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Paws Across the Water Dog rescue in Toronto, ON

We are a small group of volunteers trying to help local and international rescuers who desperately need help to rehome their dogs. It started as a fundraising effort to help them with vet costs and food so they could help more strays on the street. However, rescue is not complete without a forever home and they were overwhelmed with so many dogs and no homes to send them to. There are so many sweet, loving and friendly dogs and along with fundraising, we hope to find homes for their dogs so they can continue to help more.

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Toronto, ON M6K 1C6
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Adoptable pets at Paws Across the Water

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

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Toronto, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Reina's adoption status with email updates.
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Reina

Husky

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

Smooth Fox Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
Toronto, ON

Rescue FAQs

Toronto, Newmarket, Aurora, Bolton, Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton, Guelph, Ajax, Oshawa, Brampton

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

We have an application process. All applications are subject to reference checks, home checks. All adopters are required to sign an adoption contract and must adhere to requirements stated in this contract, and follow ups are done post adoption. Please contact us about adoption fees. Our rescue is solely run by volunteers, we strive to return calls and inquiries within a 24 hour period.

Adoption application

https://form.jotform.com/pawsacrossthewater/adoption-application

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

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young
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We'll also keep you updated on Scotch's adoption status with email updates.
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Scotch

Jack Russell Terrier

Male, Senior
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We'll also keep you updated on Mowgli's adoption status with email updates.
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Mowgli

Boxer/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 mos
Niagara On The Lake, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Alfred's adoption status with email updates.
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Alfred

German Shepherd Dog/Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Niagara, NY
We'll also keep you updated on HANK's adoption status with email updates.
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HANK

American Bulldog

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Toronto, ON
We'll also keep you updated on BENNY's adoption status with email updates.
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BENNY

Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr 9 mos
Toronto, ON

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