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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 Coconut (Coco)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Coconut (Coco)

Labrador Retriever

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

Golden Retriever

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

Husky/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 Skay's adoption status with email updates.
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Skay

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 8 yrs 9 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Buzz's adoption status with email updates.
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Buzz

Australian Cattle Dog

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young
Pefferlaw, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Li Shang's adoption status with email updates.
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Li Shang

Hamster/Hamster

Male, Baby
Whitby, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Brady's adoption status with email updates.
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Brady

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 9 mos
Niagara On The Lake, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Sherman's adoption status with email updates.
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Sherman

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, Adult
Stouffville, ON

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