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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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Adoptable pets at Paws Across the Water

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Ginger

Alaskan Malamute/Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Toronto, ON
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Rusty

Irish Terrier

Male, Adult
Toronto, ON
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Lucy

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Toronto, ON
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Brent

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Toronto, ON
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Kamut

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Toronto, ON
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Valentina

Dachshund/Whippet

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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