Save Me Rescue

Save Me Rescue Save Me Rescue is a registered non-profit charity dedicated to saving dogs and placing them in loving
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Our mission

Founded in 2012 Save Me Rescue, located in Southern Ontario, is one of many non-profit organizations dedicated to rescuing abandoned or otherwise homeless animals, (primarily dogs) from high-kill shelters predominantly around Canada and the United States. Additionally, Save Me Rescue focuses our efforts on providing foster homes for dogs whose owners are no longer able to care for the

m, in order to place them in the care of individually chosen families with whom they can bond and grow with in years to come. By effectively connecting and working alongside impossibly committed volunteers, dedicated foster homes, local veterinarians, diligent trainers and boarding facilities, Save Me is able to rescue, rehabilitate and relocate a large number of animals every year. Providing incoming animals with much-needed loving temporary care until we are able to find them carefully screened, well-matched forever homes is simply our pleasure. Formed after recognizing a need for an organization which specialized on the medical health and behavioural well-being of the dogs they rescued, Save Me also found an absence of support for the families behind their adoptions. This includes both the families surrendering dogs who often have no other choice but to turn to shelters or rescue groups for help, by ensuring that they feel supported in their decisions and reassuring them that their loved ones will be cared for in every sense of the word, and keeping in touch with the families who we have been lucky enough to meet through the adoption of one of our foster dogs. To further prevent this issue from occurring, Save Me Rescue decided very early on to also serve as a resource to communities and all pet owners by providing education and information on responsible pet ownership, including the importance of spaying and/or neutering your pet, positive behavior training, and proper nutrition.

Willow - AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTIONShih Tzu – Female – 10 lbs – 6 yrs (approx.)Foster Location: KingstonSponsored by Toba, i...
11/21/2025

Willow - AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

Shih Tzu – Female – 10 lbs – 6 yrs (approx.)
Foster Location: Kingston

Sponsored by Toba, in honour of Toby, Riley, and Penny. Every fur-baby deserves a loving home and happiness

Willow arrived at her foster home afraid of everything. She now has a lot more confidence and is a very happy girl. Willow will need to go to a home with another dog so she can continue to progress.

She has a few quirks that her new family will see fairly quickly. She will need encouragement and a routine for outside potty breaks. Willow is house trained, but going outside can be quite scary for her in the beginning. This is where a second dog in the house will help. Willow will need to go to a home with a fenced backyard.

She loves treats and is slowly learning to play with toys. Willow is good in the car. At night she sleeps at the foot of her foster parent’s bed. Willow has been out for a walk with a harness and a leash, but she has not quite caught on to the concept of going for a walk. Willow is not a snuggly dog, but will sit on your lap for short periods of time. Willow’s safe space seems to be her foster parent’s bed, as when she is on the bed, she loves belly rubs and play time !

Willow has not been around small children, but would do fine with older, dog experienced children.

Do you think you could provide a home where Willow can continue to thrive and become a relaxed happy girl ?

For more information, you may contact Carey (foster parent) at [email protected]

To fill out an adoption application for Willow, please visit our website: http://www.savemedogrescue.ca

**Adoptions within the province of Ontario only

Buck - NOT AVAILABLE YETChihuahua Terrier Mix – Male – 9 lbs – 10-13 yrs (approx)Foster Location: KingstonSponsored by N...
11/21/2025

Buck - NOT AVAILABLE YET

Chihuahua Terrier Mix – Male – 9 lbs – 10-13 yrs (approx)

Foster Location: Kingston

Sponsored by Nancy K. in loving memory of Chico

Buck is a senior guy who came to his foster home with the age of 10 on his paperwork, but when he was taken to the vet, they are thinking his age is more like 12 or 13.

Buck is currently on medication for a cough. The medication is slowly reducing the cough and helping Buck sleep through the night when the cough is the worst. Once Buck has completed his medication and given the thumbs up, he will be available for adoption.

Buck currently lives with other dogs that are smaller and larger than he is, and he does well with them. Buck is not a snuggling dog, but he insists on being in the same room as his humans and has learned how to push open doors to do so!

Buck does not have any teeth left, but he has no trouble eating his kibble, his kibble mixed with moist food or his liver treats. Buck enjoys being outside in his fenced backyard sniffing and exploring and is always the last dog to come back in the house. At night, Buck sleeps on a blanket or in a dog bed on the floor of his humans bedroom. Buck is not a fan of car rides unless he can stick his head out the window, yes, even in this cold weather ! As expected, as a senior guy, Bucks hearing and sight are not 100%, but he manages quite well in his foster parent’s home and can always hear the treat bag being taken out of the cupboard!

Buck is a content little guy that needs a soft blanket, a human who does not mind being followed around the house and some gentle TLC to live out his remaining years. Do you think you could provide this for Buck ?

For more information, you may contact Carey (foster parent) at [email protected]

**Adoptions within the province of Ontario only

Lucie - AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTIONChi Mix – Female – 17 lbs – 9-10 yrs (approx.)Foster Location: MiltonSponsored on behalf o...
11/21/2025

Lucie - AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

Chi Mix – Female – 17 lbs – 9-10 yrs (approx.)
Foster Location: Milton

Sponsored on behalf of our furry Save Me crew both present and past.

Lucie lives in one mood only: happy. She bounced through surgeries and stitches with the same enthusiasm most dogs reserve for snack time. Even when she was supposed to rest, she preferred hopping to the door to greet anyone brave enough to enter her kingdom.

Lucie is an approximately 10-year-old Chihuahua mix, around 17 lbs of pure sunshine. At home she also answers to her nickname Lulu, which she believes stands for “Living Legend,” but we can’t confirm that with her.

Lucie has had a fair bit of veterinary care since she came into rescue. She will be going to her forever family in tip top shape! Lucie had some lumps along her mammary chain when she arrived and they were removed and all were found to be benign cystic structures. She recovered beautifully from the surgery. Lucie also had a dental at the same time.

Not long after Lucie had her recheck and full recovery, her foster Mom noticed a swelling under her chin. Further diagnostics were needed, and it was found that Lucie had a salivary mucocele. Lucie underwent successful surgery for this and at her recent recheck she was given the all clear to go up for adoption. Along with these more unusual veterinary procedures, Lucie had all of her usual vetting and is spayed, up to date on vaccines, microchipped, and her pre op blood work showed no concerns. All she needs now is her forever family.

She has two major passions: people (all humans are instant best friends) and food (she will absolutely try to convince you she hasn’t eaten in 14 years). If you offer her a human who also offers her food… that’s her idea of peak life.

Her joy is contagious. She brings therapy-dog vibes without ever having taken the class.

Walks are one of her favourite daily missions. Lucie explores the world nose-first, inspecting every single smell like a tiny four-legged detective. Her bathroom routine is also uniquely Lucie: she sprinkles her everywhere with enthusiasm and will take 5–10 minutes to locate the perfect spot for #2, rejecting multiple locations until she finds the one.

She has met a cat and reacted with complete indifference, which most cats consider a compliment. She has lived with other small dogs; Lucie can be a bit of a queen bee, so a more submissive dog makes the best housemate. She has also greeted larger dogs politely and confidently.

Lucie can thrive in either a house or a condo. What matters most is having frequent bathroom breaks to support her outdoor “creative process.”

She has met toddlers and older kids and enjoys them all—because to her, they’re just smaller humans to love. Supervision around little ones is always important.

Lucie has conquered every human she has met. Her foster family and their friends adore her and will miss her dearly. They hope her future family will share updates from time to time, because Lulu has an entire fan club rooting for her.

For more information, you may contact Karinne (foster parent) at [email protected]

To fill out an adoption application for Lucie, please visit our website: http://www.savemedogrescue.ca

**Adoptions within the province of Ontario only

No one savours a slow morning quite like a senior dog. Fostering or adopting a senior means embracing the art of the slo...
11/20/2025

No one savours a slow morning quite like a senior dog. Fostering or adopting a senior means embracing the art of the slow morning — sleeping in, snuggles, and finding joy in the quiet moments.

November is Senior Pet Month, so join us in celebrating the pups who’ve perfected the slow lifestyle — and the amazing humans who give them a second chance.

"The beauty of adopting a senior dog lies in the quiet understanding that, in their golden years, we find pure gold.” - unknown







Annie joined her foster mom at the office today! She's such a breeze to travel with. She's already settling into her rol...
11/19/2025

Annie joined her foster mom at the office today! She's such a breeze to travel with. She's already settling into her role as tiny office assistant, taking little breaks for naps. 😴 She's is such a sweet and easy-going companion. ❤️
Annie is not available for adoption yet. She sees our orthopedic specialist at to have her back legs assessed tomorrow. Stay tuned for updates on her.





Hazel's Journey.Two weeks ago, this little female shihtzu was posted in a Quebec shelter. No information past being aged...
11/19/2025

Hazel's Journey.
Two weeks ago, this little female shihtzu was posted in a Quebec shelter. No information past being aged at 8 yrs old and fearful. No idea of her past or her personality, but those eyes... called out for help.
She arrived late evening, completely wide eyed and shaking, curled up in the back of a travel crate, dead quiet. No amount of coaxing was bringing her out. So a dish of food was added and she was left in her crate (where she felt safest) for the night. The next morning she was not quite as wide eyed, having had time to listen to the sounds around her and decompress a bit. With a bit of gentle encouragement, she left the crate and went into an exercise pen. Hazel ran directly to a towel folded in the corner and curled up tight. Shaking. A peepad was put down, along with food and water. Within 30 minutes, she had relieved herself on the pad, eaten breakfast and was back in the corner again. Her foster mom entered the xpen every few hours, sat quietly with her, pet her briefly, softly spoke to her and left.
Throughout the next couple of days, this was all the interaction we had with her. Change peepads, provide food amd water, briefly put hands on her, speak softly, and leave. Building trust with her by simple approach, brief touch, all positive and calm.
The first picture is her shelter photo. The videos were taken during her second day in our care. You can almost feel her fear. She's trying to be as small as possible, folded ears, whale eyed, licking lips, shaking, and no sounds made. She's terrified. So fearful. Its heart breaking.
Hazel is clearly not house trained, she is not used to people, and everything is a new overwhelming experience.
We will be posting updates of Hazel to show the importance of in-home foster care and rehabilitation for dogs like her. How we help her learn a new life, and become an adoptable dog. This type of fostering can be hard on even the most seasoned foster home, but the joy of watching a dog like Hazel learn a kind hand and a safe home is so incredibly rewarding.
Stay tuned for more of Hazel's journey forward.




Rocky - NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONSBeagle – Male – 19 lbs – 4 yrs (approx)Foster Location: HamiltonSponsored by Steve and...
11/17/2025

Rocky - NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Beagle – Male – 19 lbs – 4 yrs (approx)
Foster Location: Hamilton

Sponsored by Steve and Robin in memory of Winnie who was loved dearly by his family Dave, Sam, Griffin, Ava and Elle

Sweet little Rocky will be up for adoption soon, but in the meantime, he is receiving a little extra TLC with his foster family.

When Rocky arrived at his new life in Canada, he was 17lbs of skin and bones, with not much hair to speak of. Some of you may remember his intake photo, which showcased his terribly overgrown nails. Thankfully, those scraggley long-nailed days are far behind him, and his beautiful bouncy trot is on full display these days! Next up is a dental surgery, and then we anticipate he’ll be willing to entertain applications from prospective parents!

Rocky has adjusted very well to living with his foster family. A true gentleman, he’s never had an accident inside and sleeps peacefully in his crate during the day while his foster parents are at work. He’s incredibly sweet and snuggly, with the most adoring smile. His zest for life is on full display on short-medium length walks/hikes (which may improve further as he gains weight), but he is also content to spend most of the day inside under his beloved blankie. Rocky loves his comfy new indoor life! Whenever he realizes he gets to come back inside after a walk, he does celebratory zoomies!

Rocky’s favourite thing is actually his older foster brother Ron the hound dog, who he tries tirelessly (and sometimes successfully) to snuggle. Rocky is very eager to please his foster parents and loves quality time with them — even if that means a medicated bath. He especially loves to be held like a baby in his towel afterwards. Don’t forget to dry his ears!

Rocky is a true beagle, nose to the ground, taking breaks only to sound the alarm for every neighbourhood dog! We noticed he’s a bit of a frustrated greeter on the leash, and he hopes to find parents who will work with him on his leash etiquette. He’s extremely bright and has shown a lot of promise already. Rocky will need thoughtful and planned introduction with any potential dog brother(s)/sister(s). He’s likely not suitable for a home with cats, or other small companion animals.

Because of some of his past life experiences, Rocky finds some items too precious to have free access to right now. He has demonstrated some signs of resource guarding toys/balls, and his parents will need to consult a professional trainer about how to help him feel safe enough to relax around the things he finds so precious. This may be easier if he is the only dog in the home, or with another confident dog who doesn’t care for toys.

Rocky is also an expert sock bandit! He will need a family that will be very diligent with rogue objects that he might be able to ingest. For this reason, he may be best suited to a home without children.

At the end of the day, sweet baby Rocky is looking for a family that will invite him to burrow deep in their bedsheets at night. More details to come soon!

**Adoptions within the province of Ontario only

We hope everyone enjoys their Sunday as much as Annie enjoyed this blueberry pancake 🫐🥞😋Annie is not available for adopt...
11/16/2025

We hope everyone enjoys their Sunday as much as Annie enjoyed this blueberry pancake 🫐🥞😋

Annie is not available for adoption yet. She is meeting with our orthopedic surgeon this week to have her back legs assessed. Annie had grade 4 luxating patella, and the cruciate ligaments are also damaged. We will know more about her future needs at that time.






Welcome Lulu 🐾Stay tuned to learn more about this lovely little rat terrier mix. She's 8 yrs old and all of 11 lbs! Lulu...
11/16/2025

Welcome Lulu 🐾
Stay tuned to learn more about this lovely little rat terrier mix. She's 8 yrs old and all of 11 lbs!
Lulu is described as a real sweet heart.
She's not accepting applications yet. Once she settles into her foster home and they get to know her needs in a future family, she will be posted for adoption.





Get ready because Danica will be posted for adoption in the next day or so! Stay tuned for this sweet, playful, one and ...
11/16/2025

Get ready because Danica will be posted for adoption in the next day or so! Stay tuned for this sweet, playful, one and a half year old heeler mix who is just bursting with love. This precious girl deserves all the snuggles and playtime.




Congratulations Bo 🎊 👏 This sweet boy was adopted and is now living his best life 💕 We are so happy for him.
11/15/2025

Congratulations Bo 🎊 👏
This sweet boy was adopted and is now living his best life 💕 We are so happy for him.




We received a lovely update from Leeloo's new family! "Happy 1 Month Home Leeloo! She's enjoying her new forever home wh...
11/14/2025

We received a lovely update from Leeloo's new family!

"Happy 1 Month Home Leeloo! She's enjoying her new forever home where she gets all the cuddles she asks for, treats and car rides. She has discovered that her new humans have tons of blankets, stuffies and soft things around and that they don't mind sharing them with her, so she can steal them all and make herself a cozy resting spot. She's learning that toys are the BEST things (next to food) and that her emerging silliness and sassy behavior make her new humans laugh. She's looking forward to playing in the snow and wondering what Santa will bring her at Christmas (hint- she's going to get spoiled) and finding out what the strange thing called an "advent calendar" is that her new mom is so excited to give her."

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