Myrtle Animal Rescue & Sanctuary

Myrtle Animal Rescue & Sanctuary Myrtle Animal Rescue & Sanctuary (MARS) is a foster based rescue in St. Thomas Ontario Canada.

Meet Freddie ​💙​🐾  Currently accepting applications for a big brother or big sister!​Freddie is a 4 month old Boston Ter...
06/01/2026

Meet Freddie ​💙​🐾 Currently accepting applications for a big brother or big sister!

​Freddie is a 4 month old Boston Terrier mix with a heart full of joy and a personality that's already shining bright. ​✨

​This little guy is the definition of a social butterfly. He loves observing the world from a cozy spot just as much as he loves greeting his people with a wagging tail and eager eyes. Wherever you go, Freddie is sure to follow, quietly keeping you company like the loyal best friend he's destined to be. ​🐶​💫

​He's a smart pup who's already learning basic commands like "sit," working hard on his recall, and doing wonderfully with house training. He'll even let you know when he needs to head outside! On leash, he's happy and curious, occasionally getting playful with it, but easily redirected. ​🚪​🐕

​Freddie is the perfect mix of playful and snuggly. ​🎾​💤​ He loves squeaky toys, carries his blanket from room to room, and after a good play session is always ready for a cozy nap. ​🧸​💕

​He's currently living with dogs of all sizes and personalities and is doing amazing. Freddie would truly thrive in a home with another dog to learn from and bond with. As a young, high energy puppy, he needs plenty of exercise, play, and mental stimulation, and a canine companion would help him burn off energy while teaching him the ropes. In fact, Freddie is currently accepting applications for a big brother or big sister to share toys, play adventures, and help guide him as he grows into the amazing dog he will be! 🐾​🐕‍🦺

​Freddie is still working on crate training and may protest a bit at first, but he settles in with time and is already showing great progress. ​🙌

​His ideal home would have a fenced yard, an active family, and people who enjoy including him in their daily adventures. He's happiest when he's part of the action. ​🌳​🏡​

With his sweet masked face, loving personality, and eagerness to please, Freddie is ready to bring endless joy, laughter, and cuddles to his forever family. ❤️

What’s included in your adoption fee?

At Myrtle Animal Rescue & Sanctuary, we’re committed to ethical rescue and lifelong support. Every dog adopted from us comes with:​

✅​ Core vaccines​

✅​ Rabies vaccine (age dependent)​

✅​ 4DX test for heartworm & tick-borne diseases (age dependent)​

✅​ Flea, tick & heartworm prevention​

✅​ Parasite treatment​

✅​ Dental surgery if recommended by our veterinary partners (for adult/senior dogs)​

✅​ A session with a positive-reinforcement trainer​

✅​ 30 days of Trupanion Pet Insurance​

✅​ Ongoing support from our team—because adoption is just the beginning​

🐶​ Adoption Fee:

• $700 — Puppies, unaltered with a $200 rebate after spay/neuter​

📩​ Apply to adopt: https://form.jotform.com/243494963032258

💕 Meet Sophie! 💕Looking for a tiny best friend who specializes in cuddles, naps, and being your constant companion? Soph...
06/01/2026

💕 Meet Sophie! 💕

Looking for a tiny best friend who specializes in cuddles, naps, and being your constant companion? Sophie may be the perfect match for you! 🐾

Sophie is an 8 year old Bichon Frise weighing just 8 pounds, but what she lacks in size, she makes up for in love. This sweet girl is quiet, affectionate, and happiest when she's curled up beside her people.

Sophie has a calm, laid back personality and enjoys the simple things in life. She loves spending time outdoors wandering around the yard, soaking up the sunshine, and then returning inside for a cozy nap. 🌞🐶

She gets along well with other dogs, although she mostly prefers to do her own thing rather than play. She's been wonderful with children aged 4 and up during visits, but we feel she would be happiest in a quieter home without young children living there full time.

🏡 House trained
🐾 Leash trained
💕 Loving and cuddly
🌞 Enjoys outdoor time
🚗 Easygoing companion
🛏️ Loves sleeping in bed and snuggling with her people

Sophie is looking for a family who will appreciate her gentle nature and give her plenty of love and companionship. She would make a wonderful companion for an older couple, retiree, or anyone looking for a loyal little shadow to share their days with.

If you're searching for a sweet, affectionate companion who just wants to be close to her people, Sophie may be your girl. ❤️

📍 Available through Myrtle Animal Rescue & Sanctuary

📩 Apply today to give Sophie the forever home she deserves!

What’s included in your adoption fee?
At Myrtle Animal Rescue & Sanctuary, every dog adopted comes with:
✅️Spay/Neuter
✅️ Core vaccines
✅️ Rabies vaccine (age dependent)
✅️ 4DX test for heartworm & tick-borne diseases (age dependent)
✅️ Flea, tick & heartworm prevention
✅️ Parasite treatment
✅️ Dental surgery if recommended by our veterinary partner
✅️ A session with a positive-reinforcement trainer
✅️ Ongoing support from our team—because adoption is just the beginning
✅️ 30 days of Trupanion Pet Insurance

Adoption Fee:
• $500 — Seniors (8 plus years), spayed/neutered

Apply to adopt: https://form.jotform.com/243494963032258

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🐾SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES ADOPTIONS 🐾Some dogs come into rescue needing more than just “love.” Some come from puppy mill or...
05/26/2026

🐾SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES ADOPTIONS 🐾

Some dogs come into rescue needing more than just “love.” Some come from puppy mill or hoarding situations where humans were frightening, overwhelming, or simply never part of normal life. These dogs are deeply traumatized, fearful, and often extremely antisocial when they first enter care.

For many of these dogs, the path forward is not forcing affection, excessive handling, or trying to make them “normal.” The path forward is space, patience, predictability, and incredibly low expectations.

These dogs often do best in calm homes with other confident dogs. Having a stable canine companion helps them learn the rhythms of living in a home and gives them someone safe to follow while they slowly observe human life from a distance.

Adopters need to understand:• Progress may take months, not days• House training can take significant time• Some dogs may never become traditionally outgoing or social• Pushing interaction too quickly can create setbacks, fear biting, or complete shutdown• The goal is to let them exist safely until THEY decide humans may be worth trusting.

These dogs thrive when people work very hard to “pretend they aren’t there.” That sounds strange, but it is often exactly what traumatized dogs need. They need the opportunity to watch humans without pressure or expectation. Curiosity comes later. Trust comes later. Bonding comes later.

And when it finally happens, it is incredibly deep and rewarding.
MARS is offering these dogs through our Special Circumstances Adoption Program:• Reduced $300 adoption fee• Fee refunded in full after completion of a required 7-hour online training course plus a 1-hour private training session

All applicants will still go through MARS’ regular screening and approval process. These dogs require very specific homes and very committed adopters.

We are not looking for perfect homes. We are looking for patient humans who understand trauma, respect boundaries, and are willing to move at the dog’s speed instead of their own.

💛 What’s included in your adoption fee?

At Myrtle Animal Rescue & Sanctuary, we’re committed to ethical rescue and lifelong support. Every dog adopted from us comes with:

✅ Core vaccines
✅ Rabies vaccine (age dependent)
✅ 4DX test for heartworm & tick-borne diseases (age dependent)
✅ Flea, tick & heartworm prevention
✅ Parasite treatment
✅ Dental surgery if recommended by our veterinary partners (for adult/senior dogs)
✅ A session with a positive-reinforcement trainer
✅ Ongoing support from our team—because adoption is just the beginning

🐶 Adoption Fees:• Special Circumstances Program: $300 refunded after completion of required training

📩 Apply to adopt: https://form.jotform.com/243494963032258

Meet sweet little Georgia — a 2-year-old Corgi with a heart as big as her adorable sploots 💛🐾At 24 lbs, Georgia is the p...
05/26/2026

Meet sweet little Georgia — a 2-year-old Corgi with a heart as big as her adorable sploots 💛🐾

At 24 lbs, Georgia is the perfect compact companion: playful when it’s time for fun 🎾, cuddly when it’s time to relax 🛋️, and always happiest right by your side. In fact, her favorite job is being your tiny shadow — following you from room to room just to make sure she never misses a moment with her people 🥰

Georgia has a gentle, affectionate personality and loves making new human friends. She’s friendly with kids, though she’s still practicing keeping all four paws on the floor when she gets excited to say hello! 🐶 She’s crate trained, house trained, leash trained, and overall an easygoing girl with low-to-medium energy. Whether it’s a stroll outside 🌳, a game of ball 🎾, or curling up beside you on the couch, Georgia is simply happy being included.

She can be a little nervous around bigger dogs at first, but with slow introductions she may do well. Because of this, she’d likely thrive as the only pet or in a calm home with the right canine companion. She hasn’t met cats yet, so her feelings on feline roommates remain a mystery 🐱❓

One of Georgia’s cutest habits? She loves lounging on her belly with her little back feet stretched straight out behind her — classic Corgi sploot style 🍗😂 Between that, her sweet nature, and her endless affection, she has a way of making every day brighter ☀️

Georgia is looking for a loving home where she can be cherished as the loyal, cuddly companion she was born to be ❤️ If you’re searching for a best friend who will adore you endlessly, follow you everywhere, and always be ready for snuggles or outdoor adventures, Georgia may just be your perfect match 🐾🏡

What’s included in your adoption fee?
At Myrtle Animal Rescue & Sanctuary, every dog adopted comes with:
✅️ Spay/Neuter
✅️ Core vaccines
✅️ Rabies vaccine (age dependent)
✅️ 4DX test for heartworm & tick-borne diseases (age dependent)
✅️ Flea, tick & heartworm prevention
✅️ Parasite treatment
✅️ Dental surgery if recommended by our veterinary partner
✅️ A session with a positive-reinforcement trainer
✅️ Ongoing support from our team—because adoption is just the beginning
✅️ 30 days of Trupanion Pet Insurance

✳️Must be adopted locally

Adoption Fee:
• $850 — Adults (1–7 years), spayed/neutered

Apply to adopt: https://form.jotform.com/243494963032258

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Molson is ready to find his forever Family 💕
05/26/2026

Molson is ready to find his forever Family 💕

🚨 LAST CALL! TONIGHT ONLY! 🚨Rainy evening plans? Sorted. 🌧️🎵Join us at Railway City Brewing Co. for our BIGGEST fundrais...
05/23/2026

🚨 LAST CALL! TONIGHT ONLY! 🚨

Rainy evening plans? Sorted. 🌧️🎵

Join us at Railway City Brewing Co. for our BIGGEST fundraiser of the year — Music Bingo Night for MARS!

⏰ TONIGHT 🚪 Doors: 6PM | 🎮 Games: 6:30PM 📍 Railway City Brewing Co.

What's in store: 🏆 Competitive music bingo with awesome prizes 🎁 Silent auction with incredible items 💸 50/50 raffle & extra bingo cards 🍻 Drinks + good vibes for a great cause

Only $25 — tickets selling fast! Every dollar goes directly to MARS' life-saving animal rescue work.

👉 Grab your spot before they're gone: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mars-music-bingo-night-fundraiser-tickets-1988050382210?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tag your crew, bring your friends, and let's pack the house for these pups! 🐾❤️

Meet sweet little Pumpkin 🧡 — a 13.8-pound shadow with a serious talent for cuddling. This adorable Chug (Pug x Chihuahu...
05/21/2026

Meet sweet little Pumpkin 🧡 — a 13.8-pound shadow with a serious talent for cuddling.

This adorable Chug (Pug x Chihuahua mix) 🐶 will be turning 7 this July, but don’t let her age fool you — Pumpkin still has plenty of playful moments left in her! She loves tossing around toys 🎾, playing fetch, and then rewarding herself with a well-earned nap curled up beside her favorite human 😴

Pumpkin is the definition of a velcro dog 💕 Wherever you go, she’ll happily follow, keeping a close eye on her people and making sure she never misses a chance for snuggles. Her favorite place in the world? Your lap 🥰 A close second is perched by the window, quietly watching the world go by 👀

She’s fully house trained, crate trained, and walks beautifully on leash 🦮, making her an easy companion to bring into your daily routine. Pumpkin can be shy with strangers at first and tends to be cautious around other dogs, so she’s looking for a calm, loving home where she can be the only pet and truly shine as the center of someone’s world 🏡

A fenced yard would make Pumpkin very happy 🌳, giving her a safe place to explore, play, and enjoy the sunshine at her own pace ☀️

If you’re looking for a loyal little best friend who will adore you endlessly, keep your lap warm, and remind you every day how special rescue dogs are, Pumpkin may just be your perfect match 🧡🐾

What’s included in your adoption fee?
At Myrtle Animal Rescue & Sanctuary, every dog adopted comes with:
✅️ Core vaccines
✅️ Rabies vaccine (age dependent)
✅️ 4DX test for heartworm & tick-borne diseases (age dependent)
✅️ Flea, tick & heartworm prevention
✅️ Parasite treatment
✅️ Dental surgery if recommended by our veterinary partner
✅️ A session with a positive-reinforcement trainer
✅️ Ongoing support from our team—because adoption is just the beginning
✅️ 30 days of Trupanion Pet Insurance

💰Adoption Fee:
• $850 — Adults (1–7 years), spayed/neutered

Apply to adopt: https://form.jotform.com/243494963032258

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🎵🐾 LAST CHANCE! MUSIC BINGO NIGHT FOR MARS - THIS SATURDAY! 🐾🎵Only 3 days left to grab your spot at our BIGGEST fundrais...
05/21/2026

🎵🐾 LAST CHANCE! MUSIC BINGO NIGHT FOR MARS - THIS SATURDAY! 🐾🎵

Only 3 days left to grab your spot at our BIGGEST fundraiser of the year! 🚨

📅 Saturday, May 23rd | 🕕 Doors: 6PM | 🎮 Games: 6:30PM

Why You Can't Miss This: ✅ Competitive music bingo with prizes 🏆 ✅ Silent auction with amazing items 🎁 ✅ Meet adorable adoptable dogs on the patio 🐕❤️ ✅ 50/50 raffle & extra bingo cards available ✅ Drinks, vibes, and a night out for a cause!

💰 Only $25 in advance (limited tickets at the door!)

Every ticket directly funds MARS' life-saving work finding forever homes for animals in need. You'll have fun AND change lives. 🌟

⚠️ TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST! Don't wait until they're gone.

👉 Secure yours NOW: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mars-music-bingo-night-fundraiser-tickets-1988050382210?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tag your squad, bring your friends, and let's pack the house for these pups! 🎉

Bella’s big week is finally here. 💛After months in MARS care, Bella heads to a specialist in the Collingwood area this W...
05/17/2026

Bella’s big week is finally here. 💛

After months in MARS care, Bella heads to a specialist in the Collingwood area this Wednesday for her much-needed TPLO surgery. This surgery will help get her out of pain and give her the chance to walk, run, and enjoy life comfortably again.

When Bella first came into care in January, she had a worsening limp that eventually led to x-rays confirming a ruptured CCL ligament. Because of her size, TPLO surgery is the recommended option for the best long-term outcome.

Bella will remain in MARS care throughout her recovery process, which means there are still many weeks of rehab, follow-up appointments, medications, and careful recovery ahead of her.

We also wanted to be transparent about where things currently stand financially, because we know many people wonder where rescue funds and adoption fees go.

So far, Bella’s surgery fundraisers have raised:

🐾 Jay’s Raffle: $1,350
🐾 Bryan Adams VIP Raffle: $1,240

💛 Total Raised So Far: $2,590

Bella’s surgery is estimated to cost between $4,500 and $5,500, not including recovery-related expenses.

When Bella is eventually ready for adoption, her adoption fee will be $850. We hope sharing real numbers like this helps people understand how rescue adoption fees work. Adoption fees rarely cover the full cost of care for dogs with medical needs, and community support is often what allows us to say yes to dogs like Bella in the first place.

There is still time to support Bella while also having a chance to win some really fun prizes!

🎶 BRYAN ADAMS VIP RAFFLE 🎶
Draw date: August 1, 2026

Win:
• 2 Premium 2nd Row Seats to Bryan Adams’ Roll With The Punches Tour
• VIP Q&A Experience
• Acoustic performance + behind-the-scenes tour
• Signed vinyl & exclusive merch
• Early entry and more!

🎟️ Tickets:
$10 each or 3 for $20

Send e-transfer to:
[email protected]

Please include your name and phone number.

And later this month, come hang out with us for a super fun night of Music Bingo at Railway City Brewing! 🍻🎵

🐾 MARS Music Bingo Night Fundraiser
📍 Saturday, May 23
🕕 Doors Open: 6 PM
🎶 Games Begin: 6:30 PM

Expect:
• Music bingo
• Raffles
• 50/50
• Great food and beer
• Adoptable dogs on the patio

🎟️ Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mars-music-bingo-night-fundraiser-tickets-1988050382210?aff=oddtdtcreator

If donating isn’t possible right now, Bella would also really appreciate your shares. Helping more people see her story truly makes a difference. 💛

Thank you for continuing to support Bella and all the dogs who need a second chance. Every share, ticket purchase, donation, and kind message truly matters.

🎵🐾 MUSIC BINGO NIGHT FOR MARS! 🐾🎵Less than ONE WEEK away from our biggest fundraiser yet! Get your tickets now before th...
05/17/2026

🎵🐾 MUSIC BINGO NIGHT FOR MARS! 🐾🎵

Less than ONE WEEK away from our biggest fundraiser yet! Get your tickets now before they're gone! 🎟️

📍 Event Details: • Saturday, May 23rd •Doors open: 6:00 PM • Game starts: 6:30 PM • Tickets: $25 in advance (via Eventbrite) • Limited tickets may be available at the door

✨ What to Expect: • Fun-filled music bingo competition 🎶 • Raffle prizes🎁 • Extra bingo cards & 50/50 tickets available from volunteers • Meet our adoptable dogs on the patio! 🐕❤️

Come for the music, stay for the cause. Every ticket helps MARS continue their amazing work finding homes for animals in need!

👉 Grab your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mars-music-bingo-night-fundraiser-tickets-1988050382210?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tag your bingo crew and let's make this night unforgettable! 🎉

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689-691 Talbot Street
Saint Thomas, ON
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