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Puppies and dogs in Ontario

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Adopt a dog in Ontario

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.

Nixon

Bloodhound

Male, Senior

Bracebridge, ON

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Story

HOW IS NIXON STILL HERE?! This boy is so kind, so funny, and an absolute snuggle boy. We have been taking him out around town here in Midland to see the scenery, meet new people, and gain him as much attention as possible. Whoever adopts this wonderful boy will be making all of his dreams come true! Please come meet him today! Primary Color: Red Weight: 48.6 Age: 8yrs 3mths 2wks

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Reggie

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult

Bracebridge, ON

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Story

Hi there, I'm Reggie! I'm an independent spirit who loves to make my human friends laugh with my funny antics. I'm quite the brave heart, always ready for a new adventure, and I've got a lot of love to give. I enjoy my own space but I'm also really friendly and sweet when it comes to spending time with people. I'm looking for a forever home where I can share my joyful spirit and companionship. If you're looking for a loyal friend to bring smiles and courage to your life, I'm your guy! Primary Color: Red Weight: 52.6 Age: 6yrs 0mths 1wks

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Leela

Chow Chow

Female, Young

Prescott, ON

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,

Story

Leela was surrendered to a shelter due to her family moving out of the country. She just arrived into rescue but this is what we know so far. She lived with another dog and is currently being fostered with two dogs. She also lived with children. Leela is not dog reactive while walking on leash. She has a very calm demeanour. She is potty trained to go outside, non destructive when left alone and has patiently let her amazing foster mom bath her and groom out several knots! The shelter staff said she was a very good girl for their vet when having her blood drawn for a heartworm test. She tested negative. We will update her profile as we learn more about this lovely girl. ***Leela will see the vet this week for an assessment on her eyes! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~We only respond to serious inquiries. If you would you like to learn more about our Adoption & foster program, contact us at rescue@merlinshope.com or call us at 1-866-588-7656 April 27, 2026, 6:37 pm

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Zhoe

Chihuahua

Female, Adult

Greater Napanee, ON

Size

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

Details

Story

Hi! I'm Zhoe, a cheerful soul in a world of wagging tails and purrs. I adore playing games and sharing sweet moments with children and cats. However, I prefer to be the only dog in your heart. I love to learn new tricks and promise to be your loyal friend. If you're looking for a playful companion who's full of love and ready for adventures, I'm your girl! Adopting me means endless fun and unconditional love. Let's make wonderful memories together! Primary Color: Chocolate Secondary Color: Cream Weight: 3.8 Age: 5yrs 0mths 0wks

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Gio

French Bulldog/English Bulldog

Male, 3 yrs

Brights Grove, ON

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs,

Story

***NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME***COMING SOON***Hi! I’m Gio! I’m a 3 year old French Bulldog mix. I love to snuggle, love walks, and am pretty laid back. I've gotten along well with the resident dog at my foster home and seem to love people of all ages.I've just recently had some vetting and am figuring out what food will be best for me and some allergies I seem to have. I will be ready to find my forever home soon! I can’t wait and look forward to meeting you!*Located in Whitby

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Daffy

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult

Ottawa, ON

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,

Story

I have just arrived and my foster family is getting to know me. More information will be shared shortly.

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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

Heaven Can Wait Equine Rescue

RR#1, Cameron, ON K0M 1G0

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals, horses

Shelter

Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes

107 McLaughlin Road, Lindsay, ON K9V 6K5

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

Shelter

Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Orillia and District Animal Centre

467 West Street North, Orillia, ON L3V 5G1

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

Shelter

Brock Animal Control

1 Cameron St. E, Cannington, ON L0E 1E0

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Township of Brock Dench Animal Shelter

99 Elliot St, Cannington, ON L0E 1E0

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Peterborough Humane Society

385 Lansdowne St. E., Peterborough, ON K9L 2A3

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

Rescue

Baladi & Sled Dog Rescue of Ontario - Central Ontario - Kawartha Lakes/Peterborough

Peterborough, ON K9H 1V7

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

4 Lucky Paws Animal Rescue

Peterborough, ON K9H 7H6

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

English Bulldog Rescue of Ontario

Peterborough, ON K9J 6Y3

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Save My Tail Dog Rescue

Peterborough, ON K9J 8J7

Pet Types: 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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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.

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Puppies and dogs in Ontario cities

Shelters & rescues in Ontario

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Popular dog breeds

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