pounds

And what a little character he is!

Bill absolutely LOVES being outside. Give him some room to run and a stick that's practically bigger than he is, and you'll see one very happy little dog! Watching him proudly run around with his enormous prize is enough to make anyone smile.

But behind that playful, happy little guy is a dog who needs someone special.

Bill can feel insecure around people he doesn't know, and when he's frightened or uncomfortable, he may bite. He needs an experienced, patient person who understands canine behaviour, respects his boundaries, and allows introductions to happen slowly and calmly.

Bill doesn't need someone to rush him. He needs someone willing to earn his trust.

He also needs to be the ONLY animal in the home, where he can enjoy a peaceful environment and the attention he deserves.

Bill is heartworm-positive and is currently receiving treatment using the slow-kill method.

Meet Bill. He's about 5–6 years old, weighs just 20 pounds

And what a little character he is!

Bill absolutely LOVES being outside. Give him some room to run and a stick that's practically bigger than he is, and you'll see one very happy little dog! Watching him proudly run around with his enormous prize is enough to make anyone smile.

But behind that playful, happy little guy is a dog who needs someone special.

Bill can feel insecure around people he doesn't know, and when he's frightened or uncomfortable, he may bite. He needs an experienced, patient person who understands canine behaviour, respects his boundaries, and allows introductions to happen slowly and calmly.

Bill doesn't need someone to rush him. He needs someone willing to earn his trust.

He also needs to be the ONLY animal in the home, where he can enjoy a peaceful environment and the attention he deserves.

Bill is heartworm-positive and is currently receiving treatment using the slow-kill method. This is not his fault, and it shouldn't automatically stand in the way of finding him a loving foster home, a foster-to-adopt opportunity, or a forever family. His treatment and activity needs can be discussed with Refuge Magoo to make sure his care continues safely.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A FOSTER, FOSTER-TO-ADOPT, OR ADOPTIVE HOME FOR BILL.

Imagine what it would mean for Bill to l