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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 Elektra's adoption status with email updates.
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Elektra

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Chihuahua

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Ontario SPCA Leeds & Grenville Animal Centre

800 Centennial Road, RR 4,
Brockville, ON K6V 5T4

Gananoque District Humane Society

85 Highway 32, RR1,
Gananoque, ON K7G 2V3

Jefferson County S.P.C.A.

25056 Water Street,
Watertown, NY 13601

We'll also keep you updated on Ralph 7459's adoption status with email updates.
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Ralph 7459

Samoyed

Male, 5 yrs
Canton, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Yoshi's adoption status with email updates.
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Yoshi

Husky

Female, 3 yrs 3 mos
Watertown, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Bitty's adoption status with email updates.
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Bitty

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Watertown, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Duke 7787's adoption status with email updates.
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Duke 7787

Pug/Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Canton, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Cloud 9875's adoption status with email updates.
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Cloud 9875

Husky

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Canton, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Kirby's adoption status with email updates.
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Kirby

English Bulldog

Male, Adult
Ogdensburg, NY

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