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It Takes A Village Dog Rescue

Dog rescue in Athens, ON

It Takes a Village is a small South-Eastern Ontario based, registered non-profit organization that focuses on finding homes for dogs in need. Our organization is foster based and is made up entirely of dedicated volunteers and experienced rescuers who have united to improve the lives of dogs who find themselves without a home. We believe in giving dogs in need a fresh start at a new life.



Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs in need. The happiness and success of the dogs in our rescue community is our priority and the reason we do what we do.

Contact Kim Sheppard
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Athens, ON K0E 1B0
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Adoptable pets at It Takes A Village Dog Rescue

We'll also keep you updated on Jovie's adoption status with email updates.
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Jovie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young
Athens, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Elara's adoption status with email updates.
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Elara

Husky/Eskimo Dog

Female, Young
Athens, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Freida's adoption status with email updates.
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Freida

Husky

Female, Puppy
Athens, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Blair's adoption status with email updates.
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Blair

Husky

Female, Puppy
Athens, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Michael's adoption status with email updates.
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Michael

Husky

Male, Puppy
Athens, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Carrie's adoption status with email updates.
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Carrie

Husky

Female, Puppy
Athens, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Ritt's adoption status with email updates.
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Ritt

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Puppy
Athens, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Gravy's adoption status with email updates.
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Gravy

Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
Athens, ON

Rescue FAQs

Eastern Ontario: Orleans, Ottawa, Kanata, Barrhaven, Athens, Brockville, Westport, Carleton Place, Perth, Arnprior, Renfrew, Calabogie

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Home Check
  • 5. Approve Application
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 7. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

We use a team to cover different steps in the process so that we have input from several individuals to confirm dog/puppy is a fit in the new family and we have the correct forever home.

Adoption application

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVztzpR9_2jolfWI2YdS2NvaL6HGaETZYnrWjFWTiWIEy6kw/viewform

Pets at shelters & rescues near It Takes A Village Dog Rescue

Pampered Pet Sanctuary

6320 State Route 3,
Natural Bridge, NY 13665

Potsdam Humane Society

17 Madrid Ave,
Potsdam, NY 13676

We'll also keep you updated on Mama's adoption status with email updates.
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Mama

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 yrs
Watertown, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Zoe's adoption status with email updates.
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Zoe

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Kingston, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Moose's adoption status with email updates.
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Moose

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Heuvelton, NY
We'll also keep you updated on BARON 9071's adoption status with email updates.
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BARON 9071

Anatolian Shepherd

Male, 4 yrs 6 mos
Canton, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Spring's adoption status with email updates.
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Spring

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Gananoque, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Chip 7718's adoption status with email updates.
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Chip 7718

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 9 yrs 5 mos
Canton, NY

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