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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 Rudolph's adoption status with email updates.
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Rudolph

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young
Athens, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Joy 2.0's adoption status with email updates.
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Joy 2.0

Husky

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

Husky

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

Husky

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

Husky

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
Athens, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Monica 2.0's adoption status with email updates.
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Monica 2.0

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
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

Auger Pet Rescue

Box 428,
Prescott, ON K0E 1T0

Pampered Pet Sanctuary

6320 State Route 3,
Natural Bridge, NY 13665

Merlin's Hope Chow Pei Rescue

Prescott, ON K0G 1T0

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

Husky

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 8 mos
Gananoque, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Jigger's adoption status with email updates.
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Jigger

Hound (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Gananoque, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Jasper's adoption status with email updates.
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Jasper

German Shepherd Dog/Husky

Female, Puppy
Addison, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Gwen 8872 0358's adoption status with email updates.
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Gwen 8872 0358

Golden Retriever

Female, 8 yrs 9 mos
Canton, NY

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