Volunteers and Supplies Needed
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! Box 157, Station Brooklin, Whitby, Ont. L1M 1B5 416-203-8186 (tel), or 416-686-7312 (fax)
A large number of rescued cats and kittens urgently need foster homes, permanent homes and cat food. We also need people to drive cats to the veterinarian for check-ups. Margaret Dellio: 416-243-8565
Abandoned Cats has dozens of wonderful kittens and cats of all ages for adoption. Please visit www.abandonedcats.ca or email abandonedcats@yahoo.ca.
Action Against Puppy Mills: dedicated to spreading the word about puppy mills.
Volunteers always needed. www.aapm.zoomshare.com
Adopt-A-Dog/Save-A-Life is looking for loving, responsible foster homes. 416-787-3862; info@adoptadogsavealife.com
Adopt-A-Rott is looking for experienced Rottweiler families interested in becoming a foster family or by transporting dogs. Donations welcome. 905-692-1482; (www.geocities.com/heartland/ranch/9587/)
Akita Watch is searching for committed volunteers in areas of dog evaluations, group
activities, newsletters. Mitsko: 905-357-7592; mitsko@niagara.com
American Eskimo Dog - rescue service needs experienced foster homes. Also need toys, crates, towels, blankets and financial help. http://home.cogeco.ca/~eskie
Animal Alliance of Canada - Project Jessie is looking for igloo-style dog houses (large,
gently used, donated or inexpensive) and free-standing dog runs. Shelly:
416-462-9541 or 905-939-2692; shelly@AnimalAlliance.ca.
Animal lovers needed to help out at Ontario Humane Society Thrift Shop at 298 Wilson
Ave., Downsview. Previous retail experience would be an asset. Mrs. Higgins: 416-225-4509
Animal Trackers needs foster homes & fundraising help. Located in Caledon.
519-942-0977
Annex Cat Rescue needs volunteer help & foster homes: 416-410-3835; (www.annexcatrescue.on.ca)
Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Ontario needs dog-experienced foster homes and donations of all kinds. 905-973-6687; (www.acdro.com)
Australian Shepherd Rescue is in need of foster homes, or any volunteer to help out in our quest. Food, treats, toys, leashes, and collar donations are always appreciated. 905-263-4249 or 1-877-ARPH-779, www.ontarioaussies.ca
Barlees Angels Rescue Network: all-breed rescue needs foster homes for dogs and cats. 519-767-1405; (www.barlees.org)
Basset Hound Rescue needs foster home in GTA and across Ontario. Must have fenced-in yard and experience with dogs. Info: 416-562-1825; mindy@bassetrescue.ca
Beagle Rescue (B.O.B. - “Big on Beagles”) needs foster homes and donations of crates and accessories. Marna Gale: 416-693-5590; (www.bigonbeagles.petfinder.com)
Border Collie Rescue Ontario needs foster homes, crates and leashes. Sharon Fong: 905-839-1751; sharonfong@rogers.com
Border Collie Rescue (Southern Ontario) needs foster homes and help with education/fundraising events, food, and crates. (www.bcrescue.info)
Boxer Rescue Ontario seeks experienced Boxer families interested in becoming a
foster family. 905-257-5161; (www.boxerrescueontario.com)
Canadian Centre for Pet Loss Bereavement seeks pet lovers to volunteer time to help promote services to veterinary clinics, shelters and pet owners. Shiri Joshua: 416-571-1175; (www.MHRC.ca)
Caring Canine is looking for volunteers to bring their friendly dogs to visit elders,
patients and people with disabilities at facilities in Toronto and its neighbourhoods. Irene:
416-597-8632; (www.caringcanine.ca)
Cat Rescue in Markham/Thornhill needs volunteers and/or local caregivers. Donna: 905-940-3343; (www.cat-rescue.ca)
Center for Addiction and Mental Health – Queen St., Toronto: looking for dedicated volunteers and their dogs to visit one hour a week with patients. Theresa Conforti: 416-535-8501, ext. 2995; Theresa_Conforti@camh.net
Chihuahua Rescue & Transport (Canadian CRT) rescues, fosters and finds new homes for Chihuahuas and Chihuahua-mixes. We need volunteers. info@ccrt.net (www.ccrt.net)
Clarington Pet Connection needs short-term foster homes. 905-623-6631; (http://claringtonpetconnection.freeservers.com)
Dachshund Rescue needs foster homes for Dachshund and Dachshund-mixes
519-341-9817; (www.wienerdogrescue.com)
Dalmatian Adoption & Rescue needs foster homes, blankets, dog toys and leashes. 416-653-2411; www.dalrescue.org
Diamond in the Ruff Medical Dogs: charitable organization provides trained dogs for people with medical & physical conditions/disabilities. We need dogs from breeders, the public and shelters to be donated to be trained as service dogs. Also need volunteers for fundraising events and committee work. 416-249-8910; (www.paws-n-hooves.ca) Diamond in the Ruff Medical Dogs is in urgent need of foster homes for our dogs. Dogs will need to learn some basics while in their foster homes. If interested please call or email.
Dog Guides Canada is looking for foster families to take care of puppies. Foster for one year before dog begins formal training to work with Canadians who are blind, disabled or hard of hearing. Also need new or gently used dog toys. 1-800-768-3030; (www.dogguides.com)
Dog Rescue needs crates, toys, collars, leashes and food. Located in Wasaga Beach area. 705-429-9566
Etobicoke Humane Society needs foster homes until a permanent home can be found. 416-249-6100; (www.etobicokehumanesociety.com)
Greek Animal Rescue assists shelters in Greece with rescuing stray, abandoned & injured
animals. GARCANADA is run in Toronto by Dianne Aldan who raises donations and
manages a “Sponsor a Stray” program. 416-361-5046; (www.garcanada.bizland.com)
Greyhounds Circle of Friends needs responsible volunteers in Binbrook/Stoney Creek area for fostering of Greyhounds (pre-track & retired track dogs). Must have access to fenced-in yard. 905-692-1644; greyhounds@porchlight.ca
Humane Society of Durham Region needs volunteer shelter help and short-term foster homes. Also needs cleaning products, blankets, towels, etc. 905-433-2022; (www.humanedurham.com)
Jack Russell Terrier Rescue Ontario needs foster homes for JRT’s. Volunteers need for administration duties, education/fundraising events and transportation. 416-266-4769; (www.russellrescue.org)
Kennel Inn (Animal Control for Aurora area) needs blankets, towels and pet
food. 905-727-4646
Kensington Market Cat Rescue needs foster homes for cats and kittens. 416-591-5120
Labrador Retriever Rescue Ontario needs foster homes. Joan: 416-567-6249. Hotline: 416-429-8108; (www.lrro.on.ca)
Markham/Thornhill – rescue group needs homes for rescued cat/kittens. Also need volunteers and/or caregivers in the area. Donna: 905-940-3343; www.cat-rescue.ca
Mature Dog Adoptions - helping dogs 4+ years or special needs. We
need foster homes in Kingston area. 613-548-8858; (www.maturedogs.petfinder.org)
Milestone Mission Pet Adoption & Placement needs foster homes, dog & cat
food, food bowls, leashes & collars. Located in Keswick. 905-476-1714
Oakville & District Humane Society needs dog kibble & dog leashes. 905-845-1551
Organization for the Rescue of Animals (ORA) needs volunteers for fundraising events, computer work, fostering and transporting cats. Claudia: 416-726-5762; 905-727-6375
Owen Sound Animal Shelter needs volunteers to help paint facility and other work. Also need cleaning products, blankets, towels, cat food and kibble. Renee: 519- 372-1123; (www.bmts.com/~osas)
People’s Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) needs pet food and kitty litter. We’re also
looking for a donated van to help us transport animals. 416-491-2287; (www.pawstoronto.org)
Rabbit Rescue needs foster homes, volunteer drivers, donations of cages, food, etc. 905-877-6745; (www.rabbitrescue.ca)
Region of Peel Humane Society needs foster homes for dogs & cats. Also
need dog & cat supplies and toys. Volunteers needed for a variety of programs.
905-874-1050
Schnauzer (Giant) Rescue Canada needs foster homes, permanent homes and volunteers. www.k9-crazy.com/gsrescue.html
Shiba Rescue GTA is looking for experienced dog families interested in becoming a foster family. Donations welcome. 647-233-4495 http://www.shibarescuegta.ca
Siberian Husky Club Canada Rescue needs foster homes for Siberians. http://shccrescue.hypermart.net/
TAGS (The Animal Guardian Society) needs volunteers to assist in animal rescue and
foster care. Donations always appreciated. 905-263-TAGS; (www.animalguardian.org)
Therapeutic Paws of Canada - therapy dog organization is looking for dogs and owners to
volunteer their time to visit seniors’ facilities, retirement homes, nursing homes and
hospitals. Openings available in all communities. Judy Sauvé: 613-632-6502; www.tpoc.ca
Thomas the Silver Tabby Shelter/Sanctuary needs volunteers to help care for cats and dogs. Located near Madoc. Barb: 705-323-9570; Larry: 613-473-3073
Tiny Paws Dog Rescue Canada is looking for committed volunteers to foster our small breed dogs. We also accept donations of crates, X-pens, blankets, harnesses and leashes. Contact Terri Epp at 519-326-4710.
Toronto Animal Services-all locations need volunteer dog walkers and foster homes. Call
their main line: 416-338-7297. See under “Pets for Adoption” for phone numbers for
individual centres. (www.toronto.ca/animal_services)
Toronto Humane Society needs animal lovers for a variety of volunteer opportunities
9am-5pm weekdays. Also need volunteers for foster care and blankets, towels, toys, grooming brushes/combs, leashes, collars and newspapers to line the cages. 416-392-2273; (www.torontohumanesociety.com)
Toronto Wildlife Centre needs animal lovers residing in rural areas (within 2 hours of
Toronto) to act as halfway houses for raccoons, squirrels, etc. Property must have
woods/water source nearby, suitable for future release. Materials/food supplied.
Volunteer drivers also needed. 416-631-0662
Westie Rescue of Canada needs volunteers in various activities and areas. 780-488-6019; www.westierescuecanada.org
Yorkshire Terrier Rescue (Canadian) - desperate need of experienced Foster Homes, Volunteers, travel kennels, blankets, lulpi's, holts, harnesses, sm. dog toys, grooming and cleaning supplies. Also have a Meet up Group! Financial donations needed and greatly appreciated. Catherine: 905-791-0156; Email:info@canadianyorkshireterrierrescue.com (www.canadianyorkshireterrierrescue.com)
