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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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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Paws Across the Water

We'll also keep you updated on Monica (Cubby)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Monica (Cubby)

Labrador Retriever

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

Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Toronto, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Roxy (aka Meatball)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Roxy (aka Meatball)

Boxer

Female, 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 MAR 14 - PIPER - 1yr's adoption status with email updates.
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MAR 14 - PIPER - 1yr

Golden Retriever/Chow Chow

Female, Puppy
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We'll also keep you updated on Harley's adoption status with email updates.
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Harley

English Bulldog/American Bulldog

Female, 11 yrs 2 mos
King City, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Alisha's adoption status with email updates.
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Alisha

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Turtle - Other

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
King City, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Boris's adoption status with email updates.
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Boris

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Hamilton, ON

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