Animalinks Rescue, Sanctuaries and Adoption Links

The following are links to some of the most prominent and dedicated animal organizations in Canada. Choose the animals you want to help the most and please support them in whatever ways you can.

The Animals' Savior
Copyright Jim Willis 1999

ALBERTA

Alberta SPCA – http://www.albertaspca.org/
Features information about the Society, education, enforcement, and upcoming events. Includes newsletters, volunteer and foster information, list of classes and seminars, lost and found listings, and adoption information.

Animal Rescue Foundation – http://www.arf.ab.ca
Rescues upon request from Reserves and rural areas in Alberta.

Calgary Humane Society – http://www.calgaryhumane.ab.ca/

Cochrane Humane Society – http://www.cochranehumane.ca/
Includes photos of available animals, adoption policy, calendar of events, foster and volunteer opportunities, and donation information.

Lakeland Humane Society – http://www.lakelandhumanesociety.org/
Registered charitable organization based in Cold Lake, Alberta. News, photographs of animals available for adoption, wish list, event information, and thank-yous included.

BRITISH COLUMBIA

British Columbia SPCA – http://www.spca.bc.ca/
BC SPCA – Vancouver Regional Branch of the BCSPCA.
A nonprofit charity dedicated to the care and protection of animals. Through programs such as animal adoption, cruelty investigation, emergency rescue, SPCA youth program, foster care, humane education and low-cost veterinary treatment, the Vancouver Regional Branch continues to “speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.” Website with animals for adoption – pictures: http://www.vrbspca.bc.ca/index.asp

Cowichan and District SPCA – http://www.duncanspca.com/
Caring for all animals whether in the home, on the farm or in the wild. Includes pets of the month profiles, wish list, and photos of available animals. Based in Duncan.

Critters of Greater Vancouver – http://www.greatervancouver.com/Critters.html
Locations and phone numbers of local British Columbia SPCA shelters.

Friends of the Animals Canada – http://www.fota.ca/
Includes photos of available dogs, adoption policies, and success stories. Based in British Columbia.

Gibsons Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (WRC) Contact: Clint and Irene Davie, 604-886-4989 1211 Carmen Rd, Gibsons, BC

HomeFinders Animal Shelter – http://www.angelfire.com/bc2/homefinders
Nonprofit shelter based in New Westminster, BC dedicated to the care, placement and rehabilitation of abused, abandoned and otherwise homeless animals.

Karen's Animal Rescue Association (KARA) – http://www.karaworld.com/
A no-kill, nonprofit rescue organization. Includes adoption agreement.

Kelowna SPCA – http://www.okanagan.net/spca/
Information about the Society, animal adoptions, programs and services.

Nanaimo SPCA – http://spca.virtualave.net
Investigates complaints of cruelty, provides shelter, food and medical attention for all homeless animals, promotes animal adoption and responsible pet ownership, conducts humane education classes, and maintains Emergency Response Services to injured animals.

Parksville, Qualicum Beach SPCA – http://www.island.net/~pqspca/
Features information about services and programs, pet adoptions, and pet tips.

Royal City Humane Society – http://www.rchs.bc.ca/
Registered animal charity and rescue organization that cares for and adopts out animals. Located in New Westminster. Includes list of upcoming events, membership details, and pictures of available animals.

Save-A-Pet – http://www.save-a-pet.ca/
No-kill rescue shelter serving Surrey. Includes photos of available pets, adoption information, lost and found listings, and how to help.

Turtle Gardens Animal Shelter – http://www.hwy16.ca/turtlegardens/
Includes photos of available animals, articles, and success stories. All-breed and mixed-breed rescue of dogs and cats.
Phone: 250-696-3188 E-mail: turtleg@uniserve.com
Rescue Website with available animals: http://www.hwy16.ca/turtlegardens/

Vancouver Animal Control Services – http://www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/commsvcs/licandinsp/animalcontrol/

Volunteer Animal Rescue Association – http://www.angelfire.com/stars/vara
Nonprofit, all volunteer, no-kill organization based in Abbotsford. Includes photos of available animals, pet tips and related links.

MANITOBA

The Pas and Area Humane Society – http://www.geocities.com/thepashumanesociety
Works to promote the humane treatment of animals, and offers a cost-shared spay/neuter program, humane education, and pet therapy. Site includes news and a lost and found registry.

Small Dog Rescue – Winnipeg
Any age, any stage and for whatever reason.
Contact: Linda Zagozewski
3095 Sinclair St.
Winnepeg, MB R2V 4N5
Phone: 204-338-7095 E-mail: zeeagncy@mts.net

Winnipeg Humane Society – http://www.humanesociety.mb.ca/
Involved in protecting animals from suffering and in promoting their welfare and dignity. Site includes photos of animals available for adoption, newsletters, list of events, and a section for kids.

NEW BRUNSWICK

Miramichi SPCA – http://www.angelcities.com/members/spca
A nonprofit organization working to prevent cruelty to animals and to encourage the enforcement of all related laws. Includes newsletter, pet care tips and information about fundraising, fostering programs, and animal control.

NEWFOUNDLAND and LABRADOR

Exploits Valley SPCA – http://www.geocities.com/evspca/
Works with animals in central Newfoundland. List of objectives, description of services, event details, and pictures of available animals are presented.

Newfoundland and Labrador Humane Society – http://www.nlhs.ca
Dedicated to promoting the humane treatment of animals through education, advocacy, and activism. Includes information about the organization and campaigns, articles, photos of animals available for adoption, and memorials.

St. John’s SPCA – http://www.spcashelter.nf.ca/
News, profiles of available animals, list of adoption policies, membership and volunteering details, and forms are presented.

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES

NWT SPCA – http://www.theedge.ca/spca/
Nonprofit organization located in Yellowknife. Site includes photos of available animals, newsletters, pet calendar details, description of spay/neuter program, and pet care information.

NOVA SCOTIA

The Bide Awhile Animal Shelter – http://www.bideawhile.org/
A nonprofit shelter for the care of lost and neglected cats and dogs, located in Dartmouth. Site includes photos, list of events, history, forms, and information about membership, adoption, and volunteering.

Kings County Animal Control and Rescue – http://www.glinx.com/~djbishop/dogs.htm
The municipal pound offers pets for adoption. It discusses adoption procedures, dogs, puppies, private arrangements, directions to the shelter, spay and neuter program and solicits volunteers.

Lillian Allbon Animal Shelter – http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/loukir/Shelter/
Includes information about the shelter, pictures with descriptions of the dogs and cats available for adoption, special events, and contact details.

Metro SPCA – http://www.metrospca.xvi.com/
Nonprofit organization caring for the unwanted and homeless animals in the Halifax Regional Municipality. Based in Dartmouth. Includes list of events, photos of animals, applications, pet care tips, newsletters, and gift shop.

Queens SPCA – http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NS02.html
No-kill facility in Liverpool. Brief profile, contact details, and a link to photos of pets available for adoption.

S.H.A.I.D. Tree Animal Shelter – http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NS02.html
No-kill shelter located outside of Bridgewater. Features history, admission and adoption policies, fundraising information, pets available for adoption, resources, and contact details.

NUNAVUT

Iqaluit SPCA – http://www.geocities.com/iqaluitspca/
Mission statement, project details, photos and contact information.

ONTARIO

Adopt-a-Dog Save-a-Life – http://www.adoptadogsavealife.com/
Organization committed to saving dogs of all ages that would otherwise be killed for the lack of a loving home. Includes foster needs, photos of dogs in need of homes, success stories, and pet safety tips. Serves Toronto and Southern Ontario.

Alderville Endangered Animal Sanctuary – http://www.eagle.ca/sanctuary/
Takes in and cares for animals that have been injured, abandoned or mistreated.

All Heart Pet Rescue – http://www.ontariopetrescue.com/
Based in Powassan. Features information about the facility, photos of available animals, and a wish list.

Alliston and District Humane Society – http://www.allistonhumane.com/
Includes a list of lost and found animals and descriptions of pets available for adoption.

Angels of the Heart Animal Rescue – http://www.animalspirit.ca/angels
An inner city, Toronto-based, all-breed, cat and dog rescue service, which specializes in elderly and disabled animals.

Animal Aide – http://www.webwytch-designs.com/animalaide/
Nonprofit, no-kill organization dedicated to the rescue of homeless cats and dogs. Profiles, with photos, of animals available for adoption, kids’ area, news and success stories.

Animal Aide of St. Thomas/Elgin (Ontario)
Contact: Irene Thompson, Director
406-16 Celestine St.
St. Thomas, ON N5P1J9
Phone: 519-633-8596 E-mail: irenet456@yahoo.ca
Rescue Contact: Irene Thompson (see above)
A no-kill organization with wonderful animals ready right now for adoption.
Rescue Website: http://www.animalaide.org

Animal Alert (London, ON)
A volunteer organization for dogs and cats.
Phone: 519-642-7732 E-mail: animalert@rogers.com
Website: http://www.animalert.ca/

The Animal Guardian Society – http://www.animalguardian.org/
All-breed rescue involved in rescuing, fostering and placing dogs in new homes. Photographs of available dogs, donation form, list of upcoming events, memorials, wish list, and links to other area rescues. Located in Blackstock, Ontario.
Contact: Kathy Aisling, President
1970 Conc. Road Nine, RR 2
Blackstock, ON L0B 1B0
Phone: 905-263-8247 Fax: 905-263-8247 E-mail: animal_guardian_@hotmail.com
Rescue Contact: Kathy Aisling (see above)

Animal Outreach
Contact: Florine Morrison,
799 Waterloo Street
London, ON N6A 3W5
Phone: 519-439-3287 E-mail: florinemorrison@hotmail.com
Description: Registered charity dedicated to farm animal rescue.

Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) – http://www.freewebs.com/arfontario/
Nonprofit, nongovernment-funded rescue and foster home organization. Based in London, and handles animals from the First Nations Reserves and rural areas. Features profiles of available animals and tips on getting involved. (London, ON)
Contact: Laurie Ristmae.
Phone: 519-432-2731 E-mail: arf_ontario@rogers.com

Barlee’s Angels Rescue Network – http://www.barlees.org/
Nonprofit, no-kill, and all-breed animal rescue group based in Southern Ontario. Includes photos of available animals, adoption application, success stories, photo gallery, and how to help.

Brant County OSPCA Website – http://www.kwic.com/~brant03/
Provides photos of dogs, cats and pocket pets in need of a home. Hours and fees are also listed

Bytown Association for Rescued Kanines (BARK) – http://home.ican.net/~933435/
Ottawa group that rescues, fosters and offers adoption of abused or abandoned dogs. Features mandate, list of available dogs and contact details.

Cambridge and District Humane Society – http://www.cambridge.spca.galganov.net/
Nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and providing shelter and comfort to needy animals.

Clarington Pet Connection – http://claringtonpetconnection.freeservers.com/index.html
A nonprofit, no-kill rescue organization, dedicated to finding loving homes for abandoned dogs and puppies. Photos are available on this site.
South Eastern Ontario.
Contact: Amber Truckle, Volunteer
146 Agnes Street
Oshawa, ON L1G 1V4
Phone: 905-721-1641 E-mail: truckle@idirect.com
Website with dogs available for adoption: – http://www.geocities.com/claringtonpetconnection/

Etobicoke Humane Society – http://www.etobicokehumanesociety.com/
Rescuing and caring for injured, abused, abandoned and orphaned animals. Includes profiles of available pets and descriptions of programs.

Guelph Humane Society – http://www.guelph-humane.on.ca/
Provides companion animal adoption and animal shelter services.

Hamilton SPCA – http://www.hamiltonspca.com/
Animal control, adoption, protection, lost and found, and training services.

Happy Paws – http://happypawsontario.tripod.com
Network of volunteers involved in rescuing, fostering and adopting out dogs and cats. Includes photos of available animals and fostering information.

Happy Tails Rescue (Toronto Ontario)
A Canadian Rescue for Bichons, Maltese and other small breeds.
E-mail: leslie@happytailsrescue.ca
Rescue Website with dogs available: – http://www.happytailsrescue.ca/

Huntsville, Muskoka Animal Shelter – http://www.animals-huntsville.on.ca/
A nonprofit shelter caring for abandoned cats, dogs, and other animals in distress. Currently overpopulated, animals available at a discounted rate.

Info Pet – http://www.infopet.ca/contact.htm
Contains contact numbers for animal shelters in Toronto and the surrounding area.

KC Kennel Dog Rescue – http://www.dog-rescue-and-adoption.com
Includes photos of available dogs, adoption application and process, and success stories. Based in Dorchester, Ontario.

Kenora and District Humane Society – http://www.voyageur.ca/~humane/
Promotes responsible pet ownership and respect for all animals through protection and education. Site includes photos of adoptable animals.

Kingston Humane Society – http://www.ikweb.com/humane/
Information about the Society, programs and services, events, and a lost and found listing.

Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society – http://www.kwhumane.com/
Shelter information, adoption room, feline facts, events, and related links.
Phone: 519-745-5615 Fax: 519-745-3224 E-mail: info@kwhumane.com

Lakefield Animal Welfare Society – http://www.ptbo.igs.net/~laws/
Nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the safety and well being and ensuring the humane treatment of companion and wild animals in Lakefield, Peterborough and surrounding areas.

The Lanark Animal Welfare Society (L.A.W.S.) – http://www.falls.igs.net/~animals/
An independent organization dedicated to promoting the well being of all animals. Mission statement, pictures of available dogs and cats, and information about volunteering.

Leeds and Grenville Humane Society – http://www.recorder.ca/spca/
Provides information on animal care and adoptable pet photos and descriptions.

Lennox and Addington Humane Society – http://www.geocities.com/napaneeanimalshelter/
Serving Lennox and Addington in Napanee, this website provides information regarding the adoption process, along with photos and descriptions of adoptable animals.

London Humane Society – http://www.londonhumanesociety.ca/
Provides a shelter facility for animals, acts as an advocate in animal welfare matters, and educates the community about related issues. Event details, description of services, and photos of available animals are presented.
Shelter: 519-451-0630 Fax: 519-451-8995 E-mail: lhs@wwdc.com

Loyal Rescue - Group of individuals who foster dogs in their own homes. They ARE NOT A SHELTER and do not have hours of operation or one location where dogs can be viewed. Dogs for adoption can be fostered anywhere in the province of Ontario. Can you fostei a dog in desperate need. E-mailloyal_rescue@yahoo.com for details.

Mississauga Animal Rescue Service – http://www3.sympatico.ca/marscats/
A nonprofit, no-kill, charitable organization devoted to the rescue of feral, stray, abandoned, injured, sick and orphaned cats and kittens in the Mississauga, Ontario area. Volunteer run, we have an adoption and foster home program in place.

Mississauga Humane Society – http://www.mississaugahumanesociety.com/
Offers information on adoption and foster care programs, success stories, profiles of pets available for adoption, wish list and a discussion board.

Niagara Falls Humane Society – http://www.niagarafallshumanesociety.com/
Helps find loving homes for unwanted and mistreated animals, as well as trying its best to reunite lost pets with their rightful owners. Photos of animals are available.

North Bay and District Humane Society – http://www.nbhsonline.com
Includes general information about the Society, the shelter, fees, events, bylaws and pet tips.

Northern Ontario Animal Welfare Society – http://www.noaws.com/
Nonprofit, charitable organization working to solve pet over-population in Iroquois Falls, Cochrane, Matheson, and surrounding areas. Photos of adoptable pets are available, along with contact information.

Northumberland Humane Society – http://www.northumberlandhumanesociety.com/
Includes photos of available animals, calendar of events, success stories, adoption policy, and how to help.

Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) – http://www.ospca.on.ca/
Registered charity whose work includes animal cruelty investigation, care, sheltering, fostering and wildlife programs for abused or injured animals.
16640 Yonge Street
Newmarket, ON L3Y 4V8
Phone: 905-898-7122 or 416-213-7105 Fax: 905-853-8643 E-mail: info@ospca.on.ca

Ontario SPCA Dog Listing – http://www.ospca.org/cgi-bin/listing.pl?animal_type=Dog
Photos of dogs available for adoption in the central region of Ontario.

Orangeville SPCA – http://www.orangevillespca.ca
Facilitates and provides province-wide leadership relating to the prevention of cruelty to animals.

Ottawa Humane Society – http://www.ottawahumane.ca/
Nonprofit, community-based organization and registered charity. Site includes newsletters, companion animal tips, and information about volunteer programs, humane education, events, and adoption.

Owen Sound Animal Shelter – http://www.ottawahumane.ca/
Provides local pound information, animal care tips, lost and found pet forms.

Paws with Heart – http://www.pawswithheart.com/
Provides public education, veterinary care and permanent homes for abused, neglected or abandoned animals. Includes profiles of available dogs and cats, success stories, and a listing of other rescue organizations in the province.

Perth County Animal Shelter – http://www.ospca-perth.orc.ca/
Though situated in Stratford, the shelter offers adoption services of dogs, cats and other pet animals to all citizens of Perth County. Accepts donations on line via a secure server.

Pets/Friends For Life – http://www.petsfriends4life.com/
Helps abandoned, abused, stray or surrendered animals by providing medical care, spay/neuter services, vaccinations, and foster care. Located in St. Thomas. Includes calendar of events and profiles of available animals.

Quinte Humane Society – http://www.quintehumanesociety.com/
Saving abused, abandoned, or lost animals in the Belleville area. Features photos of adoptable animals, printable adoption forms, and a message board for missing or found pets.

Rat Terrier Rescue Canada -http://www.ratterrierrescue.ca Non-profit, volunteer organization that rescues and fosters Rat Terriers in private homes. Dedicated soley to the welfare of Rat Terriers, with the purpose of finding new, permanent and loving homes for Rat Terriers that have been abused, neglected or abandoned. Foster homes located throughout Canada.
Pet Finder: www.rtrc.petfinder.com

Rokita Dog Sanctuary – http://www.geocities.com/rokitadogsanctuary
No-kill large/giant breed dog rescue in Grey County, Ontario. Tips for new owners of a rescue dog and contact information.

Roscoes Rescue Kennel – http://www.geocities.com/roscoesrescuecanada/
All-breed, nonprofit rescue organization, dedicated to finding loving forever homes for abandoned dogs. Operates in Salem, Ontario.

Sarnia and District Humane Society – http://www.sarnia.com/groups/spca/
Humane Society working in the Sarnia and surrounding area. Site includes information on adoptions, donations, and other services provided by the Society.

Sault Ste. Marie Humane Society – http://www.soonet.ca/humanesociety/
Nonprofit organization affiliated with the Ontario Humane Society. Includes general information and listing and photos of available animals for adoption.

Scarborough and North York SPCA – http://www.soonet.ca/humanesociety/
Providing adoption information and photos, surrender services, and education about animal cruelty.

Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary - http://www.second-chance.ws
Nonprofit organization that aids orphaned, sick, injured, and abandoned animals. Once rehabilitated, wild animals are released back into their natural habitat and domestic strays are housed with the hope of finding each one a good home.

Simcoe and District Humane Society – http://www.s-dhs.ca/
Features profiles of animals found and available for adoption, stories, news and event details.

The Society for Animal Aid (Burlington), Inc. – http://animal_aid.tripod.com/
Animal Aid is a nonprofit, no-kill organization dedicated to saving stray and abandoned cats and dogs in Burlington, Ontario.

Toronto Humane Society – http://www.torontohumanesociety.com/
Features information about animal services, available animals for adoption, and fostering opportunities. Offers an online tour of the facilities.

Trinity of Hope Dog Rescue – http://trinityofhope.on.ca/
Specializes in giant breed dogs. Frequently asked questions, photographs of dogs in need of homes, rescue stories, and links to other rescue groups. Located in Richmond, Ontario.

Upper Credit Humane Society – http://www.uppercredit.com
Pet of the week feature, newsletter and information about events. Serves Erin, Halton Hills, Caledon and Eramosa.

Victoria County Humane Society – http://www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/Reserve/2783/
Nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of animal welfare. Animal Adoption Centre located and servicing Lindsay and surrounding areas. The centre provides adoption and shelter services.

Welland and District SPCA – http://www.iaw.on.ca/~whs/
Information about the Society and the Humane Movement, details of upcoming events, info about the Niagara Region’s only pet cemetery, and photos of the pets available for adoption.

Windsor/Essex County Humane Society – http://www.windsorhumane.org/
Includes photos of available animals, adoption policy, pet care tips, calendar of events, and donation information.

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

P.E.I. Humane Society – http://www.peihumanesociety.com/
Organization that promotes and provides humane treatment for animals; based in Charlottetown. Site includes information about the society’s programs and services, fact sheets, press releases, and photos of available animals.

QUEBEC

Animals in Distress – http://business.fortunecity.com/jv/417/
Registered voluntary organization founded by a small group of people concerned about the cruelty and neglect to which many domestic and wild animals are subjected.

Animal Rescue Network – http://www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/Farm/2258/
No-kill animal shelter for abandoned and abused domestic animals in Montreal.

Frontier Animal Society – http://www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/Zoo/6081/
Runs a no-kill shelter and rescues and finds homes for unwanted cats and dogs.

Le Berger Blanc – http://www.bergerblanc.com/bergera.html
Shelter for lost and neglected cats and dogs based in Montreal.

Montreal SPCA – http://www.spca.com/
Devoted to preventing cruelty to, and furthering the well treatment of animals everywhere.

SPCA Montιrιgie – http://www.spca-qc.com
An animal shelter and adoption agency for dogs and cats with a no-kill policy.

SPCA Western Quebιc – http://www.aylmer-hull-spca.qc.ca
Features pet tips, testimonials and information about adoption, events and fundraising. Offered in both French and English.

SASKATCHEWAN

Prince Albert SPCA – http://www.spca.inet2000.com/
Features membership details, profiles of adoptable animals, and links to related content.

YUKON

Mae Bachur Animal Shelter – http://www.humanesocietyyukon.ca/
Shelter associated with the Yukon Humane Society. Includes information about programs and services.

SledDogWATCHDOG – http://www.sleddogwatchdog.com
Advocacy for sled dogs, especially the sled dogs who are used and abused in the running of Canada's Yukon Quest - "the toughest sled dog race in the world"