It Takes A Village Dog Rescue

Animal rescue in Athens, Ontario

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Address

Athens, ON K0E 1B0

Contact

Kim Sheppard

Phone

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Adoptable Pets at It Takes A Village Dog Rescue

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Herman

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young

Athens, ON

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Chairry

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy

Athens, ON

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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GeeGee

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young

Athens, ON

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Greg

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young

Athens, ON

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Not good with kids
Good with cats
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Dryden

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young

Athens, ON

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
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Maxi

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young

Athens, ON

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Not good with kids
Good with dogs
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Ms. Frizzle

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young

Athens, ON

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Holly

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young

Athens, ON

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with cats
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Flashlight

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young

Athens, ON

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
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Rescue FAQs

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.
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.

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

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New Moon Rabbit Rescue

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Casey

Husky

Male, Puppy

Addison, ON

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Story
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Baxter

English Mastiff/Boxer

Male, 10 yrs 10 mos

lombardy, ON

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Needs experienced adopter
House-trained
Story
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Stormy

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 5 mos

Gananoque, ON

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story

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