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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.

Chance

Labrador Retriever/American Bulldog

Male, Adult

Toronto, ON

Size

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

Details

Not good with cats, House-trained,

Story

Chance is a 1.5 year old, 75 lb, Black Lab/American Bulldog mix. His family loves him dearly but he is determined to chase and pin the cats in his home and, for that reason, his family is hoping to rehome him to a new home without cats or small animals. He is house and crate trained, neutered, microchipped, and up to date with all of his vaccinations. He sleeps all night in the crate and is fine crated during the day while his people are at work. They are currently crating him when they can't watch him for the safety of the cats. Chance is a medium energy dog who is food motivated and eager to learn. He has had some basic obedience training and walks well on a leash. He loves his walks and playing fetch or a good game of tug in the yard. Chance has limited experience with other dogs and has not lived with another dog but has been OK meeting and greeting other dogs of a similar or bigger size on leash walks. We would not recommend a home with a smaller dog based on his behaviour with cats. He doesn't travel in the car often but when he does he lays down or just looks out the windows. He has demonstrated some guarding behaviour with items like shoes, dish towels, and balls but will easily trade those treasures for a higher value item such as a food treat. If you feel this dashing doggy would be a great fit for your home please complete the Adoption Application on our website.June 8, 2026, 7:05 am

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Avril

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, Puppy

Hamilton, ON

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,

Story

Currently fostered in Texas Avril female terrier mix , mom is a 20 pound wheaten terrier mix but we do not know dad. She is apx 4-8 months old and 8 pounds. She will be apx 20-25 pounds fully grown. Very social, sweet, smart, cuddly, great with all dogs, cats, other animals, and kids. Approved adopters please send your hold requests to the email you were given. To get approved please visit our website www.texaschihuahuarescuecanada.org to fill in an application to adopt. See less

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Aivi

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, Puppy

Hamilton, ON

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,

Story

Currently fostered in Texas Aivi terrier mix , mom is a 20 pound wheaten terrier mix but we do not know dad. She is apx 4-8 months old and 8 pounds. She will be apx 20-25 pounds fully grown. Very social, sweet, smart, cuddly, great with all dogs, cats, other animals, and kids. Approved adopters please send your hold requests to the email you were given. To get approved please visit our website www.texaschihuahuarescuecanada.org to fill in an application to adopt.

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Sid

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, Puppy

Hamilton, ON

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,

Story

Currently fostered in Texas Sid , male terrier mix , mom is a 20 pound wheaten terrier mix but we do not know dad. Sid is apx 4-8 months old and 8 pounds. He will be apx 20-25 pounds fully grown. Very social, sweet, smart, cuddly, great with all dogs, cats, other animals, and kids. Approved adopters please send your hold requests to the email you were given. To get approved please visit our website www.texaschihuahuarescuecanada.org to fill in an application to adopt. See less

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Cricket

Chihuahua

Male, 12 yrs

Hamilton, ON

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Not good with kids,

Story

PLEASE NOTE: Transport fee to Canada will be required. Cricket is still awaiting that perfect person. He is apx 12 years young and 10.5 pounds .He was adopted but returned because he bit the neighbor. Cricket takes a while to warm up to new people, more than a day, maybe more than a week, but he does. He never attacks or bites people out of no where , he is fine with having friends over but he does not like being cornered or picked up by strangers, provoked or pet by people he does not know. He also does not like boy dogs but he loves the ladies and has several girlfriends here at the ranch. He does not like people kissing him in the face even if he does love you he is not a face kisser. Cricket is also heartworm positive and on the slow kill method. He was born in his home, he lived with his elderly human father for 12 full years. He has always been wonderful with me and adores me, since day one. So he is just particular with his people. He loves everyone that works and volunteers at the rescue but some took longer to warm up than others. He is a very sweet and loving gentleman once he warms up to you. He is an easy dog once he warms up, you just have to give him time and space and within a few weeks he will following you everywhere and crawling in your lap for cuddles and sleeping next to you in bed. He had a dental. He had a proheart injection, he loves food, he is not a big barker unless a stranger comes over. He has pretty good potty manners but may mark the first couple days. He is actually a gentle quiet soul that just thinks for some reason he has to make himself larger than life when he is scared or uncertain or nervous. You will fall in love with Cricket. It may not be the first night , but he weasels his way into your heart, you will see. Adoption fee waived for approved adopters Approved adopters please send your hold request to the email you were given. To get approved please visit our website www.texaschihuahuarescuecanada.org to fill in an application to adopt. See less

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Rosie

Chihuahua

Female, 5 yrs

Hamilton, ON

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with dogs, House-trained,

Story

Currently fostered in Texas Rosie is approximately five - seven years old and weighs 8.6 pounds. She is extremely shy, tinted and submissive. Rosie is very sweet and needs a calm, gentle home. Rosie has had a very traumatic life up until coming to Rescue. She was rescued in del Rio Texas after being found as a stray. She was pregnant , dying outside on the street when AARC , an animal advocacy group in del Rio , came to her Rescue. All her babies had died inside and now Rosie was dying due to the trauma and infection inside her. She had an emergency c-section and spay, and a dental cleaning. Rosie was luckily and surprisingly heartworm negative . Rosie is now completely healed from her physical trauma, but now begins the emotional trauma of her life. She is the most gentle loving dog, but she is extremely shy, and she needs a very patient quiet calm, loving home to help her grow, learn to socialize, and teach her some confidence.. Rosie does not have a mean bone in her body. She is not aggressive and she is not feral. She just needs time and a lot of love and patience. Rosie is not ready to walk on a leash and harness so a fenced in yard is necessary at this time. But I know in time she will learn and once she bonds with her people she will blossom. She is a good eater and has a good appetite but will not eat when you are watching her, she needs a safe space in the home that can be her quiet area. Rosie would do fine with well mannered dog savvy children, but due to her very quiet demeanor I do not think she would want to live with toddlers 24 seven . But I am sure, young children coming to visit would be fine . She is great with all other dogs. Rosie deserves the family she never thought she would have, she deserves kindness and patience and love. She deserves all the soft blankets and good meals and to be in a world she feels safe and secure. She would do best in a home with other happy social dogs , we have seen here that is when she is her best self . She is a bit of a follower so a well adjusted friendly happy dog by her side will help her grow to become her best self. She needs a secured fenced yard and once leash and harness training starts she needs a well fitted escape proof harness, if she gets out she will run and you will not be able to catch her. This is only when she is scared and everything is new. Once she settles in, she knows she is home and she loves her people immensely and will not try to run away. Please give this lady the life of her dreams. Approved adopters please send your hold requests to the email you were given. To get approved please visit our website www.texaschihuahuarescuecanada.org to fill in an application to adopt. See less

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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:

Shelter

Stratford Perth Humane Society

125 Griffith Rd, Stratford, ON N5A 6S4

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

Rescue

Kismutt Small Dog Rescue

R.R. #4 - Rd. 88 - 882702, St. Marys, ON N4X 1C7

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Bow Wow Rescue

RR#3, Clinton, ON N0M 1L0

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Renewed Life Animal Rescue

Wingham, ON N0G 2W0

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

Shelter

Animal Care Centre Lobo

5592 Egremont Dr., R.R.#1, Ilderton, ON N0M 2A0

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Ontario Britts Rescue

Waterloo, ON N2V 2J2

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

S.C.A.A.R

London, ON N5X 2P5

Pet Types: dogs, farm animals, rabbits, small animals

Rescue

Hobo Haven Pet Rescue

St Jacobs, ON N0B 2N0

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Baladi & Sled Dog Rescue of Ontario - Southwest/London

London, ON N5V 2E6

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Oxford County Animal Rescue

789 Dundas Street, Woodstock, ON N4S 1E1

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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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

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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

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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

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