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Paws Across the Water

Dog rescue in Toronto, ON

Paws Across the Water (PAWs) is a foster-based, non-profit organization and a registered charity, located in the Greater Toronto Area. We are 100% volunteer-based and work hard to find the best homes for dogs that were strays or abandoned.

We do not adopt cross-border.

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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 Ross's adoption status with email updates.
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Ross

Parson Russell Terrier/Dachshund

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd Dog

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

Labrador Retriever/Border Collie

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Alaskan Malamute/Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Toronto, ON
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

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 Toby's adoption status with email updates.
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Toby

Jindo

Male, 6 yrs
Markham / York Region, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Sally's adoption status with email updates.
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Sally

Jack Russell Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male
Hamilton, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Mirella's adoption status with email updates.
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Mirella

Chihuahua/Cattle Dog

Female, Puppy
Guelph, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Bat Cat's adoption status with email updates.
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Bat Cat

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Erin, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Ron's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Ron

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 9 mos
Toronto, ON

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