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ORA-Organization for the Rescue of Animals

Animal rescue in Toronto, ON

Founded by Claudia Vecchio and Corinne Thaw in 2002, ORA-Organization for the Rescue of Animals is a grassroots charitable organization, 100% volunteer based and strictly no-kill, promoting the humane treatment of all animals and the preservation of wildlife. (www.ora-animalrescue.org)

Our name, Organization for the Rescue of Animals, was selected so that its abbreviation would spell O.R.A. In Latin, ora means "pray." Working for the animals can be a unifying element for humans, above any social, religious or economic differences. When you work (labore) for the animals out of compassion and love, you are in harmony and in peace with nature.

ORA's mandate essentially promotes the preservation of wildlife and its habitat. By becoming more sensitive and empathetic towards the plight of animals in our modern world, we humans can learn to become more sensitive and empathetic toward each other, thereby eliminating many problems, and human suffering, caused by intransigency and insensitivity. This credo, universally shared by our members and volunteers alike, is the foundation of all of ORA’s actions and intentions.

ORA's animal rescues thrive within a network of foster homes until they are adopted out into forever loving homes. 100% volunteer run, with zero government funding and no shelter to speak of, ORA relies solely upon the supportive generosity of members and donors to fund our programs and rescue operations.

ORA on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/orarescue

ORA on Twitter:
http://www.twitter.com/ORA_Rescue

ORA on Blogger:
http://ora-rescue.blogspot.com
http://hac-stk.blogspot.com

ORA-Organization for the Rescue of Animals
http://ora-animalsrescue.org

Donate to ORA in the month of June to help us win $10K in the Great Canadian Giving Challenge!
https://www.canadahelps.org/gcgc/81603

ORA is a registered Canadian charity.
(CRN# 855809448RR0001)

Contact
Email
Address
P.O. Box 22608
300 Coxwell Avenue
Toronto, ON M4L 3W7
Donation http://ora-animalsrescue.org/donations.html#paypal
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We'll also keep you updated on Gigi's adoption status with email updates.
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Gigi

Pug/Poodle (Standard)

Female, Young
Toronto, ON
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Benny

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Toronto, ON
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Nacho Ignacio

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Toronto, ON

Rescue FAQs

ORA is operating in and around the Greater Toronto Area, working for the well-being and protection of all our fellow animals.

Additional adoption info

ORA's adoption application and pre-adoption screening process ensure that our rescued cats and dogs are always matched with only the most suitable and loving owners.

The cost of adoption at ORA are as follows:
$150.00 dollars for cats (incl. spay or neuter)
$400.00 dollars for dogs (incl. spay or neuter)

For more INFORMATION, to ADOPT/SPONSOR, to VOLUNTEER, and to DONATE in support of ORA's rescue missions and animal care programs:

Call 416.726.5762 / 416.726.8895 OR
E-mail info@ora-animalsrescue.org

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