The Dog Rescue Society

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We are a foster-based, volunteer-run dog rescue dedicated to saving dogs and helping them find safe, loving forever homes. 🐾

📍 SW Ontario | Non-Profit

🏡 Foster-based | 💜 Volunteer-run

✨ Giving dogs a second chance

⬇️ Adopt • Foster • Donate

GR**GO - 📣 URGENT FOSTER NEEDED/FOSTER TO ADOPTThis sweet 1-year-old Shepherd mix (about 50 lbs) is affectionate, gentle...
06/16/2026

GR**GO - 📣 URGENT FOSTER NEEDED/FOSTER TO ADOPT

This sweet 1-year-old Shepherd mix (about 50 lbs) is affectionate, gentle, and loves being with his people. He’s the kind of dog who is happy to join you for a walk or play session, then curl up beside you on the couch for some cuddles. He has plenty of youthful energy and needs daily exercise, attention, and companionship.

✔️ Friendly and people-oriented
✔️ Dog-friendly and does well with dogs of similar size and smaller
✔️ Enjoys playtime but also loves to relax
✔️ Sleeps quietly through the night
✔️ Walking nicely on leash and continuing to improve

Gr**go would thrive in a home with another friendly dog and with a family who is around during the day and who has time to include him in their daily life. He has spent too much of his young life alone and is longing for a chance to be someone’s companion.

Gr**go urgently needs a foster/foster to adopt home. If you can open your home to this wonderful boy, please reach out today.

✨ Neutered
✨ Up to date on vaccinations
✨ Heartworm negative

🚩 Adoption Application /Foster to Adopt
https://forms.gle/SDTy2v32RnViKk4j8

🚩Foster Application
https://forms.gle/R3jTrAj1jPH7mGrh6

📧 Contact us: [email protected]
🌐 Learn more: www.thedogrescuesociety.net

OLLIE - ✨URGENT ✨ FOSTER NEEDED Ollie is a friendly, healthy, 50 lb 2-year-old boy with a great brain and an even better...
06/15/2026

OLLIE - ✨URGENT ✨ FOSTER NEEDED

Ollie is a friendly, healthy, 50 lb 2-year-old boy with a great brain and an even better heart. He’s highly trainable, picks things up fast, and would thrive with someone who wants a dog they can actually do things with — training, hiking, learning new tricks, all of it. Ollie has been overlooked for more than a year. Through no fault of his own. He’s done nothing wrong. He’s just been waiting. He walks well on a leash, he takes correction well and he is crate trained.

What he needs from a foster:

Someone with time for him — walks, training, attention
A yard to catch the ball or rip around in.
Another dog in the home as a buddy

We are looking for a foster that will help Ollie be the best dog he can. He is very adoptable and super friendly. If you are interested in helping to save a dogs life. Ollie could use a hand.

✨Fully vetted
✨Up to date on vaccinations
✨Neutered
✨Heartworm negative

🚩 Adoption Application /Foster to Adopt
https://forms.gle/SDTy2v32RnViKk4j8

🚩Foster Application
https://forms.gle/R3jTrAj1jPH7mGrh6

Contact us: [email protected]
Learn more: www.thedogrescuesociety.net

urgentfoster

📣 SHORT TERM FOSTER NEEDED FOR TWO BONDED SENIOR CATSMama (15 years old) and Pretty Girl (10 years old) are looking for ...
06/11/2026

📣 SHORT TERM FOSTER NEEDED FOR TWO BONDED SENIOR CATS

Mama (15 years old) and Pretty Girl (10 years old) are looking for a quiet temporary foster home for about 4 weeks (possibly a little longer).

These two senior girls are not available for adoption, they simply need a safe place to stay while their owner navigates some difficult circumstances.

If you have room in your heart and home to provide a temporary haven for Mama and Pretty Girl, please reach out.

🚩Foster Application
https://forms.gle/R3jTrAj1jPH7mGrh6

📧 Contact us: [email protected]
🌐 Learn more: www.thedogrescuesociety.net

📍 Located in Hamilton, ON

DUMBO – AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION/ FOSTER TO ADOPT At just 8 pounds, Dumbo may be tiny, but his heart is absolutely enormou...
06/10/2026

DUMBO – AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION/ FOSTER TO ADOPT

At just 8 pounds, Dumbo may be tiny, but his heart is absolutely enormous. This adorable 6-year-old Chihuahua is looking for a forever home where he can do what he loves most, be with his people.

Dumbo is a happy little guy whose tail never seems to stop wagging. Whether you’re going for a walk, relaxing on the couch, running errands, or simply working around the house, Dumbo wants to be right there beside you. His favorite things include belly rubs, kisses, lap time, window watching, and being your loyal companion through every part of the day.

He’s playful when the mood strikes, but he’s equally happy settling in for some downtime. Dumbo gets along well with dogs and could happily live with another canine friend or be your one-and-only. Because he has a strong prey drive, he’s looking for a cat-free home.

Dumbo would do best with adults or respectful older children (14+) who understand gentle interactions and dog body language. He’s still working on a few things, including house training and learning that being alone isn’t so scary, so he’ll thrive with a patient family willing to help him continue building confidence.

More than anything, Dumbo is searching for someone who wants a devoted best friend. If you’re looking for a loving little shadow who will adore you unconditionally and make every day brighter, Dumbo might just be your perfect match.

✨Fully vetted ✨ Up to date on vaccinations ✨ Neutered
✨ Heartworm negative

🚩 Adoption / Foster-to-Adopt Application: https://forms.gle/SDTy2v32RnViKk4j8

📧 Contact us: [email protected]
🌐 Learn more: www.thedogrescuesociety.net

SHORT TERM FOSTER NEEDED FOR TWO BONDED SENIOR CATSMama (15 years old) and Pretty Girl (10 years old) are looking for a ...
06/10/2026

SHORT TERM FOSTER NEEDED FOR TWO BONDED SENIOR CATS

Mama (15 years old) and Pretty Girl (10 years old) are looking for a quiet temporary foster home for about 4 weeks (possibly a little longer).

These two senior girls are not available for adoption, they simply need a safe place to stay while their owner navigates some difficult circumstances.

If you have room in your heart and home to provide a temporary haven for Mama and Pretty Girl, please reach out.

🚩Foster Application
https://forms.gle/R3jTrAj1jPH7mGrh6

📧 Contact us: [email protected]
🌐 Learn more: www.thedogrescuesociety.net

Located in Hamilton, ON

QUATZALLI – FOSTER NEEDED/FOSTER TO ADOPTIf you’re looking for a dog who believes there is no such thing as too many cud...
06/10/2026

QUATZALLI – FOSTER NEEDED/FOSTER TO ADOPT

If you’re looking for a dog who believes there is no such thing as too many cuddles, meet Quetzalli!

Quetzalli is a beautiful 3-year-old Xoloitzcuintli weighing approximately 22 lbs. She is incredibly sweet, gentle, and affectionate, always looking for hugs, cuddles, and time with her people. Her loving personality makes her a wonderful companion for a family or individual looking for a devoted best friend.

About Quetzalli:

· Playful but also enjoys relaxing and quiet time
· Great with children and has lived with kids around 8 years old
· Walks well on leash and is not reactive
· Good with other dogs
· Enjoys car rides and loves looking out the window
· Calm when left alone
· Not a barker
· Can live with other dogs or as an only dog
· Has not been cat tested
· Fireworks can make her nervous

As a Xoloitzcuintli, she does require basic skin care, which is easy to manage. Her skin is kept healthy with regular moisturizing using Lubriderm lotion or coconut oil.

Quetzalli is a calm, loving girl who is ready to fill a home with affection, companionship, and endless cuddles. If you’re looking for a loyal dog who just wants to love and be loved, Quetzalli may be your girl.

✔️ Spayed
✔️ Fully vaccinated
✔️ Heartworm negative

🚩 Adoption Application /Foster to Adopt
https://forms.gle/SDTy2v32RnViKk4j8

🚩Foster Application
https://forms.gle/R3jTrAj1jPH7mGrh6

📧 Contact us: [email protected]
🌐 Learn more: www.thedogrescuesociety.net

TOBY – FOSTER NEEDED/FOSTER TO ADOPTMeet Toby, a happy, loving 1-year-old Lab mix weighing approximately 40 lbs who is l...
06/10/2026

TOBY – FOSTER NEEDED/FOSTER TO ADOPT

Meet Toby, a happy, loving 1-year-old Lab mix weighing approximately 40 lbs who is looking for a foster/foster to adopt home where he can shine!

Toby is a sweet, smart boy who absolutely loves being around people. He is friendly, confident, and always happy to make new friends. One of Toby’s favorite things is spending time with his humans, whether that’s going for walks, playing in the yard, or simply being part of the family.

About Toby:

· Friendly, affectionate, and people-oriented
· Smart and eager to learn, responds well to guidance
· Loves walks, playtime, and staying active
· Walks well on leash and is not reactive
· Gets along well with other dogs
· Healthy, happy, and confident
· Not destructive in the house
· He has not been cat tested

Toby is young, energetic, and strong, he would do best in an active home with children aged 10 and older. He loves to play and can get very excited when greeting people, often jumping up because he’s so happy to see them!

Toby currently lives with many other dogs and does well with them, but he also loves human companionship and would happily be the center of attention.

Toby is ready to bring love, fun, and companionship to a family willing to give him a chance. If you’re looking for a loyal, active, and affectionate dog, Toby may be the perfect match.

✔️ Neutered
✔️ Fully vaccinated
✔️ Heartworm negative

🚩 Adoption Application /Foster to Adopt
https://forms.gle/SDTy2v32RnViKk4j8

🚩Foster Application
https://forms.gle/R3jTrAj1jPH7mGrh6

📧 Contact us: [email protected]
🌐 Learn more: www.thedogrescuesociety.net

STAN – AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION / FOSTER TO ADOPTStan is a 2–3 year old rottie/bully mix, about 45 lbs, and one of the gen...
06/09/2026

STAN – AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION / FOSTER TO ADOPT

Stan is a 2–3 year old rottie/bully mix, about 45 lbs, and one of the gentlest, most tender dogs you’ll ever meet. He spent most of his life in a shelter, so the world is still very new and overwhelming for him, but he is trying every day, and he’s slowly coming out of his shell.

Stan is quiet, calm, and has the personality of a cat. He loves lounging on the couch, doing little “loops” in a fenced yard, and getting gentle pets on his terms. He doesn’t bark, doesn’t jump, and is perfectly content being a low energy homebody.

He is still learning to feel safe on a leash and may have fear-based accidents when overwhelmed, so he needs a patient adopter who understands that healing takes time. A fenced yard, a calm home, and no small kids are best. He may enjoy the company of another dog but would also be more than happy being the centre of attention on his own. He has not been cat tested.

Stan is house trained, comfortable in his crate, loves car rides, lick mats, and snuggling with his ducky toy. He is a soulful dog. A dog who has survived more than he should have. A dog who is learning what love feels like. A dog who will give back tenfold to the person who sees him, understands him, and chooses him. He just needs someone willing to go at his pace.

If you’re looking for a gentle companion to love, support, and help blossom, Stan has so much love to give back.

✨Fully vetted ✨ Up to date on vaccinations ✨ Neutered
✨ Heartworm negative

🚩 Adoption / Foster-to-Adopt Application: https://forms.gle/SDTy2v32RnViKk4j8

📧 Contact us: [email protected]
🌐 Learn more: www.thedogrescuesociety.net

GRISELDA– FOSTER NEEDED/FOSTER TO ADOPTMeet Griselda, a lovable 1-year-old, 40 lbs Lab mix who is looking for a home to ...
06/09/2026

GRISELDA– FOSTER NEEDED/FOSTER TO ADOPT

Meet Griselda, a lovable 1-year-old, 40 lbs Lab mix who is looking for a home to help her start her next chapter!

Griselda is the perfect combination of playful and affectionate. She loves toys, treats, walks, and cuddle time with her people. As a young dog, she enjoys having fun and staying active, but she also knows how to relax and enjoy some quiet downtime.

About Griselda:

· Sweet, playful, and affectionate
· Loves cuddles and attention
· Walks calmly on leash and is not reactive
· Friendly with other dogs
· Good with cats and generally ignores them
· Enjoys car rides
· Calm in her crate
· Not a barker
· Confident and not fearful

Griselda has lived around children and does well with them. She is still young and strong, so she would be best suited for a home with children around 8 years old and up.

She gets along with other dogs and would especially enjoy a home with a canine companion to play and spend time with, although she can also thrive with a family who is committed to giving her plenty of attention and activity.

One of Griselda’s favorite things is having something to chew and play with, so a basket full of toys and a cozy spot to cuddle would make her very happy!

Griselda is a happy, friendly girl with so much love to give. If you’re looking for a sweet companion who will happily join you for walks, playtime, and cuddles on the couch, Griselda could be the perfect dog for you.

✔️ Spayed
✔️ Fully vaccinated
✔️ Heartworm negative

🚩 Adoption Application /Foster to Adopt

https://forms.gle/SDTy2v32RnViKk4j8

🚩Foster Application
https://forms.gle/R3jTrAj1jPH7mGrh6

📧 Contact us: [email protected]
🌐 Learn more: www.thedogrescuesociety.net

HEIDI– FOSTER NEEDED/FOSTER TO ADOPTHeidi is a beautiful 4-year-old, 35 lb lab mix, and she is ready to find a family to...
06/09/2026

HEIDI– FOSTER NEEDED/FOSTER TO ADOPT

Heidi is a beautiful 4-year-old, 35 lb lab mix, and she is ready to find a family to call her own!

This sweet girl has the perfect balance of playful energy and calm companionship. She loves her toys, enjoys walks and runs, and is happiest when spending time with her people. Heidi is affectionate, obedient, and has a gentle, loving personality that makes her a wonderful family companion.

About Heidi:

· Calm, well-mannered and eager to please
· Friendly and affectionate with people
· Walks well on leash and is not reactive
· Calm and comfortable in a crate
· Well-behaved in the car
· Good with cats and generally ignores them
· Friendly with other dogs
· House training is in progress

Heidi has experience around children and does very well with them. She is especially careful and gentle when playing with older kids. She can get excited during playtime, so a home with older children would be the best fit.

Heidi’s ideal home would include:

· A house with a fenced yard where she can play and explore

· A family with older children, or individuals that enjoys walks, outdoor activities, and spending time together

· Either as an only dog or with another medium-to-large dog who enjoys active play

Heidi has so much love to give and is waiting for someone to give her the chance she deserves. Could that be you?

✔️ Spayed
✔️ Fully vaccinated
✔️ Heartworm negative

🚩 Adoption Application /Foster to Adopt

https://forms.gle/SDTy2v32RnViKk4j8

🚩Foster Application
https://forms.gle/R3jTrAj1jPH7mGrh6

📧 Contact us: [email protected]
🌐 Learn more: www.thedogrescuesociety.net

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