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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

We'll also keep you updated on Coconut (Coco)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Coconut (Coco)

Labrador Retriever

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

Australian Shepherd/Husky

Male, Puppy
Toronto, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Daphne's adoption status with email updates.
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Daphne

Husky/Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
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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We'll also keep you updated on Sonja (Foster-to-Adopt)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Sonja (Foster-to-Adopt)

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Retriever (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 9 mos
Stuffville, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Raya's adoption status with email updates.
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Raya

Border Collie

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
King City, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Faith's adoption status with email updates.
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Faith

Chihuahua

Female, 4 yrs 11 mos
Guelph, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Yuki's adoption status with email updates.
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Yuki

Basenji

Female, Puppy
Niagara Falls, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Huchu's adoption status with email updates.
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Huchu

Jindo

Male
Toronto, ON

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