It’s official! Radar has been adopted. What a perfect way to celebrate November’s Senior Pet Month. To watch this boy on his journey from an abandoned stray to a happy and healthy member of a new forever home is what rescue is all about. ❤️

Thank you to his wonderful foster mom who guided and cared for him along the way, and congratulations to Radar and his new family! 🎉

Radar is Ready for Adoption!

This spunky senior is the perfect companion dog! Always eager to please, Radar only wants to be with his people, but not in a clingy way. He is just super happy to go about life by your side and with you leading the way.

• He hasn’t met a human he doesn’t love
• He doesn’t beg (his puppy eyes are on point though)
• He doesn’t bark (he can, he just chooses not to)
• He doesn’t need long walks (he’s a little timid to leave the house, actually, and prefers backyard play for exercise)
• He quietly waits for your return if you leave
• He is SO gentle with treats it’s like getting a lil kiss 😘
• He is fully crate trained

Although he needed some TLC when he came to rescue, Radar has since flourished. He’s received a clean bill of health, and although he does have some slight vision impairment it doesn’t stop him from finding his ball – or his treat. He’s had a blood workup, all his vaccinations, dental surgery, and has been neutered and microchipped. As a stray, we can’t know his age for certain, but we’re putting him at a young 10. And he’s a svelte 20 lbs.

We are sure that with continued guidance, it will just be a matter of time before you are looking up Radar’s picture in the dictionary next to ‘good boy’. Some things he has been working on:

• He’s terrified of barking dogs (not sure if this is related to his time on the streets or in the shelter) and would much prefer to be your one and only
• He’s jealous of cats (but he is doing SO well with leave it and settle)
• He’s also jealous of his toys, but his toy guarding has come a long way as he’s mastered the “drop it” command. As he is over-exuberant with toys, however, he’s not a good fit with young children.
• He’s the man – okay, he’s a marker. This has become less frequent since his neuter and may have to do with the cats in the home. Right now, this is being managed with pee breaks every three hours, and the use of a belly band. Ideally his new person will be home with him more often than not so he can continue to go outside every few hours.
• Teeth. Or lack thereof? He’s been adjusting to several dental extractions and has been reluctant to eat from his dish, but things are getting back to normal – Radar’s normal that is, which is always a tad bit picky.

From his foster mom: “Radar doesn’t walk, he hops. 🤣 It makes me laugh every time… not a chuckle, but the deep down, endorphin creating best type of laughter. And laughter is good for the soul, so Radar is like the best medicine.”

If you’re looking for some ‘Radar love’, and think your lifestyle would make a good match for Radar’s needs:
FILL OUT AN ADOPTION APPLICATION HERE!

BEST AS AN ONLY PET • FENCED YARD PREFERRED • NO KIDS UNDER 12 • FOSTERED IN THE OTTAWA AREA

NOTE: From the time applications are opened, through the selection and screening process, adoptions can take approximately three weeks to finalize. We thank everyone who takes the time to apply, but only those who best fit each dog’s requirements in a forever home will be contacted.

Tap, tap, tap – this thing on? Hey! It’s me Radar!

Thanks so much for giving me a name – it was a confusing first few weeks in rescue. But boy, am I glad to be here! That #shelterlife was not for me!

This place is fantastic! Two square meals a day, unlimited fresh water, a spot on the couch and in the bed, a big backyard where I can practice the BT 500, and all the treats I can eat!

Treats! Have you tried them? They are delish! Mmmmm chicken…

Foster mom says that treats are for good boys. So I am doing everything I can to be the goodest and bestest boy around and get more treats! I am currently learning to use a doorbell to go outside (I’m not much of a barker) and that cats need love too (I can get a lil’ jealous).

I am scheduled for a veterinary ‘tune-up’ at the end of September and then Foster mom says it will be time for this little love bug (that’s me!) to meet my new family. Are you my people? I can’t wait to meet you and smother you with kisses 💋♥️

With 642 votes, the contest to name our Mr. Stray was as close as some Olympic finals! Thanks to everyone who took part. We are very happy to introduce to you, Radar!

Introducing the newest member of the BTRC foster family!

This mature gentleman, found as a stray, was placed in our care by the shelter.

He has a few medical concerns that will need further investigation, but until he sees the vet all we can really say for sure is that he now has a safe place, a full tummy, and the TLC of a wonderful foster home.

What he doesn’t have is a name.