LOCAL ANIMAL RESCUES
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Adopt A Greyhound
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A non-profit greyhound adoption organization dedicated to finding the best quality pet homes available for retired racing greyhounds. Committed to creating public awareness about these wonderful four-legged athletes as pets.
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Adopt Me Cat Rescue
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Adopt Me Cat Rescue focuses on helping rural colonies. We help to spay neuter the cats, remove abandoned domesticated cats when possible and all kittens so they can be fully vetted and adopted as indoor cats. TNR (Trap, Neuter and Return) is the most humane method of creating positive change in feral cat populations.
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AireCanada Airedale Rescue Network
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We know that for every Airedale in need, there is a loving, caring family waiting to help them. Our job is to bring them both together.
Nous savons que pour chaque Airedale dans le besoin, il existe une famille aimante et secourable qui veut lui venir en aide. Notre travail consiste à les réunir. |
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Animal Aide Pontiac
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A non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of furry felines in the Pontiac. We rescue stray and feral cats and find them forever homes.
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ANML-RESQ Network of Ontario
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Our goal is to save a dog or cat from being euthanized in a shelter, through no fault of their own - just in the wrong place at the wrong time. If we don't have a foster home available we will work with other reputable organizations to find a place and showcase them on our web site and our petfinder site.
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ASCD Rescue
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ASCD Rescue is a non profit animal rescue based out of Arnprior, Ont. Our rescue services extend throughout the Ottawa Valley. Our goal is to capture stray cats, provide vet care, rehabilitate them in a foster home and adopt them out to loving families.
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The Avery Foundation
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A non-profit organization based out of Ottawa, Ontario. Our goal is to bring in stray animals off of the streets, provide them with the medical care they require and find them loving forever homes. Focused on raising funds to help with medical costs and for the effort to domesticate, feed and house them, in order to save the lives of the stray cats and dogs.
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BARK Ottawa
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Bytown Association for Rescued Kanines (B.A.R.K.) primary function is to rescue abused and/or abandoned dogs.
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Barking Beauties Cat Rescue
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We are a small, cage free rescue in Bourget, Ontario. God grant us the serenity; to help the cats that need a change, spay and neuter the ones we can, and love them so they know the difference.
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Basset Hound Rescue of Ontario
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Our purpose is to place abandoned/unwanted basset hounds in suitable, loving, permanent homes.
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Big on Beagles (B.O.B)
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Big on Beagles (B.O.B) is a Toronto-based assistance agency for beagles experiencing troubled times.
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Big Sky Ranch Animal Sanctuary
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Big Sky Ranch Animal Sanctuary, Kemptville, Ontario is the only non-kill Sanctuary of its kind in Eastern Ontario - a sanctuary for abused and unwanted animals of all shapes and sizes! In ten years, Big Sky has adopted out over 1800 animals.
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Boston Terrier Rescue Canada
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Boston Terrier Rescue Canada (BTRC) is dedicated to the safety and welfare of single breed and mixed breed Boston Terriers in Canada.
Our program takes in Boston Terriers that are abandoned, no longer wanted, or that can no longer be cared for, rehabilitating and caring for each dog until they can be matched with a carefully screened new home. |
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Boxer Rescue Ontario
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Boxer Rescue Ontario is a nonprofit organization of volunteers dedicated to placing abandoned, injured or lost boxers in loving homes.
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Bullies in Need
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Bullies in Need (BIN) is a non-profit dog rescue in Ontario, We pride ourselves
on the quality of loving dogs we rescue while working with shelters saving the bullies. |
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Canadian Chihuahua
Rescue & Transport 
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C.C.R.T. volunteers working together to rescue, foster and provide necessary veterinary care for homeless, abandoned and neglected Chihuahuas.
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Canadian Dachshund Rescue, Ontario
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Canadian Dachshund Rescue (Ontario) is an all-volunteer rescue organization that rehabilitates and rehomes dachshunds in Ontario.
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Cat-A-Match Rescue
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Rescue and housing of abandoned cats & dogs, rehabilitation and re-homing
education. Located in Ottawa, Ontario. |
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Cat's Cradle
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We are a small team helping abandoned and neglected cats in the Ottawa area.
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Cat Rescue Network
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A non-profit group. Our primary goal is to give apparently un-adoptable cats a second chance.
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Collie Rescue Network
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Collie Rescue Network is a national, all-volunteer rescue group dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of Rough and Smooth Collies in Canada who have been surrendered, abandoned, neglected or abused. Our mission also includes educating the public about responsible pet ownership in general and the care of the Collie breed in particular.
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Community Alley Trappers
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Community Alley Trappers (CAT) is non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of abused, abandoned, feral, stray, and injured cats in Ottawa and surrounding areas. We focus our efforts into helping un-owned stray and feral cats and kittens through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR).
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Country Cat Sanctuary
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A No Kill Rescue. The only exception are animals who are in pain and are beyond effective help.
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Crazy House Rescue
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Crazy House Rescue is a non-profit, all breed, foster based dog rescue.
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Dickie's Cause 4 Paws
Kitten Rescue 
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Dickie’s Cause 4 Paws is a not for profit, NO KILL, volunteer based organization established in 2006. We are primarily based out of Carleton Place, Ontario.
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We are a dedicated team of volunteers that are passionate about animal welfare and give our time, resources and hearts to the pursuit of ending animal abuse and homelessness. When we started DHR we made a commitment that every animal that walks through our doors, receives our support for the rest of their lives, regardless of the circumstances.
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Dog Tales Rescue
and Sanctuary 
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An animal sanctuary farm is located on an incredible 50 acres of green fields, rolling hills, and wooded areas in King City, Ontario, just a short drive from downtown Toronto. Our picturesque location is the perfect safe haven for lost, abused and neglected animals to heal and be rehabilitated while they wait for loving forever homes. We rescue dogs and horses from across Canada, as well as in Israel, where we work in collaboration with the largest Israeli rescue group, Let Animals Live.
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Eastern Ontario Potcake Rescue
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We are an Ottawa-based, EASTERN ONTARIO wide non-profit rescue organization. We are committed to rescuing as many island dogs (Potcakes) as possible and finding them safe, suitable and loving forever homes. In 2020 we also opened our program to helping dogs in need in our own community as often as possible. We often intake dogs from Canadian shelters who are in need of a second chance in rescue. We also work hard to support our rescue partners on the front lines on these islands who do everything they can to save these beautiful dogs and spay/neuter dogs to stop the overpopulation problems in the Caribbean at the root of the problem.
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Ferret Rescue Society
of Ottawa and Area 
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We are the only animal rescue group in the Ottawa area that aids ferrets in need. Ferrets that are brought to the Humane Society are transferred to us for special care. Ferrets are rehabilitated and given any medical attention they require. All ferrets who are healthy enough are adopted out into carefully screened new families.
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Free Spirit Cat Rescue
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Facebook
freespiritcatrescue@gmail.com (613) 623-7979 |
Rescue and foster hungry, freezing, sick, homeless, stray and feral cats. Feed, vaccine, spay/neuter and love them to be ready for their forever homes. I go through tons of dry food, so if there is any to spare just message me. I have a dozen or more beautiful babies ready for forever homes. Located in White Lake, Ontario.
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Freedom Dog Rescue
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Non Profit all breed dog rescue in Ottawa and surrounding areas that is run completely by volunteers and fosters.
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Friends to the end Dog Rescue
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Dog rescue located in Ottawa, Ontario.
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Furball rehab cat rescue
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We are a little home based rescue, backed up by some amazing volunteers, donors and cat cuddlers.
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Furry Tales Rescue
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Furry Tales is a foster based agency located in Smiths Falls Ontario. Our primary goal is to assist older and middle-aged cats who have been displaced, abandoned or at high risk of being euthanized , we work diligently to pull these cats to safety within our rescue. We work in conjunction with other area rescues to ensure the most urgent cases are brought into care.
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Gananoque & District Humane Society
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Gananoque & District Humane Society helps animals who have been abandoned, hurt and left to die or simply lost.
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Guinea Pig Rescue of Ottawa
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Hi! We are a small guinea pig rescue located in Ottawa! Adopt don’t shop! We now have room to take on more piggies!
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Golden Rescue
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Dedicated to rescuing and re-homing displaced Golden Retrievers, and to educating the public, in general, about pet ownership.
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Greyhound Supporters of NCR (GSNCR)
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Greyhound adoption, support, and community in Canada's national capital region.
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Happy Tails Farm Sanctuary
(CCWR) 
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Providing sanctuary and rehabilitation to animals, educating youth and bringing our community together are the hallmarks of our mission.
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HART (Highland Animal Relief Team)
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HART is an all breed dog rescue organization based in Bancroft with foster homes throughout Ontario.
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Hawks Nest Rescue
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Pembroke ON
TNR Certified Fur Baby Rescue TICA Registered Rescue Supports Adoption Supports Vetting Supports Small Family Run Rescue |
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Heidi's Kitty Haven
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We are a nonprofit cat rescue located in Cardinal, ON
We specialize in raising kittens without a mum up to 6 weeks old. |
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Help Papineau Homeless Cats
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The page was created to help rescuing 4 homeless cats in Hull, Quebec. We need the support and compassion of the community to save these unfortunate cats.
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Home Again Bancroft
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Home Again is an animal rescue group in Bancroft, non-profit and fully volunteer run, helping abandoned and unwanted pets find their "Forever Home."
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Homes for Paws Dog Rescue
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Homes for Paws is a small dog rescue dedicated to rescuing dogs on death row. We are located in Ottawa, Ontario.
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Hungry and Homeless Cat Rescue (HHCR)
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Help the hungry and homeless cats in downtown Ottawa. We are in need of Foster and Permanent Homes to get these poor abandoned cats and kittens
off the street and into a warm place for the winter. |
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I Am Alive Cat Rescue
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Facebook
iamalivecatrescue@gmail.com (613) 348-3330 |
A non profit organization located in Maitland, Ontario dedicated to saving unwanted cats. All our cats are spayed and vaccinated prior to adoption!
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I Am Alive Dog Rescue
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Created solely for the purpose of rescuing canines and educating the public. We believe that together, we can make a difference in saving unwanted and abused dogs. We are a foster-based rescue. We rely mainly on the generosity of the public to help us by fostering dogs until their adoptive family is found. We focus on rescuing animals from high kill pounds, and puppy mills. As a last resort we can take in owner surrenders IF an appropriate foster home can be found. Located in Brockville, Ontario.
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It Takes a Village Dog Rescue
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It Takes a Village is a small South Eastern Ontario based, registered non-profit organization that focuses on finding homes for dogs in need. Our organization is foster based and is made up entirely of dedicated volunteers and experienced rescuers.
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The Irish Setter Club of Canada
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The breeding and enjoyment of Irish Setter Dogs. A national Breed club with members and executive across the Country.
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J's Animal Rescue
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J's Animal Rescue is mainly focused on cats and kittens but will also help with small animals. We work with bird & wildlife sanctuaries & no kill shelters.
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Keshet Kennels/Rescue
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Keshet Kennels is a loving, safe, spacious, full-service dog boarding & daycare facility, that is open to all breeds. Along with facilities rental, training and a large breed rescue, Keshet is a resort for dogs; one that will provide owners with peace of mind.Located 20 minutes east of Downtown Ottawa in Carlsbad Springs.
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Kozy Kritters
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We provide an avenue by which caring pet owners can surrender pets they, for what ever reason, are no longer able to keep or care for. Founded by Madison and Rhonda.
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Kiko Dog Rescue
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Kiko Dog Rescue and Adoptions is a non-profit foster-based rescue dedicated to finding wonderful forever homes for dogs in need of all ages and breeds.
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Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS)
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An independent no-kill organization dedicated to promoting the well-being of all animals in and around Lanark County. Located in Smiths Falls.
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Lost and Found Birds Ottawa, Ontario
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Reunite lost birds with their owners.
Take in birds found outside and foster them rather than selling or rehoming. |
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Loyal Rescue Inc.
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A foster-based, all-breed dog rescue. All of our dogs are currently living in loving foster homes across Ontario.
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Maggie's Place Sanctuary
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We are a small dog rescue located in Clarence-Rockland, ON.
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Marshall's Dog Rescue
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Non-profit dog rescue in Perth, Ontario. Although we rescue dogs of all sizes, ages and condition, Marshall's Dog was created especially to help fill a need in the local rescue world for shelter dogs whose time is up. Whether for population control, or health issues, we believe every dog deserves at chance at finding a forever home.
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Mel's Farm - All Animal Rescue & Sanctuary
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Facebook
www.melsfarm.ca melsfarmanimalrescue@gmail.com (613) 430-5297 |
A " No Kill" non profit all animal rescue organization in Lanark County
& surrounding area. |
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Minpinerie
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Minpinerie is a non-profit Ottawa-based organization made up of dedicated dog-loving volunteers who rescue and foster miniature pinschers that have been surrendered by their owners, willingly released by puppy mills or breeders, or abandoned in shelters. We also rescue, with priority, other small breed dogs in situations of peril or abuse, and will work quickly to assist women with dogs who must immediately leave their home setting because of domestic abuse, by fostering their pets until they have a chance to re-settle or re-homing them.
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More Than A Feline
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We are a small group of volunteers focusing on rescuing and rehoming stray cats in the Ottawa and surrounding areas.
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Mumma's Here Now
Neonatal Rescue 
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We’re a Registered Nonprofit & Volunteer Run. We provide support to partner rescues & community members. We host Neonatal clinics & promote education on neonates. We also rely on the generosity of others to keep us functioning.
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Navan Animal Rescue
Corporation (NARC) 
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Training and rehabilitating rescue dogs, NARC specializes in dogs that are on death row! We ensure they are properly vetted, spayed/neutered and rehabilitate them to then find them a permanent home.
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New Beginnings Pet Rescue
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A privately run not-for profit rescue. It has only one goal...rescuing animals and uniting every animal with the forever home. Animals are fostered in our homes and are raised as one of our own animals until their special human is found. Not a shelter.
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Not Rolling Over Dog Rescue
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A dog rescue based in Ontario, Canada that rescues from all over the world. An off-shoot of All Paws Matter founded by the same woman.
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Ontario SPCA
Leeds & Grenville Animal Centre 
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Non-profit, non-government funded organization. We rely strictly on the
donations of the community in which we serve. Located in Brockville. |
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Ontario SPCA Renfrew
County Animal Centre 
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Regional Boundaries: Renfrew County, less Town of Arnprior and McNab Township. Located in Petawawa.
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Ontario SPCA for Stormont,
Dundas & Glengarry Animal Centre 
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Facebook
sdg@ospca.on.ca (613) 936-0072 |
The OSPCA for SD&G is your local Animal Shelter. We are working continuously to ensure the proper care of all animals and facilitate lasting friendships through our adoption programs. Located in Cornwall.
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Operation Spay & Neuter
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"Operation Spay & Neuter, formerly known as Project TNR" is aimed at reducing the number of abandoned and feral cats in our community. Together we can, we will and we are making a difference!
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Ottawa Dog Rescue
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Ottawa Dog Rescue is a local foster-based rescue organization dedicated to helping abandoned, abused and surrendered dogs find well suited forever homes.
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Ottawa Humane Society
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Each year, the Ottawa Humane Society cares for more than 8,000 sick, injured and homeless animals, providing leadership in animal welfare to help build a compassionate community and a brighter future for our community.
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Ottawa Pet Rat Rescue
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Facebook
www.ottawaratrescue.com (613) 558-6994 or (613) 853-8870 |
OPRats is a Canadian registered non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, foster, rehabilitation and adoption of rats.
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Ottawa Rabbit Rescue
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Ottawa Rabbit Rescue is a federally registered non-profit organization founded in 2019. We are a foster and volunteer based rescue who focus on assisting domestic rabbits in need.
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Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue
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Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue (OSCatR) is a non-profit charitable organization (NO.83641 4573 RR0001) dedicated to getting adoptable cats off the streets and into homes in and around the National Capital Region, as well as managing feral cat colonies in this area. Every effort is made to adopt cats into indoor homes through our Adoption Program.
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PawPortunity Rescue
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A wonderful group dedicated to helping cats come out of bad situations and get vaccinated and fixed and prepare them for their forever homes in Cornwall and the surrounding area.
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Paws for Cause Animal Rescue
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Paws for Cause Animal Rescue is a non-profit, volunteer-run, foster-based rescue in Ottawa, dedicated to helping animals in need locally and internationally
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Parrot Alert
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Reunite lost birds with their owners.
We take in birds found outside and foster them rather than selling or rehoming. |
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Parrot Partners
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Parrot Partners Canada's primary goal is education and parrot rehabilitation. To provide each of our parrots with the time and attention their rehabilitation and new home training requires, we by necessity keep our intake numbers low and accept only after we have trained and settled a former resident into their new home.Located in Carleton Place, Ontario.
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Perroquet Secours
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Nous aidons les perroquets perdus, trouvés ou volés à retrouver leur foyer.
We help lost, found or stolen parrots to return home safe! |
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Pomeranian Club of Canada
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Founded in 1979 as a non-profit organization, The club is constituted under authority of the Canadian Kennel Club, and operated on the basis of the volunteer activities and contributions of its members. It is a national breed club whose area of operation is all of Canada.
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Refuge De L'espoir Pour Chatons Errants, Gatineau
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Refuge qui fait face au problème de la surpopulation des chats errants lié aux abandons.
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Refuge - RR
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Refuge RR (Rescue, Rehabilitate) is a registered, charitable organization which rescues, rehabilitates and provides permanent homes for animals. Located in Alexandria, Ontario.
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Rideau Valley Wildlife
Sanctuary 
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Located in North Gower, the Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary treats and cares for injured or orphaned wild mammals and turtles until they are healthy enough to be returned to their natural habitats. Also offer advice on co-existing peacefully with wildlife and provide humane, cost-effective ways to prevent or solve wildlife conflicts.
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Riverview Rescues
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Rocky Road Rescue
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Rocky Road Rescue is a foster-based
dog rescue. It rescues dogs from kill shelters, and is not breed-specific. RRR is a registered non-profit organization. |
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Roy and Cher's Rescue Farm
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Located in Glengarry, Ontario, Roy and Cher's Animal Rescue is a not-for-profit organization that rescues animals from abuse, neglect, and abandonment.
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Safe Wings Ottawa
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Safe Wings Ottawa is an initiative of the Ottawa Field-Naturalists’ Club to reduce bird mortality from window collisions through research, prevention and rescue.
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Second Time Around Rescue & Rehabilitation - STARR
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All of our dogs are kept in warm and loving foster homes until a forever home is found. Before being placed up for adoption our dogs are fully vetted & temperament tested. We solely rely on adoption fees and donations to cover the expenses of pulling from shelters, transportation, housing and vetting costs.
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Sirius K9 Rescue
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Facebook
www.siriusk9rescue.com siriusk9@bell.net (613) 839-7370 |
To save dogs in high kill animal control facilities from euthanasia, ensure their health and happiness and find the ideal adoptive family and forever home.
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Sit With Me
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We are an Ottawa area rescue with a small chapter in the Toronto and Montreal
area. We are foster home based and do not have a central shelter or kennel. We pay for all vetting through donations and fundraising and rely heavily on the local community for their support. |
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SMART
Siberian Malamute Alaskan Rescue Team 
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Rescuing SMART dogs the SMART way!
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SPCA Laurentides Labelle
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The SPCA Laurentides Labelle is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1985 by a group of veterinarians and citizens concerned about the protection of pets. As a no nonessential euthanasia adoption center, our mission is to provide a second chance for strays, abandoned and abused animals to the extent of our financial and physical capabilities. Located in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Quebec.
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SPCA de Montréal
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Guided by the humane ethic, it is the mission of the Montreal SPCA to protect animals against negligence, abuse, and exploitation represent their interests and ensure their well-being; and raise public awareness and help develop compassion for all living beings. Located in Montreal, Quebec.
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SPCA de l'Outaouais
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Facebook
www.spca-outaouais.org (819) 243-2004 |
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Our mission is based on humanitarian principles. Its goal is to protect animals from negligence, abuse and exploitation. It also aims to ensure animals’ well-being and to promote awareness in the community and compassion for all living beings.
The Outaouais S.P.C.A. makes it its duty to help citizens who are having problems with an animal (whether it be their own or a stray) and to act according to the shelter's capacity. It is also interested in preventing an overpopulation of animals in Quebec by sensitizing and educating the public. |
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SPCA of Western Quebec
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Provide a caring, loving environment for all of our animals until they find their forever home - or more specifically, until it finds them. A no-kill shelter, your pet will remain with us until that special home is found.
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Spencerville and Area TNR Stray Cats Project
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Spencerville & Area Cat TNR Project is a team of volunteers who are willing to live trap, spay/neuter and adopt/release stray cats back into the community. Some cats will be adoptable for homes, others will go to approved barn homes. Spencerville and Area (like many other areas) has a stray cat problem.
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Springer Rescue of Ontario
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Registered not for profit organization working to help and re-home Springer Spaniels in need, and to bring awareness and education to the public about responsible pet ownership.
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Tiny but Mighty Kitten Rescue
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Saving orphaned kittens in Cornwall, Ontario / SDG! We rescue, spay/neuter, vaccinate, deworm, microchip and then find forever homes.
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Trackers Edge
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A multifaceted business that includes the following: professional tracking services with or without a dog, dog training, tracking training, pet recovery and more.
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Under My Wing Pug Rescue
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To help pugs in need and find them a forever home.
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Valley
Animal Rescue 
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VAR is a foster based animal rescue and registered charity that serves the needs
of unwanted and abandoned animals of Renfrew and the Ottawa Valley. |
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Valley Boxer & Mastiff Rescue
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Facebook
(819) 661-4726 |
We are a dog rescue devoted to the care, rehabilitation, protection and welfare of Dogue de Bordeaux, Neapolitan Mastiffs, BullMastiffs, English Bulldogs and other mastiff-type breeds.
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Valley Rabbit Rescue
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Vanier Street Cats - The Poverty Line Project
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Vanier Street Cats is a proof of concept project that combines charity with sustainability seeking approval from government to operate as a combined non-profit/charity.
Vanier Street Cats offers pets and their owners vetting by raising funds help to pay for vetting fees. All pets are pre-approved and are helped if they have a good owner who provides for them and treat them like family. |
Viola's Beardies Rescue
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We offer a small service to people who live near the Ottawa area (Canada). We take in sick or unwanted bearded dragons and other desert lizards. We are trying to make the world a better place by educating owners on proper care of Bearded Dragons.
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Westies in Need
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Provides rescue, fostering, transport, medical attention and adoption services
for surrendered, abused, abandoned, neglected, and/or homeless West Highland White Terriers in Ontario and Quebec. |
Whiskers and Alley Cats
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Whiskers of Whitewater was created by pet lovers in the Whitewater region to assist in the management of feline strays. The organization is committed to providing humane care to our homeless animals.
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Wild Bird Care Centre
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A registered charity dedicated to the care, treatment and rehabilitation of injured, ill and orphaned wild birds in order to release them back into their natural environment.
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