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Puppies and dogs in Windsor, Ontario

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Windsor, 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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Chef

Rottweiler

Male, 2 yrs
Windsor, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Meet Chef! Chef is a handsome Rottweiler who’s ready to leave his stray days behind and start his next chapter with a family of his own. Since Chef arrived as a stray, we don’t know much about his past, but he’s already showing us plenty about the dog he is today.Chef is a friendly, easygoing guy who has been generally tolerant and comfortable with handling. He walks decently well on leash and is happy to take treats — although he can be a little enthusiastic about them! Because Chef tends to eat his meals very quickly, his future family should plan to use a slow-feed bowl to help encourage him to take his time.When it comes to other dogs, Chef has been fairly avoidant so far. Because of that, we haven’t been able to determine yet whether he enjoys canine companionship. For now, a home where he can have plenty of space and time to decompress may be the best fit, with any dog introductions handled slowly and thoughtfully. His past history with cats and children is also unknown. If you’re looking for a big, handsome guy to get to know and help settle into his new life, Chef may just be your perfect match.
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Pablo

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 9 mos
Windsor, ON
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Meet Pablo! I’m a sweet, affectionate guy who loves attention, walks, chasing a ball, and being your very best friend. I can be a little reserved when we first meet, but I warm up quickly and then I’m all about the love. I’m a pretty well-behaved guy who is working on basic cues, rides calmly in the car, and settles nicely when left alone.I’m still working on my house-training and my enthusiasm for mouthing, so I’ll need a family willing to help me learn that toys are for chewing. I’m cautious around unfamiliar people and other dogs, and we haven’t yet learned how I’d do living with other pets or small children. With a little patience, guidance, and lots of affection, I’m sure I’ll make someone a wonderful companion. My foster says they’d keep me if they could—and I think that says it all!
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Lucy *Overlooked*

Husky

Female, 7 yrs 4 mos
Windsor, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Meet Lucy! Lucy is a beautiful 7-year-old Husky with the perfect blend of sweetness, confidence, and charm. Friendly and easygoing, she loves meeting new people and greets everyone with a relaxed, happy attitude. Whether she`s joining in on the fun or simply hanging out by your side, Lucy is happiest when she`s spending time with her people. She is currently in a foster home with children and adores them. Lucy is currently thriving in a foster home with children and has proven to be a wonderful family companion. She can also do well with other dogs who appreciate her playful Husky personality. When she`s excited, Lucy can be a little mouthy and very vocal - true to her breed, she loves to `talk` and express herself! She`ll do best with confident, tolerant canine friends who understand her enthusiastic communication style. Lucy is not a good match for a home with cats, as her instinct to chase is simply too strong. Like many Huskies, Lucy needs regular exercise and mental enrichment to stay happy. She appears to experience some mild separation anxiety but this can be managed with some consistency and crating. Fortunately, she`s wonderful on leash, settles nicely after getting her energy out, and is fully house trained. Lucy is a loving, mature girl who will truly shine in a home that understands and embraces classic Husky traits. If you`re looking for a gorgeous, affectionate companion with plenty of personality - and don`t mind a few conversations along the way - Lucy could be the perfect addition to your family. Lucy is an Overlooked pet, which means she has been here for an extended period of time (longer than most of her friends) waiting for her forever home. For this reason, her adoption fee is up to you ($30 admin fee still applies)!
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Search Warrant

German Shepherd Dog Husky

Male, 3 mos
Windsor, ON
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Meet Search Warrant (Puppy!)SEARCH WARRANT is ready to serve! His specialty? Searching for food, locating squeaky balls, and stealing hearts wherever he goes. This handsome little officer is eager to please, highly food motivated, and always on the job. He already knows sit, wait, drop it, down, and shake a paw—so clearly, he’s well on his way to becoming a highly trained member of the K9 unit!His current assignments include:Searching for contraband snacks (also known as literally any food within a 50-foot radius)Locating and securing his favourite squeaky ballServing warrants for belly rubs and attentionPatrolling the house for suspicious activityConducting thorough investigations into missing treatsSearch Warrant has had a bit of a rough start, but this little guy is one tough cookie. He tested positive for parvovirus, but thankfully had very few symptoms and did remarkably well throughout his recovery. He has now tested negative for parvo and is doing wonderfully!Like any rookie officer, he’s still working on a few things. He’s currently in training for crate duty, learning that jumping on people is not an approved police tactic, and working on managing his regular puppy excitement. His house training is coming along wonderfully, and he’s proving to be a very quick learner.And when he’s off duty? You’ll find him searching for food, enjoying a time with a wise older dog and showing him the utmost respect, playing with cats as they see fit and getting well socialized with children. Search Warrant would love a forever home that will continue his training, keep his brain busy, reward his good work, and give him all the love and adventures a growing puppy deserves.His record is clean, his warrant is valid, and his heart is up for grabs. Foster home said he is the perfect puppy!Search Warrant is officially looking for his forever home. Apply now before he serves YOU a warrant for excessive cuddles!
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Quincy

American Bulldog

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Windsor, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Meet Quincy!Quincy is the total package: affectionate, playful, and always ready to make a new friend. This sweet girl greets people with a wiggly body, loves leaning in for pets, and is happiest when she`s spending time with her favourite humans. She walks fairly well on leash, knows how to sit for treats, and is highly motivated by food, toys, and attention.One of Quincy`s greatest loves is a good bouncy ball. She`ll happily carry one around in her mouth and invite everyone she meets to join in the fun. Because she can be reluctant to give up a prized ball, trading for a treat or another toy works best, and her future family can continue building her `drop it` skills.Quincy has met other dogs well at the shelter, showing friendly and respectful social skills, but she does seem to be choosy about which dogs she befriends. While she may be able to live with another dog, careful introductions and consideration of the other dog`s personality will be important. Due to her history and prey drive, Quincy would do best in a home without small dogs, cats, or other small animals. If you`re looking for a loving, playful companion who enjoys cuddles just as much as a game of fetch, Quincy may be the perfect match for you.
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Onix

Cane Corso

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Windsor, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Hi, I’m Onix, and let’s just say I’m not exactly a subtle guy! I’m a big, powerful dog with a whole lot of enthusiasm packed into one very large body. I’m incredibly friendly and seem to be eager to make friends with everyone I meet. I’m also quite the freight train on leash. I’m strong, energetic, and can pull with some serious determination, so my future person will need to be physically capable of handling me and ready to help me learn some better leash manners. Although I am a lot of dog, I am food motivated and very much ready to learn and listen!We don’t know much about my past, so there’s still plenty to discover about who I am. I do seem very interested in other dogs and appear to want to play, although I’ll need proper introductions to find the right canine friends. My history with cats and children is unknown, but I would likely do best with older, sturdier children due to my large size. If you’re looking for a big, enthusiastic dog with a friendly heart and plenty of personality, I might just be your guy!

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Dog shelters and rescues in Windsor, Ontario

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

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Windsor/Essex County Humane Society

1375 Provincial Road, Windsor, ON N8W 5V8

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NBRAN Michigan

Grosse Pointe, MI 48230

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Grosse Pointe Animal Clinic

15135 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Metro Area Animal Adoption Association

269 Walker St., #232, Detroit, MI 48207

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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I Heart Pits

5927 Kensington Ave., 5927 Kensington Ave., Detroit, MI 48224

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River Rouge Animal Shelter

100 W. Pleasant St, River Rouge, MI 48218

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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German Shepherd Dog Rescue of Michigan

Detroit, MI 48226

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Michigan Humane - Detroit

7401 Chrysler Drive, Detroit, MI 48211

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Detroit Animal Care and Control

1431 East Ferry Street, Detroit, MI 48211

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Passion 4 Paws Rescue

Po Box 5011, Warren, MI 48090

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

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