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We are a 100% volunteer-based dog rescue, located in the Toronto area.Through rescue, spay-neuter programs, education, and advocacy, we are working to reduce strays, advocate for laws that protect animals, and educate on animal welfare issues. A pack of VOLUNTEERS working their hardest, our superstar FOSTERS and our ADOPTERS, home at last, second chances, without this team none of this would be possible!

🥰 CELEBRATING A WONDERFUL LIFE 🥰Here's some happiness to add to your Friday. Luffy is doing so well post surgery and has...
19/12/2025

🥰 CELEBRATING A WONDERFUL LIFE 🥰

Here's some happiness to add to your Friday. Luffy is doing so well post surgery and has now been adopted!

Luffy's paw has healed really well, and the missing toes are hardly noticeable. He's running around and living a very normal life. He now gets to live in a beautiful part of Ontario with a retired couple and his new fur brother. Such a happy outcome.

Thank you to everyone who supported Luffy's vetting costs. This amazing life is what you helped create. We couldn't do this work without you!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who has been part of this rescue journey -- his original rescuers, foster, drivers, admin volunteers, person who referred his adopters to us, vets and staff, adoptive family.

What a lovely ending as we close out 2025. This is rescue ❤️

18/12/2025

The holiday season is truly magical, and we want to keep it that way for your whole family! Some festive decorations and holiday treats can pose serious risks to our curious pets. 🎄

To help you avoid an unexpected trip to the emergency room, check out our quick safety checklist:

🍽️ Feast Safety: Please keep your pet away from the table! Fatty foods like turkey skin, gravy, and butter can cause pancreatitis. You must also keep toxic foods like chocolate, xylitol (found in sugar-free gum/candy), grapes, onions, and alcohol out of reach. Don’t forget to secure trash in a lidded bin to prevent “dumpster diving” for bones and food packaging!

✨ Decoration Dangers: Some decorations, like tinsel, is extremely dangerous, especially for cats! If swallowed, it can cause life-threatening intestinal blockages. Anchor your tree so it doesn’t tip, and avoid adding chemicals or aspirin to the tree water. Finally, tuck away electrical cords to prevent accidental shocks from curious chewers.

🌿 Toxic Plants: Lilies are highly toxic to cats; even a small amount of pollen can cause kidney failure. Be also cautious with Holly, Mistletoe, and Poinsettias as well!

Please save this guide and share it with friends to help keep more pets safe this season. 🐾

In case of an emergency: Head to the link in our bio to find a full list of emergency numbers and locations. We wish you a peaceful and safe holiday! ❤️





📌 FOREVER HOME NEEDED 📌Pelusa | 2 years | 40 lb | TorontoPelusa is fun, affection and good vibes on four legs. Do you li...
12/12/2025

📌 FOREVER HOME NEEDED 📌

Pelusa | 2 years | 40 lb | Toronto

Pelusa is fun, affection and good vibes on four legs. Do you like adventures? Omg same! Do you enjoy playing with toys, balls, and sticks? Say less. Are you partial to an evening snuggle? Sign her up! Are you interested in having a faithful shadow? Is it cool if she's furry? We've got just the girl.

Pelusa is a delight. She gives hugs by wrapping her arms around your legs, plays with toys like it's her paid job, and is game for pretty much anything her family wants to do. She is great on hikes and outdoor adventures, could happily come with you to pet friendly workplaces, and is also happy to chill on the couch at the end of the day. She's confident and adaptable, and responds well to direction.

If you love dogs, have an active lifestyle, and are open to a loyal and slightly goofy sidekick, then this dog could light up your whole life. She's so much fun that she makes everything better just by being there. She would do well with a person or family who is energetic and home a fair bit. She's dog friendly so she'd be a great second dog, but is probably a little TOO much fun for a senior or a lower energy dog. She's kid friendly but would prefer a house with children over 10 who can appreciate her bouncy, lovable brand of play.

With Pelusa in your life, your main problem will be how often you're stopped by people admiring her beautiful looks and infectious personality. This is what you sign up for when you choose such a magnetic BFF!

If you think you've got the big and open heart to match Pelusa's, then please apply at the link. Please note: Matching Best Friends sweaters are not included.

https://form.jotform.com/pawsacrossthewater/adoption-application

📷 by Snezana Djekic, with thanks!

06/12/2025

COVERED! Thank you to everyone who reached out!

Anyone already booked to fly from Toronto to Halifax from Dec 9 onwards? We're trying to help a dog get to its rescue opportunity. Please message us if you can help. (Unfortunately Flair and Porter don’t fly dogs in the hold.)

No cost to you, and the rescue will have people at both airports to assist with the dog. It's very easy for the flight buddy, and means the world to the dog.

This help literally means a dog would have a safe place to go.

😍 UPDATE ON LUFFY 😍Sweetest boy Luffy was back to Animal Health Partners for his first bandage change, and he's now wear...
04/12/2025

😍 UPDATE ON LUFFY 😍

Sweetest boy Luffy was back to Animal Health Partners for his first bandage change, and he's now wearing the cutest bandage (see photo). The vet was very happy with the healing so far, and his driver (Ali) commented that he's back to being full of beans. So lovely to see how well he's walking on his foot. He'll likely always have a bit of a limp but will be back to full activity levels in a couple of weeks.

Thanks to donations we've raised $5,780.00 towards his vetting costs. Donations are still much appreciated.

If you wish to donate, some options include:

CanadaHelps: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/paws-across-the-water-inc/ Donations of $20 and more get an instant tax receipt. Donate using a credit card, etc.

eTransfer: via [email protected]. If you include your email address and physical address in the comments we will send a tax receipt for donations $20 and above.

Thank you for your support! As you can see it's doing a lot of good for Mr. Luffy.

🤗 GIVING TUESDAY 🤗Thanks to everyone who has donated funds, we've now raised $5,780.00 towards Luffy's vet bills! This i...
02/12/2025

🤗 GIVING TUESDAY 🤗

Thanks to everyone who has donated funds, we've now raised $5,780.00 towards Luffy's vet bills! This is an incredible help and brings us so close to our goal.

We'd be honoured if you'd consider Luffy as the recipient of your Giving Tuesday funds. He's the loveliest dog and is so deserving of this care.

Donation options:

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/paws-across-the-water-inc/ where you will receive an instant tax receipt for donations $20 and over. Multiple payment options available, including paying by credit card and Apple Pay.

Or etransfer to [email protected]. Include your address and email address for donations $20 and over, and we will send you a tax receipt for the funds.

Thank you to everyone for your support!

02/12/2025

🥰 AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION 🥰

Nothing like a good game of chase, says Pelusa (black and white dog).

🥰 BROWNIE IS AVAILABLE 🥰Brownie | 1 year old | 40 lbs | GTABrownie thinks it's a stay in your pjs kinda day LOL.
30/11/2025

🥰 BROWNIE IS AVAILABLE 🥰

Brownie | 1 year old | 40 lbs | GTA

Brownie thinks it's a stay in your pjs kinda day LOL.

🐾 LUFFY NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT 🐾Thanks to some very generous donors (many of whom are Paws adopters and their families) the ...
29/11/2025

🐾 LUFFY NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT 🐾

Thanks to some very generous donors (many of whom are Paws adopters and their families) the amount raised for Luffy is $5,780.00. Thank you!

When Luffy needed our help we were there for him, without hesitation. He's the sweetest boy who deserves a long and healthy life. We feel that we're setting him up for that life with this vet care. He'll be back to the clinic for his first bandage change in the middle of next week and we'll update you then.

Please help us to pay off his bills. Every dollar counts.

Please donate via https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/paws-across-the-water-inc/
There are options to pay via credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Paypal. Donations $20 and over are tax receiptable. Please note Luffy in the comments.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

🥰 AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION 🥰BROWNIE | 40 lb | 1 year old | Spayed and healthy | GTAThis sweet girl is so adaptable. Want a...
28/11/2025

🥰 AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION 🥰

BROWNIE | 40 lb | 1 year old | Spayed and healthy | GTA

This sweet girl is so adaptable. Want a quiet day on the couch? She's keen. Want to get out for an adventure? No problem, she's on board and loves it. Got other dogs? Great! No other dogs? No problem!

Brownie is a very sweet, easy going little girl. She’s very quiet in the home, and most times you’ll find her curled up on the couch. She's medium energy overall and friendly with everyone. She takes treats very gently and is such a love.

Brownie looks forward to her daily long walks; she can be playful with the other dogs in the pack and enjoys a good run, but also loves her quiet time. She's great on leash and matches her pace to her human's.

She loves her toys, she’ll take them out of the toy box and play with them on the couch. Nothing better than a toy collection!

Brownie is not destructive in the home. She loves attention and cuddles! She'd love a home with someone around a fair bit of the time. A home with adults or adults with older kids would suit her best.

To adopt Brownie, please apply at: https://form.jotform.com/pawsacrossthewater/adoption-application

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PAWs is a foster-based rescue group that re-homes dogs in need. If you would like to apply to adopt any of our dogs or would like to foster, please complete an application!

Adoption Application:

https://form.jotform.com/pawsacrossthewater/adoption-application

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