Backstreet Paws Rescue, Toronto, ON (2025)

12/11/2025

📣Tex Would Like You to Know…

• I’m a really good boy who just wants someone to love.
• I’m a lowrider guy not a big dog at all, just the perfect compact size for cuddles and adventures.
• I try my best every single day I listen, I learn, and I want to make my humans proud.
• I love going on walks and exploring new smells (I’m a great adventure buddy!).
• I’m gentle, goofy, and sweet, and I get attached to people in the best way.
• I’ve been waiting longer than I hoped, and I’m not sure why no one has picked me yet.
• I promise I’ll be loyal forever to the family who gives me a chance.
• I dream of having my own home, a cozy bed, and people to call mine.
• I’m ready right now ready to love, ready to cuddle, ready to start my life.
• If you choose me, I’ll be the best dog you’ve ever had truly.
• All I need is one person to say, “Tex, you’re coming home.”

❤️ADOPTION APPICATION: https://form.jotform.com/Backstreet/adoption-application-form

12/10/2025

🌸 Foster of Foster to Adopt Needed

✨ Meet Lisa – A Sweet Soul Ready for Love

Lisa is a beautiful 2-year-old, 29 lbs Cairn Terrier mix with a calm, affectionate heart. She brings a peaceful, loving energy to any home and adores being close to her people. Whether she’s relaxing on the porch, soaking in the sunshine, or curling up nearby, Lisa is happiest when she’s part of your everyday moments.

She is wonderfully friendly and does well with other dogs, cats, and children, making her an easy addition to many different types of families. She enjoys car rides, is comfortable in her crate, and continues to grow in confidence with her leash skills every day.

Lisa is currently heartworm positive and is being fully cared for and treated under the guidance of Backstreet Paws Rescue. Her treatment plan is already in place, and she’ll continue to receive everything she needs to stay on track.

She would thrive in a calm, loving home that values gentle routines, cozy companionship, and lots of affection. If you’re looking for a loyal little shadow and a peaceful presence in your life, Lisa is ready to be your girl. ❣️

📌Fostered Foster to Adopt App: https://form.jotform.com/Backstreet/foster-application-form

12/08/2025

⭐️ AVAILABLE for ADOPTION

Obi | 2 yrs | Male | 10 lbs | Good with dogs, cats and kids ✔️| Energy - Medium | Neutered - Yes | Microchipped

💫 Meet Obi, 10 pounds of heart, humor, and huge Chihuahua spirit!

Obi is a 2-year-old Chihuahua mix who was transferred to our rescue after being saved from a high-kill shelter. True to his breed, he’s packed with love, loyalty, and a mighty little personality that keeps everyone smiling. Chihuahuas are known for bonding deeply with their people, and Obi absolutely lives up to that and he adores everyone he meets, big and small.

This sweet boy is treat motivated, eager to learn, and loves being part of the action. He enjoys car rides, happily trots along on walks, and gets along wonderfully with dogs and cats. Obi is playful, affectionate, and loves being close to his people, whether that’s cuddling on the couch or following you around the house.

He would thrive in a home that appreciates the charming spirit of the Chihuahua world a family that offers consistency, love, and plenty of snuggles. Obi has so much love to give and is ready to become someone’s loyal little shadow.

If you’re looking for a tiny companion with a big heart and an even bigger personality, Obi is ready to be your devoted sidekick.
Go ahead and fill out the adoption application in the link below 👇

📌ADOPTION APPLICATION: https://form.jotform.com/Backstreet/adoption-application-form

“You can’t change a dog’s past but you can help rewrite their future”

12/07/2025

⭐️ AVAILABLE for ADOPTION

Meet Pinto ❤️

Pinto is a 8-month-old Small Terrier mix weighing 12.7 lbs, and he’s packed with personality in his tiny frame. This sweet little guy came into rescue with his sister when their owner’s health declined, but Pinto has handled the transition beautifully greeting each day with a wagging tail, curiosity, and lots of affection.

True to his terrier roots, Pinto is smart, playful, and loves being around people. He does wonderfully with kids, gets along great with other dogs, and is even cat-friendly. He enjoys exploring the outdoors, running and playing with furry friends, and turning everyday moments into fun adventures.

When playtime is over, Pinto’s favorite place is right by your side. He loves to be held, cuddled, and included in everything you’re doing. He’s currently learning leash manners and house routines and is eager to please, making him a great candidate for continued training with positive reinforcement.

Pinto is adaptable and would thrive in many home environments from active families to homes with other pets. He’s a sweet, happy little soul with so much love to give, and he’s ready to find a forever family who will cherish him as much as he’ll cherish you❣️

Think this cutie might be your perfect match? 🐶💕 Please fill out the adoption application below to apply!

📌 ADOPTION APPLICATION : https://form.jotform.com/220924880106049

12/07/2025

🌸AVAILABLE for ADOPTION

Lana | 8 mos | 30 lbs | Mixed Breed | Dogs/Cats/Kids/ - YES | Crate and House trained - YES | Microchipp | Spayed - Yes

Meet Lana Your Little Shadow With a Big Heart ❤️

Lana is an 8-month-old female sweetheart weighing about 30 lbs, and she’s full of love, cuddles, and puppy charm. This gentle girl has a soft, mellow personality and adores being close to her people. If you’re looking for a loyal companion who will happily snuggle up beside you (or be picked up like a baby!), Lana might be your perfect match.

She is good with dogs, cats, and kids, and is doing great with her training. Lana is house trained, crate trained, and leash trained, though she can be a little leash reactive on walks and may bark when she gets excited or unsure – something she continues to improve on with gentle guidance and patience.

One of her sweetest quirks? Lana loves carrying her stuffed animals around the house and will follow you proudly showing off her toys. If she ever gets hurt or startled, she’ll come straight to you for comfort, which just shows how deeply she bonds with her people.

Her favorite toys are her squirrel, raccoon, and turtle, and her favorite part of the day is playtime outside. She loves running around the backyard, playing, and then coming inside for dinner, cuddles, and her evening walk.

Lana’s cutest feature (according to everyone who meets her)? Her adorable little face and loving eyes that can melt your heart instantly.

If you’re looking for a loving, affectionate pup who will be your constant companion, Lana is ready to meet you ❣️

📌ADOPTION APPLICATION: https://form.jotform.com/Backstreet/adoption-application-form

12/04/2025

⭐️ AVAILABLE for ADOPTION

Peluche | 33 lbs | Male | 2 yrs | Wirehaired Terrier | Standard Schnauzer mix |
Dogs - Yes | Kids - Yes | 🚫Cats - NO |
Energy - Medium | Spayed & Microchipped

Meet Peluche – The Sweet, Scruffy Friend Who Just Wants to Belong ✨

Peluche is a 2-year-old Wirehaired Terrier/Standard Schnauzer mix, a blend that brings together the best of both breeds. Wirehaired Terriers are known for their spirited, affectionate nature, while Standard Schnauzers are intelligent, loyal, and deeply people-oriented. Peluche captures that perfect balance, smart, social, and eager to connect with his humans.

Rescued from a high-kill shelter, Peluche may be a little shy when he first meets someone new, but that hesitation melts away quickly. Within moments, he becomes warm, loving, and ready to be your friend. He’s good with other dogs and seems to prefer spending time with bigger dogs closer to his own size. With children, he does wonderfully especially those who are respectful and gentle with animals.

Peluche shows great house manners, does well in his crate, and enjoys going for car rides. He’s treat motivated, likes to spend time outside playing in the yard, and is happiest when he gets to be around his people. He’s social, loyal, and truly wants to be part of the family’s daily routine.

He’s adaptable and would do well in an apartment or condo just as easily as a home with a yard. Peluche doesn’t need anything fancy he just needs a family who will love him, give him consistency, and make him feel safe and included.

If you’re looking for a sweet, versatile companion with a heart full of love, Peluche is ready to meet you. Please fill out the Foster or Foster to Adopt Application👇

📌Foster or Foster to Adopt Application
https://form.jotform.com/Backstreet/foster-application-form

12/03/2025

🌸 Adoption Pending

Jolene | 7 yrs | Basset Hound | 35 lbs | Female | Good with cats: Yes | Good with Dogs - Yes | Good wth Kids | Energy - Med |
Spayed - Yes | Microchipped

Meet Jolene – A Sweet, Steady Soul Looking for Her Forever Family❣️

Jolene is a 7-year-old Basset Hound, and everything people adore about this breed shines brightly in her. Bassets are known for their gentle hearts, soulful eyes, and easygoing nature and Jolene is all of that wrapped into one perfect, low-riding companion. With her calm temperament and affectionate personality, she is the kind of dog who fits seamlessly into the rhythm of family life.

Rescued from a high-kill shelter, Jolene has shown nothing but gratitude and love. She is incredibly social and gets along wonderfully with dogs, cats, and children. Whether she’s quietly following you from room to room or greeting new friends with soft tail wags, she makes everyone feel like they’ve known her forever.

Jolene has excellent house manners and carries herself with a respectful, well-mannered presence. She does great in her crate, enjoys car rides especially when she can perch on the console to sneak a few kisses and is treat-motivated, which makes bonding and training a joy.

True to her Basset nature, Jolene loves a simple, comforting lifestyle. She enjoys sunbathing, lounging near her people, and gently playing with toys. Her low-medium energy level makes her a wonderful fit for an apartment just as easily as a home with a yard. She’s adaptable, affectionate, and truly as close to “perfect” as a dog can get.

🌼If you’re looking for a loyal, lovable companion who brings peace, charm, and warmth wherever she goes, Jolene is ready to meet you. Please fill out the app below❣️

📌Foster to Adopt Application:
https://form.jotform.com/Backstreet/foster-application-form

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12/02/2025

🚨 URGENT — FOSTERS NEEDED 🚨
Backstreet Paws Rescue is in immediate need of loving foster homes to help save dogs who have nowhere else to go. ❤️‍🩹

Fostering isn’t just giving a dog a temporary place to stay it’s giving them a second chance at life. Every time someone steps up, we’re able to pull another dog to safety. Fostering truly saves lives.

To make fostering as easy and rewarding as possible, we provide:
✔️All supplies — food, crate, collar, leash, anything you need
✔️Full support — vetting, guidance, and a team behind you
✔️A community — you’re never doing this alone
💛 And foster families always get first dibs to adopt if they fall in love!

If you’ve ever thought about fostering, now is the time. Even short-term fosters change everything for these dogs.

📌Please fill the Foster - F2A Application👇
https://form.jotform.com/Backstreet/foster-application-form

Your home could be the one that saves a life today❣️

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12/01/2025

Foster found

This sweet girl has been waiting since August for someone to choose her. Month after month, she watched the rescue van pull up… patiently hoping this would finally be her day. Her chance at a freedom ride. Her chance at a new beginning.

But every time, she was left behind.😢

We can’t let her wait any longer. She deserves to know what love feels like, to feel safe, to finally be chosen. Please share her story let’s find her a foster home so she never misses her freedom ride again. ❤️🐾
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🌸Dixie | Lab / Dalmatian mix | Female| 31 lbs | 1 yr old | Good with dogs: Yes | Good with cats: unknown |Good with kids: Yes |Energy level: Medium | Spay

Meet Dixie, a 1-year-old Lab/Dalmatian mix who beat the odds by finding rescue from a high-kill shelter and is now poised to discover her dream home where love knows no bounds. This sweet, affectionate, and gentle soul radiates pure joy when surrounded by children, lavishing them with tender kisses, reveling in cuddles, and thriving as a cherished family member.

She delights in afternoons of yard exploration, water play, toy chasing, and sun-kissed relaxation. Her exceptional compatibility with fellow canines makes her an invaluable companion for households blessed with multiple furry friends.

With a slender yet athletic build of just over 31 pounds, Dixie strikes the perfect balance between spirited playmate and snug cuddle buddy.

Dixie’s heartfelt longing is to love and be loved unconditionally. With her compassionate nature and gentle spirit, she is destined to illuminate the lives of the fortunate family who welcomes her into their hearts and home❣️

📌 Foster or foster to Adopt Application: https://form.jotform.com/Backstreet/foster-application-form

12/01/2025

Foster Placement Secured ❣️

⭐️ Beckham | 26 lbs | Male | 8 mos | Neutered |Terrier mix | Good with Dog, Cats and Kids | Microchipped

At just 8 months old and 26 pounds, Beckham is a young Terrier mix with the charm of a distinguished gentleman and the heart of a devoted best friend. Rescued from a high-kill shelter, he’s stepped into safety with an upbeat, friendly personality that makes him instantly likable. Beckham is great with dogs, cats, and kids, though he does appreciate respectful play and isn’t a fan of hyper dogs or puppies bouncing all over him. He prefers a more balanced social environment where everyone minds their manners very on brand for a terrier mix.

Standard terriers are known for being smart, loyal, confident, and people oriented, and Beckham carries those traits beautifully. He’s curious about the world, eager to learn, and motivated by treats, which makes training not just easy but fun. He already walks nicely on a leash, enjoys outdoor adventures, and is crate trained, giving him a solid foundation as he continues to grow into adulthood.

Like all young dogs, Beckham will thrive with a family who can offer patience, guidance, and consistent routines. Puppies rely on structure, continued training, and gentle boundaries to help them mature into well-adjusted adult dogs, and Beckham is more than ready to rise to that with the right people by his side.

If you can help by fostering or foster to adopt this sweet boy so he doesn’t miss his freedom ride please fill out the application below👇

📌Foster or F2A Application: https://form.jotform.com/Backstreet/foster-application-form

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12/01/2025

💫 Adoption Pending

Louie | 4 yrs | Male | 14 lbs | Schnauzer Mix |Neutered | Good with Dogs / Cats / Kids - Yes | Vaccines - UTD | Microchipped |

Meet Louie❣️

Louie is a goofy, loving 4 year old Schnauzer mix weighing just 14.2 lbs who has truly blossomed into a bundle of joy after being rescued from a shelter. He’s a total social butterfly great with dogs, cats, and kids and loves making new friends wherever he goes.

With a medium energy level, Louie enjoys playtime, walks, toys, and car rides. He’s treat-motivated, eager to learn, and picks things up quickly this little guy is like a sponge! As he continues refining his leash manners with positive reinforcement, he’s well on his way to becoming the perfect apartment companion or a wonderful addition to a home with a secure yard.

Louie loves being close to his people and is still building confidence with the crate, so a patient family willing to guide him gently will help him continue to shine.

He is pure joy wrapped in a small, scruffy package and can’t wait to share his big heart with his forever family. If you’re interested in Louie, please fill out the foster-to-adopt form below.👇

📌 https://form.jotform.com/Backstreet/foster-application-form

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11/30/2025

⭐️ AVAILABLE for ADOPTION

Stewart | 1 yr | Male | Terrier Mix | 15 lbs | Housetrained | Cratetrained | Neutered | Microchipped | Currently being treated for Heartworm | Dogs - Yes | kids - Yes | Cats - Unknown

Little Stewart is a 15 lb bundle of happiness who brightens every room he enters. He’s currently undergoing heartworm treatment and doing amazing, all while sharing his love and joy with everyone he meets.

Stewart greets his people with the sweetest full-body wiggles, and his playful personality is impossible not to adore. One of his cutest quirks is the way he plays he uses his front paws like a tiny kangaroo, hopping around the yard and bouncing on and off the porch. He also loves burrowing into blankets and turning them into his own little playground.

His days are filled with playtime, cuddles, and following his humans around whenever he can. He enjoys toys, loves being part of whatever you’re doing, and brings a cheerful energy to every moment.

Stewart is housetrained with rare accidents, crate trained, and learning his leash skills.
The best thing about Stewart? He is always excited to see you. His joy is infectious, and his loving nature makes him the perfect little companion.

If you’ve been searching for a happy, affectionate little guy, look no further Stewart is your boy. Fill out the application below👇

📌ADOPTION APPLICATION: https://form.jotform.com/Backstreet/adoption-application-form

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