Save Our Scruff

Save Our Scruff Save Our Scruff is a charity located in Toronto dedicated to rescuing dogs and finding them safe and suitable permanent homes!

almost 1 year home for senior Angel 😭Angel, now named Hazel, was left at a local shelter as a stray. A senior — it was a...
10/07/2026

almost 1 year home for senior Angel 😭

Angel, now named Hazel, was left at a local shelter as a stray. A senior — it was apparent she had a home but was no longer wanted. But we knew we wanted her in our family.

She joined SOS foster care and was a literal ANGEL! For a senior pup she actually landed a home within a few months after meeting her perfect match at one of our adoption events last October.

Hazel is far from the shelter life and is enjoying both her house and cottage — even exploring the Ontario lakes on her families boat. While our hope is to avoid dogs ending up in the shelter, Hazel shows us how possible it is to love a rescue dog and a senior large breed at that (some of the least likely to get adoption interest fyi!)

We love you Hazel 💞 and are so excited you found a lovely family.

adoptable mosey is pooped after CP24 Breakfast Mosey had an early morning visit from an SOS transporter to bring him to ...
10/06/2026

adoptable mosey is pooped after CP24 Breakfast

Mosey had an early morning visit from an SOS transporter to bring him to a segment on CP24 with SOS Public Relations coordinator Christina.

He did SO good with his new handlers from being in the car, behind the scenes and front & centre. This young guy is available for adoption.

More on Mosey:
Male
7 months old
30 pounds
High/puppy energy
Loves dogs
Hasn’t met kids or cats
Fostered in Toronto
Boisterous puppy who loves life!

Learn more and apply at www.saveourscruff.org questions? Email [email protected]

P.S. we are always looking for transporters to help with all things behind the scenes! Visit our website to learn more! 💞✨

Our October Adoption event will be here before you know it and  you’re in for a treat!🍬 It’s scheduled for Sunday, Octob...
10/06/2026

Our October Adoption event will be here before you know it and you’re in for a treat!🍬


It’s scheduled for Sunday, October 25th in collaboration with in the Beaches.
RSVP to find out what dogs are attending and get a reminder!! 👀

Check our “October” highlight on Instagram for the 🔗 or send us a message!!

Have adoption questions? Check out our FAQ at www.saveourscruff.org or email [email protected] 💞✨

✨ new intake - welcome ambrosia ✨You might remember this girl as we posted her on our stories a few months ago with the ...
10/05/2026

✨ new intake - welcome ambrosia ✨

You might remember this girl as we posted her on our stories a few months ago with the intent to help promote her adoption at a shelter. Ambrosia seemed to be such a lovely and easy placement! But 3 months went by and no one inquired. Additionally, Ambrosias spark started to fade and she was showing signs of stress — she began losing fur incredibly fast and not eating well. The shelter felt it was best for her to move to a foster based rescue.

Ambrosia moved to foster care on Friday and she’s settling in well. She is friendly with her foster humans, happy to get time with people, go on adventures and even have a temporary backyard of her own. Her fosters are calling her Rosie for short.

Ambrosia will continue to settle in to care and is not adoptable just yet. She will be heading to the vet for her intake appointment this week. Right now she is aged at about 3 years old and with the breed label flat coated golden retriever. Shes about 60lbs.

Welcome Ambrosia! 💞

10/04/2026

please share Blue 💙

He originally spent 100 days in a shelter and now he’s had no interest in foster care.

Learn more and apply at www.saveourscruff.org 💞
Questions? Email [email protected]

A bit about blue:
Male
5 years old
~110 pounds
Medium energy
Best as a solo dog
Has met older, dog-savvy kids
No cats, please!
Fostered in Kitchener by Lili | Dog Trainer & Dog Walker
Intelligent & independent

✨ adopt Zapote ✨Male | 1 year old | 43 pounds | Medium energy | Dog-friendly | Has met kids | No cats or small animals |...
10/03/2026

✨ adopt Zapote ✨

Male | 1 year old | 43 pounds | Medium energy | Dog-friendly | Has met kids | No cats or small animals | From Mexico | Fostered in Brampton | Happy-go- lucky Cuddlebug

Settling into his new routine in foster care, this loving scruff is happiest when he can be close to his humans. ZAPOTE has already mastered cuddling and is continuing to improve his leash skills on every walk! He is keen on leading the way and will chase small animals (no cats, please!), so he will continue to need a consistent and confident handler to help him master his leash walking skills too.

The sweetest of the bunch, ZAPOTE also loves making friends with dogs and people he meets. A confident canine companion would likely become his built-in best friend. ZAPOTE has shown he can be gentle and respectful of boundaries when meeting young kids after supervised and slow introductions.

ZAPOTE is an easy-going boy and likes naps, his chew toys and spending his free time hanging with his humans. He’s surprisingly athletic, too! He loves to practice his agility skills, and if someone were to introduce ZAPOTE to dock-diving one day, his foster dad thinks he’d be a pro.

Like many scruffs adjusting to a brand-new life, ZAPOTE is still learning to feel comfortable on his own, and may whine about his preference for you to stay home! Currently, ZAPOTE has at least one human home most of the time, so he’d prefer someone who works from home most days and will need continued support as he gains confidence being alone. Whenever you’re reunited, expect many wiggles and kisses!

This Black Dog Appreciation Month, there’s a new reason to fall in love…and his name is ZAPOTE! Sweet ZAPOTE is ready to be picked by his forever family. Could that be you?

🖤 Apply to adopt at www.saveourscruff.org

adoption pending for Bruno 😭You did it. After 100 days in care Bruno was noticed. The community around him post adoption...
10/02/2026

adoption pending for Bruno 😭

You did it. After 100 days in care Bruno was noticed. The community around him post adoption event, from his TV appearance and social presence, Bruno received his first ever adoption inquiry. Well, 27 inquiries to be exact.

We are still early days in the adoption process and will update you if anything changes. But the amount of people engaging with his reel we knew we needed to keep you informed.

THIS is why we love our community so much 💞

Thank you everyone for being team Bruno

We’re hiring: Operations Coordinator 🙃Behind every dog we rescue is a whole lot of coordination, communication, problem-...
10/01/2026

We’re hiring: Operations Coordinator 🙃

Behind every dog we rescue is a whole lot of coordination, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork – and we’re looking for someone who loves making all those pieces work better together.

Our new Operations Coordinator will help Save Our Scruff strengthen the systems and processes that keep our growing organization running smoothly. From documenting processes and improving workflows to supporting volunteers, coordinating projects, and keeping information organized, this role helps make sure our teams have what they need to do what they do best: help dogs. 💞

We’re looking for someone who is organized, adaptable, detail-oriented, resourceful, and excited to make a meaningful difference in a fast-moving, volunteer-driven environment.

Application screening starts October 15th. Apply online at www.saveourscruff.org.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them or share this post!

Together, let’s help dogs.

SEPTEMBER ADOPTIONS! 🐾🎉September was a busy one for our pups — 10 sweet faces officially traded rescue life for the good...
09/30/2026

SEPTEMBER ADOPTIONS! 🐾🎉

September was a busy one for our pups — 10 sweet faces officially traded rescue life for the good stuff: couches, snacks, toys, and being spoiled rotten!

✨Belen
✨Armin
✨Brit
✨Buddy
✨Mira
✨North (now Norman!)
✨Ritz
✨Ruby
✨Shizi
✨Wren

10 adoptions, 10 new chapters, and approximately a million treats waiting for them in their new homes 🎉🦴

Congrats to our September scruffs! And as always, a huge thank you to all fosters, volunteers and adopters involved in their stories🐾

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