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We are a registered non-profit CANADIAN based group working to support and facilitate animal rescue primarily within Ontario and Quebec.

As supporters of the humane treatment of animals, we want to see all adoptable animals find a loving and caring forever home. Our objective is to enter into fundraising activities that will enable us to provide responsible rescue to homeless animals which will include the provision of spay/neuter, vaccinations and microchipping as well as all necessary medical treatments and rehabilitation to ensu

re successful, lifelong adoptions. We will work collaboratively with both local and high kill shelters to try to rescue senior, special needs and death row animals first and foremost - to save as many lives as we can. We will also partner with other animal-based initiatives to strengthen and unify the rescue community and to increase resources for pet parents within our local communities and beyond.

06/09/2026

K9C Alumni Update💜

We were so excited to receive this incredible update from one of our adopters.

Rogan’s mom recently entered him in a Pawprints Calendar Contest in Texas using this beautiful photo, and he won the September spot!

What makes this even more special is that Rogan was once facing euthanasia before being saved by K9Crusaders. Today, he is thriving in Nova Scotia, living a life full of love and adventure.

Over the years, Rogan and his family have traveled more than 35,000 km together, making memories every step of the way.

Seeing former rescue dogs living such happy, fulfilled lives is why we do what we do. Thank you to Rogan’s family for loving him so completely and for sharing this wonderful update with us.

Congratulations, sweet boy! 💜🐾

06/07/2026

In case anyone was wondering how Olive’s surgery went… she is home and healing beautifully. She’s comfortable, safe, and completely surrounded by love. These days are all about rest, gentle care, and endless belly rubs for this very special girl! Our gratitude is endless for the love and support our community has poured into her healing journey!! 🥰

06/06/2026

💜 New Arrivals!! 💜

These precious little girls are on their way to our loving arms as we speak!

Meet Twiggy and Honey, two sweet Pomeranians, ages 5 and 6, who recently found themselves in need of rescue after being surrendered to a Quebec pound.

While they are not bonded, both girls are described as incredibly gentle souls who are understandably nervous after all they’ve been through. They will need patience, kindness, and the time and space to build confidence and feel safe again.

The good news? Each girl already has a wonderful foster home eagerly waiting to welcome her and help her begin the next chapter of her journey.

A huge thank you to for providing safe transport and helping these deserving girls make their way to brighter days ahead. 💜🐾

05/31/2026

TODAY!!

Create gorgeous keepsake photos of your beloved canine companions today from 10am-12pm at Molson Mill in Port Hope, courtesy of our friend Dorothy of . No prior booking required! All proceeds to go directly into our medical fund for dogs in our care.💜

Link to the event page 👇🏻

https://facebook.com/events/s/portraits-for-pups-/1322146819864946/

05/30/2026

💜 Olive Update 💜

On behalf of our sweet Olive, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has donated and shared her story!

Thanks to the incredible outpouring of love and support for this former breeding dog who was discarded in her time of need, along with the success of our online auction, Olive will be having her hip surgery this week. We are beyond grateful that we can save her leg and give her the chance to live the life she deserves. Once she has recovered, her life will truly belong to her again.

Even more exciting news - Miss Olive is officially a foster-to-forever dog! It’s no surprise that she quickly stole the hearts of her foster family who have let us know already that Olive is home to stay, and now her happily ever after is truly just around the corner.

We cannot wait to see this special girl fully mobile and pain-free after all the suffering she has endured.

Olive also had her pre-surgery groom today with our friends at who took extra-special care of her while getting her cleaned up and looking absolutely fabulous!

It truly does take a village, and we are so thankful for ours. 💜

05/21/2026

OLIVE UPDATE 💔🐾
This sweetheart of a dog has been through a lot this week.

It began yesterday morning when Olive suddenly became hesitant and distressed while trying to urinate. From experience, we know situations like this can quickly become life-threatening if there is a blockage, so we wasted no time getting her to a veterinarian. Thankfully, x-rays showed no bladder stones, but urinalysis revealed crystals that were likely causing her significant discomfort as she tried to pass them. Olive was immediately started on a special urinary diet, which she thankfully seems to be enjoying. Our hope is that the diet alone will help dissolve the crystals and prevent them from developing into bladder stones.

As part of her veterinary workup, Olive also had bloodwork completed, and we were relieved to learn that her results looked good overall. This is especially encouraging news as we prepare for the likelihood of surgery in the near future.

Today, Olive returned for her intake examination, which included x-rays of her dislocated hip. Unfortunately, the injury is somewhat complex, as the bone has shifted above the hip socket rather than sitting within it normally. We are currently awaiting a referral to an orthopaedic surgeon to better determine what will be required to save her leg.

As you can see from the x-ray, this is a full dislocation. While we do not know how this injury occurred, we do know she is uncomfortable, but her pain is being managed and she is still able to get around.

We do not yet have an estimate for the cost of her surgical care, but donations toward Olive’s medical expenses are still greatly appreciated. E-transfers or PayPal donations can be sent to [email protected]. Please include “Olive” in the transaction notes so funds can be allocated directly to her care.

This little warrior princess still has a long road ahead, but we will be with her every step of the way.

Thank you so much to everyone who has donated, shared, supported, and cared about Olive so far. We will continue to provide updates as we navigate her recovery together. 💜

05/20/2026

Brady will soon be making his debut on the adoptable dogs page at K9C.ca! 👀🐾

Keep your eyes peeled for this adorable little guy who has absolutely cornered the market on cuteness. 🥰💜

05/19/2026

What a difference rescue can make for a frightened and abandoned dog once she feels safe and loved again in her foster home.

Clover has settled in beautifully.🍀💜

05/18/2026

RESCUE NEWS - Meet Olive 💔
It’s hard to believe that Olive once entered this world to become someone’s cherished little puppy, but somewhere along the way, she stopped being a pet and became a breeding machine. Again and again, her tiny body was used to produce puppies for sale. Her vocal cords were surgically severed so her barking would never inconvenience anyone. She was kept fearful and sheltered from the world, clinging desperately to humans because they were the only safety she knew. And now? Now that her body is broken and she needs medical care, she has been discarded. Olive is a miniature poodle weighing less than 11 lbs. She recently gave birth to puppies on April 1st, and when she was surrendered to a Quebec pound, her mammary glands were still swollen from motherhood. The reason for surrender? She had stopped putting weight on her back leg. This little girl was suffering. Olive has suffered a hip dislocation and has a severe patella luxation in her left leg. She struggles to walk and also arrived with a painful ear infection, severe dental disease, missing teeth, cataracts in both eyes, and years of neglect written all over her fragile little body.

And yet…Olive is calm, affectionate, and incredibly gentle. Despite everything humans have done to her - and failed to do for her - she still seeks comfort from people. She loves belly rubs and wants nothing more than to curl up beside someone on the couch while the television plays softly in the background.

The good news is that even after a lifetime of being used, neglected, and silenced… Olive still trusts.

She is now safe in our loving arms and settling into a wonderful foster home. Her pain is being managed while we work to address all of her medical and dental needs so she will never know a life of suffering again. From this moment forward, the rest of Olive’s life will be about Olive. 💜

Stay tuned for updates on this incredibly special little girl. If you feel called to help with Olive’s medical expenses, our team would be endlessly grateful. Donations can be sent via e-transfer to [email protected] with “Olive” noted in the transaction.

No amount is too small to make a difference.🙏💜

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Brighton, ON
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http://www.k9c.ca/

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