Precious Paws Rescue is a non-profit, all-breed dog rescue based in Simcoe County, Ontario. Precious Paws Rescue is ALWAYS looking for dedicated foster homes!
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22/12/2024
Ross had his first bubble bath! While he was nervous at first, he did so well and came out smelling much better.
He’s also making progress in other ways—now happily eating out of a tiny bowl like the fancy pup he is.
We’re so proud of this sweet boy as he continues to settle in and build confidence. Way to go, Ross!
Ross is not available for adoption yet. We have just taken in this sweet boy and we are continuing to learn more about him and have him vetted. We do not know much about his past so we aren't able to answer many questions. Thank you for your patience. We think he is around 2 years old.
22/12/2024
This holiday season, some of our adorable foster pups were treated to a festive photoshoot thanks to the amazing CWC Photography—and we can’t wait to share the cuteness!
First up is Rigby! 🎁🐶
This stunning girl absolutely rocked her holiday look and had us all swooning with her silly personality and picture-perfect poses. She even decided to do some redecorating at one point.
A huge thank you to CWC Photography for capturing these magical moments and helping our fosters shine. We are so grateful for Cherie's help with our rescues - she is always up to help us capture our dogs.
22/12/2024
Another day, another adoption update!
We’re so excited to share an update on Oscar, formerly known as Duke, and it sounds like this sweet boy is thriving in his new home!
"Oscar is settling in really well. He’s sweet, clever, chill, lively, and a bit of a goofball all rolled into one. This fall, we completed Beginner 1 classes at Ruffhaus and are working on his listening skills every day since he’s now a teen and sometimes thinks he knows best. When he doesn’t want to go in his crate or get off the bed, he manages to turn himself into a dead weight! He makes us laugh every day! This fall, Oscar’s also been outdoors every day enjoying local trail walks and zoomies through the long grass. I discovered he likes the beach but not the water so much, so we’ll work on swimming skills next summer."
Go Oscar Go! Share some love for Oscar!
22/12/2024
Say hello to Poppet, a sweet and soulful Shih Tzu who has just joined our Precious Paws family.
We’re still getting to know this lovely girl, but one thing is clear—Poppet is as cute as a button and already stealing hearts with her gentle eyes and fluffy charm.
As we learn more about her personality, likes, and needs, we’ll be sure to share updates. For now, Poppet is settling into her foster home, getting lots of love, and showing us glimpses of her beautiful spirit.
Stay tuned for more details about this precious pup as we help her get ready for her forever home.
📩 Follow along for updates and share to help Poppet’s journey to a loving family!
21/12/2024
Does Ziggy like the snow?
Why yes, yes he does!
21/12/2024
We are thrilled to share that Stacy, who came to us as a stray in rough condition, has found her forever home and is now Gracie!
When Stacy arrived from the Windsor Humane Society, she was emaciated, bleeding, and suffering from mange. But with time, care, and love, her playful and curious spirit began to shine. Today, she’s off to an amazing new chapter as Gracie, living the dream on a beautiful farm! This is the power of foster care!
With plenty of land to explore, horses to discover, and her furry brother Boone by her side, Gracie’s days will be filled with adventure and joy. Her transformation and new life are a testament to her resilience and the love of her new family.
Wishing Gracie and her family endless happiness and unforgettable memories. 💕
Happy life, Gracie—you’ve truly come so far!
21/12/2024
Who has been curious about Penny?
Well since Penny was a foster fail, we are so lucky to get lots of updates from her amazing family. Her family recently moved and they wanted to share this:
"It’s been a week since Penny moved to her forever home, and she’s absolutely thriving! She finally has own yard where she can roam free, away from the stress of constantly having to be on high alert while always being leashed. She still loves her walks but it sure is nice to just open a door for a quick p*e when the snow is falling. Ha!"
Heading into the holidays, we are so glad Penny and her family have found a home that is wonderful for all.
Do you have an update on a Precious Paws dog? We would love to hear from you!
21/12/2024
🥝Tough puppy Kiwi in a new winter jacket 🥝
We are not accepting applications for Kiwi while we have them vetted 🐾
21/12/2024
🎅Envy met Santa and shared her Christmas wish 🎅
What do you think she asked for ⬇️ jump into the comments and let us know 😍
21/12/2024
🐴 Well although Rowan is having lots of firsts, meeting a pony? Not new.
Rowan was exceptionally calm and good with the resident pony at her foster home so we believe Rowan has previous positive experiences around horses.
A very sweet moment captured. Rowan is not available for adoption yet.
21/12/2024
Update from alumni: Ducky!
We’re so excited to share an update on Ducky, and it’s clear this sweet boy is thriving in his forever home!
"Ducky is doing so well. He is super sweet and loves people—truly a great family dog. He’s enjoying the snow more than we expected, but he also loves snuggling up with my heated blanket!"
Go Ducky Go! We love seeing you grow!
Here’s to more snowy playtimes and warm snuggles for Ducky! If you have a Precious Paws alumni, we would love to hear from you!
21/12/2024
We are thrilled to share that sweet, playful Rue has been adopted!
Rue arrived into our care with her sister Rigby from a remote First Nations community, and we're so excited to announce that she has bounced into her next chapter.
It’s safe to say she’s found her people, and we couldn’t be happier for this perfect match! ❤️
We can’t wait to see Rue grow, thrive, and bring so much joy to her forever family. Please share some love for Rue and her wonderful new home! 🐶
21/12/2024
Bella wants to be your bestie.
Your buddy.
The number one receiver of all pets.
Responsible for 100% of the cuddles.
Sound perfect? You know what to do 🔗
21/12/2024
Time for Momma Shelby to get some time away from the puppies to be a dog - with resident dog Joy and a visiting friend.
She is just a young girl herself who needs time to play.
21/12/2024
We love a good foster fail story, and Mavis is no exception!
"Mavis has adapted to life in a house really well! Her coat is growing back beautifully, and she is loving her life! I can't imagine life without my little sidekick."
20/12/2024
We need you to know - Shelby loves a good Netflix series. But he hasn't forgotten her motherly duties (nursing and Netflix).
20/12/2024
At Precious Paws Rescue, we are proud to be 100% volunteer-run—with ZERO paid staff. Every dog saved, every family supported, and every life changed happens because of our incredible team of volunteers who pour their hearts, time, and energy into this work, day after day, year-round.
In recognition of their unwavering dedication, and to give our team the well-deserved time to rest, recharge, and spend the season with their families, friends, and furry companions, Precious Paws will be “closed” from December 23 to January 3.
📌 During this time:
🔴 We will not be intaking new dogs.
🔴 No new dogs will be posted for adoption.
🔴 Adoption and foster applications will be paused until January 3.
🔴 Emails and inquiries will receive responses once we return.
This year has been nothing short of extraordinary—a record-breaking year for Precious Paws, and it’s all thanks to each and every one of our volunteers. Whether you’re transporting dogs, processing applications, fundraising, fostering, or doing countless behind-the-scenes tasks—we see you, we appreciate you, and we could not do this without you.
From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU for being the driving force behind everything we do. We hope you take this time to rest, relax, and enjoy the holiday season—you’ve more than earned it!
To our supporters, thank you for your understanding as we take this much-needed pause. We look forward to returning in January, refreshed and ready for another impactful year of rescue work!
Wishing our volunteers, supporters, and extended rescue family a joyful and peaceful holiday season. 🐶❤️
20/12/2024
Who remembers ORLA? Orla was one of our first dogs to go viral. She is doing great in her new home! Her adopters sent to us this note:
Terra (Orla) and I just completed our Introduction to Scent Detection course. She has come miles since we adopted her from Precious Paws in April.
Thank you for the great work you are doing. Can't imagine our family without her!
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Shelby’s really just a baby herself 🦈
Momma Shelby is the sweetest girl and loves to play and be silly. No humans were hurt during the recording of this video 😂
Ross is slowly coming around and trying new things - here he is having his first drink of water. Baby steps for dogs like Ross.
Brave boy!
Sweet Maxxy is getting some extra TLC. We wanted to share this adorable video where alumni Bishoo is doing some great modelling for Maxxy (watch how he checks to see if he’s doing it right 😂).
Have a dog to model behaviour as well as to play appropriately with is so helpful - Maxxy can get his energy out and be learning.
We are so thankful for our amazing fosters and foster teams - who work together to support one another.
New intake Faith thinks you need to kiss - fostering puppies is a blast and the kisses make it all worth it! We are a foster based rescue which means we only can take in dogs and puppies when we have homes lined up for them.
If you are interested in fostering in 2025, we would love to hear from you. Please submit an application on our website 🔗 listed under ways to help
Adoptable Rue - your new boo! Apply for Rue on our website 🐾🔗
Alumni Riley showing the world how happy they are 🥹 Riley has flourished since being adopted - TLC can transform a dog
Names are being picked for Shelby’s puppies and we can’t wait to share later this week. We are so thankful for her pups and these little mews 🐾 (sound on)
🦴 Supporting Dogs and Their Owners in Remote Communities
Last week, thanks to a generous donation from the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA, we shipped 8,000 lbs of dog food to Timmins through our Loved At Home program. From there @thunderairlines has generously offered to fly the food to the communities! Teamwork was key here!
This vital food will be distributed to families in Kashechewan and Fort Albany First Nations, helping to ensure dogs and their owners have access to the resources they need to thrive this winter.
A heartfelt thank you to the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA, Thunder Airlines and everyone who has supported our Loved At Home program. Your kindness is making a difference! 🐾❤️
@hamiltonburlingtonspca @thunderairlines #ontariodogs #dogsinneed #dogrescue
Foster Cooper loves playing with a stuffy 🧸
His little face at the end melts our hearts.
Cooper is not available quite yet 💓
Can 3 seconds really change your day? We think so! Some puppy play 💓
Shelby’s maternity massage was blissful - we are so pleased to share we have the best group of fosters and experienced fosters stepped out to Shelby usher her pups safely into the world.
The countdown is on…. When do you think she will start having pups?
If you want to help Shelby & her puppies, we created a special wishlist for her 💓 details in our bio and this is a direct link: https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/3CX9ESA50V7GZ?ref_=wl_share
Just 3 puppies 🐶
The Bakery bunch is helping us practice our French!
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Precious Paws Rescue was founded in December 2006 and is based in Simcoe County, Ontario. We do not operate a shelter facility; all of the dogs that we accept into rescue are fostered with volunteers in this area. Precious Paws was officially incorporated as a non-profit in Ontario in 2010 and registered as a charity in 2019. We are a 100% volunteer-run organization.
We receive daily requests for rescue help from animal shelters and also from owners who are no longer able to care for their dogs. Precious Paws accepts all breeds, all sizes and all ages, we are limited only by the foster spaces we have available and by monetary funds. Foster homes, volunteers and donations are always greatly appreciated so be sure to get in touch with us if this interests you!
Precious Paws Rescue ensures that each and every dog we rescue has full veterinary care provided prior to adoption. This includes (but is not limited to) full age-appropriate vaccinations, f***l test and deworming, wellness bloodwork and heartworm test, spay/neuter and microchip. We believe that no dog should be adopted out unaltered (unless there is a medical reason prohibiting this) so we practice pediatric spaying and neutering for all puppies that enter our rescue as well. Often the dogs we rescue require additional veterinary treatments to prepare them for adoption and most dogs that we take in end up costing the rescue much more than the adoption fee recovers. For this reason we host fundraisers and donation drives throughout the year so that we are able to continue being available for the dogs who need us most.
In 2015 we started “Loved At Home” – a fund that endeavors to keep more families together when medical emergencies arise with beloved pets. Sometimes good pet owners fall on hard times and are unable to afford an injury or acute illness with a pet. Most often those owners are forced to euthanize their companion or surrender them to a shelter or rescue to ensure they receive the care they need. Precious Paws would prefer to keep well cared for dogs out of the shelter/rescue “system” and we created Loved At Home to do just that. When funds are available, we will provide pet owners with the money needed to assist with emergency veterinary care, so that dogs don’t lose the family they love and so that there are fewer dogs in need of shelter/rescue assistance.
Precious Paws Rescue has grown a great deal from the one foster/volunteer that we started out with. Because of dedicated volunteers, generous supporters and committed adopters, we have been fortunate enough to directly change the lives of many, many dogs since we started. Our hope is to continue to provide relief to the dogs that need us most for many years to come.
Our Mission Statement:
To improve the quality of life for animals in need through foster care and adoption programs, comprehensive veterinary care, behavioural assessments and training, and public education.
