Safe Paws Animal Rescue of Ontario

Safe Paws Animal Rescue of Ontario Welcome to Safe Paws! We are a non-profit organization who rescues and rehabilitates animals in need.
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Safe Paws Animal Rescue of Ontario is dedicated to help alleviate the overpopulation of dogs in Northern Ontario as well as overcrowding in shelters across Ontario. We work with our many rescue and shelter partners, all with the same goal. We offer guidance, resources as well as owner surrenders to the general public.

TRANSPORTATION FOUND 🙏❤️ Thanks Jennifer!!🚨Transportation Help Needed!🚨We have a very special incoming arrival! This tin...
07/28/2026

TRANSPORTATION FOUND 🙏❤️ Thanks Jennifer!!

🚨Transportation Help Needed!🚨
We have a very special incoming arrival! This tiny orange tabby boy was rescued off of Pikangikum First Nation, a community affected by the Northern Ontario wildfires.

​Because he has Cerebellar Hypoplasia (CH), he gets a special upgrade! Instead of traveling on the road trailer with the other animals next week, he is flying down in style on Thursday with Pam, an amazing team member from Northern Reach Rescue Network. 🧡

​Now, we just need a ride for him to get from the airport to his destination!

​📍 Transport Route & Details:

​Pickup Location: Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) OR Collingwood (depending on which is closer for you)

​Drop-off Location: Cambridge

​Date: This Thursday, July 30th

​Time: Flight lands around 1:07 PM at Pearson (Driver will need a bit of flexibility in case of flight delays!)

​📦 What You’ll Need:

​All you have to do is pick up his carrier from Pam and safely drive him to us in Cambridge.

​If you are able to help transport this sweet wobbly-kitten on Thursday afternoon, please DM us directly or email us at [email protected] right away!

It takes a village, and this weekend, our village hauled absolute ass. 😭❤️We have a few massive shout-outs to give becau...
07/20/2026

It takes a village, and this weekend, our village hauled absolute ass. 😭❤️

We have a few massive shout-outs to give because the sheer amount of love, coordination, and hard work that went down over the last week has us feeling incredibly emotional and grateful.

🍲 THANK YOU, MISS DIXIE’S FOUNDATION!
First, a huge, warm thank you to Chrissy and the wonderful team at for an incredible donation of Zignature pet food! With our 2 new northern arrivals here and more coming, keeping these bellies full is our top priority, and this donation is a massive blessing.

We couldn't get that food here without our amazing girl, Jordan! Jordan has been volunteering with Safe Paws from the very beginning - fostering, coordinating supply pickups, and driving all over for us. She stepped up without hesitation to grab this food donation for us. Thank you!!

🚜 TEAM WORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK
To every single volunteer who pitched in this weekend: THANK YOU. You guys absolutely crushed it. From hitting the road to pick up our new dogs, dropping off supplies, and meeting with foster families, to the incredible tech crew behind the scenes answering the influx of emails, processing applications, and calling fosters - we see you.

Thank you to Northern Reach Network the Bark Bus, and Georgian Triangle Humane Society for your part in getting our pups safely to us!

Because of you, Ross and S'mores are safe, and we are ready for what comes next. We truly have the best community 🐾💪

Late Thursday evening, one of Eva's kittens started vomiting quite a bit and had unfortunately lost some weight. Because...
07/19/2026

Late Thursday evening, one of Eva's kittens started vomiting quite a bit and had unfortunately lost some weight. Because these babies are so small and fragile, we acted quickly and got her into see our amazing team at AprilVets Cambridge first thing Friday morning.

She was treated with Sub-Q fluids to combat dehydration, anti-nausea medication and was sent home with an at-home supportive care plan for her wonderful foster mom.

We are incredibly happy to report that she is feeling so much better! She has already started gaining weight again and even more amazing, she started eating some kitten wet food today! We aren't entirely sure what caused her little health hiccup, but she is on the mend and doing fantastic.

As anyone in rescue knows, you can’t always predict what’s going to happen when you're caring for live animals. That's just the reality of the rescue world!

Before this emergency, we also had a string of eye infections run through some of the rescues a couple of weeks ago.. Max, Mama Eva, and another one of the kittens. Between those treatments and Friday’s emergency visit, our unexpected vet bills have started to add up.

If you are able to contribute toward our ongoing veterinary care, any monetary donation would be greatly, greatly appreciated. Every single dollar helps us keep these animals safe and healthy!

💝 How You Can Help Support Us:

E-Transfer: [email protected]

Securely pay via card using our Square Reader link: https://square.link/u/ApjEN9rz

PayPal: [email protected]

Thank you all so much for your continuous love, cheering on, and support in helping us care for these beautiful animals along the way! 🙏🐾

Looking for the perfect new addition to your wardrobe that also saves lives? Our official Safe Paws Animal Rescue T-Shir...
07/19/2026

Looking for the perfect new addition to your wardrobe that also saves lives? Our official Safe Paws Animal Rescue T-Shirts are officially available for purchase!

​Whether you’re buying for yourself, looking for a great gift, or want to donate one to a fellow animal lover, every single shirt makes a massive difference.

​💰 Price: $30 each

💗 Impact: 100% of the proceeds go directly toward supporting the animals in our care!

​👕 The Details:

​Fit: Unisex fit (super comfortable and flattering for everyone!)

​Sizes: XS all the way up to 3XL

​Colors: Pink, Purple, Army Green, Beige, Black, White, and Gray.

​Designs: We have 3 amazing options to choose from:

​🐺 Husky Silhouette & Graffiti

​🐾 Classic Safe Paws Logo

​🌸 Cat, Dog, & Bunny Floral Design

​📦 How to Order:

​Ready to grab yours? We want to make sure we have your perfect size and color combo in stock!

​Drop a comment below, send us a DM, or email us with your choice of design, size, and color.

​We will get back to you ASAP to confirm availability and finalize your order.

​📍 Pickup/Delivery: Available for local pickup, or we can ship it straight to your door (shipping fees apply).

07/19/2026

THEY’RE HERE! Welcome to the South, Ross and S’mores!

​We got back late from picking up these two sweethearts, and our hearts are so full.
​This weekend, rescues across Ontario banded together for a massive, coordinated effort to clear out Northern Reach Network and other shelters in Thunder Bay. The goal was to clear every available space up north to make room for the incoming dogs displaced by the active wildfires.

​Yesterday alone, an incredible 112 animals were safely transported south! 🐾❤️ It is a beautiful reminder of what happens when the rescue community unites.

​Ross and S'mores are 4 month old puppies who are already showing us how affectionate, sweet, and loving they are. They are quite skinny so we have some work to do filling their bellies and getting them healthy, but they are ready for their next chapter! Give them a warm Safe Paws welcome in the comments! 👇

​🚙 Bonus Passenger Alert: We helped transport Rusty, a sweet senior boy heading to Happy's Place- Retirement Home for Dogs . We were honored to give this handsome senior a lift toward his much needed TLC.

​We are exhausted but so incredibly grateful to have these two join Safe Paws Animal Rescue of Ontario . Stay tuned for updates on Ross and S'mores as they settle into foster care!

🚨 EMERGENCY WILDFIRE UPDATE 🚨Wow. Our minds are completely blown and our hearts are overflowing.When we posted our emerg...
07/18/2026

🚨 EMERGENCY WILDFIRE UPDATE 🚨

Wow. Our minds are completely blown and our hearts are overflowing.
When we posted our emergency plea for the dogs displaced by the Northern Ontario wildfires, we knew our community was incredible but we never anticipated a response of this magnitude.

🛑 APPLICATIONS CURRENTLY PAUSED🛑

We are no longer accepting foster applications at this time. In just a few days, Safe Paws Animal Rescue of Ontario has received 200 completed foster applications and over 650 emails.

⚠️ IMPORTANT MESSAGE REGARDING COMMUNICATIONS⚠️
We are an incredibly small team, and because of the massive volume of messages, we currently cannot reply to most DMs or comments.
Please be patient with us! If you have sent an email or application and haven't heard back yet, you WILL get a reply. We are working around the clock to get through our inbox, process these applications, and figure out our exact next steps for taking in the dogs.

📍 NOT IN THE KW / CAMBRIDGE / GUELPH AREA?
If you are outside of our immediate region but still want to help, please reach out to other amazing local rescues across Ontario that are actively working to support the wildfire response.

🎒 URGENT SUPPLY NEED: COLLARS & LEASHES & MONETARY DONATIONS

While we sort through applications, we need to get our supply room ready for incoming dogs. We are in very high need of:

Martingale Collars, Leashes and cash donations for vetting.

Amazon link: https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/175QPFVPSYQZE?ref_=wl_share
Donation link: https://square.link/u/ApjEN9rz
etransfer: [email protected]

A HUGE THANK YOU!
We want to give a massive shoutout and thank you to Chrissy at Miss Dixie's Foundation for an incredible food donation! Your support means the world to us and ensures these dogs will have full bellies when they arrive.

This weekend we have our first 2 dogs arriving from the north from Northern Reach Network : Ross and S'mores. Please stay tuned while we get them settled into foster care.

07/17/2026

Warning: This much cuteness may result in you submitting an adoption application 🥹
Visit www.safepawsanimalrescue.com for more information on how to adopt Genie!

🔹🔹️️🔹️APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED🔹️🔹️🔹️💚AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION💚If you’ve been searching for the perfect small sized family d...
07/16/2026

🔹🔹️️🔹️APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED🔹️🔹️🔹️

💚AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION💚

If you’ve been searching for the perfect small sized family dog, you are going to fall head over heels for Buddy! This darling 10 month old male Miniature Poodle is healthy, neutered, microchipped, fully vaccinated, and ready to find his forever family.🏠

Buddy came to us from a shelter with a very poor quality, matted coat - he is currently rocking a bit of a "scruffy ratty" look, but don't let that fool you! He has a much-deserved spa day lined up for a groom, and he is going to look a stunning boy very soon. 😇

Even with his temporary bad hair day, Buddy’s personality shines incredibly bright. He is extremely affectionate, outgoing, and adventurous. He is also a very quiet boy, and he is exceptionally smart and eager to please. If you have treats, he will take them from your fingers with the gentlest manners!

Buddy absolutely adores people, other dogs, and children. Because of his deeply friendly and playful nature, we would love to find him a home with kids to keep him entertained and loved on, although kids are not mandatory! 🏠

Buddy is already proving to be a fantastic little companion. He rides beautifully in the car, is fully crate-trained, and his potty training has been improving since his first week in foster care. On his outdoor adventures, he has been doing great on a long line, showing off his smart puppy brain as he learns the ropes of outdoor safety. He would thrive with training classes or someone who can keep his brain working as he is soo smart and aims to please.

Currently being fostered in Cambridge, Ontario
Adoption fee is $800

Please share this post to help us spread the word about this perfect little guy! If you think Buddy is the missing piece to your family puzzle, please head to our website to fill out an adoption application today: www.safepawsanimalrescue.com💜

🚨 EMERGENCY FOSTERS NEEDED 🚨🔹️🔹️🔹️🔹️🔹️🔹️UPDATE #2: We are thrilled by the response we have received but we can not kee...
07/15/2026

🚨 EMERGENCY FOSTERS NEEDED 🚨

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UPDATE #2: We are thrilled by the response we have received but we can not keep up with the volume of messages. If you are NOT LOCAL to Cambridge/KW/Guelph, please contact your local humane society and local rescues to offer assistance to them as everyone is looking for help right now!

UPDATE: We have received a high volume response. Please bare with us while we sort through all the messages. At this time we are asking if you are available to foster please EMAIL us only and include your area so we can direct you to the closest rescue who is intaking from the fires!
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​If you look out your window today, you’ll see the heavy blanket of smoke hanging over Southern Ontario. But as bad as it is here, the reality in Northern Ontario is devastating.

​Right now, over 100 active wildfires are tearing through the north, 79 of which are out of control. Entire communities and reservations are being evacuated on an emergency basis. Some have already burned to the ground with almost no time to prepare.
​Heartbreakingly, fleeing families are being forced to make an impossible choice. Families are having to leave their beloved dogs and cats behind or surrender them to rescue just to keep them safe. The local wildlife and stray dogs who have no one looking out for them are also facing the ultimate danger.️‍💔

Animals are already on their way into Thunder Bay and arriving to Northern Reach Network. In the coming weeks, there will be a massive influx of animals needing placement in the south and we need to be prepared! We need fosters !

​🏡 What We Need:
​Temporary Homes: We are looking for fosters who can open their doors for 4 to 6 weeks (or longer, if you are able!).
​All Ages: There will be puppies, adults, and seniors who need a safe place to land.
​Location: Ideally in the Cambridge, Kitchener-Waterloo (KW), or Guelph areas. If you are in the surrounding areas and can help with driving or meeting at a halfway point, please still reach out!

​📦 We Provide EVERYTHING:
​You supply the safe space and the love; we cover the rest.

​💔 How You Can Help:
​Imagine the terror of fleeing your home, knowing you might return to nothing, and having to leave your pet behind. We want to make sure these dogs have a soft, safe place to go to.

​Even if you cannot foster, please SHARE this post. Word of mouth saves lives!

​📍 NOT LOCAL TO CAMBRIDGE, GUELPH, OR KW?
If you live outside our immediate area but still want to help, please reach out to our incredible partners at Northern Reach Network in Thunder Bay! They can connect you with one of their amazing partner rescues located closer to your region.

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