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Honey

Poodle (Miniature)

Female, Adult
Toronto, ON
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Honey is fostered in the Barrie area.  Please note Honey will require multiple visits to her foster home by approved adopters to help ensure her transition to her new home is successful. Honey is a gentle, affectionate, 5 year old, little companion looking for a home where she can be close to her people. She may take time to warm up, but once she loves you, she becomes a true Velcro dog. She will follow you everywhere, happily snoozing beside you while you work, and always ready for cuddles, belly rubs, and couch time. She has never shown any aggression, and quickly bonds with her person. She would do best with someone who works from home or is home for most of the day given she is a velcro dog. Honey came to us from a puppy mill and, like many mill dogs, she can become anxious in various new and different scenarios. She struggled with nighttime pacing and panting when she first arrived and is most comfortable sleeping in bed with her people.  Honey's transition into her foster home was aided by prescription anti-anxiety medication and she will likely require daily medication again when she moves to her new home.  Loud noises like thunderstorms and fireworks are also very scary for her and she is prescribed the same anti-anxiety medication to cope with those events. She is not a fan of crates, dislikes car rides, and can be nervous around cars in general. Her adopter should be prepared to continue building her confidence and making sure she feel safe through positive reinforcement and enrichment, to help her feel secure. Honey is mostly house trained and does best on a consistent bathroom schedule, as she doesn't reliably signal when she needs to go outside. Occasional accidents can happen if her routine changes. She MUST be in a home with a fully fenced yard. She would do best in a home where someone is home often to continue to work on her house training. Pee pads are available. For those interested in adopting one of our puppy mill release dogs, please be aware that these dogs often require extra patience, structure, and ongoing support. Their temperaments and behaviours can vary widely, and for the best outcome, adoptive homes MUST have access to a fully fenced yard and understand that rehabilitation is a gradual process. Many of these dogs have not yet experienced living in a home, regular interaction with people, leash walking, housetraining, or even having a name. All of these new people, environments, and activities can be scary for them and many are flight risks while they adjust. Leash walks may not even be a safe option for them initially which is why having access to their own fenced yard is essential. They need a patient adopter who can meet them at their comfort level and gently help them learn how to be a companion animal. Due to time constraints, we cannot respond to every email asking for more information on a dog. Please carefully review the bio for the dog and our adoption process https://www.speakingofdogs.com/adoption/adoption-process/.  If you are still interested in adopting, please fill out the adoption application form at the bottom of that page.September 13, 2026, 8:56 pm
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George

Border Collie

Male, Adult
Toronto, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
George is a two-year-old male, roughly 45 pounds. He is a cross of some kind, perhaps between a border collie and some sort of hound? He is dignified, polite, intelligent, good-natured, loves to run and play and have his belly rubbed: he shows affection quietly, by coming and placing his head against you. He is neutered, microchipped and house-trained. He is very good with people, and generally with other dogs, at least off-leash. He can panic, however, on-leash, if he gets in close quarters with another dog. We think he must have broken his left hind foot at some point in the past: it has healed, and he can run very fast on it, but occasionally favours it, and has begun to develop arthritis. He currently lives with 2 dogs listed on our site: Pipo and Karti. George and Pipo are especially good together.  George's ideal home would be one with people who are calm and are experienced with large dogs. One where he's allowed on the couch and bed. His foster home is in  midtown Toronto.  Due to time constraints, we cannot respond to every email asking for more information on a dog. Please carefully review the bio for the dog and our adoption process https://www.speakingofdogs.com/adoption/adoption-process/.  If you are still interested in adopting, please fill out the adoption application form at the bottom of that page.September 13, 2026, 8:56 pm
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Roxas

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Toronto, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Roxas is a young German Shepherd mix with a heart full of love and a personality that will keep you smiling every day. Rescued from a high kill shelter in Texas, Roxas has quickly shown everyone what a special boy he is — sweet, goofy, affectionate, and always ready to be part of the fun with his family but on guard and protective with strangers. Like many young shepherds, Roxas still has plenty of puppy energy and enthusiasm for life. He is looking for a family that can continue to guide him with structure, training, and ongoing socialization so he can grow into a confident, well-rounded adult dog. Roxas is smart, eager to learn, and would thrive with people who are committed to helping him succeed. This handsome boy would do best as an only dog, where he can enjoy all the love and attention for himself. He would love an active home that can provide enrichment, adventures, training sessions, and even daycare to help keep his mind and body busy. Roxas forms strong bonds with his people and truly wants to be part of the family. Because of his breed and age, German Shepherd experience is required for adoption. A fully fenced yard is also mandatory for our German Shepherds to ensure they have a safe space to exercise, play, and continue building confidence. With patience, consistency, and continued socialization, Roxas has all the potential to become an incredible lifelong companion. If you are looking for a loyal, fun, and affectionate shepherd to grow and bond with, Roxas may be your perfect match. Roxas is 20 months old, weighs 56 pounds, and growing. He is neutered, microchipped, and up to date with all vaccines including heart worm and flea protection. Roxas is being fostered in Texas, and can travel to any state, and even Canada to the right home. Cost of travel can vary between $250 - $400 depending on his destination. To meet this sweet pup via facetime or whatsapp or other video chat apps, please send a completed application form via www.savesomesouls.com Roxas' adoption fee includes all vetting (DAPP with booster, Bordetella, Rabies vaccine, multiple broad spectrum deworming treatments, spay/neuter surgery and recovery, heartworm and flea prevention), a microchip with free lifetime registration, a high quality nylon Martingale collar, and Harness. Our dogs are fully assessed by foster parents, vets and behaviorists, as well as videos and video chats are available to observe their manners in public. We are extremely transparent and like to share everything negative and positive with the adopters, to ensure it's a good fit and they are not returned to us, as the trips are very stressful on them. Houston is home to million strays, many who are abandoned, many born on the streets, many who escaped while living in the yard, which is common in Texas. Since our rescue does not get grants that shelters get, we use adoption fee to help the pups and kitties in our care. Your adoption fee goes towards vetting and feeding our long term and permanent fosters, and unadoptable pups, as well as towards the monthly care and preventatives etc of our pets. By adopting one pup from our rescue, you make room for another dog to be rescued our high kill shelter, thus becoming an integral part of our mission to save as many unfortunate dogs off the streets and shelters as possible. So Thank you for choosing to rescue, and not go to a breeder.
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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, Spayed or Neutered,
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.  Chance is a bit of a bull in a china shop and may run into or knock down young children and, due to this and his resource guarding, we recommend a home without children 12 years and under.  If you feel this dashing doggy would be a great fit for your home please complete the Adoption Application on our website.   Due to time constraints, we cannot respond to every email asking for more information on a dog. Please carefully review the bio for the dog and our adoption process https://www.speakingofdogs.com/adoption/adoption-process/.  If you are still interested in adopting, please fill out the adoption application form at the bottom of that page.September 13, 2026, 8:56 pm
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April

Shih Tzu

Female, Adult
Toronto, ON
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
April is a 3-4 year old Shih Tzu weighing 12 pounds.  She came to us as a puppy mill survivor and is ready for the next and final journey in her quest for a forever home. April came into the rescue with a huge bladder stone causing her an immense amount of pain and discomfort.  The rescue got her in to see a vet immediately and surgery was performed to remove the stone and spay her at the same time.  She recovered and has transformed into a very energetic and affectionate companion. Although she can still be a bit skittish and run away from her foster mom, you can tell that she wants to trust.  Her tail is always wagging.  While in foster care April has gradually learned how to walk on leash and now enjoys short walks. Her housetraining needs on going support. A home with a fully fenced yard is a must. She has been introduced to a few dogs and is quite friendly towards them.  Initially she was very interested in the resident cat and a bit much for them but she has acclimated to the cat and they are doing well together now. She likes to chew on her toys and doesn’t know the difference between her toys and a pair of reading glasses, so it would be advised to keep these things out of her reach. April is on a special diet to prevent stones from re-occurring and has to have drops in her eyes daily. She is pretty good at getting her eye drops put in. If you’re interested in giving April a home please fill in an application for our review:    https://www.speakingofdogs.com/adoption/dog-adoption-application-2/ For those interested in adopting one of our puppy mill release dogs, please be aware that these dogs often require extra patience, structure, and ongoing support. Their temperaments and behaviours can vary widely, and for the best outcome, adoptive homes MUST have access to a fenced yard and understand that rehabilitation is a gradual process. Many of these dogs have not yet experienced living in a home, regular interaction with people, leash walking, housetraining, or even having a name. All of these new people, environments, and activities can be scary for them and many are flight risks while they adjust.  Leash walks may not even be a safe option for them initially which is why having access to their own fenced yard is essential.  They need a patient adopter who can meet them at their comfort level and gently help them learn how to be a companion animal.   Due to time constraints, we cannot respond to every email asking for more information on a dog. Please carefully review the bio for the dog and our adoption process https://www.speakingofdogs.com/adoption/adoption-process/.  If you are still interested in adopting, please fill out the adoption application form at the bottom of that page. September 13, 2026, 8:56 pm
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Pipo

Husky Border Collie

Male, Adult
Toronto, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Pipo (pronounced Peepo) is a 5-year-old male, roughly 40 pounds. He appears to be a cross of some kind, perhaps husky and border collie. He is energetic, shy, bouncy, highly alert: just the gentlest, sweetest disposition and again, very affectionate. Pipo loves nothing more than to snuggle on the couch, or in bed. He is neutered, microchipped and 95 per cent house-trained -- but can occasionally lapse if left alone in the house too long. He is very good with people and dogs. His main issue is with cyclists: if they come near him he will lunge suddenly towards them, not aggressively but just out of excitement. His recall is not great and he likes to jump, so any off-leash any off-leash activity, at least in the short term, MUST be in a fully-enclosed space, with a high fence.  He currently lives with 2 dogs and would do well with another neutral or meek dog in the home. Pipo is quite sensitive and needs a very gentle home. His ideal home would be one where he is the centre of attention, where he can cuddle on the couch and bed. A home with someone who is experienced with rescued dogs and reactivity, and only uses positive reinforcement. His foster home is in  midtown Toronto.  Due to time constraints, we cannot respond to every email asking for more information on a dog. Please carefully review the bio for the dog and our adoption process https://www.speakingofdogs.com/adoption/adoption-process/.  If you are still interested in adopting, please fill out the adoption application form at the bottom of that page.September 13, 2026, 8:56 pm

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Etobicoke Veterinary Hospital

1972 Kipling Ave, Toronto, ON M9W 4J5

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Speaking of Dogs Rescue

Toronto, ON M9W 3L8

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Save Some Souls Toronto

Toronto, ON M9W 3W6

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Welcome Paws rescue - Toronto Transport

Toronto, ON M6N 1V3

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Doggos Dog Rescue

4140 Dundas St West, Etobicoke, ON M8X 1X3

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City of Toronto Animal Services North Region

1300 Sheppard Avenue West, Toronto, ON M3K 2A6

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4 Legged Love

Please Email Us!, Toronto/GTA, ON M6P 1W7

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City of Toronto Animal Services West Region

146 The East Mall, Toronto, ON M8Z 5V5

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Etobicoke Humane Society

67 Six Point Rd., Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2X3

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Beagle Freedom Project - Toronto

Toronto, ON M8Z 1T3

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