http://www.safepawsanimalrescue.com/

Safe Paws Animal Rescue of Ontario, Guelph, ON (2026)

06/01/2026

💚AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION💚

Buddy needs a special home!
This handsome 5 year old Northern Husky mix has a heart of absolute gold. Weighing in at 68lbs, Buddy was originally a stray on a reservation in Northern Ontario where he was loved and fed by everyone in the community, though he never officially belonged to anyone. Recently, an upcoming community cull meant that any free roaming dogs would face a devastating fate, they would be shot! Because Buddy is such a sweet, trouble free soul, locals made sure he was safely sent into rescue instead.

Buddy has been with Safe Paws for a few weeks now, and he has proven to be an incredibly gentle, affectionate, and loyal boy. He is fantastic with children, great with other dogs, and good with cats - he currently lives with all three in his foster home and loves every single one of them!

Buddy's favorite thing in the world is going for car rides. He is a true traveler at heart! In fact, when he's out for walks, if he sees someone leave a car door open, he tries to hop right inside. If you are someone who travels for work or takes regular road trip excursions, Buddy would be the ultimate copilot.

Because Buddy spent his entire life roaming free, he is still adapting to living indoors. He is very respectful and well behaved inside the house and sleeps in his crate at night, but the great outdoors is truly his happy place. He loves to spend a fair amount of time out in the backyard soaking up the nice weather.

His ideal home would be a property with a secure yard and space where he can safely be outside often while he continues to adjust to indoor life at his own pace.

All of Buddy’s vetting is included in his adoption fee. Please note that his neuter surgery is scheduled for the first week of July in Guelph, so his future adopter must be able to transport him to that appointment.

🌎Currently being fostered in Cambridge, Ontario
🏠Adoption fee $750

If you are looking for a loyal, adventurous companion who loves everyone he meets, please visit our website to fill out an application for Buddy! 💜
www.safepawsanimalrescue.com

06/01/2026

💚AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION💚

Looking for a happy, affectionate, and playful companion to add to your family? Meet Bailey! She is a sweet 1 year old Chihuahua mix, weighing a compact 12 to 15 lbs. Bailey was unfortunately surrendered to a shelter because her previous owner was moving, but she hasn't let that transition dampen her spirits. She has been thriving in her foster home for the last three weeks and is officially ready to find her forever family.

Bailey is a social, medium/high energy girl who just wants to be part of the action. When she gets out in the yard, you can absolutely count on her to get a fun case of the zoomies! She loves other dogs and has a very submissive personality around larger pups. Because she loves to hang out and play, she would thrive in a household that already has a playful dog to keep her company. She also loves children and is remarkably gentle around them, making her a wonderful fit for a family home.

This sweet girl already has some fantastic routines established. She is a great little eater with absolutely no food aggression, meaning she is perfectly comfortable eating in the same space as other dogs. She loves her chew bones and treats, and she happily expects a chew bone every single evening! When it comes to bedtime, she sleeps soundly in her crate at night without having any accidents. However, if she's allowed in the big bed, she loves to sleep burrowed completely under the covers right up next to you.

Bailey walks relatively well on a leash and regularly goes for pack walks out on the trails, doing well with the group. She is still working on her house training and currently uses p*e pads when she cant make it outside, which she likely used in her past. She just needs a family committed to taking her out frequently to help her establish a consistent outdoor routine. She can also get a bit nervous when being picked up, so she appreciates a gentler approach while she gets used to it.

🌎Currently fostered in Tiverton, Ontario
🏠Adoption fee: $750

If you are ready to give this loving soul the happy home she deserves, please visit our website to view her profile and fill out an adoption application! 💜

www.safepawsanimalrescue.com

05/31/2026

Look at this sweet face! Last night, we welcomed a very special new addition to the rescue. Everyone, meet Rascal!

Rascal is a 10 week old female Northern mix. While we aren't exactly sure what breeds make up her family tree, we can confirm that she has the softest, velvet like fur!

She is as sweet as can be, playful, and packed with all that amazing, fun puppy energy! ⚡

Since she just arrived last night, she is currently settling into her foster home and getting some well deserved pampering. We will be sure to share more updates as we get to know her unique personality over the coming days!

05/28/2026

Meet Mama Eva 💜

On Tuesday evening, we received a message from a wonderful follower about a pregnant kitty who had been visiting their clients patio.

The finder set a trap that night just to get her used to it, and within an hour, this smart girl walked right in, ate, and walked out. On Wednesday night, the trap was set for real, and she went right in!

Eva (pronounced Ava) was brought straight to AprilVets in Cambridge, where Dr. Shelby and the team gave her the royal treatment. They did an ultrasound and confirmed we have at least three viable heartbeats with full skeletons visible. She is quite far along, so we are on kitten watch!🍼✨

Despite being understandably a little nervous, Eva was an absolute angel. She allowed the team to do her blood work, vaccine, weight check, nail trim and flea/deworming meds without a fuss. Poor mama had an enbedded nail in her paw.

We can officially report that this sweet girl is definitely not 'feral'. She is a sweetheart, roughly 2 years old (maybe younger), and tested FIV/FeLV negative! Her coat is a little dull right now, but with some TLC, she is going to be looking and feeling fantastic. She will absolutely be looking for a forever home down the road!

Because we can only take in animals when we have an open foster home, it was an absolute win-win situation when the finder offered to foster mama and her soon to be kittens. She comes with lots of experience fostering mama cats and kittens, so we are so happy to have her apart of the team! 🐾

🛒 How You Can Help Eva & Her Babies
Eva is currently settling into her foster home, but we are completely wiped out of spare kitten supplies. Mama loves her wet food, and we need to get this little family set up for success.

We have put together an Amazon Wish List packed with her essentials, including:

🍲 Kitten wet food & kibble (Mama needs those extra calories!)
🪵 Cat litter
🧸 Toys & treats for the expectant mom
👉 Amazon Wishlist Link: https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/OHSTUHGSHR4B?ref_=wl_share

If you’d prefer to help offset the costs of her veterinary intake and upcoming medical care, e-transfers are always deeply appreciated. Etransfers can be sent to [email protected]

Thank you all for being the village that helps us save lives like Eva's. Stay tuned for kitten updates! 🕒🐱❤️

05/26/2026

🐾 BIG NEWS! Safe Paws is heading to Pet Valu Stanley Park! 🐾

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 20th! We are so excited to partner up once again with our amazing friends at the Pet Valu Stanley Park location in Kitchener for their annual Paw Month celebration! 🎉

The team at Pet Valu has been an incredible support to us over the last few years, helping us raise vital funds to tackle our ongoing veterinary debt. We couldn’t do this lifesaving work without them—or without YOU!

Here is what’s happening on June 20th:

⏰ Meet Safe Paws: We’ll be there from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Come chat with us about fostering, volunteering, or just say a quick hello! If you’ve adopted from us before, we would absolutely love to see you and get an update on our alumni!

🐱🐶 Adoptable Animals: We might even have a few special adoptable guests with us (stay tuned to see who might be making an appearance!).

✂️ Nail Trim Fundraiser: Need a quick trim for your pet? Swing by between 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM (times may extend if it’s busy!) to get those paws pampered for a great cause.

Can't make it on the 20th? You can still help all month long!
From late May through June, Pet Valu is collecting donations and selling raffle tickets in-store. They have some incredible pet-themed gift baskets up for grabs (dog baskets, cat baskets, and mixed goodies)—so make sure to grab your tickets next time you're in the store!

Come out, support a local business, support rescue animals, and help us make this the most successful Paw Month yet. See you there! ❤️

05/24/2026

It is no secret that animal rescues everywhere are completely overwhelmed right now. Every single day, animals are arriving from the North, pleas from local shelters are asked upon us all, or surrender requests from owners who can no longer care for there pets are coming in faster than we have ever seen before. From puppies and kittens to seniors, they all need the same thing: someone to take a chance on them.

Fostering literally saves lives, but we often hear people say, "I work 8 hours a day, so I can’t foster." or "I have kids" or "I don't have a fenced yard".

Guess what? You absolutely can.

Everyone works, and your foster animal having to stay home and wait for you to get back is entirely okay with us. Kids are totally okay with us. Not having a fenced backyard, YUP totally okay with us! A house with a comfortable bed and a predictable routine is a million times better than the alternative. We match animals with their fosters so it is successful.

Safe Paws covers 100% of the food, supplies, and medical care. You just provide the space and the love.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to step up, this is it. Our animals need you today.

🐾 Apply to foster to get started: www.safepawsanimalrescue.com/get-involved

05/22/2026

We are 'officially' introducing Max!

Max is a cute, active presumed Corgi / Jack Russell Terrier mix weighing 17lbs who is looking for a very specific, dedicated handler. Max is a dog with a bite history, and he needs an experienced owner who understands dog body language, respects boundaries, and is fully committed to strict management.

Max originally came to Safe Paws in late summer 2025 and went into a foster, then eventually was adopted. His previous foster included a full family, cats and dogs. We never saw any issues. Shortly after he was adopted, Max began exhibiting behavioral issues that escalated to biting, including 2 bites to the husband in the home, as well as a stranger, which ultimately led to his return to the rescue. His family tried working closely with vets, trainers, and structured courses but it wasn't working. He currently has a bite record with public health in the town of Beeton.

For the last two months, Max has been in an experienced foster home where we have been carefully assessing him. What we’ve learned is that Max’s behavior isn't necesarrily something that can be "trained away", it is him expressing his discomfort with certain situations that requires a handler dedicated to environmental management. He is not an aggressive dog.

Max is a "one-person" or "single couple" type of dog. He is not a social butterfly for crowded patios, busy family gatherings, or public events.

In his previous home and his current foster home, Max is a seamlessly good dog with his female handlers - zero issues. With men, he requires a slow, hands-off transition. In his current foster home, his male foster dad gave Max total space, didn't force interaction, and let Max dictate the pace. Because of that experienced approach, Max now seeks out attention from him and happily cuddles with him on the couch.

Max dislikes being touched, handled, or crowded by people he does not know. This needs to be respected in order for him to be successful.

Advocating in Public: Not every dog needs to be pet by strangers. Max can coexist in public beautifully, go for walks, and pass by people effortlessly as long as they leave him alone. His future owner must be 100% comfortable advocating for him and telling strangers, "No, you cannot pet my dog." Which I know is hard, just look at his adorable face!?

🔹 The Good Stuff:
When he is in his comfort zone with his trusted people and his boundaries are respected, Max is an incredible companion. He is house trained, crate trained(loves his crate), knows "place" and a few other tricks. He is fantastic in the car, walks wonderfully on a leash, and loves going for hikes. He doesn't need to be cooped up at home, he just needs an owner who manages his surroundings.

He is a moderate energy boy who loves his toys and has a great playtime drive. He recently discovered swimming and enjoys cooling off in the river! His foster mom says Max is fun and playful and is overall a joy to be around.

Max has spent the last two months coexisting with other dogs in his foster home. He can guard his toys occasionally, so while he can coexist with a balanced dog under proper supervision, he would also be completely content as an only dog. He cannot live with cats.

🔹 Ideal Home Requirements:
- An experienced, adult-only home (no young children).
- A low-traffic household with a predictable environment and minimal visitors.
- A handler with experience managing resource guarding and space/handling sensitivities.
- Someone comfortable using a basket muzzle when required.
- Someone fully committed to advocating for him in public and maintaining safety protocols.

Max is incredibly loyal to the people who take the time to understand him and earn his trust. If you have the experience and space to offer Max a structured, safe environment, please email us at [email protected] 💜

05/20/2026

May 20th is National Rescue Dog Day 🐾

Today we’re thinking about all of our Safe Paws alumni. The once “homeless” dogs who are now spoiled, loved, and living their best lives. There’s nothing better than seeing where they are now 💜

If you’ve adopted from us (or rescued your pup from anywhere), we’d LOVE to see them! Drop a photo of your rescue dog in the comments and tell us their name ⬇️

05/19/2026

This Cutie-Patootie is Bailey.
She joined our rescue last weekend as well. Bailey is about a year old and weighs a tiny 12 pounds.

She came to us after her previous owner unfortunately had to move and couldn't take her along. The shelter reached out to us, and we were more than happy to step in. Having your entire world flipped upside down is a lot for a young dog, but Bailey is thankfully adjusting beautifully.

🧐 We aren't 100% sure what beautiful blend makes up Miss Bailey. Her paperwork says mixed breed, but we are seeing some Chihuahua, Dachshund, and maybe a little Terrier in those long legs and expressive ears???

What do you guys think she is? Drop your best breed guesses in the comments below! 👇

🏡 Bailey didn't live with other dogs in her previous home, but she has absolutely fallen in love with the other pups in her foster home! She is a happy, playful girl and we think she would do wonderfully in a home with another active canine companion to show her the ropes, althought she would do just fine as the only dog.

She has been loving joining the pack walks with her foster family. See Mama Lucy in one of those photos?

Bailey's foster parents are home quite often right now, which is helping her settle in. Her biggest area of growth at the moment is mastering her potty schedule. She’s still figuring out the house rules, but with a consistent routine, she’ll get the hang of it in no time..hopefully 😅

Bailey is an absolute joy who is soon ready to start her next, best chapter. Stay tuned as we continue to get to know her and see her personality shine!

www.safepawsanimalrescue.com

05/18/2026

We are excited to introduce the newest puppy to join Safe Paws🐾

Last weekend, we welcomed 8 week old Toby into our care. Toby came to us from a Northern Ontario reservation through our friends at Northern Reach Network .

When he arrived last week he was just 7 weeks old, and he is already growing fast! While we presume he is a Husky/Lab mix, he is still a bit too young for a definitive breed determination as he is still developing. We do know one thing for sure: HE IS HECKIN CUTE

Toby is currently settling into a foster home in the Hamilton area. He has his initial vet intake appointment scheduled for this week to get an overall health assessment, his microchip, f***l testing and his vaccines.

As a reminder to potential families, all of his upcoming vetting - including future vaccine boosters, microchipping, routine diagnostics, preventative care, and his eventual neuter surgery - is fully covered and included through our rescue program. Because he is so young, it will take a few months to complete this full veterinary protocol which is why he will be availbale as a foster-to-adopt.

🏡 What Toby Will Be Looking For (Foster-to-Adopt)

We will soon be looking for a Foster-to-Adopt home for Toby. Because puppyhood requires a lot of time and consistency, his ideal match will need to meet a few specific criteria:

Time & Schedule: Someone who is either home often or has the flexibility to have someone pop in during the day to check on him/let him out.
Training Commitment: Plenty of time on evenings and weekends dedicated to puppy training and a commitment to enrolling him in puppy socialization classes to set him up for long-term success.

We will post another update on Toby in a couple of weeks once he has completely settled in and completed his initial vet visits.

www.safepawsanimalrescue.com

Safe Paws Animal Rescue of Ontario

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

05/31/2026

05/28/2026

05/26/2026

05/24/2026

05/22/2026

05/20/2026

05/19/2026

05/18/2026

Address

Website

Alerts

Contact The Business

Shortcuts

Share

Category