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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 Opal's adoption status with email updates.
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Opal

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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

Chihuahua

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

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, 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

Gouverneur Dog Pound

1127 US Hwy # 11,
Gouverneur, NY 13642

The Foster Dog Chronicles

Evans Mills, NY 13637

Ontario SPCA Leeds & Grenville Animal Centre

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

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Kingston, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Marley's adoption status with email updates.
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Marley

Mini Rex

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

American Bulldog

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

Mixed Breed (Large)

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Senior
Kingston, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Maggie's adoption status with email updates.
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Maggie

Jack Russell Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Senior
Potsdam, NY

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