Why adopt?

Considering getting a furry friend?

Adopt a wonderful rescue animal.

Every year millions of dogs and cats end up in shelters all across Canada. Each day, wonderful people like you are deciding to give these pets a second chance at life. Adopting a dog or cat is an amazing choice that will enhance your life.

Facts about pet adoption

Not all rescues have been abused or “damaged”. Most rescues are surrendered because of a move or an illness that prevents the owner from giving proper care.

5-7 million dogs and cats enter shelters every year, while 3-4 million are euthanized.

25% of rescue dogs are purebreds.

Did you know that buying a dog or cat you may be supporting puppy mills and backyard breeders?
By adopting a rescue animal you are saving a life and giving that animal a second chance at life.

Get involved

• Spread the word. Follow local rescues on Facebook and Twitter and share their stories of animals needing homes.
• Encourage friends and family members to adopt from an animal rescue.
• Adopt an animal from a local rescue or shelter.
• Donate to us or a local animal rescue. Donations to us will be redirected to our animal rescue partners.

About rescue organizations

• Animal rescue groups offer an alternative way for people to adopt homeless dogs, cats, rabbits, birds and so much more.

• Most animal rescues are small grassroots organizations that rely on personal and local funding.

• Rescues provide food, shelter and health care including ﬁnding foster families and forever homes.

Some rescues we work with

Moosonee Puppy Rescue

Toronto Cat Rescue

Homeward Bound Rescue

Annex Cat Rescue

CAA Rescue

Pugalug Pug Rescue

Tiny Paws Dog Rescue Canada