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Mattie's Place Mattie's Place is a volunteer run, Toronto based dog & cat rescue focusing on Canadian pets in need.

[ THIS IS MAX ]Max is 2 years old. A great boy. His family loves him so much. The past few months however, Max has bee...
25/07/2025

[ THIS IS MAX ]

Max is 2 years old. A great boy. His family loves him so much. The past few months however, Max has been very sick.

A couple months ago, Max stopped eating and was vomitting and quite lethargic. He underwent surgery and some white unidentified material was found in his intestines. He recovered from the surgery, but again last month, he began vomiting & would not eat or drink. He went back to the vet and underwent exploratory surgery, but nothing was found.

Max recovered again.

This week, Max again started vomiting and would not eat or drink. He was brought back to his vet. It was suggested that Max needed to see a specialist as the vet was at a loss on next steps.

The family exhausted all their funds and their insurance had a maximum payout and they reached that limit. Thousands has been spent trying to help Max the past few months.

The family, with no other options, decided to euthanize Max. He as sick and they had no money or insurance left to carry on this medical journey. Their vet advocated for Max and asked them to reach out to Mattie's Place.

They emailed me Wednesday afternoon & Max was admitted into care at a Mattie's Place vet less than 2 hours later.

Max has had a plethora of tests run the past 2 days, including imaging; x-ray and ultra sound. I'm awaiting the u/s report but it doesn't look like Max has a foreign body and it's suspected he has a bad case of IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)

I'll await the ultrasound report to confirm Max just needs lifelong management with food changes and supportive oral medication. And if that's all he needs then he will return to his owner. Though Max was surrendered to Mattie's Place, he has a good home he can return too, so that's where he should be.

Sometimes pet owners just need a bit of a hand-up and if and when I'm able, that's always my first choice if the home is the best option for the pet.

Insurance is a must with pet ownership. But please be sure you have a policy that doesn't have a maximum payout. It's the difference between life and death far too often.

[❗ FOSTER STILL NEEDED -- ARRIVING SUNDAY ❗ ]Another rescue was kind enough to assess this girl for us and this is what ...
25/07/2025

[❗ FOSTER STILL NEEDED -- ARRIVING SUNDAY ❗ ]

Another rescue was kind enough to assess this girl for us and this is what they said:

☑️ Jumpy and excitable
☑️ Friendly with test dogs
☑️ Might be less than 50 pounds
☑️ Super sweet but does lack some manners (jumping on you to greet you)
☑️ No shyness or weirdness
☑️ Typical bouncy Old English Bulldog
☑️ Playful, little bit pushy and up the test dogs butt, but mostly polite

COMPLETE A FOSTER APPLICATION IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN FOSTERING HER: www.mattiesplace.ca/fostering

[ AN UNEXPECTED WELCOME ]Born March 14th, 2025, this sweet Maltese/Yorkshire Terrier exists because of a backyard breede...
25/07/2025

[ AN UNEXPECTED WELCOME ]

Born March 14th, 2025, this sweet Maltese/Yorkshire Terrier exists because of a backyard breeder.

He was sold to a senior without any disposable income 2 weeks ago for $750 with monthly payments of $50. He has one set of vaccines May 14th, so he's overdue for his June and July booster vaccines as well as all his deworming he should have started at 2-4 weeks old.

The senior had some sticker shock when she began buying food, toys, p*e pads, leash/collar etc. even when she was at the Dollarama. When she called around to veterinarians and realized he needed vaccines and deworming and eventually a neuter, she realized this was way out of her financial ability.

I offered to assist her as best I could, but I'm full with dogs right now at Mattie's Place, and wasn’t able to intake. And as much as I'd love to give this income strapped senior the money to pay this dog off, I just can't pay for a dog, even if it would help her out. It was all complex and honestly, seemed like it could get super messy.

Today, the owner reached out to me again. She was really sick with strep throat and felt she really needed to surrender this pup because it was just all too much.

The puppy was only 10 minutes away from me. And though every ounce of my being said "don't get involved" tonight I welcome Blue Jeans to the Mattie’s Place family.

He will see our vet tomorrow to get his vaccines protocol started again and he'll also get some deworming on board as I'm sure he has a belly full.

He's a cute little guy. He's under-socialized but still gentle and kind.

Thank you Tracy for temp fostering him for the next day or 2 until I get him sorted in his regular foster home.

I will never understand why people buy dogs so easily for $750 with no medical care, but complain that fully vetted dogs through rescues are too expensive. 🤔

[ URGENT - 2 FOSTERS NEEDED ]Please complete a foster application if you think you're a match to foster either Mom & her...
23/07/2025

[ URGENT - 2 FOSTERS NEEDED ]

Please complete a foster application if you think you're a match to foster either Mom & her babes or the single adult that need placement in the next couple days!

❗ APPLICATION: https://mattiesplace.ca/fostering

I only know what is noted so can't answer any further questions at this time. The post will be updated if more is learned.

[ MY NAUGHTY LITTLE GOOD BOY ]3.5 month old Frost joined Mattie's Place 4.5 weeks ago. Sweet, sweet guy.He came from pr...
23/07/2025

[ MY NAUGHTY LITTLE GOOD BOY ]

3.5 month old Frost joined Mattie's Place 4.5 weeks ago. Sweet, sweet guy.

He came from presumably a backyard breeder. He was bought and resold online. A Mattie's Place pet food bank client was his 2nd buyer and was expecting him to be an adult 20 pound dog (he was 10 pounds when he arrived already)

Frost settled in with Matties Place and was made available for adoption. Applications poured in. He had one really bad day of resource guarding with another dog. He was going through some "stuff". His foster ultimately evicted him, needing him gone the next day (they did rescind and offered to keep him but an eviction notice is an eviction notice). I took him on as a foster. He's been amazing.

He is smart. He is confident. He is a 10 on the puppy scale of mischievous but it's all just puppy-stuff as he learns to regulate his emotions and work through all that being a puppy brings.

Of course, I updated his profile with this new found behaviour, even though it was limited to a day and of course, all those applicants telling me they loved him before they even met him, disappeared! 👻

100% their loss. Frost is truly the best dog.

Frost spent 4 days with my friend and foster, Sandra and her dog and Frost was the perfect boy sharing without issue.

I have had him around other dogs as well, including the dog he initially resource guarded with and he was perfectly fine.

There was one couple though that didn't shy away from his profile update. They were ready to take it on full steam ahead, even if the behaviour surfaced again. They committed to him before we knew the behaviour was there and they remained committed to Frost after reading the profile update.

Frost spent about 5 hours with them last night when I had plans and couldn't leave him alone. They had him again today while I had to head into work for awhile.

I'm so thrilled for Frost that he is officially adopted!

Frost went from being passed around from home to home to hanging with Coldplay & BLACKPINK and now having a Mom & Dad to call his own.

It's a great day! Bonus is he lives 4 minutes away from me!

Thank you Sandra, James and Tay for helping me out with Frost so we could test him and dig deeper into some of his behaviours to fully understand this great pup.

ADOPTION FEE: $875
MATTIE'S PLACE COST: $970
(includes vaccines (3) + rabies, dewormer(3), parasite prevention(3), neuter at 6 months, tip for his complimentary groom)

FROST'S WELCOME POST:
www.facebook.com/share/p/16XMNrtHt1/

[ THE SWEETEST GUY HAS A HOME ]George (and his brother Hugo) joined Mattie's Place 6 weeks ago and they have been the mo...
23/07/2025

[ THE SWEETEST GUY HAS A HOME ]

George (and his brother Hugo) joined Mattie's Place 6 weeks ago and they have been the most perfect puppies in foster care.

Kind, gentle, confident, sweet and so well mannered. Perfect little boys.

They were born into rescue when their senior Mom was pulled from a local shelter. She did not have the milk supply for the large litter she birthed, so the puppies were sent to various rescues that had other Mom's that had room and milk supply for an extra pup in her litter and/or they were bottle fed.

FAST FORWARD TO YESTERDAY: George had a very special day .... his adoption day! He's joining a great family that is dedicated to working with a professional trainer to ensure his perfect personality continues to lead him through life. They are home and committed to all the work that goes into taking care of and raising a puppy.

George will have an incredible life!

Thank you to George's foster Mom (also fostering Hugo) for your commitment and dedication to Mattie's Place dogs. You are a tremendous part of our foster team and the dogs and puppies that have you as a foster Mom are super lucky (including weekends at the cottage!)

ADOPTION FEE: $875
MATTIE'S PLACE COST: $1,075
(includes vaccines (3) + rabies, dewormer(3), parasite prevention(3), neuter at 6 months and puppy food purchase to keep him on the same kibble he arrived with - Performatrin Prime)

GEORGE'S WELCOME POST:
www.facebook.com/share/p/1CNpWNAcT4

UPDATE: tickets spoken for with volunteer & supporters [ A FUN BACKSTAGE AFTERNOON ]Mattie's Place enjoyed a couple ho...
23/07/2025

UPDATE: tickets spoken for with volunteer & supporters

[ A FUN BACKSTAGE AFTERNOON ]

Mattie's Place enjoyed a couple hours yesterday afternoon, backstage with the entire BLACKPINK tour & support personnel with Live Nation Ontario at Rogers Stadium Downsview Park.

Thank you Megan for attending another experience with me and the dogs!

Hugo & Frost did so good representing with Coldplay last week, that I brought them back to be the best boys again to meet so many new friends backstage yesterday.

An amazing crew of incredibly kind people that loved on these 2 great dogs and filled their bellies with liver treats!

My favourite part of these backstage experiences are always the stories shared from the artists and tour about their dog experiences and pets back home. The joy they receive from spending time with a Mattie's Place dog while on the road offers so much well-being for humans.

Thank you to Live Nation Concerts for allowing us to be part of this incredible initiative and the VIP care offered to the dogs while on site.

I have so much appreciation to our Mattie's Place family that I will be giving away tickets kindly gifted to us, for tonights show, to some lucky Adopters & Fosters. AND if you are part of our Mattie's Place family by supporting us with a page "like" or "view" -- we reached 1 Million page views the past 30 days -- drop a comment below and I'll give away a couple tickets to our viewing audience on our socials as well for tonight's show as you all are so incredibly helpful in sharing our advocacy and rescue efforts.

[ THIS RESCUE & THEIR DOG REALLY NEED OUR HELP ]Jake needs an urgent, committed foster or better yet, an adopter!Stray t...
21/07/2025

[ THIS RESCUE & THEIR DOG REALLY NEED OUR HELP ]

Jake needs an urgent, committed foster or better yet, an adopter!

Stray to Play Rescue is trying to wind down their rescue operation & they've hit a roadblock with Jake.

They are sadly, out of options for him as his foster can't keep him as of next week.

➡️ ➡️ MORE DETAILS: [email protected]

ℹ️ HERE'S WHAT THEY'VE SAID ℹ️

Time is running out for our sweet Jake! His foster is moving, and he MUST find a new place to lay his head by July 31st. We are desperately trying to avoid him going back to boarding, an environment where he spent 8 long months in 2023. This gentle soul deserves so much better! 💔

Jake is a loving 4-year-old with the most soulful eyes and incredibly soft ears you’ll ever feel. He’s a little quirky, wonderfully independent, and perfectly happy whether he’s snuggled up beside you or exploring on his own. He’s a smart cookie with endless love to give, just waiting for his person to love him back! ❤️

What Jake Needs in a Home:

* A Solo Star: Jake would thrive as the only pet in the home, giving him all your attention. 🏡

* Calm Canine Companion (Optional): If a pet-free home isn’t possible, he can be okay with a calm, older dog – it’s certainly better than a kennel!

* Walks & Routine: He adores long walks and a consistent routine, ideally in a neighbourhood with wide sidewalks. 🚶‍♂️

* Enrichment Enthusiast: Jake is super smart and loves eating his meals from enrichment toys! 🧠

* House-Trained & Chill: He’s completely house-trained and not at all destructive. ✨

Jake is currently being fostered in Mississauga and is available for adoption across Ontario. His adoption fee is $250. Adopters will need to visit his foster home for a meet and greet.

How You Can Help Jake NOW:

Jake truly deserves to find his forever home, but if that’s not possible, a foster home would be a lifesaver.

[ WHO'S AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION? ]➡️ LOOKING FOR A BULLY MIX?: I have a bunch!➡️ LOOKING FOR A SHIH TZU? : I have 2!➡️ L...
20/07/2025

[ WHO'S AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION? ]

➡️ LOOKING FOR A BULLY MIX?: I have a bunch!

➡️ LOOKING FOR A SHIH TZU? : I have 2!

➡️ LOOKING FOR AN ITALIAN GREYHOUND? : I have 2!

➡️ LOOKING FOR UNDER 5 POUNDS? : I can help you out!

➡️ LOOKING FOR A YOUNG SHEPHERD MIX? : Over here!

➡️ LOOKING FOR A CAT?: I have an amazing one!

➡️ LOOKING FOR A SHEEPDOG?: Yep, you'll find one here!

➡️ LOOKING FOR A POODLE?: You've come to the right place!

➡️ LOOKING FOR A HUSKY?: I have the sweetest senior boy!

➡️ LOOKING FOR A GOLDEN?: You guessed it ... check Dudley out!

➡️ LOOKING FOR A CHOW CHOW? : There's a senior boy here!

➡️ LOOKING FOR A 10 POUNDER? : I got 2 of what you're needing!

➡️ LOOKING FOR A KID FRIENDLY DOG? : Step right up!

➡️ LOOKING FOR AN ACTIVE DOG? : Check

💛 LOOKING FOR A LOW ADOPTION FEE: $1.00 - $99.00
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🌟 BETTY - $99
🌟 DABOA - $99
🌟 SWEET POTATO - $99
🌟 NIKKO - $99
🌟 BROCCOLI - $99
🌟 SIMBA - $99
🌟 WYLIE - $99
🌟 SNICKERS - $1

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