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Cruise

  • Senior
  • Male
  • Large

About Cruise

Hawkestone, ON

Physical Traits

Senior
(8+ years)
Male
Large
(61-100 lbs)
Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes

Cruise’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Cruise's Story

<p data-start="0" data-end="394">Cruise is a 9 year old male Bichon Frise weighing just 8 pounds, and this sweet little gentleman is ready to start the very best chapter of his life. As a puppymill survivor, he may have missed out on the comforts of a loving home early on, but you would never know it from his gentle heart and hopeful spirit. Cruise has embraced foster life with quiet bravery and is blossoming more each day.</p><br/><br/><p data-start="396" data-end="948">He is incredibly sweet and friendly, with a soft, affectionate nature that makes people instantly fall for him. Cruise is almost fully housetrained, and rides nicely in the car. He knows "come", "up", "outside" and of course when it is time for "treats"! He gets along beautifully with other dogs and truly enjoys their company. While he has not met cats in foster care, his calm and gentle temperament suggests he would likely do well with respectful feline friends too. He can be a little shy when first meeting new people, but he warms up quickly and happily leans into affection once he feels safe.</p><br/><br/><p data-start="950" data-end="1382">Because he is a small senior boy, he would do best in a home with older children or kids who understand the importance of giving him space when he needs it. Like many dogs who are discovering the world later in life, he simply thrives with kindness, reassurance, and a predictable routine. He is just getting used to the leash and walking but is very well mannered on short walks. Here's what his foster has to say about him - "Cruise is a mellow, gentle boy who craves love and affection and loves being petted and comes to me for this. He gives kisses freely and is one of the sweetest dogs I have ever known. He sleeps quietly at night and waits patiently to be fed at breakfast and dinner. He is a gem!"</p><br/><br/><p data-start="1384" data-end="1737" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Cruise would love a calm, loving home where he can enjoy cozy beds, gentle walks, and lots of affection. Whether as a companion to another friendly dog or as your one and only little shadow, he is ready to give his whole heart to a family who will cherish him. After everything he has been through, Cruise deserves a soft landing and a lifetime of love.</p><br/><br/><p><em>Our adoption fees cover all up to date veterinary needs, including but not limited to: full veterinary examination, age appropriate vaccinations, fecal test and parasite prevention, wellness bloodwork, spay or neuter, and microchip. All dogs will be started on a 6 week trial of pet insurance after adoption. Local adopters can take advantage of 50% off a training course at Ruff Haus in Barrie (</em><a href="http://www.ruffhaus.ca/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExam5VQ1ZiRDJ4QW9oUXpzSXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR47MX1Um92Tqyy52F_TJifZoiFx1U7UtGjmvRTN6Ig36IRaMUZmlEPqOYDAXw_aem_HeAQu_O-pqfpeAAvh9sLLw"><em>www.ruffhaus.ca</em></a><em>) and all adopters will also be signed up for Petcademy to offer 30 days of free text-based behavioural support.</em></p> Please visit our website www.preciouspawsrescue.ca to submit an adoption application.

Cruise is a 9 year old male Bichon Frise weighing just 8 pounds, and this sweet little gentleman is ready to start the very best chapter of his life. As a puppymill survivor, he may have missed out on the comforts of a loving home early on, but you would never know it from his gentle heart and hopeful spirit. Cruise has embraced foster life with quiet bravery and is blossoming more each day.



He is incredibly sweet and friendly, with a soft, affectionate nature that makes people instantly fall for him. Cruise is almost fully housetrained, and rides nicely in the car. He knows "come", "up", "outside" and of course when it is time for "treats"! He gets along beautifully with other dogs and truly enjoys their company. While he has not met cats in foster care, his calm and gentle temperament suggests he would likely do well with respectful feline friends too. He can be a little shy when first meeting new people, but he warms up quickly and happily le

Cruise is a 9 year old male Bichon Frise weighing just 8 pounds, and this sweet little gentleman is ready to start the very best chapter of his life. As a puppymill survivor, he may have missed out on the comforts of a loving home early on, but you would never know it from his gentle heart and hopeful spirit. Cruise has embraced foster life with quiet bravery and is blossoming more each day.



He is incredibly sweet and friendly, with a soft, affectionate nature that makes people instantly fall for him. Cruise is almost fully housetrained, and rides nicely in the car. He knows "come", "up", "outside" and of course when it is time for "treats"! He gets along beautifully with other dogs and truly enjoys their company. While he has not met cats in foster care, his calm and gentle temperament suggests he would likely do well with respectful feline friends too. He can be a little shy when first meeting new people, but he warms up quickly and happily leans into affection once he feels safe.



Because he is a small senior boy, he would do best in a home with older children or kids who understand the importance of giving him space when he needs it. Like many dogs who are discovering the world later in life, he simply thrives with kindness, reassurance, and a predictable routine. He is just getting use

How To Adopt

Cruise was listed as Adoptable by Precious Paws Rescue
How can I adopt Cruise?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Precious Paws Rescue. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Cruise is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Precious Paws Rescue for details on the pet.
When can I meet Cruise?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Precious Paws Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Cruise, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Precious Paws Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!
Precious Paws Rescue's Adoption Policy
Before inquiring about a specific dog for adoption, please ensure you have read their complete bio. We try to provide a complete description of each dog’s preferences in their write up including whether they are good with children and/or other pets. Adoption fees for each dog are also listed in their bio. If you still have questions about a dog you’re interested in please send us a message and one of our volunteers will respond as soon as possible. The first step if you are interested in adopting one of our available dogs is to complete our online Adoption Application at www.preciouspawsrescue.ca. Once your application is received one of our volunteers will review it and then get in touch with you to schedule a time for an interview. We will request a Zoom interview with you, so that we can complete your “phone interview” and “home visit” all at once. If these applications are not available to you we will schedule your phone interview first and, following that, we will schedule a home visit where a volunteer visits to meet all family members and see where the dog would be living. Our focus is on making the best match, not only for our rescue dogs, but also for our adoptive families. We want our adoptions to be successful for all involved so please understand that our adoption process is in place to ensure this happens. If you have any questions please get in touch!

Cruise is from Precious Paws Rescue

[Hawkestone, ON]

Our Mission
To improve the quality of life for animals in need through foster care and adoption programs, comprehensive veterinary care, behavioural assessments and training, and public education.

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