Mattie's Place

Mattie's Place Mattie's Place is a volunteer run, Toronto based dog & cat rescue focusing on Canadian pets in need.

12/28/2025

[ KARMA UPDATE ]

Karma is doing amazing 7 days discharged and 10 days post-op!

She’s back at TVEH for a recheck on Jan 5th but we’re all super proud of her progress.

She’s eating, drinking, pee’ing and most importantly pooping, like a champion!

12/28/2025

[ KARMA UPDATE ]

Karma is doing amazing 7 days from discharge / 10 days post-op!

She’s back at TVEH for a recheck on Jan 5th but we’re all super proud of her progress.

She’s eating, drinking, pee’ing and most importantly pooping, like a champion!

[ OH YES, I SURE DID CRY THROUGH THE STORM ]Christmas is a bit of a "thinker time & mixed bag of emotions" for me, with ...
12/27/2025

[ OH YES, I SURE DID CRY THROUGH THE STORM ]

Christmas is a bit of a "thinker time & mixed bag of emotions" for me, with my Dad passing Christmas Day, 2021 at the height of Covid.

Through a quiet holiday time 2025 and a wicked snow storm yesterday, Monroe (my foster dog) & I headed out on a road trip to meet up with a 2 time Mattie's Place adopter.

On arrival, we hung out and got caught up and I got more Monroe cuddles, snuggles and kisses in, before it was time for me to leave, solo, back to Toronto.

A bittersweet drive of missing the little guy already & being so very happy for him to be adopted into a home I know and trust completely, still brought tears full of various emotions.

I don't cry often in life, but when I do, it's always dog related. 😭

It was such a quick exit for me before Monroe could even realize I was leaving, I didn't even have time to get an adoption day photo but I can share 2 of their previous adoption photos ~ for Candy (17 year old Chihuahua in Dad's arms) & Olivine (Min Pin in Mom's arms), sadly both now deceased.

Having recent canine good-bye's, they were looking for a younger dog this go-round and Monroe checked every box they were looking for and he did much better yesterday than I would have expected, making it much easier.

Monroe's new parents have various homes in Canada & the USA, so he’ll be heading out in January to spend some warmer months in the Carolina’s before heading back to the GTHA in the spring/summer, with some trips home in-between.

Congratulations Monroe. Happy 3rd adoption day to his parents!!

ADOPTION FEE: $875
MATTIE'S PLACE COST: $10,138.22

Foreign body hospitalization & surgery: $7,157.12
Assessment Boarding with Inked K9 Krew: $2,000
Basic medical care on arrival: $668.10
Food & supplies: $313
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🟢 $10,138.22

[ AHHH THAT FEELS BETTER ]9 month old Belle-Licious joined Mattie's Place Monday. The next day she was able to get a mu...
12/25/2025

[ AHHH THAT FEELS BETTER ]

9 month old Belle-Licious joined Mattie's Place Monday. The next day she was able to get a much needed groom.

She’s such a tiny girl at 6.5 pounds, more noticeable now that her matted coat is removed.

She goes in for her spay on Monday and you’ll find this spicy, confident pup available for adoption in 2026.

12/25/2025

A quiet Christmas morning with my foster boys.

[A MESSAGE FROM SANTA DECKER (available for adoption) ]Christmas has waved a magical wand over our lives, and everything...
12/25/2025

[A MESSAGE FROM SANTA DECKER (available for adoption) ]

Christmas has waved a magical wand over our lives, and everything is a bit kinder, a bit softer, a bit more beautiful today.

The spirit of the holidays starts in your home, spreads to your neighbourhood, out into your extended community, throughout your Country and finally out into the the world.

So, join me in spreading holiday cheer to all those you meet this holiday season and please carry a little bit of Christmas with you throughout the year in hopes 2026 brings a safer, more kind space for companion pets.

Merry Christmas to all our Mattie's Place friends, adopters, foster's, volunteers and supporters!

[ DOG RESCUES TURNING CAT RESCUES IN 2026 -- MEOW ]Last week a member of the public reached out to me asking if I could ...
12/25/2025

[ DOG RESCUES TURNING CAT RESCUES IN 2026 -- MEOW ]

Last week a member of the public reached out to me asking if I could help 5 cats they found on Kijiji in clearly some distress. I posted in a rescue group to see if any cat rescues could take the lead for the cats. Silence.

Today, 30SixPaws Animal Rescue, took the lead and reached out to the cat owner, who agreed to surrender.

Turns out there are 17 cats in the home. The owner, trying their best to manage a situation that spiralled out of control.

Mattie's Place has agreed to welcome 12 of the cats and the owner wants to keep 5.

All at the cost of Mattie's Place, I will pick up 12 of the cats on January 5th, 2026 and they will be admitted into our vet clinic where they'll be FIV/FeLV tested, vaccinated, dewormed, spayed|neutered and we'll tend to any other medical care required.

The remaining 5 will received the same medical care and returned to the owner the following week (don't come at me at the moment -doing the best I can here)

Once fully vetted, 8 of the cats will join rescue friends; Travelling Tails K9 Rescue (Saint Catharines), Snowflake Meadows (Minden), Project Paws Dog Rescue (Barrie) & 30SixPaws Animal Rescue (Mississauga) .

The remaining 4 will stay with Mattie's Place (Toronto).

We are all looking for foster homes for the cats. If you're in the area of any of the above rescues and interested in fostering, please reach out to the rescue.

For Mattie's Place, I will place my 4 in 2's in a pet free home. My foster application is on the website if you'd like to assist.

I don't have photos of all the cats and I'm not sure which cats are going to which rescue at this time. I'm told they're all 1-3 years old. Similar in look. Friendly.

It'll be a costly project for Mattie's Place, but certainly worth helping these 17 lives.

Watch the noted rescues for updates on their pages and I'll introduce the Mattie's Place 4 on January 5th.

Merry Christmas Eve!! Thanks rescue friends for taking my call & saying yes, Christmas Eve 🎅

[ WITH GRATITUDE ]Did you know there's a book available for purchase on Amazon called "Good Girl Pearl" supporting Matti...
12/24/2025

[ WITH GRATITUDE ]

Did you know there's a book available for purchase on Amazon called "Good Girl Pearl" supporting Mattie's Place and has just celebrated 5 years since originally published?

The real Pearl, a very senior girl, was welcomed to Mattie's Place in 2019. She required extensive medical care and friend to Mattie's Place, Dana B, stepped up in 2019 & covered her care.

Pearl went into foster care with Margo Malowney, who loved on this girl (and her canine partner who came along with her, Diamond) and helped her through some challenging times as she prepared her for adoption.

Both Pearl and Diamond were adopted together and have since passed, but had some amazing years.

Pearl inspired Margo to write a book (illustrated by Savannah Bell): "Good Girl Pearl', to help bring attention to dogs in rescue and aid in fundraising so we can assist even more dogs, just like Pearl.

Good Girl Pearl is the story of an old dog, who finds herself in a shelter, and with the help of a wise young boy, finds a new home.
90% of net after-tax proceeds go to Mattie's Place!

ORDER: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1777505313

Margo has just sent the contributions for recent sales with a bonus from illustrator Savannah.

Thank you to those that purchase the book and special thanks to Foster/Adopter Margo and Savannah for this wonderful project of love.

[ WITH GRATITUDE ]BIG thanks to Wooftown for their generous donation of cooked commercial dog food for our dogs in foste...
12/24/2025

[ WITH GRATITUDE ]

BIG thanks to Wooftown for their generous donation of cooked commercial dog food for our dogs in foster care. They donated well over 1000 containers of their branded canine food.

I was happy to share with The Animal Guardian Society (TAGS) as they feed commercial cooked as much as Mattie's Place does, so I know it's helpful for the donation to keep rescue costs down.

Thank you Wooftown for your support over the years.

Please support the businesses that support Mattie's Place. It's the only way we can truly give back. Even a follow on their socials is super helpful.

[ IN MEMORY OF MOLLY ]Recently, a couple reached out to support Mattie's Place in honour of family dog, Molly, who passe...
12/24/2025

[ IN MEMORY OF MOLLY ]

Recently, a couple reached out to support Mattie's Place in honour of family dog, Molly, who passed this year at nearly 19 years old.

They kindly purchased some bags of dog food that we could utilize for our pet food bank clients and it was distributed on our pet food delivery day last Saturday.

I appreciate this kindness, to honour a dog during the holidays, that was clearly loved so very much.

[ IN MEMORY OF JAKE ]Jake joined Mattie's Place in June 2019 from a Canadian shelter. In horrible medical condition so ...
12/24/2025

[ IN MEMORY OF JAKE ]

Jake joined Mattie's Place in June 2019 from a Canadian shelter. In horrible medical condition so the shelter was going to euthanize due to costs.

We got Jake up to speed medically, including a full mouth extraction as his teeth were in severe condition.

We suspected he was 8-10 years on on his arrival to Mattie's Place

FAST FORWARD and Jake was adopted into the most loving home where he spent 6 wonderful years being treated like the prince he is.

This fall, Jake's people had to say good-bye to him after a lengthy medical fight. it was crushing for them.

Jake's extended family made a kind donation recently in memory of Jake. Jake's person said:

"The donation is in memory of sweet Jake. It is from my whole family, as he brought us all so much joy and was truly a member of our family. We loved him from day 1 right until the very end. I hope the donation helps another sweet angel make his or her way to their forever home."

📸 June 17, 2019 adoption day

[ YOU DON'T HAVE TO SEARCH THE WORLD FOR CRUELTY & NEGLECT ]Right here in our backyard in the GTA, there is an abundance...
12/24/2025

[ YOU DON'T HAVE TO SEARCH THE WORLD FOR CRUELTY & NEGLECT ]

Right here in our backyard in the GTA, there is an abundance of cruelty & neglect for dogs.

Last night I received a request for help from another rescue, with 4 week old puppies & thankfully, because of a committed foster home, I was able to say yes.

Today, the pups stopped by my veterinarian for an intake exam & to get their medical care started.

Though they are testing negative for parvovirus, they have been placed in a no dog home as parvovirus is running rampant in Ontario and we just can't take chances.

Sadly, Mama has lived her life outdoors as have her puppies in the GTA. And even sadder, a previous litter was surrendered to rescue, but here Mama is again, birthing more puppies. We have to stop leaving Mama's behind in rescue or minimally rescues MUST ensure spays are completed when taking on puppies.

Thankfully, Mama & all 6 puppies are with rescue now. 2 of those pups join Mattie's Place

I'm happy to welcome Egg (lighter) / 1.4 KG-3 pounds & Nog (darker) / 1.9 KG- 4 pounds.

Mom looks to be a German Shepherd/Hound mix but I'm sure she's got multi breeds in her.

Welcome kids to Mattie's Place.

📸 OF MAMA: Colleen Smyth (who was her advocate)

Thank you Leah for the driving help today for Egg & Nog!

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