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Safe Paws Animal Rescue of Ontario Welcome to Safe Paws! We are a non-profit organization who rescues and rehabilitates animals in need.

Safe Paws Animal Rescue of Ontario is dedicated to help alleviate the overpopulation of dogs in Northern Ontario as well as overcrowding in shelters across Ontario. We work with our many rescue and shelter partners, all with the same goal. We offer guidance, resources as well as owner surrenders to the general public.

03/27/2025

Welcome, Sweet Little Trixie!

This weekend, we welcomed a very special girl into our rescue—meet Trixie! This tiny 7-year-old Chihuahua has had a tough journey, but she’s now on the path to a brighter future.

Trixie had been homeless alongside her owner for several years. When her eye condition, called micropthalmia (a smaller-than-normal eye), worsened over time, it became dry, irritated, and painful. Her owner, knowing he could no longer provide the medical care she needed, made the heartbreaking but selfless decision to surrender her so she could get the help she deserved.

Since joining us, Trixie has had a big month! She has been spayed, received a much-needed dental, and had her painful eye removed—making her much more comfortable. Through it all, she has remained a loving, snuggly little girl who just wants to be by your side. At only seven pounds, she’s the ultimate lap dog—full of kisses, a love for snacks, and a deep desire to be with her person wherever they go.

We’ll be giving Trixie some time to settle in and recover fully before she begins her search for a forever home. For now, please join us in giving her a warm welcome!

03/27/2025

✨️Ellie update✨️

Our little warrior, Ellie, came in for her recheck yesterday, and we’re thrilled to share that her skin is healing beautifully! She has just a few scabs left, and her hair is starting to grow back into the cutest little peach fuzz. Best of all, she’s significantly less itchy and feeling so much better!

Ellie continues to be a bundle of energy with a big personality. She loves to play, chase, and wrestle with her dog friends—both big and small. While leash training is still a work in progress, she’s been focusing on potty training and, of course, getting her skin back to full health.

Though we’re still unsure what happened that scary weekend when she needed an emergency vet visit, we’re relieved to report that Ellie has full vision and is back to her normal, happy self! She still needs a few more weeks for her skin to fully heal before she’ll be ready for adoption, but in the meantime, she’s thriving in her foster home.

One thing is for sure—Ellie has a heart full of joy, and we know she’s going to bring so much happiness to her future family! Stay tuned for more updates on this special girl.

Thank you to everyone who donated towards Ellies emergency bill. The total for that bill came to $743.77, and we were able to raise a little bit over $900. The additional funds received will go towards our outstanding veterinary bills at our main vet, which sits a little over $3600. 😬

We love our community, followers, and supporters who help us help them. We couldn't do this without yall! ❤️

03/19/2025

💚AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION💚!

At just 10 months old and 18lbs, River is the perfect mix of sweet, snuggly, and playful. This adorable girl was found as a stray before making her way to us, and now she’s ready to find a family to love her forever!

River is incredibly affectionate and submissive—she greets every new person with an enthusiastic tail wag before rolling over for belly rubs. In fact, she insists on meeting everyone on her walks, politely flopping over to request tummy scratches from anyone willing to give them! She’s also quite curious about kids and would likely do well in a family setting.

When she’s not making new friends, River loves to snuggle up on the couch, give kisses, and zoom around the backyard. She adores her toys and chewies and has **zero resource guarding—**you can take a chew right from her without any fuss.

She is crate trained and sleeps through the night without a p*ep. While she’s still a little hyper-vigilant about noises and movement around her, it seems to come more from curiosity than fear.

River is good with other animals but has her preferences! She is currently fostered with a cat and is good with her, but will chase when she runs. When the cat isn’t interested, River listens and backs off. She’s also comfortable with other dogs but seems to prefer those closer to her size rather than big, boisterous ones. She does have some prey drive, as evidenced by her excited rabbit-chasing skills, so small critters might not be the best housemates for her.

River is spayed, fully vetted, and ready for her next adventure.

Adoption fee: $750
Currently fostered in Guelph

If you or someone you know is interested in providing a safe and loving home to River, please send us an email to [email protected] 🐾💜

03/17/2025

✨️Ellie update #2✨️(warning - video in comments is sad to watch)

We are so happy to share with you guys that Ellie woke up herself today and has her vision back!! 🥹

She is struggling a bit to pick up food normally, but we are going to continue to monitor that this week and see if it improves over the next few days.

Seeing this happy-go-lucky pup playing, excited and cheering for her foster dad brought tears to our eyes. She was so scared and confused yesterday.

Our vet thinks maybe she had a seizure, but we aren't totally sure. We are just grateful she is on the mend and will monitor her closely in case it happens again.

Video #1 is her this morning, video in comments is her yesterday morning.

03/16/2025

✨️Ellie update #1✨️

Ellie arrived at the emergency vet in Owen Sound just before 11am this morning. They immediately got to work, trying to stabilize her and figure out what was going on. Bloodwork was run, as well as a 4DX test. 4DX was negative, and bloodwork was relatively normal, considering her state previous to today(mange+skin infection+parasites).

She started to perk back up at the hospital and was walking around and taking treats for the staff.

Unfortunately, in all of this, Ellie has gone blind 💔
The vets aren't sure if she has meningitis, had a stroke, or if this was some sort of vestibular episode, but our poor girl can no longer see 😭 yesterday she could see perfectly fine. Running around chasing her toys and playing with the other dogs.

Since she perked back up at the hospital, we decided to get her sub q fluids and then take her back home and monitor her over the next 24 hours for any changes and then regroup to figure out our next steps.

We appreciate everyone who has donated money towards her care. We have not yet been billed for today's visit, but we will update you with that when we receive it.

Please keep positive thoughts for Ellie as we try to figure out how to get her better ❤️

03/16/2025

🚨❗️Our sweet Ellie is being rushed to an emergency vet right now. Last night, she started acting a bit off and not her usual self. Then her fosters woke up to her completely lethargic and unable to stand. Her gums are pale, and something is seriously wrong with her. ❗️🚨

Her foster home is 2 hours away from our regular vet, so we are having her seen at the closest open emergency vet, which is still an hour away in Owen Sound. We are desperately seeking the help of our followers to raise funds to help Ellie.

The rescue has not been in a great financial state for the last few months. We really need help today.

If you can spare even $5, we would be so incredibly grateful.

Etransfers: [email protected]
Credit card: https://square.link/u/ApjEN9rz

We will update you when we know more 💔

03/14/2025

💜For the past six weeks, we’ve had the absolute joy of watching these little ones grow, play, and develop their own adorable personalities. From tiny, wobbly newborns to confident, playful pups, they’ve stolen our hearts every step of the way!

As for mama Skye? She’s officially clocking out of mom duty! She’s been an amazing mother, but let’s be honest—she’s pretty over the whole “getting tackled and chewed on” phase. While she still pops in to check on her babies and teach them some final life lessons, the puppies are mostly sticking together now—playing, exploring, and of course, napping (because being this cute is exhausting!).

These little adventurers are already pros at car rides, bath time, and nail trims—so they’re well on their way to being fantastic dogs! We’re still waiting on their DNA results, but one thing is for sure: they’re going to be big. Our largest pup is already 12 pounds at just six weeks old!

Now, it’s time to start thinking about their future. These pups will be available as foster-to-adopt only, allowing us to update their vetting and ensure they’re spayed/neutered at the right time. If you’re ready to welcome one of these lovable shepherd mixes into your home—whether as a foster or forever family—now is the time to apply!

Could one of Skye’s pups be your perfect match?

Apply here to adopt(Foster-to-adopt): https://form.jotform.com/222658900365055

Apply here to foster: https://form.jotform.com/230977565896074

*Please note that they are not yet ready to go home. We will not be doing meet and greets until they are 8 weeks old*

03/12/2025

💜Daphne has been adopted💜

Meet Daphne, the sweetest little snuggle bug you’ll ever meet! This adorable 2-year-old Cockapoo weighs just 16 pounds, but her heart is full of love. Daphne is a cuddle champion who would love nothing more than to curl up on the couch with her favorite human, but she’s also up for a good adventure—whether that’s a walk around the block or exploring the great outdoors.

Daphne is well-mannered and ready to fit right into her forever home. She’s house-trained, crate-trained, place-trained, and even does great in the car. She’s also been a superstar for her grooming. Plus, she’s up to date on all her vetting, so she’s ready to start her next chapter.

While Daphne adores people of all ages and would be the perfect companion for someone looking for a loyal and loving best friend, she does have one request—she wants to be the only pet in the home. She prefers all the attention to herself and isn’t a fan of sharing her space with other dogs or cats.

If you’re looking for an affectionate, playful, and well-behaved pup who will shower you with love and make every day brighter, Daphne might just be your perfect match! Could she be the missing piece in your life?

Currently in boarding in Cambridge
Adoption fee: $750

www.safepawsanimalrescue.com

03/08/2025

💚AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION💚

Meet Juni, a 5-year-old Dachshund mix with a heart full of love. This sweet girl found herself alone when her dad went to jail, but thanks to animal control scooping her up, she got a second chance and is now ready for her forever home.

Juni is a little gem—calm, affectionate, and full of warmth. Weighing just 17 lbs, she’s the perfect size for snuggling up on the couch, where she loves to burrow into blankets and keep you company while you watch TV. She’s wonderful with dogs, cats, and children, making her an easy fit for most families.

Leash-trained, crate-trained, and an all-around fantastic companion, Juni is ready to bring love and comfort to her new home.

Could she be the perfect match for you? Stop by Farm To Paw Pet Boutique in Erin TODAY March 8th from 11-3 to meet her!

Being fostered in Hamilton
Adoption fee: $750

If you or someone you know is interested in providing a safe and loving home to Juni, please send us an email to [email protected] 💜

03/06/2025

📣 This Saturday, we will be at in Erin with some of our adoptable dogs! 📣

Happening from 11am-3pm at 9 Main Street, Erin

Come meet some very deserving dogs who are looking for their new homes!

Diesel - 13 year old male shepherd/husky x
Juni - 5 year old female dachshund x
Rosie - 9 year old female shihtzu/maltese x

If you are looking for a calm yet playful dog and are over the puppy faze, come meet one of these dogs! They are perfect in their own ways and are surely going to steal your hearts! ❤️

See you there!

03/05/2025

🌸 Meet Rosie – A Sassy, Resilient Senior Looking for a Fresh Start! 🌸

Rosie is a 9-year-old Shih Tzu/Maltese mix who recently joined our rescue after facing a tough road. She was surrendered due to a medical condition that her owner could not afford, despite trying to find help via rescues for quite some time. When we heard about Rosie’s situation, we knew we had to step in. Thankfully, we had a foster experienced with diabetic care, making it the perfect place for Rosie to land while we work to stabilize her medical needs. Thank you Kelly and Chris for stepping up to foster Rosie without hesitation❤️

Rosie has been through two homes already, and at her age, adjusting to another new life is no small feat. But if there’s one thing we’ve learned about Rosie, it’s that she’s got spirit and sass! 💕 This little lady knows what she likes and isn’t afraid to tell you. She loves her dog bed, snuggling with her favorite human (a big guy named Chris!), and rocking her adorable bear jacket in the snow.

🏡 What Rosie Needs in a Future Home:
✔ A family that understands p*e pads may always be part of her routine.
✔ Someone who will cherish her feisty yet loving personality.
✔ A home where she won’t have to experience another loss—this next chapter should be forever.
✔ A family comfortable with giving insulin

While we’re still learning more about Rosie, our goal is to find her a stable, loving home where she’ll never have to worry about being surrendered again.

If you’d like to support Rosie on her journey, whether through adoption or donations toward her medical care, please reach out! 💕

02/13/2025

💜Wentworth has joined a foster-to-adopt home💜

Wentworth is a 1-year-old Rat Terrier mix with a whole lot of love to give—he’s just looking for the right home to give it to! Originally rescued from a hoarding situation, this little guy (just shy of 10 lbs) is naturally a bit nervous in unfamiliar situations. He needs a patient, understanding owner willing to give him time to decompress and work with him to build confidence. A trainer would be a great asset to help Wentworth continue learning that the world isn’t so scary!

One thing we do know—Wentworth is a ladies’ man! His first adoption didn’t work out because he simply couldn’t relax around the male in the home, so he’s looking for a female-only household where he can feel truly secure. Wentworth will happily be your tiny, devoted shadow.

Despite his nervous nature, he does come with some bonuses! He has pretty good recall, potty trained, and crate trained (he actually loves his crate, so he’ll need one in his new home). He’s fully vetted (neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and up to date on prevention), and he’s scheduled for cherry eye surgery soon(covered by the rescue). His previous adoptive family got him pet insurance when they adopted him. Its been transferred to us and it’s transferable to his new home—bonus!

Wentworth just needs the right person to help him blossom into the confident little dog we know he can be. If you’re a patient, kind-hearted woman looking for a loyal, pocket-sized best friend, he might just be your perfect match!

📍Currently being fostered in Kitchener
Adoption fee: $750

If you or someone you know is interested in providing a safe and loving home to Wentworth, please email us at [email protected]

www.safepawsanimalrescue.com

02/13/2025

💚AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION 💚

If you’re looking for a pup who will adore you endlessly, keep you entertained, and maybe steal your heart (and your spot on the couch), Indy is your girl! She’s the happiest little ray of sunshine, always ready to dole out kisses—thankfully, she hasn’t discovered her teething phase yet… fingers crossed it stays that way! 🤞

This snow-loving sweetheart is incredibly smart, food-motivated, and eager to please. She’s already doing great in her crate (which is important to keep her from turning into your overly attached shadow!) and hasn’t had a single accident—gold star for potty training! ⭐

Though she might be a tad shy at first, she warms up quickly and will soon be snuggling up like you’ve been besties forever. She’s also mastering car rides, striking adorable poses for photos, and learning to entertain herself with a good bone or bully stick.

Bath time? Yeah, that was a hard no from her. 🤣 But cuddles? Absolutely, 100%, no questions asked!

We think Indy would thrive in just about any family—she’s a total lovebug who just wants to be part of your world. If you're ready for puppy kisses, snow day adventures, and a cuddle buddy who dreams very dramatically, she’s waiting for you! 💕

Indy is a unique mix of Bernese mountain dog x Poodle x Lab x Shepherd and is estimated to be around 75-80lbs full grown.

📍Currently being fostered in Woodstock
Adoption fee: $800 - includes all vaccines, microchip, spay and up to date prevention.

If you or someone you know is interested in providing a safe and loving home to Indy, please send us an email to [email protected]

www.safepawsanimalrescue.com

02/12/2025

💚AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION💚

At almost 14 years young, Diesel is living proof that age is just a number! This sweet, easygoing senior has had a major glow-up since coming into rescue. After being surrendered due to his owners’ declining health, Diesel himself wasn’t in the best shape—but with the right food, supplements for his Lyme disease and arthritis, and a little daily exercise, this boy has come back to life!

Now? He’s loving every minute of his second act! Whether he’s chasing his ball, exploring the farm, or very importantly supervising horse-feeding time (he loves the horses), Diesel is embracing his retirement with enthusiasm. He’s fantastic with other dogs, cats, and of course, horses. He’s also great with kids—though they need to be old enough to respect his space and not turn him into a jungle gym.

House-trained and a solid sleeper, Diesel happily snoozes on the couch or a cozy dog bed at night. He’s around 85 lbs (yes, he’s working on shedding a few!), and we have another vet check coming up soon to see how his progress is going.

Diesel is a total gem who deserves a loving home to enjoy his retirement years in comfort. If you’re looking for a wise, charming, and absolutely lovable companion, Diesel is your guy!

He is neutered and has had his vaccines updated. He had a 4DX test run which was positive for Lyme disease. He has been dewormed, given flea/tick prevention and has been microchipped. He has some lumps throughout his body, typical with old age.

Currently being fostered in Erin
Adoption fee: $99

If you or someone you know is interested in providing a safe and loving retirement for Diesel, please send us an email to [email protected]

www.safepawsanimalrescue.com/animalsforadoption

02/05/2025

‼️URGENT FOSTER OR FOSTER-TO-ADOPT HOME NEEDED‼️
We are in desperate need of a dog-free foster home for Jasper. He was returned to us very quickly which left us with no time to secure a proper foster home. We had to put him in boarding in a kennel and he is not adjusting well to it which we can't really blame him, do you wanna go from living in a house to being in a kennel 23h a day??

Jasper is a sweet, young dog who loves all people. He loves to romp around outside, go for walks and play with his toys. At 9 months old, he's already almost 70lbs, although he is slightly overweight.

He just needs a safe place he can hangout while we work on finding him a new home. He is available as a foster-to-adopt as well, if the right home comes along!

Please share this post to help us find him a foster home ❤️🏡

02/05/2025

💜Emily has been adopted💜

Hi friends, I’m Emily!

I’m a 2-year-old good girl on a big adventure to find my forever home! My foster mom says I’m an A+ foster dog—fun, energetic, snuggly, and full of love. I get along great with dogs, cats, and all people! When I play, I can get a little excited, so I’d do best in a home with kids 10+ who can keep up with my playful energy. I am estimated to be around 2-3 years old and a Chihuahua/terrier of sorts weighing 12lbs. I was picked up as a stray and taken in by some wonderful people who kept me safe!!

I’m fully potty trained, leash trained and sleep soundly every night, snuggled under the blankets with my foster parents (because, obviously, that’s the best spot!).

I have been spayed, fully vaccinated, 4DX tested negative, microchipped and kept up to date on prevention.

📍Currently fostered in Cambridge
Adoption fee: $750

I can’t wait to meet my forever family—could it be you? ❤️

If you or someone you know is interested in providing a safe and loving home to Emily, please send us an email to [email protected] 💜

www.safepawsanimalrescue.com

02/03/2025

In the last two weeks, we’ve had two more dogs returned to our care 😣

Wentworth was returned after struggling to accept his male owner, which caused significant stress in the home. Despite efforts to help him adjust, it became clear that he would be happiest in a female-only household. This charming ladies’ man is now back with us as we search for the right match.

Jasper (formerly Buddy) was also returned. He is no longer good with other dogs, and after a serious incident with the other resident dog, it was clear that staying in the home wasn’t an option.

We are URGENTLY seeking a pet-free foster home for Jasper. He is a sweet boy who just wants to be the one and only. Now 9 months old and about 65 lbs, this GoldenRetriever is in need of a place to decompress while we search for his perfect forever home.

If you can help foster Jasper, please reach out. Let’s work together to turn things around for these boys and make 2025 a better year for them!

01/31/2025

Early Wednesday morning, Skye welcomed 9 beautiful babies into the world! If you’ve been following her journey, you know she was found as a stray and brought to our local shelter where she was transferred into our care only 2 weeks ago.

Skye is an incredible mama—attentive, nurturing, and making sure her pups stay happy, plump, and healthy. Everyone is thriving, and we couldn’t be more happy about that. She had 8 girls and 1 boy.

Skye is such a nice dog. She is going to make a family really happy one day, once she is done raising these babies.

We’ve ordered a DNA test to learn more about this adorable little crew, and we’ll be sending it off as soon as they hit 3 weeks old. Stay tuned for updates on these sweet babies! 🐾❤️

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✨️Ellie update #2✨️(warning - video in comments is sad to watch) We are so happy to share with you guys that Ellie woke up herself today and has her vision back!! 🥹 She is struggling a bit to pick up food normally, but we are going to continue to monitor that this week and see if it improves over the next few days. Seeing this happy-go-lucky pup playing, excited and cheering for her foster dad brought tears to our eyes. She was so scared and confused yesterday. Our vet thinks maybe she had a seizure, but we aren't totally sure. We are just grateful she is on the mend and will monitor her closely in case it happens again. Video #1 is her this morning, video in comments is her yesterday morning.

The winner of today's raffle basket is Alex Unger! Congratulations!! We will connect with you about dropping off your prize for Chewy! ❤️🥳 Thank you to everyone who supported us today by dropping by to say hello, donating, purchasing items at our table and even just coming to hang out with Bailey and Ella! We even got a special visit from our baby girl Gracie who is doing very well in her foster-to-adopt home where she is so loved by all 💜

✨️Oreo update #2✨️ It's been a bit since we updated you guys on Oreo. She joined her foster-to-adopt home at the beginning of April and has been doing fabulous. Here's a cute video of her doing zoomies for the first time in her backyard, rocking her cow jammies(courtesy of Kim, Thank you!) She has settled in beautifully and is doing better than we could have hoped. Her hair has grown back in so no more nakedness. She just still loves her jammies.. We are waiting on her surgery to be booked for her cherry eye fix and dental. Due to her age, we are doing both of these at the same time so she doesn't need to go under the anesthesia another time. Unfortunately, we have not fully fundraised enough to cover this surgery so we still need to raise another $912. We were quoted $1900 for this double surgery. You guys banded together and we were able to cover all her medical expenses to date due to your incredible generosity. We seriously cannot thank you all enough. To think, we were almost considering euthanizing her due to her poor condition she arrived in. She's a different dog today that's for sure! Stay tuned for some fundraisers coming up as we still need to get help covering Oreos upcoming surgery, Junipers dental surgery and potentially entropion Kevin's surgery

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