She noted the about seven-week-old puppy will remain in The Dog Rescuers Inc.’s care for a month or two, to ensure he will adjust well to his new legs.

“(To ensure) he’s up and walking, sort of speak, before we place him out. However, we will start looking for a good, suitable family,” said Znidarec.

“The lovely girls who brought him to us named him Cupid because his nose is shaped like a heart.”

Registered as a nonprofit organization, The Dog Rescuers Inc. does not qualify for government grants or assistance, and relies heavily on fundraising events and the generosity of donors.

The Oakville group is gearing up for its Chewey’s Sounds for Hounds Dinner and Show fundraiser, which takes place Sunday, Feb. 19 at the St. Joseph’s Banquet & Conference Centre, 300 River Oaks Blvd. E.

“The timing was perfect (with getting Cupid) because we’re able to buy his little legs and not have to worry because we have our fundraiser coming up,” said Znidarec.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets, which cost $50, with discounts available for tables of 10, will be sold until Sunday, Feb. 12.

To purchase tickets or for more information, call 416-567-6249, email info@thedogrescuersinc.ca or visit www.thedogrescuersinc.ca/.