MAVERICK
Neutered Male
DOB: JULY 2, 2023
STATUS: IN FOSTER CARE
FOSTER UPDATE - NOVEMBER 4, 2025
Maverick has really come out of his shell since arriving in rescue 💛 He’s now great at letting everyone know exactly what he needs!
This past weekend was new stuffy day (unfortunately lamb chop was not built to last). He’s happily moved on to a new dinosaur stuffy 🦖 as his favourite. Maverick has also been “helping” with yard work — which mostly involves running laps around the yard with his brother and then pooping on the freshly raked leaves 🍂😂
He loves to meet new people in the house and on walks but always barks first. The barking time is slowly reducing and is due to excitement versus any kind of aggression. He also tends to be more wary of men than women.
Now that Maverick is comfortable in his foster home, he has become a very good eater. He is currently enjoying a novel protein food (kangaroo) and has had some relief from his allergies.
At bedtime, Maverick brings each of his stuffies onto the big bed one at a time — a process that takes about five minutes and is absolutely adorable 🥹 Sky waits until Maverick has all the stuffies in the bed and promptly steals them 😂
FOSTER UPDATE - OCTOBER 3, 2025
Maverick is doing great and showing his sweet, playful personality more each day! He’s loving his new kangaroo-based diet 🦘, which seems to have helped with some mild itchiness. This weekend he’s getting an oatmeal bath. Spa day for this handsome boy! 💦
Maverick is fully house-trained and prefers life on the couch, the bed, or a warm lap (no crate needed!). At night, he sleeps wrapped around his foster mom’s head before curling up with Sky as the night goes on. 💕
He’s doing well with short alone times — just a few seconds of barking before he settles down for a nap. Maverick enjoys walks up to about 35 minutes, and while he can sometimes react to other dogs, he’s easily redirected.
Playtime is his favorite part of the day! He and Sky proudly “borrowed” a giant Sasquatch stuffy from the resident dogs 🧸, are obsessed with their new Lamb Chop plush, and even swiped a motorized mouse toy from the cat — mischief mastered! 😆
At the vet, Maverick charmed everyone. He’s in great shape and didn’t mind anything except being apart from Sky. His vet gave him a great report and noted that the mild luxating patella in one leg doesn’t require any treatment, just monitoring as he ages.
This little guy is happy, affectionate, and full of love. A total snugglebug with a playful heart. ❤️
INTRODUCTION - SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
Introducing Maverick!
Meet Maverick, a handsome two-year-old fawn pug who has just joined our rescue! He and his best buddy, Sky 🐶, were recently surrendered by an owner who clearly adored and cared for them deeply ❤️.
Maverick is a sweet and curious boy who is starting to settle into his foster home. He’s already showing off his playful side, happily chasing leaves 🍂 and keeping his foster mom updated on all the interesting sounds outside 👀👂! He’s a smart pup and has been doing well on walks, especially with his buddy Sky by his side. He has met the resident cat and while they’re not yet friends, Maverick no longer feels the need to bark at it 👌.
There are no health concerns at this time, though Maverick will be visiting the vet for a routine check-up once he has had more time to settle in. For now, he is safe, cared for, and surrounded with love as he begins this next chapter.
We’ll be sure to share more updates on this charming boy as he gets more comfortable.