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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 BeeGee's adoption status with email updates.
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BeeGee

Labrador Retriever

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

Labrador Retriever/Husky

Male, Young
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
We'll also keep you updated on Duffy's adoption status with email updates.
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Duffy

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
Toronto, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Macintosh (aka Mac)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Macintosh (aka Mac)

English (Redtick) Coonhound/English Pointer

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

Shiba Inu/Jindo

Female, 6 yrs 4 mos
Toronto, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Sua's adoption status with email updates.
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Sua

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 7 mos
Stouffville, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Lolo and Casey's adoption status with email updates.
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Lolo and Casey

Border Collie

Female
Niagara On The Lake, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Rocky's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Rocky

Chihuahua

Male, 9 yrs 6 mos
Guelph, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Lady's adoption status with email updates.
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Lady

Shiba Inu/Jindo

Female, 8 mos
Stuffville, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Hank's adoption status with email updates.
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Hank

Labrador Retriever/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Niagara Falls, NY

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