Hopeful Tails Dog Rescue

Hopeful Tails Dog Rescue Hopeful Tails Dog Rescue is a not-for-profit registered charity operating in Toronto and GTA

Welcome Louie and Gigi!We’re over the moon to welcome these two adorable pups into the Hopeful Tails family!🐾 Meet Louie...
01/15/2025

Welcome Louie and Gigi!

We’re over the moon to welcome these two adorable pups into the Hopeful Tails family!

🐾 Meet Louie: This handsome 11-week-old Shepherd/Husky mix is full of curiosity and charm. With his playful spirit, we can’t wait to see him grow into a loyal companion.

🐾 Meet Gigi: At just 9 weeks old, this sweet Husky/GSD mix has already stolen our hearts with her fluffy coat and bright eyes.

These little ones have travelled a long way from remote northern communities to southern Ontario. Thanks to the tireless efforts of Northern Reach Network, the frontline rescue who helped Gigi and Louie come into our care.

To everyone who helped make their journey to us possible: thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Together, we’ve given Louie and Gigi the chance to start a beautiful new chapter.

Stay tuned for updates as they settle into their foster homes and begin their path toward finding their forever families. These puppies will be available once we have them vetted and get to know them a little better. Share some love for Gigi and Louie.

Northern Reach Network

A Warm welcome to Poppy! Meet Poppy, a 5-year-old retired breeding Spaniel who has just arrived at Hopeful Tails! 💕 This...
01/14/2025

A Warm welcome to Poppy!

Meet Poppy, a 5-year-old retired breeding Spaniel who has just arrived at Hopeful Tails! 💕 This sweet girl is taking her first steps into a new chapter of life, and we couldn’t be more excited to help her along the way.

Poppy is adjusting to her new life, and while we’re still getting to know her, we already know she’s as lovely as her name suggests.

Join us in giving Poppy a big rescue community welcome! Keep an eye out for updates as she settles in and starts her journey toward finding her forever home.

Let’s shower her with love and encouragement in the comments! ❤

We will call this series: Zoey loves beds! This girl knows a good thing when she feels it 😍😂
01/12/2025

We will call this series: Zoey loves beds! This girl knows a good thing when she feels it 😍😂

A check in with new intake Anne 💓 this timid girl is settling in but as with most of these dogs, we give them space, tim...
01/11/2025

A check in with new intake Anne 💓 this timid girl is settling in but as with most of these dogs, we give them space, time & routine to build trust.

Share some encouragement for Anne ⬇️

Caption this ⬇️Featuring adoptable Lincoln
01/10/2025

Caption this ⬇️

Featuring adoptable Lincoln

New intake Zoey here to say: she adores her foster home and has found the soft, comfy beds 😍
01/09/2025

New intake Zoey here to say: she adores her foster home and has found the soft, comfy beds 😍

Meet Kanel – a real sweetheart who has joined us to find her forever home Kanel’s journey began in sunny St. Maarten, wh...
01/08/2025

Meet Kanel – a real sweetheart who has joined us to find her forever home

Kanel’s journey began in sunny St. Maarten, where our partner rescue, SXM Paws, helped her take her first steps toward a brighter future here in Canada. Now, this 8 month-old bundle of love has arrived in Ontario and is settling into her foster home.

About Kanel:
🐶 Female, 8 months old
⚖️ Weighs around 9.2 kg
💉 Spayed, vaccinated, and will visit our veterinary partners shortly

What makes Kanel special? Her personality! Our friends at SXM tell us she’s a social butterfly who adores people and gets along wonderfully with other dogs. Whether it’s playtime in the yard or snuggles on the couch, Kanel is ready to fill your life with love and laughter.

Share some love for new intake Kanel!

SXM PAWS

Happy Tails, Sage! Sage’s journey with us has been nothing short of inspiring. This sweet 5-year-old girl arrived last M...
01/07/2025

Happy Tails, Sage!

Sage’s journey with us has been nothing short of inspiring.

This sweet 5-year-old girl arrived last May from Manitoba, facing a big challenge—testing positive for Heartworm. But Sage didn’t face it alone. Her incredible foster family, Marilyn and Jim, opened their hearts and home, ensuring she received the treatments she needed—including an unexpected surgery along the way.

Through it all, Sage showed resilience, and her fosters showed unwavering dedication. It’s no surprise that she quickly became a cherished family member.

Today, we’re thrilled to announce that Sage is officially adopted! With her medical treatments behind her, she’s ready for long walks, cottage adventures, and endless playdates with her new doggie friends.

Welcome to our Happy Tails Family, Marilyn, Jim, and Sage! 💛 Thank you for giving Sage the love and care she deserves—and a forever home where she can thrive.

Welcome, Zoey and Anne!A few days ago, we opened our hearts—and our doors—to two beautiful, retired breeding Shih Tzus. ...
01/05/2025

Welcome, Zoey and Anne!

A few days ago, we opened our hearts—and our doors—to two beautiful, retired breeding Shih Tzus. 💕 Anne, 7 ½ years old (dog pictured in kennel), and Zoey, 5 ½ years old (pictured on white towel), are now safe and sound in their loving foster homes.

We’re so grateful to John and Maria Robson for transporting Anne, Zoey, and four other deserving dogs to safety. And to our incredible foster families—thank you for welcoming these girls with open arms and loving hearts. ❤️

This is just the beginning of their new chapter, and we can’t wait to share their progress with you. Keep following along for updates and adorable moments as Zoey and Anne settle in! Share some love for our first intakes of 2025.

Excuse me cuddle bug, I mean Lincoln! Sure Lincoln LOVES walks, playing ball and romping but he also loves crashing out ...
01/04/2025

Excuse me cuddle bug, I mean Lincoln!

Sure Lincoln LOVES walks, playing ball and romping but he also loves crashing out on the sofa together.

Lincoln is available for adoption 🔗 learn more on our website

✨ Exciting News—Lily Has Found Her Forever Home! ✨We’re over the moon to share that sweet Lily—now known as Caly—has off...
01/04/2025

✨ Exciting News—Lily Has Found Her Forever Home! ✨

We’re over the moon to share that sweet Lily—now known as Caly—has officially been adopted!

This lovable Coconut Retriever travelled all the way from St. Maarten with dreams of finding her perfect match, and we’re thrilled to say her dreams have come true. 🏡

Caly’s new family has already fallen head-over-heels for her affectionate personality, playful energy, and endless cuddles. From island pup to Ontario sweetheart, this girl’s journey is nothing short of amazing!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who followed Caly’s journey, shared her story, and supported her along the way. It’s because of our incredible rescue community that we can keep making happy tails like this happen.

Congratulations, Caly and family—cheers to a lifetime of love, belly rubs, and adventure.

Thanks to our friends at for bringing Caly to our rescue. Share some love for Caly and her family!

Caesar 😍What can we say? This handsome boy is such a lovely dog but as an adult Northern dog, adjusting to life in an ur...
01/04/2025

Caesar 😍

What can we say? This handsome boy is such a lovely dog but as an adult Northern dog, adjusting to life in an urban setting, takes time. Decompression in new foster dogs is very real and we like to give all our dogs time to adjust to “life down south”.

Caesar’s foster parent says he’s such a great guy that deserves an equally great home.

We are accepting applications for Caesar and are hoping to get more pictures & videos of him shortly so you can get to know this wonderful dog better.

Details about Caesar here: https://hopefultailsdogrescue.com/available-dogs/caesar/

Happy Tails Update: Woezel is Home! Woezel’s journey to his forever family is nothing short of heartwarming. This scruff...
01/02/2025

Happy Tails Update: Woezel is Home!

Woezel’s journey to his forever family is nothing short of heartwarming. This scruffy sweetheart came to us via SXM Paws, found as a dumped dog on the streets of St. Maarten. His scruffy face instantly stole our hearts, and we knew he was something special. Truth be told, we didn't even get a chance to share his "welcome post".

Estimated to be between 2 and 3 years old, Woezel arrived in Canada recently, neutered, vaccinated, and ready for a fresh start. Adjusting to life off the island wasn’t easy at first, but with patience and love, he started to decompress in his foster home with Amy and Dave. From learning to enjoy neighbourhood walks to bonding with the girls in the family, Woezel has been making remarkable progress.

It didn’t take long for Amy and Dave to realize Woezel was the perfect fit, and their “foster fail” became Woezel’s forever win! 💕 Now settled into his downtown life, Woezel is embracing his new chapter with courage, joy, and endless love.

A huge thank-you to SXM Paws and flight angel Tracey for helping this sweet boy find his happily ever after. We can’t wait to hear more updates about Woezel’s adventures with his amazing family!

Welcome home, Woezel—you’re where you belong! 🐶 Please share some love for Woezel and his family.

Happy Tails Update: Daisy’s Journey to Happiness! Daisy joined us in early November as a young breeding female who was s...
01/02/2025

Happy Tails Update: Daisy’s Journey to Happiness!

Daisy joined us in early November as a young breeding female who was shy and shut down, uncertain of the world around her. But thanks to the incredible care and patience of her foster pawrents, Yukari and Mark, she began to blossom into the sweet and loving dog she was meant to be.

Cocker spaniels are always popular, but one adoption application stood out—Louise and Dave, who live in beautiful wine country with plenty of acreage. With their two-year-old male Cocker, Chip, trained in fieldwork, and years of experience with rescue dogs, they were ready to open their hearts and home to Daisy.

With breed knowledge, a local trainer on hand, and a playful new brother to guide her, Daisy is already settling into her forever home. Judging by the updates, this match was truly meant to be!

A huge thank-you to Gina and to Daisy’s fosters, Yukari and Mark, for helping her on her journey. We can’t wait to hear more updates about her new life filled with love, adventure, and endless tail wags.

Welcome home, Daisy! We can't wait to watch you continue to grow and thrive in this new chapter of your life. Please share some love for Daisy and her new family.

🎉As we get ready to close out 2024, we are so thankful for all your support this past year. With your incredible help an...
12/31/2024

🎉As we get ready to close out 2024, we are so thankful for all your support this past year. With your incredible help and donations, we have been able to assist so many dogs in need.

We want to remind you that you have until midnight tonight (December 31st) to get a tax deductible donation in for 2024.

It’s a win win - your financial support allows you to benefit from the tax deduction while also allowing dogs in need to get the care they need. Our medical bills have been higher than usual since we have a few dogs with medical needs (such as puppy Bear).

💓We are receiving so many requests to help dogs in need and we can only do that with your support💓

It’s not too late to donate now: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/79734?v2=true

👀 Are you seeing what we are seeing?!?A chill dude, relaxing and totally chill on his raised bed. It’s incredible to thi...
12/30/2024

👀 Are you seeing what we are seeing?!?

A chill dude, relaxing and totally chill on his raised bed. It’s incredible to think how adaptable Lincoln is. This wonderful dog has made incredible progress since coming to Canada.

Can you help us by sharing Lincoln? We fear his forever family hasn’t found him yet 😭 and we need your help.

Share. Comment. Tag dog loving friends. Let’s get this rescue to his people

Don't worry, Santa knew where to find Pepper and ensure she was given some new toys for the holidays. She is ready to pa...
12/27/2024

Don't worry, Santa knew where to find Pepper and ensure she was given some new toys for the holidays. She is ready to pack her bags and head to her forever home.

We are heading into 2025 with an incredible lineup of wonderful dogs all looking for their forever homes. As we prepare ...
12/26/2024

We are heading into 2025 with an incredible lineup of wonderful dogs all looking for their forever homes. As we prepare to say ‘good bye’ to 2024, we ask our dog loving community and supporters to take the time to share these dogs.

🐾Raina
🐾Caesar
🐾Pepper
🐾Bear
🐾Princess
🐾Lincoln

To learn about any of these available dogs,
Please head to our website: https://hopefultailsdogrescue.com/available-dogs/

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