Clubs and Associations

The following listings have been supplied by not-for-profit clubs, rescue and/or shelter organizations and are free of charge. Any changes in information should be forwarded to Dogs, Dogs, Dogs! as soon as possible to ensure inclusion in the next issue. Write to us at Dogs, Dogs, Dogs! 6A-49 The Donway West, Box 1918, Don Mills, Ont. M3C 2E8, phone 416-425-7534, fax 416-425-5092 or e-mail info@dogsx3.com

Action Against Puppy Mills: dedicated to spreading the word about puppy mills. Site includes info, pictures and links. (www.actionagainstpuppymills.com)

Akita Alumni: breed, adoption and activities info. Bev Lewis at 905-775-6320; congraph@attcanada.ca

Akita Watch: for the welfare of Akitas. Mitsko: 905-357-7592; mitsko@niagara.com

AngelHunde Schutzhund Club. Hwy. 27 & Dixon Rd. Training field. Frank Catania: 416-798-3647

Australian Cattle Dog Rescue of Ontario: dedicated to rescue of Australian Cattle Dogs. Breed info. Sarah or Kelly: 905-389-2617; duke13@interlynx.net. (www.acdro.com)

Balfour / Rosehill Park Dog Owners Association - www.rosehilldog.com

Bytown Assoc. for Rescued Kanines (BARK): all-breed rescue for abused, abandoned dogs. We rehabilitate, foster and find new homes. 613-738-0119; smckeil@primus.ca

Boxer Rescue Ontario volunteer group dedicated to rehabilitating and re-homing Boxers and Boxer-mixes. Linda Lloyd: linda.lloyd@sympatico.ca (www.boxerrescueontario.com)

Bulldog – “Adopt-a-Bull”: Ontario English Bulldog Rescue. (bulldogrescue.tripod.com)

Canadian Amateur Racing Assoc. - race meets for all sighthounds. Roberta Jamieson: 613-475-4148 or Laurie Soutar: 519-458-8429; (www.cara.reach.net)

Canadian Assoc. of Professional Pet Dog Trainers (CAPPDT): (www.cappdt.ca)

Canadian Disc Dog Assoc. (CDDA): if your dog loves playing Frisbee, why not join the CDDA? Info: 519-938-9479; dog@accglobal.net

Caring Canine - matches dog therapy volunteers with a facility near their home. 416-597-8632; (http://www.caringcanine.ca)

Crest Care - Chinese Crested Rescue: Chinese crested rescue and adoption. www.crest-care.com

Dachshund: Canadian Dachshund Rescue: we re-home Dachshund & Dachshund-mixes regardless of age or health. Contact: 519-341-9817; (www.wienerdogrescue.com)

Dalmatian Adoption & Rescue: rescues & places Dalmatians, offers breed info & forum for Dalmatian owners. Mary MacNeill: 416-653-2411 or www.dalrescue.org

Diamond in the Ruff Medical Dogs: organization provides trained dogs for people with a wide range of medical & physical conditions/disabilities. 416-249-8910 (www.paws-n-hooves.ca)

Doggone Safe – on-profit dedicated to dog bite prevention. Featuring “Be a Tree” program for elementary schools. Joan Orr: 905-854-3232; (www.doggonesafe.com)

Dog Guides Canada: provides freedom and independence to Canadians who are blind, hard of hearing or with physical or medical disabilities. 1-800-768-3030; (www.dogguides.com)

Dog Legislation Council of Canada: promotes and supports responsible dog ownership. Currently working on Breed Specific Legislation. (www.doglegislationcouncilcanada.org)

Durham Schutzhund Club: Julie Grimsditch at 905-436-8458

French Bulldog Fanciers of Canada. - karendonfrenchbulldogs@sympatico.ca

Golden Retriever Club of Greater Toronto: 416-281-3165; ballangold@aol.com

Golden-Poo Owners Club - a forum for Golden Retriever/Poodle-mixes in Toronto: http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/goldenpoo

Human Animal Bond Assoc. (HABAC): promotes the enrichment of human lives through a caring partnership with animals. 613-592-3676; habac@istar.ca (http://home.istar.ca/~habac/)

Icelandic Sheepdog Club: provides breed information, breeder listings & support. Valerie Sharp: 867-979-2081; greenstone@nv.sympatico.ca

International Rare Breed Dog Club: dedicated to the promotion and protection of uncommon and unusual dog breeds worldwide. 507-583-7718

Italian Greyhound Club of Canada: breed info, breeder referrals, rescue service. 613-549-0087

Jack Russell Terrier Club of Canada (JRTCC) welcomes JRT enthusiasts. Terrier trials, fun days, breed info.(www.jrtcc.com)

Jack Russell Terrier Rescue Ontario affiliated with JRTCC to help rescue & place JRT’s. 416-266-4769; (www.russellrescue.org)

North American Mixed-Breed Registry (NAMBR) - open to mixed-breed dogs and purebred dogs, eligible or ineligible for CKC or AKC registration. SASE to RR#2, 8649 Appleby Line, Campbellville, Ont. L0P 1B0. (www.nambr.cardoso.ca)

Oakville & District Kennel Club - www.odkc.ca , correspondence@odkc.ca

Ontario Bouvier des Flandres Club: breed information/breeder referral. Kathy Lake: 705-253-7753 or write to 513 Leith's Bay Rd., Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. P6A 6K4

Parson Russell Terrier: national CKC-accredited Miscellaneous club for the Parson Russell Terrier in Canada. Ron Johnson: 613-476-7736; inquiries@parsonrussellterrier.net

Portuguese Water Dog Club of Canada: Donna Gottdenker 519-885-9928 donna@artanddogs.com.

Professional Dog Walkers Assoc. International. International - Membership info and list of members: (www.pdwai.com); 1-866-39-PDWAI

Pugalug Club Pug Rescue - “Helping Pugs in Need” www.pugalug.com, rescue@pugalug.com, 416-601-6854 - Larry St. Aubin

Scarborough Select-German Shepherd Schutzhund Club. Aaron Winsor: 416-292-4409

The Toronto Shiba Inu Meetup Group - Shiba Inu owners meet monthly at various parks across the GTA
http://shibainu.meetup.com/4/about/

Siberian Husky Club of Canada – (www.siberianhuskyclubofcanada.com)

Silky Terrier Club (Maple Leaf): provides breed information & assistance. (http://silkyterrier-canada.org)

Therapeutic Paws of Canada - therapy dog organization matches dogs and their owners with a seniors’ facility within their own community. Judy Sauvé: 613-632-6502 (www.tpoc.ca)

Toronto Doodle Owner's Group - www.idog.biz/Toronto.html , torontodoodles@rogers.com

Toronto Schutzhund Club: tracking, obedience & protection. Vince Stragapete 416-244-2065 or svstragapete@look.ca

Vizsla Canada: breeders list/breed info & events. John Reid: 613-659-4888

Vizsla Society of Ontario: breed rescue, breed information. Elaine Hopkins: 705-743-7894; chakra@peterboro.net

Westie Rescue of Canada (WRC) - www.westierescuecanada.com, Corrie Yeoman at 905-936-6691 or e-mail at Corrie@WestieRescueCanada.org

Yorkshire Terrier Rescue (Canadian) - rescue & adoption for purebred, mixes and other small breeds: Catherine: 905-791-0156 - www.canadianyorkshireterrierrescue.com