Volunteer for Rescue and Adoption Organizations in Canada

Paws Peoples Animal Welfare Society
2300 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario

We are a registered charity with a no-kill policy dedicated to helping homeless, abused and abandoned animals. We have been doing so since 1972.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Paws United Dog Rescue
London, Ontario

We are a local (London and Strathroy Ontario) non-profit group of animal lovers that rescues, rehabilitates and adopts dogs into loving homes.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Pembina Valley Humane Society
462 Jefferson Street, Morden, Manitoba

The mission of the Pembina Valley Humane Society is to support humane and sustainable communities for all animals through education, advocacy, respect and responsibility.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Peoples Animal Welfare Society
2300 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario

PAWS was established in 1972 by a group of animal lovers who wanted to assist animals in need.

We proudly enforce a strict no-kill policy, while providing a unique free-roam shelter where homeless, abandoned and abused animals are given safe haven - indefinitely. We offer exceptional care to the animals in our charge that is second to none.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Perth County SPCA
345 Douro Street, Stratford, Ontario

Through its province-wide network of 50 plus Communities, the Ontario SPCA is one of the largest, most responsive animal welfare organizations in the country, providing care and shelter for tens of thousands of animals every year. As a non-profit charitable organization, the Ontario SPCA is unique amongst animal welfare organizations in Ontario: the Ontario SPCA Act mandates the Society to enforce animal cruelty laws and provides Ontario SPCA Community investigators with police powers to do so.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Perth County SPCA

Pet Patrol
Box 250, St. Clements, Ontario

We are a Kitchener/Waterloo based cat adoption agency which rescues lost and abandoned felines. The cats in our care or kept in homes and not kennels, are treated for any parasites, vaccinated and spayed or neutered.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Peterborough Humane Society
385 Lansdowne Street East, Peterborough, Ontario

The Peterborough Humane Society, a registered charitable organization dependent on public donations, was established in 1941.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Peterborough Humane Society

Pets/friends for Life
14 St.Catharine's Street, St. Thomas, Ontario

Pets/Friends for Life is a no-kill animal centre located in St. Thomas, Ontario. We help mainly cats but have helped out a few dogs as well. We are unique in our own way of letting our cats roam free throughout our building. They are quite happy to lay on a bed or on a basket on a wall.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Pincher Creek Humane Society SPCA
Pincher Creek, Alberta

Through its province-wide network of 50 plus Communities, the Ontario SPCA is one of the largest, most responsive animal welfare organizations in the country, providing care and shelter for tens of thousands of animals every year. As a non-profit charitable organization, the Ontario SPCA is unique amongst animal welfare organizations in Ontario: the Ontario SPCA Act mandates the Society to enforce animal cruelty laws and provides Ontario SPCA Community investigators with police powers to do so.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Pincher Creek Humane Society SPCA

Pine Valley Animal Hospital Adoptions
1830 Wharncliffe Rd South, London, Ontario

At Pine Valley Animal Clinic, we provide therapeutic diagnosis and treatment options - but it's not about the equipment and machines. In fact, our service extends beyond typical office hours. We take time to follow up after discharge and make sure recovery is progressing as planned. Together we help make informed decisions for your pet's good health and vitality.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Poet's Vision Aussie Rescue
889 Jones Point Road, Perth, Ontario

Poet's Vision Aussie Rescue is a volunteer based, registered and incorporated not for profit organization located in Perth, Ontario. We are strictly volunteer run and rely on donations and fundraising to help cover the costs of food, materials and vetting procedures for the dogs in our care.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Poet's Vision Aussie Rescue

Pomeranian and Small Breed Rescue
, Ontario

Based in southern Ontario, Pomeranian and Small Breed Rescue is a volunteer-run rescue group providing care for dogs that have been surrendered by their owners, rescued from puppy mills, or are in danger of losing their lives in local animal control facilities. We are a registered Canadian charity operated by a group of dedicated volunteers committed to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming Pomeranian and other small breed dogs.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Portage Animal Welfare Society Inc.
Portage La Prairie, Manitoba

To improve the quality of life of stray and abandoned companion animals in both the City and R.M. of Portage la Prairie.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Portage Animal Welfare Society Inc.

Pound Rescue
305 Suntree Place, Okotoks, Alberta

Pound Rescue is a registered charity devoted to helping lost and abandoned animals to either be reunited with their owners or to find new homes.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Precious Paws Rescue
Barrie, Ontario

Precious Paws Rescue is a non-profit, all-breed dog rescue based in Barrie, Ontario. We are dedicated to saving the lives of homeless pets by rescuing from pounds and shelters across North America. Our dogs come to us from situations where they are at risk of euthanasia - most often due to lack of space in a pound or shelter.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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PrimRose Donkey Sanctuary
1296 Bowmanton Rd. R.R. 4, Roseneath, Ontario

We are dedicated to the rescue, protection, and rehabilitation of abused, neglected, and unwanted donkeys, mules and hinnies.

We also provide an information hoof-way to educate the public: the donkey is not a stubborn, dumb or vicious animal; but a stoic, loyal and very intelligent animal who will risk its life to protect its charges, including humans.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Pugalug Pug Rescue
Box 1421, Station K, Toronto, Ontario

Pugalug Pug Rescue is a bridge between a pug's past life and its future forever home. It is a group of volunteers who are committed to helping rescued pugs by providing medical care, loving attention, comfort, food, companionship and a forever home. It is a process whereby the pug's needs are paramount both during its time in the rescue process and when its ideal adoptive home is being determined.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Quinte Humane Society
527 Avonlough Road, Belleville, Ontario

The Quinte Humane Society is a caring family of great people, striving to improve the lives of every animal friend they meet. Our shelter is old and in need of repairs but it's home to 3000 + animals per year. It's warm and inviting when you don't have anywhere else to go. We are there 365 days a year - even on holidays, we must take care of those who cannot speak for themselves. Come visit our cat rooms - someone will pick you to be their forever companion

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Rabbit Rescue
All Ontario, Ontario

Rabbit Rescue Incorporated is a registered No Kill charity that services Southern Ontario. We are dedicated to saving rabbits from abandonment, neglect, illness or injury and inhumane conditions. We are the largest rabbit rescue in Canada and assist the SPCA and Humane Societies with larger urgent cases (ie hoarding situations often with hundreds or rabbits at a time). All of our rabbits are spayed or neutered prior to adoption and receive all medical care needed. Rabbit Rescue provides programs and services that educates the public regarding animal welfare, and provides protection and adoption services to animals at risk of cruelty.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Rat Terrier Rescue Canada
All Ontario, Ontario

Rat Terrier Rescue Canada Inc. is a charitable non-profit, volunteer organization that rescues and fosters Rat Terriers in private homes. We are dedicated to the welfare of Rat Terriers, it is our purpose to find new, permanent and loving homes for Rat Terriers that have been abused, neglected or abandoned.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Refuge for Cats
Refuge Pour Chats
Verdun, Quebec

Our no-kill shelter offers personalized, quality service because a harmonious adoption is for life!

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Refuge RR for Horses
21305 Concession 10 RR 2, Alexandria, Ontario

We feel we are indebted to these magnificent beings. So, on behalf of mankind, Refuge RR is giving back that which should never have been taken away, their freedom, and providing them with the protection that is owed to them.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Regina Humane Society
Hwy #6 and Armour Rd, Regina, Saskatchewan

The Society was incorporated in 1964 as a non-profit organization. The current Shelter is located on Armour Road, off Highway #6 on the northern edge of the city. It has space for over 300 animals, a voluntary Board of Directors, 46 staff and over 800 active volunteers.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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ResQme Barks and Meows
Windsor, Ontario

ResQme Barks and Meows is a non-profit , no-kill organization who rescues all breeds of DOGS and CATS. Our rescues have either been abandoned or mistreated and have nowhere else to go. While in the care of ResQme Barks and Meows, these animals receive whatever medical attention they need in a loving foster home environment. When these rescues have been spayed, neutered, vaccinated and are fully recovered from whatever medical procedure they may have needed, we then adopt them out to loving homes which become their FOREVER homes.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Rest.Q Animal Sanctuary Society
620 Gallagher Bay Rd, Mayne Island, British Columbia

Rest.Q Animal Sanctuary is a registered charity that provides permanent housing to over 170 formerly abused, abandoned, and neglected animals. Rest.Q serves Galiano Island, Mayne Island and the surrounding Gulf Islands in British Columbia, Canada.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Richmond Animal Protection Society
12071 No. 5 Rd, Richmond, British Columbia

Richmond Animal Protection Society (RAPS) is a registered charity that operates two shelters in Richmond, British Columbia. Our first shelter, on No. 6 Road in Richmond, is North America's largest cat sanctuary. Our second shelter is the City of Richmond Animal Shelter, which we have operated since February 2007.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
3370 Mulholland Road, North Gower, Ontario

The Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is a not-for-profit corporation and registered charity (registration # 82731 7744 RR0001). Our mission is to treat and care for injured or orphaned wild mammals and turtles until they are healthy enough to be returned to the wild. We also offer advice on co-existing peacefully with wildlife, and preventing or solving wildlife conflicts using humane, cost-effective ways.

Keywords: Wildlife · Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Riverdale Animal Hospital
901 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, Ontario

A small animal practice including exotics, Riverdale animal hospital was founded in 2001 by Doctor Christopher Drabant. With up-to date procedures and protocol, Riverdale has maintained its reputation of a solid practice not only with its medical equipment and diagnostic technology, but also with its highly skilled staff. Riverdale's main mission is to give the most ethical and professional care in services not only to the patient but the clients as well.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Roncy Village Veterinary Clinic
215 Roncesvalles Avenue, Toronto, Ontario

Located at 215 Roncesvalles Avenue in the heart of Roncesvalles Village we are a small animal veterinary hospital serving Toronto's west end. We provide routine preventative care, early detection and treatment of disease, medical, surgical and dental care and short term boarding.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Royal City Humane Society
667 Columbia St, New Westminster, British Columbia

Royal City Humane Societywas founded to deal with the pet overpopulation problem in New Westminster. We operate a small shelter in New Westminster where we provide care for injured, stray and abandoned cats. We work in conjunction with the New West Animal Shelter and young, healthy and adoptable animals are referred to the New West Shelter for adoption. Senior cats and those with special needs either remain at the society's shelter or are placed in foster care.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Ruff-Spots Animal Welfare Foundation Inc.
Mount Pearl, Newfoundland

Ruff-Spots Animal Welfare Foundation provides money to animal shelters and rescues across Newfoundland and Labrador to spay and neuter their adoptable animals.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre Inc
Box 601, Mount Brydges, Ontario

Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre is commited to the care and rehabilitation of sick, injured, orphaned or otherwise compromised wildlife; our goal is to return healthy animals to their natural habitat. Through education we are dedicated to increasing public awareness about and respect for the issues affecting Canadian Wildlife.

Keywords: Wildlife · Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Sarnia & District Humane Society
131 Exmouth Street, Sarnia, Ontario

Thank you for considering becoming a volunteer with the Sarnia & District Humane Society. In joining our organization, you make an active commitment to applying your skills, interest and time toward helping the animals that need it most.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Saskatoon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Inc.
5028 Clarence Ave S, Grasswood, Saskatchewan

The Saskatoon SPCA's new positioning line Safe Shelter. Happy Home. articulates the important work the organization offers by providing protection and placement services to bring safety and happiness to companion animals. It explains that the Saskatoon SPCA's facilities are warm, welcoming places and points to the end goal of enriching people's lives with adopted pets.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Saskatoon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Inc.

Sault Ste Marie & District SPCA
962 Second Line East, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario

Through its province-wide network of 50 plus Communities, the Ontario SPCA is one of the largest, most responsive animal welfare organizations in the country, providing care and shelter for tens of thousands of animals every year. As a non-profit charitable organization, the Ontario SPCA is unique amongst animal welfare organizations in Ontario: the Ontario SPCA Act mandates the Society to enforce animal cruelty laws and provides Ontario SPCA Community investigators with police powers to do so.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Sault Ste Marie & District SPCA

Save Animals Through Rescue and Adoption
12866 114 A Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia

The S.A.R.A. (Save Animals through Rescue and Adoption) Society is a no-kill shelter located in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. A non-profit organization, SARA's provides surrendered dogs with a second chance in life by helping them find suitable and loving homes. SARA's strict no-kill policy provides a refuge for senior cats for a modest monthly board fee.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Save Our Seniors Animal Rescue
Durham, Ontario

To provide displaced, abandoned and special needs senior pets with a loving, caring and safe home, enabling them to enjoy their twilight years in comfort and to die with grace and dignity.

To also help senior citizens keep their pets with them in their home as long as possible by providing assistance when needed.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Save Our Seniors Animal Rescue

Second Chance Animal Rescue Society
Athabasca, Alberta

Second Chance Animal Rescue Society (SCARS) is a non-profit Edmonton and Athabasca based registered charity that relies extensively on a team of volunteers. Our society relies on money raised through memberships, donations, sponsorships, government grants, and other fundraising efforts.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Second Chance Pet Network
24 King Street, Dryden, Ontario

Second Chance Pet Network provides a safe haven for surrendered and abandoned animals, pending their adoption into loving, forever homes.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Second Chance Pet Network

Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary
2060 Concession Rd. #7, Pickering, Ontario

Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary (SCWS) is an animal sanctuary, located in North Pickering, founded in 1996 by Joyce Smith. Second Chance is situated on a farm property owned by Club Link Corporation. Second Chance gratefully acknowledges Club Link Corporation for the continuing support. One of Joyce's unfulfilled goals, which is shared by the present board, members and volunteers, was to raise enough funds to purchase a piece of property to ensure that SCWS will always continue its mission to help needy animals.

Keywords: Wildlife · Rescue and Adoption · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary

Second Hope Circle
511 Maple Grove Rd., P.O. Box 61019, Oakville, Ontario

A website that helps hard to place and special needs pets in Ontario find homes through promotion and funding.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Senior Animals in Need Today Society
33860 Dlugosh Ave, Mission, British Columbia

We are an end-of-life sanctuary for senior and special needs animals that have nowhere else to go. We provide a special place to be loved, cherished, and receive proper medical care for the rest of their days. All animals deserve to have hope for a better tomorrow.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Setter Sanctuary
Toronto, Ontario

Beautiful eyes and a heart-melting expression are hallmarks of the Setter family, as is a soft, silky coat with flowing feathers and unique colouring. English Setters show a variety of ticking and patches, typically in black & white (blue belton), orange & white (orange belton), or a canvas of black, tan & white (tricolour). The exuberant Irish Setter is the tallest of the setters with its rich chestnut or mahogany coat. The stable, loyal Gordon Setter sports a beautiful black and tan coat. The rare and ancient Irish Red & White Setter is described as white with deep red patches.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Sheba's Haven Rescue
RR#2 1830 Sunbury Rd, Inverary, Ontario

THE HAVEN is a unique non-profit organization, dedicated to rescuing special-needs dogs and providing palliative care for those with life-limiting, incurable illnesses.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Shelter of Hope Animal Services
Hamilton Township Box 1060, Cobourg, Ontario

Shelter of Hope Animal Services is operated by Hamilton Township in partnership with three municipal partners.

The shelter services the Town of Cobourg, the Municipality of Port Hope (Wards 1 and 2), Hamilton Township and Alnwick / Haldimand Township with animal pick up and adoption services. Animal Services program is governed by a Joint Animal Services Board of Management comprised of one Council representative from each municipality. The Joint Animal Services Board may be reached through the Hamilton Township office at (905) 342-2811, attn: Clerk.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Simcoe and District Humane Society
24 Grigg Drive, Simcoe, Ontario

Simcoe & District Humane Society has been hard at work aiding animals in distress since the 1950's and officially chartered in January 1953. The Foster Care Program has always been an integral part of the Society, as it has not had a physical shelter to call its own.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Small Animal Rescue Society of BC
7155 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia

The Small Animal Rescue Society of BC is a registered society run by volunteers. Our primary focus is to rescue and rehome small animals in need. Neglected, injured and abandoned animals are our main priority.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Small Animal Rescue Society of BC

Smittys Shih Tzu Rescue
1474 Ham Road, Bath, Ontario

Smitty's Shih Tzu Rescue is a group of dog-minded individuals. We help one dog at a time. It is in honour of Smitty, a one year old abused Shih Tzu, that we named the rescue. Smitty is now a friendly, outgoing six year old who loves to do agility with his mom. Our goal is to turn unwanted, abused or neglected Shih Tzu and other small breeds, into wanted, and loved companion dogs.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Snookie's Little Rescue
Toronto, Ontario

We are a small, entirely volunteer, non-profit and no-kill rescue group dedicated to rescuing dogs. Although, we primarely rescue small dogs of all breeds we do rescue large ones as well. Occasionally, we rescue cats when foster homes are available. Our goal is helping dogs in BC, Ontario and Quebec.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Snooters Farm Animal Sanctuary
Toronto, Ontario

Snooters offers "safe, forever homes to rescue animals who have come from a variety of places. Some from families who grow tired of them, some from factory farms, some strays & many with disabilities."

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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