Ottawa Dog Rescue

01/10/2026

🚨 Big news for rescue dogs! We’re thrilled to finally share this special partnership with the Ottawa Charge !! 🏒🐾

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Earlier today, Sam Isbell walked in with Koda, helping give rescue dogs still waiting for their forever homes the visibility they deserve.
Koda handled the experience like a champ and loved meeting so many new faces! Moments like this help us reach new audiences, start important conversations about adoption, and show just how incredible rescue dogs can be!

Koda is currently looking for his forever home. You can apply to adopt him here: https://otowndogrescue.com/2025/05/koda-5-year-old-mixed/

A huge thank you to and the Ottawa Charge for welcoming us, supporting rescue, and helping us give dogs like Koda the visibility they deserve 💜

01/07/2026

📣 DEAR SUPPORTERS, WE NEED YOUR HELP!🍴

Ottawa Dog Rescue is hosting a Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, January 25th from 11am-3pm at the Kent St Legion (330 Kent Street, Ottawa)! 🫘🔥

To make it a huge success and raise as much as possible for the dogs in our care, we’re asking for chili of all kinds cooked by YOU!

🌶️Classic beef, Chicken, Vegetarian/Vegan, Spicy, Mild, you name it!

✨ Minimum 2-5 gallons in crock pots (vegetarian options welcome).
Awesome prizes for the top 3 best chilis!

📍 Kent St Legion, 330 Kent Street, Ottawa – arrive by 10am for setup.

To enter please email [email protected] 🙏

01/06/2026

🎄🐾 December Happy Tails 🐾🎄

What a beautiful way to close out the year. Even during one of the busiest times of the year, we came together to make these adoptions happen. ❤️

Thank you to everyone who supported these pups along the way, from fosters and volunteers to donors and adopters. You make moments like these possible.

Congratulations to all of our December Happy Tails! ✨🐶

01/05/2026

Christmas may be over, but the joy you created is still being felt 🎁🐾
Here is a little something to bring a smile to your faces on this back-to-real-life day.

Our foster pups had the best time opening their gifts, and every single one came from the generosity of our amazing supporters.

Thank you to everyone who helped bring smiles, wagging tails, and a whole lot of happiness to our dogs in care. You truly made the holidays extra special for our foster pups 💜💜

12/31/2025

✨🎉 Happy New Year from Ottawa Dog Rescue! 🎉✨

As we welcome a new year, we’re grateful for every life saved, every second chance given, and everyone who stood by us along the way. Whether you opened your home to a dog in need, transported pups, helped at events, donated, or supported behind the scenes, you made a real difference this year!

Swipe through our ODR Wrapped 2025 to see the stats, the stories, and the impact you helped make possible. ❤️🐾

Ready to help us start the next playlist? 🎶
Donations always make a difference:
https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/OttawaDogRescue/online_donations.html

Here’s to more rescues, more happy tails, and more lives changed in the year ahead. 🥂

12/27/2025

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday, Koda! 🎂🎉

Today we’re celebrating a very special boy as Koda turns 6 years old! 🐾💙 Koda is currently our longest foster in care at 246 days, and while we’re so grateful he’s been safe and loved, we know his biggest birthday wish is a home of his very own.

Help us make Koda’s birthday wish come true!
Learn more about Koda here 👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17qSZ8zpfP/
Apply here 👉 https://otowndogrescue.com/adoptions/adoption-application/

Happy Birthday, Koda! We hope this is the year you find your forever family. 💛🎈

12/25/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas ✨🎄

From all of us at Ottawa Dog Rescue, we wish you a very Merry Christmas filled with love, warmth, and wagging tails. 🐾

This season, we are incredibly grateful for our amazing community of adopters, fosters, volunteers, donors, and supporters. Thank you for standing with us and helping make rescue possible. 💚❤️

12/22/2025

12/22/2025

❗️AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION❗️
Please note that only those being considered will be contacted.

NAME: Stella
AGE: 4 years
BREED: Iqaluit Mix
SIZE: Med (~35 lbs)

Stella is one of those dogs who quietly works her way into your heart. She is incredibly sweet and gentle, and while she can be a bit reserved at first, she warms up quickly and becomes a loyal little shadow. She loves companionship, soft cuddles, and being close to her people.

She is amazing with kids and has been a wonderful friend to a playful, larger dog in the home. She has not done well with the small senior dog she lives with, so she would be happiest in a home with a medium to large dog companion. When Stella first arrived, she struggled a bit with being alone, but having another dog around has helped her feel more secure.

Stella is generally quiet, but she will let you know when someone new arrives or when things get a bit busy. She would do well in many homes, but a calmer household where her gentle nature can really shine would be ideal. She enjoys her walks and then is content to relax quietly at home. She knows her basic commands, has good recall, and is very loving with people. She can be picky about her meals and prefers to graze, but she is always happy to work for cheese or sardines.

Stella is truly the sweetest dog. She has so much love to give and will be a deeply loyal, gentle companion to a family who gives her the time and care she deserves.

Stella is up to date on core vaccinations and is spayed.

Dogs: Yes (Needs another med to lg dog)
Cats: Unknown
Kids: Yes
Housing: Detached preferred

Adoption fee: $650

Apply: https://otowndogrescue.com/adoptions/adoption-application/

12/21/2025

ADOPTED JANUARY 2026

12/21/2025

❗️ADOPTED JANUARY 2026❗️
Please note that only those being considered will be contacted.

NAME: Pancake
AGE: 4 years
BREED: Shih Tzu
SIZE: Small (15 lbs)

Pancake is a gentle little girl who can be shy at first, but quickly warms up when enticed with treats and an invitation to join you on the sofa for cuddles. Once she feels comfortable, she becomes a devoted companion who loves to be close to her people.

Quiet and affectionate, Pancake should have been nicknamed "Shadow," as she prefers to stay within sight of her foster parents at all times. She does not enjoy spending long periods alone and would do best in a home where someone is home more often than not. She would benefit from an adopter with patience who can support her as she continues building confidence and independence.

Pancake is currently an early riser, as she is healing from previous urinary tract infections and stones and needs to go outside earlier in the morning. This has already been improving and is expected to continue getting better. She will also need a home committed to maintaining her dental care. Her teeth are in good condition for a small dog, but regular brushing will be important to maintain her good teeth. 😃

Pancake wasn't crate trained in her previous home, but with the support of her foster family, she has become more comfortable resting in her crate at night with the door left open. She is fully house trained and enjoys spending time outdoors on mild days, though she definitely needs encouragement to venture out on those frigid days!

She currently lives in a home with a large dog, a cat, and a ten-year-old child, and has been thriving in a calm, quieter environment. Pancake has shown playful moments with small stuffed toys and enjoys gentle interaction rather than rough play.

Pancake is up to date on core vaccinations and is spayed. She will need to continue to stay on a prescription urinary diet until otherwise instructed by the vet.

Dogs: Yes
Cats: Yes
Kids: 10 +

Adoption fee: $750

Apply: https://otowndogrescue.com/adoptions/adoption-application/

12/19/2025

🎄CHRISTMAS WREATH GIFT CARD RAFFLE – 24 HOURS LEFT! 🎄

There’s just 24 hours left to grab your tickets for our Christmas Wreath Gift Card Raffle! The perfect chance to help with last-minute Christmas shopping, holiday dinners, or a little well-deserved treat for yourself!

🎁 What’s included:
$100 Amazon – for those last-minute gifts or “just because” shopping
$100 Best Buy – tech, gadgets, or gifts everyone loves
$100 Metro – groceries covered for your holiday meals 🦃
$25 Ren’s Pet Depot – because your pets deserve Christmas too 🐾
$25 Starbucks – fuel for the holiday hustle ☕

🎟️ Tickets
$5 each | 5 for $15 | 10 for $25
E-transfer: [email protected]
Credit card: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/OttawaDogRescue/GiftCardWreath.html

‼️ IMPORTANT: Please include Name | Email | Phone Number in the message field or e-transfer notes.

⏰ Raffle closes tomorrow at 12 PM on Saturday, December 20th!

This raffle could knock out those last few Christmas needs and support dogs in rescue at the same time. Win-win! 🐶💛