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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Ontario. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

David

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young

Cornwall, ON

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Story

Hi! I'm David, the shelter's bundle of joy. Every day is a new adventure for me. I love sniffing around, discovering all the hidden corners and playing with anyone who's up for a game of fetch. My energy is endless, and my curiosity knows no bounds. I'm always ready to explore new places or learn new tricks. If you're looking for a loyal friend who will keep you on your toes and bring laughter into your home, I'm your guy. Adopt me and let's start our adventure together! Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 12.4 Age: 1yrs 6mths 4wks

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Axel

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult

Sudbury, ON

Size

(when grown) -

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Story

Meet Axel - Your Future Adventure Buddy! 🐾Axel is a stunning 2-year-old German Shepherd with a big personality and an even bigger heart. True to his breed, he's intelligent, loyal, and always ready for action. If you're looking for a best friend who will keep up with your active lifestyle, Axel might just be your perfect match!This handsome guy is high-energy and thrives when he has a job to do-whether that's hiking rugged trails, playing fetch in the yard, going for long runs, or working on advanced training. Axel is incredibly smart and eager to learn, making him a great candidate for continued obedience work, agility, or other canine sports. He bonds deeply with his people and will be your most devoted companion.Axel would do best as the only pet in the home, where he can soak up all the attention and be your one-and-only sidekick. He's looking for an experienced, confident owner who understands the needs of a driven working breed and can provide consistent structure, exercise, and mental stimulation.In return, Axel promises unwavering loyalty, endless enthusiasm, and a lifetime of adventures by your side. If you're ready for a smart, spirited partner who will keep life exciting, Axel is ready to meet you!Ready to make Axel part of your pack? Reach out to sudbury@ontariospca.ca at 705-566-9582 Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: Brown Weight: 38.007 Age: 2yrs 0mths 0wks

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Cupid

German Shepherd Dog/Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy

Port McNicoll, ON

Size

(when grown) -

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Story

Cupid is a charming little lovebug who lives up to his name! This handsome boy is full of sweetness, tail wags, and gentle puppy kisses. He has a playful spirit and loves chasing toys, exploring new spaces, and bouncing around with his siblings.Cupid is also a total cuddle champion - once playtime is over, he's happiest snuggled up next to his favorite human. He's curious, affectionate, and eager to learn, which will make training a fun and rewarding experience.If you're looking for a loyal best friend who will shower you with love every single day, Cupid is ready to steal your heart! Primary Color: Black Weight: 8.1 Age: 0yrs 0mths 11wks

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Valentine

German Shepherd Dog/Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy

Port McNicoll, ON

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Story

Valentine is as lovable as they come! This sweet boy has a soft, soulful gaze and a calm, affectionate nature that makes everyone melt. While he enjoys playful puppy antics and exploring the world around him, he's especially fond of gentle pets and cozy nap time cuddles.Valentine is attentive and smart, always watching to see what you're doing and happy to be by your side. He would thrive in a home ready to give him guidance, patience, and lots of love as he grows into a devoted companion.If you're searching for a sweet, steady, and endlessly loving pup to complete your family, Valentine may be your perfect match. Primary Color: Black Brown Secondary Color: Tan Weight: 5.2 Age: 0yrs 0mths 11wks

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Shortcake - Kitchener

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 mos

Kitchener, ON

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Story

This bubbly pup is like a walking cupcake with a sprinkle-covered personality, full of sweetness and just a tiny pinch of “new place hesitation.” Shortcake is a little cautious when meeting new people or exploring new spots, but that just makes her victories even sweeter! Think of it as helping her frost the layers of confidence one sprinkle at a time. Her dream family? Patient, playful, and ready to show her that the world isn’t so scary after all. With a little encouragement, Shortcake’s personality shines like a cherry on top: happy wiggles and snuggles!If you’re ready for a little pastry with a big heart to join your family, Shortcake is ready to roll into your life, batter, sprinkles, and all!IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOMESIZE:26lbs and still growing!HOME TYPE:Any. CHILDREN:Yes - Children potentially compatible. CATS & SMALL ANIMALS:Yes- Cats potentially compatible with slow proper introduction.OTHER DOGS:Yes- Dogs potentially compatible.ACTIVITY/ENERGY LEVEL:High; will need a lot of daily exercise, enrichment and mental stimulation. HUMAN COMPATIBILTY:First time dog owner possible. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:At least three in person training sessions to work on basic training, basic manners, and socialization.HUMAN SOCIAL IN SHELTER:Very human social once comfortable.FAVOURITE THINGS:Stuffed toys and treats!**For more information on any behaviours stated above, please check out our behaviour fact sheet: https://kwsphumane.ca/BehavioursandDefinitions**Please remember that animals are coming back from foster care to the centres for their meet and greets. They will be experiencing a new environment and meeting new people, which means they may not exhibit the same behaviours they did in their foster videos or while in foster care.If you are viewing this through 24PetConnect by PetPlace or Adopt-A-Pet, please visit our website https://kwsphumane.ca/adopt/process to submit an application. Any applications submitted outside of www.kwsphumane.ca may not be received.

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Herman

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult

Ottawa, ON

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

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Puppies and dogs in Ontario cities

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Shelters & rescues in Ontario

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Ontario. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Almost Home Animal Rescue Team

Binbrook, ON L0R 1C0

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Glanbrook District Animal Control

107 Binbrook Rd., RR#1 , Binbrook, ON L0R 1C0

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Fur Warriors

Hamilton, ON L8W 3B2

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

City of Hamilton Animal Services

247 Dartnall Road, Hamilton, ON L8W 3V9

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

Shelter

Hamilton Burlington SPCA

245 Dartnall Rd, Hamilton, ON L8W 3V9

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

Rescue

Royal Canadian Pooch Rescue

9157 White Church Road, Mount Hope, ON L0R 1W0

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Hamilton Animal Control

345 Jones Road, Stoney Creek, ON L8G 4N9

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

AARF - Animal Angel Rescue Foundation

Stoney Creek, ON L8G 4N9

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Hammer City Paws Rescue

Hamilton, ON L8V 4R5

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Bark at the Moon Animal Rescue

Hamilton, ON L8B 0X4

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Popular dog breeds

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Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd

English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog

German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky

Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo

Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen

Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever

Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi

Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund

Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla

Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless

Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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