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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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Valentina

Dachshund/Whippet

Female, Adult
Toronto, ON
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Macy

German Shepherd Dog/Husky

Female, Young
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

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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TALLY- LUVS KIDS, dogs, cats. people

Labrador Retriever/Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Young
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Milo

German Shepherd Dog/Treeing Walker Coonhound

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
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James

Belgian Shepherd/Husky

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
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Bolt

Siberian Husky

Male, Adult
Stouffville, ON
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Roda

Jack Russell Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
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Violet

Belgian Shepherd/Husky

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Niagara On The Lake, ON

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