Canine Haven Rescue

16/12/2024

This is Tye, he was adopted 6 months ago from Canine Haven 💙

His new family was happy to share us an update on how he is doing.

“Tye is the best and he’s doing amazingly well. He’s such a special dog and I’ve absolutely cherished our time together. He’s so good natured and sweet with everyone — my friends and family all adore him as well. He’s loving his new life of long walks together, lots of play and endless affection. I love him so much.

Simply adopting him was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made!”

We are so happy for Tye and his forever family 💙

12/12/2024

❤️ ADOPTED ❤️

Nina / Female / 3 yrs 11 M / Mixed Breed / 40lbs / Fostered in Toronto / Rescued from Tennessee

The lovely miss Nina is pleased to make your acquaintance! Super sweet and ever affectionate, this southern belle is ready to find her forever home after a tough start to life in Tennessee.

Nina is an easy-going gal - she likes to explore outside and get her brain working by sniffing everything her nose catches, followed by chill time napping, snuggles, and playing with her toys and balls.

She’s also a social butterfly and loves to make all the new humans she meets feel loved immediately! While she can be a bit apprehensive around other dogs, she’s learning that they can be just as friendly as she is and continues to successfully work on her trust with new dogs.

Currently thriving in a cozy condo, Nina would do well in a home with a backyard or a spacious apartment.

If you’re looking for a loving companion who will bring joy and affection into your life, while offering daily doses of affection, then Nina is for you!

Help this sweet girl find her forever home by applying at www.caninehaven.org/dog-application.

Spayed / Microchipped / Vaccinations up to date

10/12/2024

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible volunteers, fosters, adopters, and supporters for making 2024 such an amazing year!

Canine Haven will be closed from December 10th to January 6th to give our team a well-deserved break.

Wishing you all a joyful and safe holiday season. We can’t wait to see you in 2025!

09/12/2024

APPALOOSA / Male / 2yrs 3mths / Mixed Breed / 32lbs or 15kgs / Rescued from Barbados / Fostered in Toronto

Good with dogs / Untested with cats and kids / House and crate trained

Check out Appaloosa’s adventures on instagram

Appaloosa really is one of a kind - from his spotted coat, paintbrush tail, and cute little eyebrows, to the way he playfully steals socks, to his powers of persuasion to keep those belly rubs going with just one look, he will send your heart overflowing with joy!

Can you make his Christmas wish come true and give him a warm, loving family of his own? Appaloosa wants nothing more than to show you how much he loves you. He is the #1 in the world at snuggles and will gladly curl up with you for your Christmas movie marathons. A neck scratch, a chew stick, and a nice long nap is all it takes to make this pup happy. While quite shy when he arrived, he is getting more confident and playful every day! He’s nervous around other dogs at first but within a few minutes his playful side starts to come out with them.

Appaloosa’s a quiet boy and can snooze in his crate if you’re out at work or running out to get him more treats. He’d love a yard but would do well in an apartment as long as there were quiet streets and green spaces around for him to explore. With Appaloosa, everyday will be a lollapalooza of cuddles, laughs, and sweet moments together as he finally gets the life and love he’s always deserved!

Apply to adopt him today: www.caninehaven.org/dog-application

Neutered / Microchipped / Vaccinations up to date

19/11/2024

ICY / Female / 3yrs 6mths / 20lbs or 9kgs / Mixed Breed / Originally from Barbados / Fostered in Ajax

Good with cats / Shy with other dogs and kids / Housetrained

Meet the incredible Ms. Icy! Despite her name, Icy is a gentle soul with a heart full of love who is looking for her perfect family.

Icy is usually a shy, low-key gal, but she has a playful streak, often sneaking away with slippers or other socks of yours so she always feels close to you.

When it comes to behaviour, Icy is quite fearful around new people and environments, and she needs time and patience to feel comfortable. She’s good with other dogs, especially smaller ones, and enjoys calm interactions. She likes to explore her backyard, and is getting braver at going on short walks, but will need your love and patience to help build up her confidence.

Icy would thrive in a quiet, patient home, preferably in a quiet suburban or rural setting.

If you’re looking for a gentle, loving dog who just needs a little extra time and confidence to blossom, Icy is your girl. Help this sweet girl find her forever home by applying at www.caninehaven.org/dog-application.

Spayed / Microchipped / Vaccinations up to date

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For inquiries please do not use Adoptapet/Petfinder inquiry button - send an email directly to hello@caninehav

04/11/2024

A huge thank you to and for their generous donation and for selling merch to support us at the North York Community Halloween event at Downsview Park! We’re so grateful to each of you for your time, effort, and incredible support! 💙

03/11/2024

❤️ ADOPTED ❤️

Brazil / 1 yr / Female / Mixed breed / 13.4 kg (29 pounds) / Rescued from Barbados / Currently fostered in Guelph
Good with dogs | House trained

Brazil is the perfect mix of calm and playful! This sweet girl bonds quickly with her humans, showing affection through gentle cuddles and cute leg boops. She’s smart, quick to learn, and enjoys exploring new places. Brazil can be cautious with new people but shines around other dogs, making her a fantastic companion for a dog-friendly home.

Brazil would thrive in a fenced yard with a patient family who lets her warm up at her own pace (best in a home without young kids). If you’re ready for an active, loving friend, Brazil is your gal!

For more of Brazil’s adventures, follow her foster mom . Apply to meet her at www.caninehaven.org/dog-application.

Spayed / Microchipped / Up-to-date on vaccinations

31/10/2024

💙 ADOPTED 💙

COCOPOP / Male / 3 years 2 months / Mixed Breed / 23lbs or 10.4kg / Originally from Barbados / Fostered near Barrie

Good with dogs, cats and kids / house and crate trained

Are you ready to go cuckoo for Cocopop?? He sure is ready for you! Cocopop can’t wait to find his perfect family who he can entertain with his goofy antics and adorable personality.

Cocopop is a friendly, adventurous pup. This little guy warms up quickly to women, while men might need to be a bit patient before Cocopop shows his affectionate side. But once you’re in his circle, get ready for cuddles and all the love he has to offer!

Don’t let his short legs fool you—Cocopop is a walking machine! He loves long strolls and exploring new hiking trails.His enthusiasm for adventure is matched only by his eagerness to learn.

At home, Cocopop is a calm companion, often napping while you go about your day. He’s great at entertaining himself but gets especially excited for games of tug-of-war and fetch when you’re free to play.

Cocopop may love having a kid companion by his side on adventures! He’s also met cats and thinks they’re the perfect playmates, although they might not always agree! He adores meeting new dog friends, although he’s still learning the ropes of playtime.

This wee pup has a big heart - apply to adopt Cocopop today! www.caninehaven.org/dog-application

Neutered / Microchipped / Vaccinations up to date

21/10/2024

💙 ADOPTED 💙

SYLAS / Male / 2 yrs old / 18lbs ; 8kgs / Mixed Breed / Originally from Barbados / Fostered in Toronto

Good with dogs and kids / Crate & House Trained

Meet Sylas: A small lil guy with big dreams and a big, joyful personality who is looking for his perfect forever family! If you want a dog who is overly affectionate to his humans, loves snuggles, and likes most dogs with proper introduction– then Sylas is your guy.

Sylas is house trained, non destructive, enjoys his crate and will be your warm blanket at the edge of your sofa to keep you warm while you’re having a Halloween movie marathon. Sylas has a lot of excitement and it can be hard for him to contain himself - he’s working on his jumping up, and is already showing improvement.

If you are waiting for the ‘but….’ You won’t find it in Sylas. He really is that perfect! When left home alone, Sylas enjoys a good snooze, he loves when you play him some soft classical music – he will relax and wait upon your return. Sylas is currently residing in a downtown condo with a kid and another small dog, he walks with ease on leash and embraces the busy moving parts of downtown Toronto. Make Sylas your new bestie - he will make your heart burst with joy!

Apply today to adopt this sweet boy at: www.caninehaven.org/dog-application Neutered / Microchipped / Vaccinations up to date

19/10/2024

❤️ ADOPTED ❤️

Meet PHOEBE/ 6 yrs / FEMALE / MIXED BREED / WEIGHT: 72.60lbs- 32.93kgs / Rescued from HAS / Currently fostered in Toronto

Good with dogs and kids / Untested with cats / House and crate-trained

Hello! I’m Phoebe the happy, low-maintenance, outdoor-loving dog you’ve been looking for. I love going on walks and exploring the area and while I don’t love too much puppy energy, I’m always excited to meet new people and their dogs! Did I mention I’m pretty easygoing? I’m happy to adjust my schedule to match yours and I’m pretty good at entertaining myself if you’re busy or gone out. I can happily spend my time going between tearing up my stuffed toys to napping in my crate until you’re ready to hang out.

As a bonus, I’m completely house-trained, crate-trained, and not destructive in the least. You can leave me home alone in or out of the crate and not have to worry at all as long as you’re willing to go outside with me a few times a day and once in a while invite me to snuggle up and nap or watch a movie with you. In return, I promise to love you unconditionally, always and forever!

If I sound like your kind of doggy best friend, please fill out an adoption application at https://caninehaven.org/dog-application/

Spayed / Microchipped / Vaccinations up to date

17/10/2024

💙 ADOPTED 💙

KAELIE / 1yr 2mths / Female / 26lbs / Mixed Breed / Originally from Tennessee / Fostered near Peterborough

Good with dogs / Not tested with cats or kids / House and crate trained

Hello world, meet Kaelie! This little beauty is a very sweet and special pup with an amazing super pup power who is ready to start her next chapter!

Kaelie was abandoned with her siblings in rural Tennessee and she’s still getting used to the big wide world! Although a wallflower with a sensitive heart, once you earn her trust she is a loyal fun cuddly companion.

Now to her super pup power: While cautious around people, she lights up and is the life of the party with other dogs! Her engaging playfulness is infectious and she has the unique ability to get anyone to play. Her antics are sure to make you smile and warm your heart.

With other people, Kaelie will need your help to build up her confidence. Once she’s warmed up to you she’s oodles of fun and would love to show off her zoomies in a fully-fenced yard. Kaelie also needs a confident and playful resident dog to help show her the ropes!

Kaelie would do best in a quieter, relaxed environment, in a home outside of any busy city areas. She loves to go on walkies, especially on nature trails.

Kaelie is an amazing little dog with a ton of potential. With patience and time you will build a bond like no other and she will show you how a true diamond in the rough can shine! https://caninehaven.org/dog-application/

Spayed / Microchipped / Up to date on vaccinations

07/10/2024

💙ADOPTED💙

MESSI / Male / 2.4 years / Mixed Breed / 29lbs / Originally from Barbados / Fostered in Guelph

Good with dogs, cats, and respectful kids / House and crate trained

Hi there, I’m Messi, nice to meet you! I’m a sweet little spitfire who’s looking for a loving home after being abandoned - I hope I can find my new forever family soon!

Check out my adventures on my foster mom’s IG

I’m a perfect mix of adventurous and cuddly - take me on a hike or exploring the neighbourhood on a walk, and then I’ll chillax to the max, curling up next to you or in a sunny spot at home for a nap.

Like my namesake, I have pretty fancy footwork and love to show off by parkouring around the room when I get the zoomies or by batting around my stuffies!

I’m a little shy when meeting people at first, but with a little time and space I’m a total love bug. My canine siblings are super fun to play and snuggle with, and I’d do well in a home with another dog (or solo, so I can soak up all your love for myself!).

Can’t you just picture me gazing up at you with my big ol’ puppy dog eyes? Did your heart just melt? Thought so! Let’s be best buds for life and apply to adopt me today! https://caninehaven.org/dog-application/

02/10/2024

💙ADOPTED💙

Meet Toast / 1 yr 7 mo / 54 lbs / Male / Mixed breed / Rescued from Tennessee / Currently fostered in Mississauga

Good with dogs | House & crate trained

Toast is an affectionate and playful pup whose stoic face and brown eyes may seem serious, but he’s all about fun, hugs, and outdoor adventures! He’s great with other dogs and loves saying hello to everyone he meets. Toast quickly learns obedience commands and has settled into his crate, though he’ll let you know he’d rather be out.

He would do best in a home where he can be the center of attention, best home would be without cats and dogs. Toast loves squirrel-watching and would thrive with a family that enjoys outdoor time. A fenced yard would be ideal for this energetic pup!

Think Toast is the perfect match for you? Apply today at: www.caninehaven.org/dog-application

Neutered | Microchipped | Vaccinated

28/09/2024

Hello to our community and thank you all for your wonderful support.

Phoebe’s spay and mass removal surgery done on the 19th of September hasn’t been all roses 🌹🌹

She went back to her sweet and wonderful foster mama, Rushi straight from our vet in Barrie on her surgery day. She had drain tubes that needed to be removed in 3-4 days and since Phoebe is fostered downtown Toronto we arranged to have that done close by with one of our vets on the following Tuesday Sept 24.

Phoebe was recovering as expected until the tubes were removed, there seemed to have been an infection, culture was sent but we will not have the results until next week - preliminary lab report shows possible gram negative rods - 4 which could be bacteria.

Once the tubes removed she returned to her foster mama and everything pretty much went downhill from there - didn’t want to eat or drink ( was being hand fed at this point) on Thursday some loose skin came out of the drain hole and Friday morning part of the sutures came apart - so off we went back to her original vet in Barrie.

She underwent a second surgery to repair the damages yesterday and it was a very long day for her, her foster mama and the whole CHR team with worries and all hands on deck situation 🙏

We have an outstanding team and an outstanding foster mama and a dog who was bred we don’t know how many times (many many) released to the streets. on a euthanasia list and finally with our rescue who has stamina - great personality and loves everyone

Let’s wish her the best recovery 💜

We have a Gofundme if you’d like to donate to help us with her surgery costs which ended up totaling ($1700) bills available upon request

https://gofund.me/695ca4e3

20/09/2024

Thank you as always for your support. Piper will be going for her dental surgery soon and we’ve just added Phoebe’s mass removal surgery this morning as an update. Any donation towards medical care is very appreciated 💜

Hello my name is Lina and I am a volunteer with Canine Haven Rescue “CHR”in Ont… Lina Smart-Motuzas needs your support for We need your help - our community

12/09/2024

Welcome to our sponsor program!

Our monthly sponsorship program allows you to care for a dog in need within our rescue, without having to adopt the dog.

To learn more about our sponsor program please visit our website at https://caninehaven.org/sponsor-program/

11/09/2024

💙ADOPTED💙

HASSAN / Male / 3 years 4 mths / Mixed Breed / 18lbs (8kgs) / Originally from Barbados / Fostered in Toronto

Good with other dogs / Untested with cats and kids (likely fine with proper intros) / House trained

Hello there, I’m Hassan and I’m hoping with all my heart that I can find my forever home with you!

I’m a very sweet boy with a gentle soul - I love to soak up all the attention and pats I can get, and will be your little shadow, looking up at you with my beautiful brown eyes! Basking in the sun and snoozing are two of my fave activities, along with happily prancing around with my raccoon stuffy in my mouth.

It’s a big new world so I can be shy at first around new people, but with some time and treats I warm up to them, since it’s just a new person to love and get affection from!

I was found tied up and abandoned, and it may be because of my past, but being in a crate is pretty scary for me right now. I’m working on settling down in the crate but do get stressed and whine when I’m left alone in it. Right now I do alright outside my crate when left alone.

Walks are a fun way for me to explore, and I like to take my time to stop and smell the flowers.

Can I be that last puzzle piece to make your heart whole? I know I’ll be a loyal and loving friend for life! Apply to adopt me today! https://caninehaven.org/dog-application/

Neutered / Microchipped / Up to date on vaccinations

28/08/2024

💙 ADOPTED 💙

Warren / 3yrs / Male / MIXED BREED / 28lbs and 13kgs / Rescued from Barbados / Currently fostered Downtown Toronto

Good with dogs | Untested with cats | Good with children | House and crate-trained

Major medical concerns: none

Hello world! I’m Warren a friendly, happy dog who likes to stay close to my person. My foster mom says I’m the sweetest little pup who likes people and other dogs and will do just about anything for pets! I may take a few minutes to warm up to new people, but if you give me a Benny Bully Treat, it helps me get comfortable pretty quickly. Fortunately, once you’re my friend, we’ll be friends forever and I will greet you with a quick sniff and a wagging tail.

If I sound like I could be your new best friend, please apply to adopt me at https://caninehaven.org/dog-application/

Neutered / Microchipped / Vaccinations up to date