NIKKI - faster than a speeding black little bullet, that's me! Only 5yrs  young, I'm a terrier mix spayed girl who acts like a pup; plays some serious ball; knows the housetraining drill; has a fun sense of humour and would love a warm lap to curl up in. I'm a smart little cookie whose unsure of strangers; so I bark a lot. It doesn't show very well and people go right by me, but if they only knew what I'm really like! Once I  know I won't be harmed, I'm your bestest little buddy ever! I have fairly good manners, will sit/wait and dance when I'm excited. My bum wiggles never stop and neither does my smile once we're friends. I'm a bit saucy, but it's all part of my personality! I would be happiest with older children and cats, but no dogs please. I like being the only pup. I love the pool and getting bellyrubs, what more could you ask for?  Stratford Perth Humane Society, 345 Douro Street, Stratford ON, Phone 519-273-6600, website:  www.sphumane.com or email info@sphumane.com. 

URGENT -- Hi, My name is Darwin and I have been at the shelter since May 3^rd. I am about 1.5 yrs old.  I am very smart and extremely playful.  I will make you laugh everyday with my goofy personality.  I have bonded very much to a few of the staff members here who take me out regularly and they can do anything they want to me.   I have done well being kennelled all this time but I am starting to get agitated and frustrated.  I am now piercing stainless steel bowls with my teeth because I am so bored.  We do not have volunteers here so some days I don't even get outside at all.  Now that's it's the middle of summer the staff here have limited time and are very busy.  I absolutely love the sprinkler and can play with it for hours!  The staff here have some video of me (if you want to see it).  I love chasing a ball and bringing it back to you to throw it all over again and like to walk around just chewing/holding a ball in my mouth. I can entertain myself by throwing toys up in the air over and over.  My recall is awesome now and I will do anything for a treat!  I know my basic commands (sit, shake paw).  I like to play hide and go seek too!  I will always find you! :) I am ok with some men but for some reason I don't like certain men and the staff don't know what triggers me to jump up and or lunge out at them. Same goes for dogs. I want to like everyone but if another dog comes at me....game on.  I will stand my ground. But if the other dog doesn't start anything first, I am ok with them. I am so young -- I just need someone who has breed knowledge and patience to help me get over these little hurtles.  Please, time is out for me and it's becoming unfair to me keep me here.  If you can help me please, please e-mail the staff at the shelter at animalrescue@hamilton.ca