Northern Connection Rescue

12/22/2025

Dolly is slowly decompressing from a life we will never understand. Available soon for adoption.

12/22/2025

Where are our Boxer lovers at? William has arrived !!

12/21/2025

🌈🕊️ RIP JINGLE 🌈 🕊️

Yesterday, we welcomed nine 6 week old puppies into our care after their momma, Freya, stopped nursing and their owner reached out for help. Puppies this young are placed in foster homes in pairs for many important reasons, including comfort, warmth, and round-the-clock care.
Yesterday afternoon, a completely unexpected and tragic accident occurred with Jingle. What appeared to be a sudden neck injury caused him to immediately seize. He began vomiting, howling, and experiencing an unusual hiccup-like motion. Our incredible foster was beside herself, desperately trying to understand what could be happening and fearing he may have ingested something.
Jingle suffered two more seizures, and his foster rushed him to Brant Norfolk Veterinary Clinic, where the team was already prepared for his arrival. Sadly, he began seizing again as he arrived. We were later informed that despite multiple attempts, the seizures could not be stopped.
Bloodwork was completed and came back normal, but X-rays revealed devastating results. After a thorough and heartbreaking discussion with the veterinary team—covering surgical options, costs, and the high risk of permanent brain damage after so many seizures—we made the compassionate decision to let Jingle go and end his suffering.
Our hearts are with our foster family, who endured this unimaginable experience, and with Tinsel, who never left his brother’s side. We are deeply grateful to the emergency veterinary team for their care, compassion, and reassurance that we made the right decision for Jingle.

Rest peacefully, sweet boy. You were loved beyond measure. 🤍

Jingle
🕊️ November 8 – December 20, 2025

Donations in Jingle’s memory can be made to:
[email protected]

12/21/2025

Thank you Pleasant Ridge Candle Co for helping us with Project Warm Dog and raising $300 to help the dogs!

12/20/2025

What a great night!
Thank you Pleasant Ridge Candle Co for helping us raise funds for Project Warm Dog and for a fun and informative night making our own candles.

12/19/2025

Dolly & William
Our last two intakes of 2025 🙏

Thank you to those that made this possible.
We can always use donations to help us with vetting new intakes .

[email protected]

12/19/2025

1 more Christmas Miracle !!!!

Driver FOUND for Monday
Brantford to Hamilton anytime before 3pm

Pm us if you can. ( 4m old male pup)

12/18/2025

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12/17/2025

Dolly will be arriving into our care this weekend! No more babies for you Sweet girl!

12/17/2025

Queenie Available for Adoption

Queenie is an adult female Shepherd-type dog who is ready for a structured, consistent home. She is confident and independent, and she explores her surroundings with curiosity. She has a solid understanding of basic commands and responds well to clear direction.

Queenie has a high energy level and will do best in a home that can provide regular physical activity such as walks, runs, or hikes. She enjoys outdoor time but also accepts attention calmly when it’s offered.

Queenie can show reactivity toward other dogs on leash, so introductions need to be managed. She can live with another dog, but the other dog should be low-energy, stable, and non-reactive, as high-energy or pushy dogs can create conflict for her. A slow introduction process is recommended.

She can be vocal at times, especially with howling, but she settles well when corrected consistently.

Overall, Queenie is a smart, healthy dog who benefits from clear structure and routine. With an experienced, confident owner and an appropriate home environment, she will adapt well and form a steady, reliable bond with her person.

For more information email
[email protected] or fill out an application below

https://form.jotform.com/201853389773265

12/15/2025

6 of the cheese curds left!
Asiago
Colby
Brie
Gouda - adopted
Blue
Havarti

8 weeks old and ready for their forever homes.
Mom is a lab and Dad unknown. We call them southern designer dogs. Great with everyone and beautiful temperaments.

Adoption fee $800
Includes the following
Age appropriate core vaccines
Deworm
Microchip
Spay/ neuter at 6m at our vet. C

https://form.jotform.com/201853389773265