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Adopt-a-dog/Save-a-life Inc. is a registered charitable organization based in Toronto, Ontario.

www.adoptadogsavealife.com
Phone: 416-787-3862

Email: [email protected]

*All of our dogs are in foster homes, we do not have a shelter to visit*

11/02/2026

We would love to introduce you to this beautiful girl who recently joined our rescue.

Portia is around 2 years of age and came to us from another rescue who was closing down in Ontario. She is only around 45lb.

Portia's foster mom describes her as "amazing" with a beautiful nature. We think she is pretty stunning on the outside too.

We are working on getting all of her vet care up to date. Please keep watching our page for more information on Portia!

10/27/2026

Little Cooper is still looking for his forever home!

This 9 year old Chihuahua is a lovely and very good boy. He adores walks and goes multiple times each day. He loves the outdoors and his foster homes backyard.

Please read his entire bio here and share to help him find his forever home. Cooper is available for adoption in Ontario and is fostered in Toronto.
https://www.petfinder.com/dog/cooper-43aedc58-b4df-42cf-a650-770ea996b510/on/etobicoke/adopt-a-dog-save-a-life-on60/details/

10/25/2026

We had a wonderful adoption this week!

Marcus joined us back in May from a Quebec shelter after being picked up as a stray. He was pretty beat up with some bad wounds and sadly FIV+. His time at the shelter had come to an end but instead of being euthanized, he made his way to a loving foster home here in the GTA.

He struggled in the foster home for a while - he hid a lot and was scared and not super sociable. Trying to get him into a crate for vet visits were near impossible. But our foster mom persevered and never gave up.

Over time, Marcus became more and more social and comfortable with living in a home and after his neuter, he was like a whole new boy. He would seek out attention and companionship.

We received a beautiful application for this handsome boy a few weeks ago and after going through our process, Marcus has joined his new mom and family in Toronto and is doing amazing there! After only a few days, he is out and about in the home and looking for pets and being the wonderful boy we know he is.

Thank you to Amanda, his amazing foster mom, for never giving up on him - it wasn't always easy but we are so thankful for your dedication. Thank you to Andrea and her family for being so open and welcoming to our sweet boy. We are confident he is going to have a beautiful life full of love with you. Also a big thanks to One Last Chance Rescue in Quebec for advocating for him and the Freedom Drivers for getting Marcus to us in Ontario.

10/24/2026

Update: Beautiful and sweet Coco is now ADOPTION PENDING
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This dear poodle is now fully vetted and ready for his forever home. He came to us from a Quebec shelter. His family surrendered him when they could no longer take care of Coco.

Coco is a beautiful apricot poodle. He is 9 years old and weighs about 10 pounds.

Coco is a friendly, lively dog. Don’t let his age fool you! He is bright and active and loves to be busy. He has settled in nicely to the routines in his foster home. He loves to go for walks andenjoys several every day. He walks nicely on leash using a harness. He meets other dogs in a nice way - with a sniff and no signs of aggression. Coco also enjoys cuddling on the couch for a nice snuggle. He enjoys playing with his soft toys.

He is sharing his foster home with two other small dogs. He loves his food and sometimes wants the other dogs' food too - so must be supervised during meal times.

Coco is in an adult home and we feel due to his age he is best suited to a home with older children.

He does well on a regular routine and goes out often for bathroom breaks. He may have an accident in the home if not let out often. Coco has a loud bark for a small dog. He barks when he hears something outside or when someone comes to the door. He barks when he is excited. For this reason we feel he is best suited to a house. He is not safe off-leash so a safely fenced back yard is recommended.

Coco had dentistry and many rotten teeth were removed. For this reason it is important that his food and treats are soft.

Coco is up to date on his vaccinations and microchipped. He is negative for heart worm and tick borne diseases. He is on monthly prevention. His front right leg turns out. Our vet feels he had a previous injury that was not treated. It does not slow him down and he is not in any pain.

Please see our website (www.adoptadogsavealife.com) to learn more about our rescue and adoption process. If you are interested in adopting Coco please submit our online application.

Our adoption process includes an online application, a telephone interview, a virtual or in-person home visit, reference checks and a meeting with the dog.

Coco is in a foster home in Toronto, ON.

10/08/2026

Beautiful Queso is still searching for his forever family.

Queso is now 6 months old and is not only beautiful on the outside, but on the inside he is even sweeter. This guy loves to be held and cuddled. He also adores the company of dogs, cats and humans of all sizes. He is pretty much a purrfect boy.

Please read his entire bio here: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/queso-bf02da0b-d5a9-4901-bd79-4b2da393de24/on/etobicoke/adopt-a-dog-save-a-life-on60/details/

10/07/2026

Bagel is doing amazing in her foster home. Her foster mom says she is full of s***k and love. The shelter estimated her at around 10 years of age but she acts more like a 5 year old.

She has met some other dogs and once she is up close with them, she is friendly and good. From a distance, she is so excited to go and meet them that she can be noisy.

She has been very good in the house and is a delight to be around.

Please message us for more information!

You can read her entire bio right here: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/bagel-042314ff-c12f-42ed-b847-54bdf7beeaa3/on/etobicoke/adopt-a-dog-save-a-life-on60/details/

10/06/2026

Sweet boy Marcus is still looking for his forever home.

This guy is a cuddle monster who loves attention. After living outdoors for at least part of his life, he has come to really appreciate a soft couch, regular meals and human interaction.

You can read his entire bio right here: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/marcus-8f746c09-f259-42e5-b409-900d2a318168/on/etobicoke/adopt-a-dog-save-a-life-on60/details/

10/04/2026

We had a wonderful update on Artemis (was Harvest) who was adopted 6 months ago.

'Artemis completed her training last month, and she was actually recommended for an agility class based on her aptitude. She’s settled in at home, and has become the favourite dog of grandparents on both sides and many of our neighbours. She’s learned to be quite good and responsive on her leash for city walking, we’ve taken her on a few hikes, and she’s demonstrated surprisingly consistent recall when we take her to the off leash park. We love her so much and are so grateful to have her in our family. '

We are thrilled that she has fit into her family so beautifully. This is what we want for all of the dogs that come into our care.

PS. She still has the very best ears

10/03/2026

We would like to give a big shout out to Etobicoke Hockey Club who made a wonderful donation to our rescue recently. These players, coaches and families raise money to help our dogs and cats every year and we are so thankful for their generosity.

We hope you all have a great season!

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Pickering, ON

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http://www.adoptadogsavealife.com/

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