Hi, I’m Pepper.

I’m only 5 months old, but life has already been a little confusing for me. I was adopted once and through no fault of my own, I had to come back. Since returning, the world has felt pretty scary and uncertain.

I’m a VERY shy little girl. New situations make me nervous and I can be especially weary around men. Right now, my biggest instinct is to hide and protect myself because I’m still learning that I’m safe.

What I need most is a very special person - someone patient, gentle and understanding enough to let me move at my own pace. Someone who won’t expect me to be brave right away, but who will celebrate the tiny victories with me along the way.

I'm currently in a specialized foster home where I live with several kids and a couple of other dogs. Slowly, but surely I am learning that people aren't to be feared. I don't want to brag, but they tell me I'm gonna make a great family pet for someone one day!

Because underneath all my fear is something really beautiful.

I’m actually a very sweet girl with so much love in my heart. I want to trust. I want to feel safe. I want to know what it’s like to truly love and be loved...I’m just not quite sure how to do that yet.

But with the right person, I think I could learn.

Maybe my forever home isn’t the loudest or busiest one. Maybe it’s simply the one willing to give a scared little puppy the time she needs to finally come out of her shell.

If you believe Pepper would be a great fit  for you, please submit an application form via email at adoptions@tdhs.ca.

Applications can be found here. For more information, contact us at 705-264-1816 during business hours.