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Paws Above Rescue

Animal rescue in King City, ON

Paws Above is a small foster based rescue that operates in the Greater Toronto Area. It was founded by Ola Zalewski. Ola has been caring for and training dogs her whole adult life, 20 years! She runs a successful dog daycare business out of King City. She is most passionate however when it comes to homeless dogs. She has been rescuing and rehoming dogs for as long as she has been training them. She specializes in taking in dogs with challenges, we work on their issues and match them up with the perfect family. She saves dogs in Canada and also rescues from abroad. If there is a dog in need and we are able, Paws Above will help out!

Contact Dawn Lemay-Hayward
Phone
Address
15340 Dufferin St
King City, ON L7B 1K5
Donation https://www.paypal.com/ca/fundraiser/charity/3717433
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Meet their adoptable pets

15340 Dufferin St

King City, ON L7B 1K5

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Adoptable pets at Paws Above Rescue

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

Domestic Longhair

Female, Senior
King City, 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 KoKo's adoption status with email updates.
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KoKo

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
King City, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Penny's adoption status with email updates.
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Penny

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
King City, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Sparrow's adoption status with email updates.
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Sparrow

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
King City, ON

Rescue FAQs

Paws Above is a foster based rescue that operates in the Greater Toronto Area and beyond.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Home Check
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

All potential adopters must fill out an application, have their references checked and go through a home visit. Adoption fees are set on a case by case basis.

Adoption application

https://pawsaboverescue.ca/dog-adoption/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Paws Above Rescue

Mississauga Humane Society (MHS)

3353 Credit Woodlands,
Mississauga, ON L5C 2K1

Stray Paws From Greece

Toronto, ON M4G 2J8

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

Border Collie/German Shepherd Dog

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

American Bulldog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 3 yrs 6 mos
Guelph, ON
We'll also keep you updated on QUEEN's adoption status with email updates.
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QUEEN

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 8 yrs 2 mos
King City, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Curry's adoption status with email updates.
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Curry

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Toronto, ON

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