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We'll also keep you updated on Axel and Canada's adoption status with email updates.
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Axel and Canada

Husky Alaskan Malamute

Female, 5 yrs 10 mos
Toronto, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
5 yo Axel and his sister Canada were rescued by their foster mom from a backyard breeder, and it was clear that they have gone through a lot in life. They are now looking for their forever home, where they can chase each other and play in a fully fenced yard. Axel and Canada are very calm and quiet husky-malamute pups, weighing 60 lb. They are not socialized much, so we would like to find them a home with no other pets. Axel and Canada used to live in a crate 24 hours and used for breeding only. They came to us sad and depressed. They only had each other, therefore we are unwilling to separate them, as they really need each other after going through so much. They were going to be put down, as the landlord of the place where they live, is threatening to take them to the pound, and the neighbor threatens to poison them. But this is very Texas. Their foster mom lives in fear for that and we hope we can find them a great home. They both enjoy being outside and going on car rides. They know the leashes very well. They get very excited, so they will pull when walking them. They need a dog owner with active lifestyles and plenty of time. They know to shake before going into the house. They know their beds. They know to sit before taking a snack. They both enjoy being outside chewing on a rawhide-free toy under the sun. They do like sun-bathing. Canada is the female black and white Siberian Husky. She is about 60 lbs. She enjoys lower back scratches and being brushed. Canada likes to watch and stare at anything you do. She is a curious girl. She is still hesitant about humans. So please be easy and slow with her. She likes to start by smelling your hands. I guess that’s her way of knowing if their evil hands or good hands. She does not do well with children of all ages, just adults. She doesn’t mind meeting other dogs. Axel is the white malamute/husky mix. He is about 63 lbs, and he is a jolly boy. He will greet anyone with a big grin, a wagging tail, and the happy energy that only a husky can emanate. He will sit with his back against your two feet and wait for pets. He is smart. He knows the drill. Once you have a routine, he will get it quickly. He likes to get on furniture. His personality is lively. He is a toy hogger. He likes to have access to all the toys. He doesn’t like meeting other dogs, especially small breeds. He prefers to only play with his sister, Canada. He loves getting his belly rubbed. He enjoys cuddles, too. These two need positive reinforcement after what they have been through. They deserve a chance to live the other half of their lives being huskies. Canada and Axel both really have the best of hearts. They just need love. They are fully vetted, fixed and chipped. They would do good with anyone with previous husky experience. They are bonded, so they have to find a home where they can be adopted together. They are not tested with cats, and they do get excited upon seeing dogs. They are both heartworm negative and is kept on heartworm and flea preventative. The pups are being fostered in Texas, but can travel to any state, and even Canada for the right home. Their adoption fee and transport fee together is $500 To meet these gorgeous pups via facetime or whatsapp or other video chat apps, please send a completed application via www.savesomesouls.com Yards MUST BE adequately and fully fenced to adopt our pups. We do not accept electric or underground fences.
We'll also keep you updated on Penny's adoption status with email updates.
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Penny

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, Adult
Toronto, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Penny, a very special and sweet girl. Penny is calm, happy, and quiet; only barking when at the height of excitement. She loves nothing more than to cuddle and give affection to everyone she crosses paths with. She has quickly captured the hearts of her foster parents, and all of their extended family, friends, and neighbours.  Penny is approximately 4 1/2 years old and the shelter lists her as an Australian Shepherd mix. She has a unique look which is a bit of a mystery, suggesting multiple other breeds due to her medium height, floppy ears, stocky build, and mixture of brindle and merle coat patterns. She has the cutest polka dot socks!  While Penny has some weight to lose, we expect it to come off quickly once she is on a proper diet and going out for regular walks. She loves to go out for walks, she just needs to find her forever family who have the time and mobility to take her out for her daily exercise. Penny is otherwise in great shape with a clean bill of health at her latest appointment.  Penny gets along with all people and dogs. Her foster parents affectionately calls her the 'dog whisperer' as she has a calming presence that seems to make any dogs that cross her path feel calm and comfortable. While out walking we have seen other dogs barking in her face and she  has a way of calming them and suddenly they are best friends. Penny makes her foster parents laugh every day with her head cocking when you talk to her and gentle paw waving when she wants something. If you want a cuddly and loving girl, please consider beautiful Penny. She would be a great fit for families of any size or age group, with or without existing pets. You will not regret having this gentle soul of a dog come into your life.November 19, 2025, 10:21 am
We'll also keep you updated on Dave aka Dolby's adoption status with email updates.
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Dave aka Dolby

Corgi

Male, Adult
Toronto, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Dave is a lovely 3-yr old Corgi. He loves his walks and can be very active. He requires physical and mental stimulation but also can entertain himself and nap in his bed. Dave is very sweet, affectionate and loves to hang out with his human and will ask for pets and belly rubs. He is housetrained and can be left alone uncrated, with no barking or destructive behaviour. Dave loves to greet all dogs and humans. He is very curious and wants to be friends with everyone. He doesn’t always “read the room” when other dogs are reactive and tell him "go away" he might continue his friendship request He only barks when he hears people outside so he would probably do best in a house.  Dave can be skittish and sensitive to loud noises and moves very fast when he is scared. He can also get “mouthy” when excited. He gets underfoot and will sometimes nip at your feet and can be a tripping hazard. As a herding breed this is done out of playfulness and instinct, not aggression.  He is a smart little dog and will benefit from some basic training. He will come when called but cannot be left in an unfenced area off leash as he is easily spooked and will be a flight risk. Dave would benefit from living with more than one person and/or with another dog who would be a play companion.  While he has met children and seems to love them, he does jump up to meet them, therefore he would do best in a home with older children.December 14, 2025, 8:40 am
We'll also keep you updated on Nini's adoption status with email updates.
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Nini

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, Senior
Toronto, ON
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Name: Nini Breed: Yorkshire Terrier Gender: Female Age: 12 years Weight: 13 pounds  Spayed/Neutered: Spayed Obtained From: Previous owner Reason for Intake: Began resource guarding from resident dog Up to Date with Vetting: Yes Good with Dogs: Lived with one previously; may resource guard, barks at passing dogs on walks.  No guarding with humans Good with Cats: Unknown Good with Kids: Sweet and gentle; has interacted with a baby Good with Strangers: Yes, friendly with everyone Ever Bitten a Human: No Ever Bitten a Dog: No Fears: Barks at unfamiliar things on walks; sometimes hesitant with stairs Housetrained: Yes Crate Trained: Not sure Good in the Car: Yes Barks When Left Alone: Occasionally, especially at squirrels or loud noises like airplanes Destructive: No Energy Level: Medium Leash Skills: Loves walks; handles manipulation well Known Commands: Sit Current Food: Mix of wet and dry food twice daily Behavioural Issues: None       Meet Nini! Nini is a gentle, 12-year-old Yorkshire Terrier who lives for cozy moments with her people. She loves snuggling up on the couch, relaxing beside her humans, and being part of the daily routine. On walks, she sometimes barks at things she’s unsure about, but it comes more from curiosity than fear—and once she feels secure, she settles easily. She’s incredibly sweet with strangers and has been calm and friendly around a baby.   Nini is fully housetrained, great in the car, and has no history of biting or destructive behaviour. While she previously lived with another dog, she began to resource guard, so an only-dog home may be the best match for her comfort and peace. Her energy level is moderate: she’s always happy to join you for a nice walk, but she’s equally content curling up beside you afterward.   If you’re looking for a loving, calm, snuggly senior companion with lots of life and affection still to give, Nini might be the perfect addition to your home.  December 14, 2025, 9:03 am
We'll also keep you updated on Dorito's adoption status with email updates.
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Dorito

French Bulldog

Male, Adult
Toronto, ON
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Name: Doritos Breed: French Bulldog Weight: 21 pounds Gender: Male  Spayed/neutered: Soon to be neutered Age: 7 years (DOB Jan.13 or 23/18) Vaccinated:  yes Obtained From: A European breeder. Reason for Intake: Owner has allergies and works long hours Up to Date with Vetting: Yes.  Good with dogs: Yes.  He lived with an Alaskan Malamute in his first home.  In his 2nd home he lived with a male, neutered French Bulldog.  He has also stayed with a Weimaraner for 2 weeks and been boarded at a dog hotel 3 times with no issues.  Good with cats: He has not lived with a cat.  His vet office has 2 office cats and he has greeted them well. Good with kids: He has not lived with kids but has been good interacting with babies, toddlers, and teenagers. Good with strangers: Yes.  He is very happy to see visitors and will go up and say hello and solicit attention from them. Resource guarding issues: He would guard his food bowl from the other dog he lived with so they were fed separately.  He has not guarded anything else from dogs or people. Ever bitten a human: No Ever bitten a dog: No Fears: Housetrained: Yes.  He has always lived in an apartment and peed and pooped on walks. He is Pee Pad trained.  Crate trained: Yes.  He was crated very long hours in his previous home.  Overnight and up to 12 hours during the daytime. He will also use the crate as his safe place.  Good in the car: Yes but must be restrained  Bark when left alone: Not with reasonable time frames Destructive: He is always crated when they go out.  He is not destructive when they are home. Energy Level: Low to Medium Does not like the cold even with coats. He goes out and does business then right back in. Maybe 5 minutes in morning and perhaps 15 minutes in afternoon.  Leash skills: He walks well on leash and does not show concern with people/dogs/vehicles.  He greets other dogs appropriately on walks. Okay with physical handling/manipulations: Yes. Foster can pet him and brush him and can handle his feet and nails. Loves to sit on Fosters knee to watch TV.  Known commands: sit, paw, stay, go inside, quiet, come, fetch.  Owners attended obedience classes with him. Food on now: Zignature Limited Ingredient Kangaroo Formula kibble.  1/2  cup in the morning, 1/2 cup at noon, and 1/2 cup at 4pm. He gets Zignature treats, and salmon treats. At intake it was identified that he appeared to be doing some itching and his skin and coat were dry. At his Vet appointment it was thought Dorito may have some skin allergies and Foster was advised to keep him on the Kangaroo Kibble. As well as to add some Omega 3 liquid to his diet once a day. He eats his food very fast so he is eating out of a slow feeding dish.  Behavioural issues: He is described as intelligent, athletic, needy and liking to be near his people. He will hump when stressed or when over stimulated, but this will decrease when neutered, and when he is comfortable in the home, as this has been found with foster, he will respond to the off command.  Medical issues: In his first home his owner stepped on his front right foot and he required surgery and 2 pins to fix the bone.  He was about 1 year old when it happened.  June 2025 he was boarded at a dog hotel and he got septic arthritis in his right front elbow.  He was treated and recovered. Dec 2025 he was identified as possible allergy and advised to keep on Zignature as well as given pills to help with scratching ( (Apoquel 5.4 mg) and Omega 3 liquid to help with coat, skin and joints (EICOSADERM). Owner identified that he does have trouble with stairs but Foster does not  have stairs so can't confirm December 6, 2025, 7:21 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Mac's adoption status with email updates.
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Mac

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Toronto, ON
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Mac is a spunky little 6-year-old Brussels Griffon/Shih Zhu mix. He was surrendered to rescue by his owner who could no longer care for him. He has a soft grey non shedding coat. Mac received a full health check up and was subsequently neutered and had a dental cleaning. He is vaccinated and microchipped. He has been a very loved pet in his life and has a great personality. He knows basic commands and not destructive. Mac is working on housetraining and does some occasional marking which we are working on. He is eating a mixture of both soft food and kibble and enjoys treats occasionally. Mac sleeps on dog beds or people beds, where he sleeps peacefully through the night. He can jump onto furniture and uses stairs. Mac was previously the owners only dog but he’s currently in foster with other dogs of similar size and gets along well with them. His preferred home would be with someone who is home part of the day to help with his housetraining. Mac is adorable and full of fun! He is looking forward to finding his new forever home.December 14, 2025, 9:03 am

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Save Some Souls Toronto

Toronto, ON M9W 3W6

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Speaking of Dogs Rescue

Toronto, ON M9W 3L8

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Etobicoke Veterinary Hospital

1972 Kipling Ave, Toronto, ON M9W 4J5

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PVCA Toronto Ontario

Etobicoke, ON M9A 5C6

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Welcome Paws rescue - Toronto Transport

Toronto, ON M6N 1V3

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DIBS Rescue - Markham

Markham, ON M9V 4M9

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DIBS Rescue - Etobicoke

Etobicoke, ON M9V 4M9

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Doggos Dog Rescue

4140 Dundas St West, Etobicoke, ON M8X 1X3

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City of Toronto Animal Services North Region

1300 Sheppard Avenue West, Toronto, ON M3K 2A6

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4 Legged Love

Please Email Us!, Toronto/GTA, ON M6P 1W7

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