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We'll also keep you updated on Axel and Canada's adoption status with email updates.
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Axel and Canada

Husky Alaskan Malamute

Female, 5 yrs 9 mos
Toronto, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
5 yo Axel and his sister Canada were rescued by their foster mom from a backyard breeder, and it was clear that they have gone through a lot in life. They are now looking for their forever home, where they can chase each other and play in a fully fenced yard. Axel and Canada are very calm and quiet husky-malamute pups, weighing 60 lb. They are not socialized much, so we would like to find them a home with no other pets. Axel and Canada used to live in a crate 24 hours and used for breeding only. They came to us sad and depressed. They only had each other, therefore we are unwilling to separate them, as they really need each other after going through so much. They were going to be put down, as the landlord of the place where they live, is threatening to take them to the pound, and the neighbor threatens to poison them. But this is very Texas. Their foster mom lives in fear for that and we hope we can find them a great home. They both enjoy being outside and going on car rides. They know the leashes very well. They get very excited, so they will pull when walking them. They need a dog owner with active lifestyles and plenty of time. They know to shake before going into the house. They know their beds. They know to sit before taking a snack. They both enjoy being outside chewing on a rawhide-free toy under the sun. They do like sun-bathing. Canada is the female black and white Siberian Husky. She is about 60 lbs. She enjoys lower back scratches and being brushed. Canada likes to watch and stare at anything you do. She is a curious girl. She is still hesitant about humans. So please be easy and slow with her. She likes to start by smelling your hands. I guess that’s her way of knowing if their evil hands or good hands. She does not do well with children of all ages, just adults. She doesn’t mind meeting other dogs. Axel is the white malamute/husky mix. He is about 63 lbs, and he is a jolly boy. He will greet anyone with a big grin, a wagging tail, and the happy energy that only a husky can emanate. He will sit with his back against your two feet and wait for pets. He is smart. He knows the drill. Once you have a routine, he will get it quickly. He likes to get on furniture. His personality is lively. He is a toy hogger. He likes to have access to all the toys. He doesn’t like meeting other dogs, especially small breeds. He prefers to only play with his sister, Canada. He loves getting his belly rubbed. He enjoys cuddles, too. These two need positive reinforcement after what they have been through. They deserve a chance to live the other half of their lives being huskies. Canada and Axel both really have the best of hearts. They just need love. They are fully vetted, fixed and chipped. They would do good with anyone with previous husky experience. They are bonded, so they have to find a home where they can be adopted together. They are not tested with cats, and they do get excited upon seeing dogs. They are both heartworm negative and is kept on heartworm and flea preventative. The pups are being fostered in Texas, but can travel to any state, and even Canada for the right home. Their adoption fee and transport fee together is $500 To meet these gorgeous pups via facetime or whatsapp or other video chat apps, please send a completed application via www.savesomesouls.com Yards MUST BE adequately and fully fenced to adopt our pups. We do not accept electric or underground fences.
We'll also keep you updated on Penny's adoption status with email updates.
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Penny

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, Adult
Toronto, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Penny, a very special and sweet girl. Penny is calm, happy, and quiet; only barking when at the height of excitement. She loves nothing more than to cuddle and give affection to everyone she crosses paths with. She has quickly captured the hearts of her foster parents, and all of their extended family, friends, and neighbours.  Penny is approximately 4 1/2 years old and the shelter lists her as an Australian Shepherd mix. She has a unique look which is a bit of a mystery, suggesting multiple other breeds due to her medium height, floppy ears, stocky build, and mixture of brindle and merle coat patterns. She has the cutest polka dot socks!  While Penny has some weight to lose, we expect it to come off quickly once she is on a proper diet and going out for regular walks. She loves to go out for walks, she just needs to find her forever family who have the time and mobility to take her out for her daily exercise. Penny is otherwise in great shape with a clean bill of health at her latest appointment.  Penny gets along with all people and dogs. Her foster parents affectionately calls her the 'dog whisperer' as she has a calming presence that seems to make any dogs that cross her path feel calm and comfortable. While out walking we have seen other dogs barking in her face and she  has a way of calming them and suddenly they are best friends. Penny makes her foster parents laugh every day with her head cocking when you talk to her and gentle paw waving when she wants something. If you want a cuddly and loving girl, please consider beautiful Penny. She would be a great fit for families of any size or age group, with or without existing pets. You will not regret having this gentle soul of a dog come into your life.November 19, 2025, 10:21 am
We'll also keep you updated on Charlie's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlie

Rottweiler

Male, Puppy
Toronto, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Meet Charlie — Your Big-Hearted, Big-Pawed Adventure Buddy! Charlie is a 3.5-month-old Rottweiler puppy with a shiny black coat, a charming personality, and paws that promise he’ll grow into a large, impressive adult dog. He’s a fun, curious little who loves exploring the world, soaking up attention, and learning what it means to be part of a family. Smart, Trainable & Learning Fast Charlie is already crate-trained and sleeps through the night for about six hours without accidents. He’s working hard on his house training—he’ll happily do his business outside as long as you guide him and keep him on a schedule. He has mastered “sit” and is working on “stay” and “off” as he learns polite manners for a dog who will one day be quite big! Playful Puppy Energy He gets along great with dogs of all sizes and enjoys playtime—although he is in his teething stage, so expect some “baby shark” nibbling. Chew toys are his best friends, and he can’t resist de-stuffing anything soft. He also loves carrying shoes to his bed for snuggles (not chewing!), a habit his foster family is helping him grow out of. What Charlie Needs in a Home Because Charlie will be a large, strong dog with plenty of energy, he’s looking for a home that can provide: A large, secure fenced yard for safe exercise and play An owner with time, patience, and consistency to continue his training Plenty of opportunities to burn off his abundant puppy energy A budget ready for the food and vet care a big boy requires Charlie would do best in a home without children under 10, simply because of his size, enthusiasm, and ongoing training needs. A Great Adventure Partner Charlie rides wonderfully in the car—he settles into his bed and enjoys the trip, making him a great companion for outings and adventures. If you’re looking for a loyal, loving puppy with tons of potential and you’re ready to invest in his training and growth, Charlie may be the perfect match. He’s eager to learn, eager to love, and eager to find his forever family!                   November 27, 2025, 9:35 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Bree's adoption status with email updates.
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Bree

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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
We just welcomed a lovely little Yorkie to our rescue. Bree is approximately 5 years old and weighs 6.5 lbs. She has spent her life in a puppy mill. A little nervous, but all things considered, Bree is doing very well. She is very curious and learns quickly. Bree will be spayed soon and will be also looking at a dental. She eats Royal Canin Adult canned food and Ultra Kibble. We sometimes add a little chopped chicken or rice. Bree gets along well with other dogs she meets, large and small. We’ve caught her playing with toys the odd time when no one is looking. She is very friendly and affectionate. Bree arrived in a crate and car rides don’t seem to be a problem. She loves running around the backyard and exploring. At night she sleeps on her foster parent’s bed. Bree uses puppy pads. There has been the odd accident, but that is to be expected while she is adjusting to new surroundings.  Coming from a puppy mill, Bree has a few challenges. She will need to learn how to do stairs and walk on a leash. Sometimes she will bark when there is something new that scares her. In time she will feel more comfortable. There has been no destruction when Bree is left alone, but she will cry and bark. Bree is a great little girl. A house would probably be best with a back yard. And she is would benefit from another dog in the home. Hopefully she will find a home with a retiree or someone who works from home and could be with her more often than not.  November 28, 2025, 7:43 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Jessie and Junie's adoption status with email updates.
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Jessie and Junie

Pomeranian

Female, Adult
Toronto, ON
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Jessie & Junie, two fluffy hearts looking for their Forever Home! Double the fluff, double the love! Jessie (lovely girl in brown) and Junie (merle and black sweetheart) are an inseparable pair of Pomeranians who are ready to steal your heart. They came into rescue as frightened strays, but have blossomed in foster care into happy, playful, and affectionate dogs. They each weigh about 12 pounds, are spayed, healthy, and adorable from nose to tail. Jessie is about 8 years old and Junie a little younger. Jessie actively seeks attention and loves to play with her foster mom. Junie is a little more cautious, but enjoys affection, too. They welcome visitors, are curious and eager in their greetings, and enjoy being petted. They will engage in wrestling matches to entertain and then lie quietly nearby. They spend quiet time in their gated area, are loose in the house when their foster mom is at home, and sleep in an open crate in a pen at night. Jessie is a barker, for attention and whenever food is involved. Sometimes she barks when they are left alone at home. Junie is quieter. She alarm barks when there is someone at the door or when startled, but otherwise is quiet. They are not good candidates for apartment or condo living. They enjoy routine, running to their pen at night and sleeping peacefully until their foster mom gets up in the morning. They are happiest when together and get anxious when separated, even in the next room, although this has been improving. They have become consistent in using pee pads in the house and are comfortable with outdoor potty breaks as well, although they haven’t yet made the connection between needing to go and signalling to go out. A securely fenced yard is a must for them, as they are not harness or leash-trained and are frightened by the busy outside world. And they are very fast! Both dogs have done well at the vet’s, where they have had full examinations, routine shots, and blood tests. With those coats, they need regular grooming and have had a professional groomer come to the house to minimize stress. Because Junie sometimes scrambles when frightened, she is muzzled for the groomer, and then she is completely cooperative. They are friendly, affectionate, and companionable, but they aren’t lap dogs. Jessie and Junie are both uncomfortable being picked up and are eager to get down. Taken on their own terms, they are lovely, loving, happy dogs who are a pleasure to have around. They enjoy company and attention and just being around their person. They will thrive in a calm, adult home with a patient experienced hand who is ready to help them develop at their own pace. Jessie and Junie are ready to start their new life with someone who will cherish them both.  October 5, 2025, 8:00 am
We'll also keep you updated on Piper's adoption status with email updates.
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Piper

Labrador Retriever Greyhound

Female, Adult
Toronto, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
  Piper is a beautiful lab-shepherd-greyhound mix who is 9 years old. She is incredibly, sweet, well trained, and loves people and cuddles. Her favourite pastime is curling up into her signature donut shape and leaning into you while you watch tv, have a nap, or lay in the sun. Piper’s favourite game is playing hide and seek with treats; she waits in the other room while we hide treats around the house and then she will excitedly and with determination root them all out. She loves to go on long slow walks where she will smell every last thing. Her favourite snacks are cucumber slices and she can hear a cucumber being cut open from rooms away. Piper is loyal, silly and, just wants to be where the people are. Piper's ideal home would be an adult only home without other animals.   Name: Piper Breed: Mixed breed Labrador and Greyhound Weight: 70 pounds Gender: female Spayed/neutered: spayed Age: 9 years Obtained From: Rehomed from another home at about 1 year old. Reason for Intake: Piper is not comfortable around toddlers  Up to Date with Vetting: Yes Good with dogs: She is reactive to other dogs on leash closer than 15-20 feet.  She has had very little experience with dogs in the past 5-6 years.  When they first got her she did go to the dog park but was attacked there. Good with cats: Unknown but they think she has a high prey drive. Good with kids: She has very little experience with children.  They cottaged for 3 days with children under 10 years old and after about 24 hours she seemed to become more concerned with them and started barking and reacting to them especially when her owners were engaged with the kids.   Good with strangers: Yes.  Good with adult visitors.  If a stranger comes to visit she will bark at the door knock and then run up and greet them and be excited to see them. Resource guarding issues: Not from people.  Unknown with other animals. Ever bitten a human: No Ever bitten a dog: No Fears: young children Housetrained: Yes.  She is used to living in an apartment and peeing and pooping on leash walks. Crate trained: She has not been crated since they initially got her 7-8 years ago. Good in the car: She is anxious in the car and paces and whines.  She has had motion sickness in the past on longer trips. Bark when left alone: No.  She has been left alone while they worked full-time.  They live in an apartment and have not had noise complaints. Destructive: No Energy Level: Medium Leash skills: She walks well on leash.  After training, she is reactive to dogs closer than about 20 feet.  They typically cross the street when they see other dogs and they do not meet other dogs on walks.  She does not show concern with people, vehicles, etc. on walks. Okay with physical handling/manipulations: Yes.  They can bathe her, brush her, and trim her nails.  She is professionally groomed every couple of months and is good at the groomer.  She is fine being handled at the vet.  She has been boarded by Rover providers and done well in those homes. Known commands: sit, down, come, stay, off, paw Food on now: Fromm kibble.  1 cup, 2x/day. Behavioural issues: She is reactive to other dogs on leash closer than about 20 feet now.  She has shown similar reactive behaviour with young children when staying with them. Medical issues: She is taking Canine Fiber Pumpkin Powder for her anal glands.     August 15, 2025, 5:00 pm

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Save Some Souls Toronto

Toronto, ON M9W 3W6

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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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PVCA Toronto Ontario

Etobicoke, ON M9A 5C6

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Welcome Paws rescue - Toronto Transport

Toronto, ON M6N 1V3

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DIBS Rescue - Markham

Markham, ON M9V 4M9

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DIBS Rescue - Etobicoke

Etobicoke, ON M9V 4M9

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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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