Just Paws Animal Rescue

07/12/2025

💛 Meet Lucy & Flash – Senior Sweethearts in Search of a Second Chance 💛

The only home they ever knew is now a memory. Their owner—who loved them deeply—had to make the heartbreaking decision to surrender them when life circumstances changed. They were just days away from landing in a shelter when we stepped in. We couldn’t bear to see them go from comfort to chaos, so we took them into foster care with one mission: to help them find the miracle they deserve.
Lucy and Flash didn’t ask for this upheaval. All they’ve ever known is a warm home, the presence of their person, and the quiet companionship of each other. Now, they need someone willing to open their heart and offer them a second chapter full of comfort, care, and love.
Finding a home for a senior dog is hard. Finding one for two? That takes a miracle. But sometimes… miracles happen. 🐾

🐶 Meet Lucy
• Breed: Border Collie Mix
• Age: 8 years
• Weight: ~65 lbs
• Spayed, UTD on Vaccines
• Energy: Medium
• Personality: Smart, playful, gentle
Lucy is a sunny soul with a love for tennis balls, long walks, and relaxing in the grass. She’s incredibly smart and polite—great on leash, respectful in the home, and very well-mannered. Lucy thrives in the company of calm dogs and is especially bonded to her friend Flash. She's not a fan of hyper or pushy pups, but she appreciates respectful canine companions.
She’s got a beautiful “off switch”—a perfect blend of playful and peaceful. Lucy is a quiet presence in the house, sleeping soundly on her dog bed near her foster mom. Her ideal home? One with a bit of outdoor space, a cozy couch, and people who appreciate a soulful, loyal companion.

🐾 Meet Flash
• Breed: Labrador Retriever
• Age: 10 years
• Weight: ~100 lbs
• Neutered, UTD on Vaccines
• Energy: Medium-low
• Special Needs: Manages allergies with Apoquel and a fish-based diet
Flash is the definition of a gentle giant. This sweet, senior Lab lives for affection and soft places to snooze. His favorite activities include leisurely walks, car rides, and long cuddle sessions. He’s calm, quiet, and well-behaved—a true gentleman.
Flash sleeps on the couch in his foster mom’s bedroom and is never far from her side. He’s mellow, trustworthy, and easy to love. He does have one small quirk: he prefers to enjoy his bones without being disturbed. But once he knows he’s safe, his goofy, affectionate side shines through.

What They’re Looking For
Lucy and Flash would love to stay together—but they’ll also thrive in separate homes if they have another well-matched dog for company. They’ve been through so much, and the most important thing now is finding loving homes where they can feel safe, valued, and never alone for long.
They’re both house-trained, fantastic on leash, and love car rides. They’re not just pets—they’re family.
Whether adopted together or apart, we know that wherever they go, they’ll bring joy, warmth, and gratitude in every tail wag.

✨ Could You Be Their Miracle?
Lucy and Flash aren’t just looking for a home—they’re hoping for a new beginning. A cozy couch. A gentle hand. Someone who sees their worth and says, “You’re home now.”
If you think you might be that someone, please reach out. They can’t wait to meet you.

https://www.justpaws.ca/

https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/45180083-toronto-ontario-labrador-retriever-mix

https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/45179778-toronto-ontario-border-collie-mix

07/10/2025

TAQUITO is looking around wondering when he will find his forger home. This 5lb, 8-year-old chihuahua is being fostered in Toronto and is ready to spice up someone’s life.

Taquito is sweet and a little shy. He is doing great with housetraining and leash walks. He’s quiet, and chill with cats and dogs—he’s the perfect low-key companion.

If you’re craving a loyal sidekick with soft shell energy and plenty of heart, Taquito’s your guy. Scoop him up here: https://www.justpaws.ca/pets/adoptables/taquito/

07/07/2025

Get ready! Just Paws is having a pet supplies sale starting today! Follow our fundraising page and help us pay the bills!

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1044757454457581&id=100067700090113

Get ready tomorrow morning! Great deals at great prices and 100% goes to helping dogs in need!

07/06/2025

BLONDIE is now PIKKI!
Thank you to Elyse and Marc for fostering !!

It’s only been two weeks since little Pikki (formerly Blondie) joined our family, but it feels like she’s been in our hearts forever. 💖 At just 2 lbs, she came to us a bit scared and anxious—but every single day, she’s been blooming with love, trust, and confidence. 🌸

She’s now thriving in her new life, cuddling up with her two siblings (also from the amazing 🐾), exploring her home, and melting our hearts nonstop.

We absolutely adore her. Pikki has completed our family in the most beautiful way. 💕 Thank you Just Paws for bringing this little light into our lives!

We couldn’t be more grateful to Elyse, her foster and the Just Paws Animal Rescue team!

07/04/2025

Happy ADOPTION Day ROXIE!
Thank You to Liana and David for fostering!

Thank you Just Paws for choosing my husband and I to be Roxie’s forever home. She came to us a few weeks ago and she is an amazing, beautiful, gentle girl we feel like she has been in our home forever not sure about her background where she was born and raised, but we can tell she was very loved. we have already had many adventures with her boat rides, barbecues, many walks down to the water and even a swim. She is so loving she is loving to everyone.Many thanks to Just Paws the organization itself and especially all the volunteers for doing all they do! A big thank you and hug from Roxie to her foster family Liana and her husband . Just know you made the right choice in picking my family , and that she is deeply loved . We adore her and I truly believe she is happy in her forever home .
Many thanks ,
Karen and Steve and her granny Margaret .

06/30/2025

Taquito update— this 5lb, 8-year-old chihuahua may be a tiny tortilla but he has a big heart. Taquito is being fostered in Toronto and is ready to taco ’bout finding his forever home.

Taquito is the full combo: mild, sweet, and just the right kick of shy. He’s a soft shell at first, but with time and a few treats (his fave!), he warms up like a fresh tortilla. He’s house-trained, quiet as a queso whisper, and sleeps like a seasoned napper. And good news—he’s starting to get the hang of leash walking! No longer just being toted like a burrito, he’s stepping out with more confidence every day.

He’s not quite a snuggler yet, but a little guac-pressure and the right vibes could turn him into one. He’d love a chill home, maybe with a confident dog buddy to help him salsa into daily life.

Good with cats, cool with dogs, and happy in any kind of home, Taquito’s got all the fixin’s to be your perfect sidekick.

Ready to wrap him into your life? This little taco is looking for love, and he’s nacho problem—he’s your next best friend. https://www.justpaws.ca/pets/adoptables/taquito/

06/28/2025

LOLA is a 7-year-old, 5-pound Chihuahua is nothing but sunshine. Surrendered by someone with too many pups, she’s now in Toronto looking for a forever home—and someone willing to be her full-time cuddle companion.

Lola is a quiet but deeply devoted velcro dog. She doesn’t bark, but lets out a soft whimper when you leave, like a whisper asking you to come back. She wants to be as close as possible—curled on your lap, snuggled in your armpit, or wrapped around your neck like a furry little scarf. No matter how gently you shift her, she always finds her way back.

With her tiny tongue permanently p*eking out (thanks to missing front teeth), she charms everyone she meets. She gets along well with other small dogs, but people are her true passion—she’ll follow you everywhere, including the bathroom.

She’s not fully housetrained but will use p*e pads. And while she loves affection, she’s a bit of a picky eater, so meals might take some trial and error.

Lola may be tiny, but her love is all-encompassing. If you’re ready for constant company and a whole lot of heart, she’s waiting to snuggle her way into your life. Apply today https://www.justpaws.ca/pets/adoptables/lola/

06/27/2025

Happy ADOPTION Day TERE!
You are home to stay!

I'm so excited to welcome Tere into my family! 🐾 She is my second pup from Just Paws Rescue - landing at my house in April as a my foster dog. After a period of adjustment and connecting to my dogs I knew she would be an amazing 'permanent' pet. Tere is curious about the world around her, loves her toys (especially a good game of fetch!), and is getting more confident every day. She’s learning the ropes on her walks, soaking in all the new smells and sights, and growing braver with every step. I'm so grateful to Just Paws for bringing this lovely pup into my life — here’s to a lifetime of love, adventure, and belly rubs!

06/26/2025

Meet FRECKLES how! 🐾 This adorable 3-year-old, 12 lb Jack Russell mix is calm, cuddly, and full of love. She’s house-trained, great on walks, and gets along with both dogs and cats. A little shy at first with men, but she warms up quickly. Freckles is ready to find her forever home—could it be with you?

Freckles is being fostered in Cobourg.

https://www.adoptapet.com/pet/44998363-toronto-ontario-jack-russell-terrier-mix

06/24/2025

KELLY is a lovely 15lbs Dachshund, 7 years young, and she's settling in beautifully in her foster home. This sweet girl has been spayed, vaccinated, dewormed, and is up to date on heartworm and tick prevention—she’s just about ready for her forever family! All she needs now is a dental to remove a few troublesome teeth and shine up the rest for that perfect Hollywood smile.

Think Kelly could be the one for you? Apply now!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/kelly-77000031/on/richmond-hill/just-paws-animal-rescue-on582/

06/20/2025

**** UPDATE. NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!****

BLONDIE’s got the name, the attitude, and the soul of a legend — now she just needs her forever tour manager. Blondie is a 3-year-old, 2-pound apple head chihuahua with a Heart of Glass and a whole lot of love to give. Blondie is fostered in Toronto.

Blondie might be tiny, but she’s pure rock devotion. Sweet and soulful, she’s a Velcro dog through and through — she wants to be glued to her person from the opening act to the final encore. She does not do well alone. If you’re away from home for long hours, she’s not the one for. Although Blondie is a rockstar, she’s super quiet and does not bark so she would be great to bring with you to a safe dog friendly office!

Blondie may be petite, but she’s got some diva needs. Blondie is a very picky eater and needs small, carefully offered meals throughout the day to keep her strength up. She’s not housetrained — and may never be — so please don’t apply unless you are ok with the tide being high with little puddles of “gold” in your house.

Blondie also gets cold easily and surprisingly sheds quite a bit considering how small she is. Blondie is also not leashed trained (but this diva is happy being carried). She’s so teeny tiny that she gets underfoot — which makes her a tripping hazard.

Now before you think her concert rider is too demanding, rest assured Blondie is the sweetest and most loving girl. And Blondie doesn’t just love people — she adores other dogs. And while she doesn’t play with them, she’s happiest snuggled up with a warm canine companion, sharing naps, cuddles, and a little harmony. Cats? Unknown, but probably fine — Blondie’s more into snuggles than solos.

Blondie is looking for someone who sees the magic in her quirks and is ready to give her the kind of gentle, loving life she deserves. She’s fragile, funny, and full of heart. If you want a trail mate, a lap queen, and a tiny ride-or-die with eyeliner eyes and a soft little soul, she’s your Sunday Girl.

One way or another, she’s going to steal your heart — and if you’re the right fit, she’ll be your number one fan for life. Apply today. https://www.justpaws.ca/pets/adoptables/blondie/

06/19/2025

Say hello to TAQUITO (which means “small taco”)—a compact chihuahua combo platter with a heart as soft as a warm tortilla. At eight years old, this little guy is currently being fostered in Toronto and is ready to wrap himself up in the comfort of a forever home.

Taquito is the definition of a soft taco: gentle, mellow, and perfectly foldable into any cozy corner of your life. He may be shy at first, but give him time and he’ll slowly start to open up—he’s been taking things one paw at a time and making steady guacward progress.

He’s a pro-level napper and so quiet, his foster family sometimes forgets there’s a tiny taco lounging nearby. He’s doing taco-rific with his leash walking now and enjoys short easy walks.

Taquito is a bit shy but once he bonds either you, he’s open to a little guac-and-roll at his own pace. He enjoys being near people he feels comfortable with.

This little tortilla is cool with other animals, too. He’s stayed calm around barking dogs and has been nothing but polite to cats and canine pals alike. He would love another dog to show him the ropes but that isn’t a must. Whether you live in a downtown apartment or a suburban casa with a backyard, he’s just looking for a peaceful place to crunch into a new routine.

If you’re searching for a chill, low-maintenance pup with a shell full of sweetness, Taquito might just be the missing ingredient in your life.

Don’t let this one roll away—Taquito could be nacho average companion… he might just be your forever sidekick.

https://www.justpaws.ca/available-for-adoption/