Kika

* KIKA’S ADOPTION FEE IS SPONSORED *<br/><br/>Kika / Female / ~3 years old / 60 lbs / Terrier Mix / No dogs, cats, or children / Female-only home / From Mexico / Fostered in Toronto<br/><br/>Follow Kika’s journey: @kikaneedsamom<br/><br/>Meet Kika — aka Kikachu — your future best friend with the biggest personality and an even bigger heart.<br/><br/>Kika is the perfect mix of playful goofball and cozy companion. She’s a certified cozy connoisseur who loves fresh, warm blankets, will carefully select a toy to use as her pillow, and can often be found stretched out dramatically across the floor.<br/><br/>She’s also an Olympic-level toy shredder, a dedicated cardboard recycler, and has full-on conversations with her squeaky toys. She knows her toys by name, loves a good game of “rescue the toy from under the ottoman,” and will gently (and persistently!) remind you when belly rubs should absolutely not stop.<br/><br/>Kika is currently spending time during the day with a dog walker a few times a week and has been doing really well, showing that with patience, consistency, and trust, she can successfully build relationships with new people.<br/><br/>Kika came to us after she wandered into the home of a shelter volunteer, badly injured and clearly the subject of mistreatment. Despite everything she went through, she somehow knew to find a safe place to ask for help. Today, she is thriving in foster care with steady guidance and has graciously shown us her true, joyful personality.<br/><br/>She’s smart, expressive, and full of quirky charm — the kind of dog who keeps you laughing every day. But beyond the silliness, Kika forms deep, loyal bonds with her people. Once you’re in her circle, you’re her person — she will trust you fully, follow your lead, and look to you for everything.<br/><br/>Kika thrives with structure, routine, and a confident female handler. She walks beautifully, knows her commands (including her “manners” cue for elevators!), and is very in tune with her person. She enjoys her walks, exploring, and even climbing snow piles like a little mountain goat.<br/><br/>Kika is looking for a female-only, adult-only home with someone who understands or is open to learning about dogs who need a bit of time to build trust.<br/><br/>Understandably, Kika does not immediately trust strangers. She will need an adjustment period where she may show some guarding behaviours, including around food, and will benefit from clear structure, space, and thoughtful handling. Once she trusts her person, these behaviours significantly decrease.<br/><br/>Men, in particular, are scary for Kika. While she can pass them outdoors without issue, she is not comfortable sharing her indoor space and will use barking or growling to communicate that discomfort. She does well when crated in another room during male visitors and settles with proper management.<br/><br/>Kika learned to trust her female foster — which is why we are looking for a similar environment to set her up for success.<br/>She is best suited as the only pet in the home, though she can enjoy friendly interactions with dogs out on walks.<br/><br/>Kika is a truly special dog who has overcome a difficult past and is now ready for her person — someone patient, understanding, and ready to build a deep, meaningful bond.<br/><br/>With the right match, Kika is an incredibly rewarding, loyal, funny, and loving companion who will give you her whole heart.<br/><br/>Her foster is happy to support approved adopters to ensure a smooth transition and set everyone up for success.<br/><br/>Kika has mild/moderate enamel hypoplasia which is thinning of the enamel on her teeth. Homecare will help with brushing but she may require professional dental cleaning in the future. Kika should avoid hard chews, toys, and treats as her teeth will be more prone to breaking during play. Kika also does best on a lamb protein diet.<br/><br/>If you are interested in Kika and would like to chat more about whether she would be a good fit for you, please reach out to adopt@fetchandreleash.ca.<br/><br/>If you are interested in adopting Kika, please apply at<br/>https://www.fetchandreleash.ca/adoption-info#adoption-form<br/><br/>Kika's adoption fee has been generously sponsored. To learn more about our adoption process, please visit our FAQs at https://www.fetchandreleash.ca/about-us#about-faqs

* KIKA’S ADOPTION FEE IS SPONSORED *

Kika / Female / ~3 years old / 60 lbs / Terrier Mix / No dogs, cats, or children / Female-only home / From Mexico / Fostered in Toronto

Follow Kika’s journey: @kikaneedsamom

Meet Kika — aka Kikachu — your future best friend with the biggest personality and an even bigger heart.

Kika is the perfect mix of playful goofball and cozy companion. She’s a certified cozy connoisseur who loves fresh, warm blankets, will carefully select a toy to use as her pillow, and can often be found stretched out dramatically across the floor.

She’s also an Olympic-level toy shredder, a dedicated cardboard recycler, and has full-on conversations with her squeaky toys. She knows her toys by name, loves a good game of “rescue the toy from under the ottoman,” and will gently (and persistently!) remind you when belly rubs should absolutely not stop.

Kika is currently spending time during the day with a dog walker a few times a week and has been doing really wel

* KIKA’S ADOPTION FEE IS SPONSORED *

Kika / Female / ~3 years old / 60 lbs / Terrier Mix / No dogs, cats, or children / Female-only home / From Mexico / Fostered in Toronto

Follow Kika’s journey: @kikaneedsamom

Meet Kika — aka Kikachu — your future best friend with the biggest personality and an even bigger heart.

Kika is the perfect mix of playful goofball and cozy companion. She’s a certified cozy connoisseur who loves fresh, warm blankets, will carefully select a toy to use as her pillow, and can often be found stretched out dramatically across the floor.

She’s also an Olympic-level toy shredder, a dedicated cardboard recycler, and has full-on conversations with her squeaky toys. She knows her toys by name, loves a good game of “rescue the toy from under the ottoman,” and will gently (and persistently!) remind you when belly rubs should absolutely not stop.

Kika is currently spending time during the day with a dog walker a few times a week and has been doing really well, showing that with patience, consistency, and trust, she can successfully build relationships with new people.

Kika came to us after she wandered into the home of a shelter volunteer, badly injured and clearly the subject of mistreatment. Despite everything she went through, she somehow knew to find a safe place to ask for help. Today, she is thriving in foster care with steady guidance