Adopt

Puppies and dogs in Goderich, Ontario

Looking for a puppy or dog in Goderich, Ontario? Adopt a Pet can help you find a new best friend near you.

A pair of dogs

Adopt a dog in Goderich, Ontario

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

Ariel - Stratford

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Stratford, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
-
Story
Meet Ariel!Ariel is a fun-loving, energetic girl who`s always ready for her next adventure! Whether it`s exploring a new trail, playing fetch in the yard, or going for a long walk, she`s happiest when she`s on the move with her favourite people by her side.When playtime is over, Ariel`s affectionate side shines through. She loves spending quality time with her family, soaking up attention, and sharing plenty of love. Her sweet personality and enthusiastic spirit make her a wonderful companion for an active home that`s ready to include her in everyday adventures.A note from Ariel`s foster:`Ariel has been such a pleasure to be with. She has excellent house manners and has been a great playmate for my dog. She is a very intense cuddler, sometimes screaming, in her raptor voice, in excitement at being close to her human. She throws herself into me when on the couch and is often happy to nap together.`If you`re looking for a loyal, loving dog who will keep you smiling and make every day a little more exciting, Ariel may be the perfect match for you!IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOMESIZE:44 lbs.HOME TYPE:Any.CHILDREN:Yes- Ariel is potentially compatible with older children who have dog experienceCATS & SMALL ANIMALS:No- Due to high prey drive.OTHER DOGS:Yes! Ariel loves having canine friendsACTIVITY/ENERGY LEVEL:High; will need a lot of daily exercise, enrichment and mental stimulation.TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:At least one in-person training sessions to work on jumping and mouthingHUMAN SOCIAL IN SHELTER:Very social! Ariel loves other people and dogs!PLEASE NOTE - The photo on this profile is not actually a photo Ariel. While we can’t guarantee that she looks exactly like the photo, we can say that they share a similar likeness.If you’re interested in getting the chance to meet Ariel and see her for yourself, an application will need to be filled out first. Once your application has been reviewed, you may have the opportunity to meet this special girl in person! At HSKWSP we do not assign our dogs or cats with a breed as we cannot guarantee the specific breed that they are. All dogs are labelled as small, medium and large breed and cats are labelled as DSH, DMH and DLH based on their characteristics.**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.
Photo of Wall.E - Stratford

Wall.E - Stratford

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 8 mos
Stratford, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
-
Story
Meet Wall.E!A sweet, smart, and energetic boy who is always ready for his next adventure! He’s the kind of dog who loves having something to do and would thrive with an adopter who enjoys keeping both his body and brain busy.Wall.E is incredibly intelligent and eager to learn, so he’ll benefit from a home that can give him a job to do—whether that means training, scent work, puzzle toys, trick training, hiking, or other activities that give him an outlet for his energy and curiosity.Once he gets moving, Wall.E can really turn up the energy, so his ideal home will be prepared to provide plenty of daily physical exercise, mental enrichment, and continued training. In return, you’ll have a loving companion who is eager to engage, learn, and be part of the action.Wall.E has so much potential and would love to find someone who will embrace his enthusiasm, challenge his clever mind, and give him the outlets he needs to thrive!IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOMESIZE:50lbs and Growing!HOME TYPE:Any! - Would benefit from a fully fenced yardCHILDREN:Yes - Near adult children with large dog experience - Wall.E is still working on his basic manners and can be jumpy and mouthyCATS & SMALL ANIMALS:Yes - with proper introductionsOTHER DOGS:Yes - with proper introductionsACTIVITY/ENERGY LEVEL:Very High; will need lots of daily exercise, enrichment and mental stimulation.TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:At least Three in-person training sessions to work on basic manners, socialization and resource guardingAt HSKWSP we do not assign our dogs or cats with a breed as we cannot guarantee the specific breed that they are. All dogs are labelled as small, medium and large breed and cats are labelled as DSH, DMH and DLH based on their characteristics.**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.
Photo of Apollo - Stratford

Apollo - Stratford

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos
Stratford, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
-
Story
Meet Apollo!Apollo is a wonderful boy with a gentle personality and a heart full of love. He is incredibly sweet and enjoys spending time with people, making him a lovely companion for anyone looking for a loyal friend.Apollo’s well-mannered nature makes him a pleasure to have around. He is happy to spend time with his people, whether that means going for a walk, enjoying some attention, or simply relaxing together. He has a calm and affectionate personality and is always happy to be part of the family.A note from Apollo`s foster:`Apollo is doing absolutely awesome. He`s excellent walking. Is very affectionate with everyone in the house.Eating well and absolutely loves car rides!! He`s a very happy, healthy boy!`If you’re looking for a sweet, loving, and well-mannered dog to share your days with, Apollo may be the perfect match!Come meet Apollo and see if this handsome boy is the one you’ve been waiting for! IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOMESIZE:61lbsHOME TYPE:Home or Townhome - can be nervous of loud noisesCHILDREN:Yes - Kids with large dog experienceCATS & SMALL ANIMALS:No - Apollo has shown a high prey driveOTHER DOGS:Yes - Potentially compatible with slow, proper introductionsACTIVITY/ENERGY LEVEL:High; will need a lot of daily exercise, enrichment and mental stimulation.HUMAN COMPATIBILTY:First time dog owner possibleTRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:At least one in-person training sessions to work on socialization and sound desensitizationAt HSKWSP we do not assign our dogs or cats with a breed as we cannot guarantee the specific breed that they are. All dogs are labelled as small, medium and large breed and cats are labelled as DSH, DMH and DLH based on their characteristics.**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.
Photo of Cera - Stratford

Cera - Stratford

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 8 mos
Stratford, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
-
Story
Meet Cera!Are you looking for a fun-loving, energetic companion who will keep you on your toes? Meet Cera! This young, enthusiastic girl has plenty of personality and is looking for a home ready to help her channel all that energy into fun, learning, and adventure.Cera would love an active home where she can enjoy daily exercise, mental enrichment, and opportunities to put her brain to work. Think training sessions, interactive games, hiking, or even trying out dog sports! She`s a smart, food-motivated girl who has lots of potential to shine with someone willing to invest in her continued learning.Cera is a social girl with people, although she can sometimes get a little overexcited and needs help remembering her manners. She`s still working on patience, impulse control, and learning that good things come to those who wait. With consistent, positive reinforcement and clear boundaries, she can continue developing into a wonderful companion.Could Cera be the missing piece of your family?IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOMESIZE:59 lbsHOME TYPE:No Shared Walls - Cera can be vocalCHILDREN:Yes - Near adult aged children who have had large dog experience potentially compatible.CATS & SMALL ANIMALS:No - Cera has shown a prey driveOTHER DOGS:No - Cera can be dog selective and would prefer to be the only pet in the homeACTIVITY/ENERGY LEVEL:High: Will need a lot of daily exercise, enrichment and mental stimulation. Would benefit highly from dog sports or having a jobTRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:At least one in-person training sessions to work on impulse control and basic manners At HSKWSP we do not assign our dogs or cats with a breed as we cannot guarantee the specific breed that they are. All dogs are labelled as small, medium and large breed and cats are labelled as DSH, DMH and DLH based on their characteristics.***NOTE*** 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.
Photo of Winston - Stratford

Winston - Stratford

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 10 mos
Stratford, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
-
Story
Meet Winston!Winston is a young, energetic boy looking for an active home ready to help him learn and grow! He`ll thrive with plenty of daily exercise, mental enrichment, and ongoing positive reinforcement training.Winston is still working on his basic manners, impulse control, and patience, especially when food is involved. He`s very food-motivated, so appropriate management and positive training around food will be important.He would also benefit from continued, positive socialization with people and other dogs, with introductions taken slowly and thoughtfully.Winston is looking for a committed adopter who can provide structure, consistency, and plenty of opportunities to learn. With the right guidance, this enthusiastic boy has lots of potential to shine!IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOMESIZE:47 lbs and gaining!HOME TYPE:No Shared Walls - Winston can be vocalCHILDREN:Yes - Near adult aged children who have had large dog experience potentially compatible.CATS & SMALL ANIMALS:No - Winston has shown a prey driveOTHER DOGS:Yes - dogs potentially compatible with proper introductions and managementACTIVITY/ENERGY LEVEL:High: Will need a lot of daily exercise, enrichment and mental stimulation. Would benefit highly from dog sports or having a jobTRAINING REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS:At least three in-person training sessions or an adolescent class to work on impulse control and basic mannersAt HSKWSP we do not assign our dogs or cats with a breed as we cannot guarantee the specific breed that they are. All dogs are labelled as small, medium and large breed and cats are labelled as DSH, DMH and DLH based on their characteristics.***NOTE*** 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.

Search for a puppy or dog

Use the search tool below to browse adoptable puppies and adult dogs in Goderich, Ontario.

Puppies and dogs in nearby cities

Dog shelters and rescues in Goderich, Ontario

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Bow Wow Rescue

RR#3, Clinton, ON N0M 1L0

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Adopt-a-Pet/ Petrescue

Lucknow, ON N0G 2H0

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Renewed Life Animal Rescue

Wingham, ON N0G 2W0

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

More an arrow icon

Rescue

Kismutt Small Dog Rescue

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

Pet Types: dogs

More an arrow icon

Shelter

Stratford Perth Humane Society

125 Griffith Rd, Stratford, ON N5A 6S4

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

More an arrow icon

Shelter

Animal Care Centre Lobo

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

Pet Types: cats, dogs

More an arrow icon

Looking for a specific shelter or rescue?

For a comprehensive list of all shelters and rescues, try our search page. We have more than 17,000 organizations in our database with furry pals waiting for a new home!

Image of dog

Looking for a specific breed?

Select from the options below to view adoptable puppies and dogs in Goderich, Ontario and nearby cities.

Popular dog breeds

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