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Alberta

577
DOGS
303
CATS
33
RESCUES

British Columbia

349
DOGS
211
CATS
23
RESCUES

Saskatchewan

252
DOGS
222
CATS
14
RESCUES

Manitoba

49
DOGS
69
CATS
9
RESCUES

Ontario

363
DOGS
573
CATS
27
RESCUES

Nova Scotia

19
DOGS
26
CATS
1
RESCUES

Newfoundland and Labrador

58
DOGS
49
CATS
2
RESCUES

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MCGULE - Domestic Short-Hair available for adoption
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MCGULE
Domestic Short-Hair · 6 years · Vancouver
Cachi - Terrier/ Poodle Mix available for adoption
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Cachi
Terrier/ Poodle Mix · 11 months · Vancouver

Popular rescue dog breeds.

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Husky
136 available
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Labrador
130 available
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German Shepherd
310 available
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Golden Retriever
15 available
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French Bulldog
5 available
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Chihuahua
52 available
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Pit Bull
103 available
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Border Collie
42 available
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Popular rescue cat breeds.

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Domestic Shorthair
641 available
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Tabby
19 available
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Tuxedo
5 available
Calico rescue cat illustration
Calico
4 available
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Siamese
10 available
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Maine Coon
0 available
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Ragdoll
0 available
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Persian
2 available
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We aggregate live adoption listings from real shelters and foster networks across Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario into one searchable place. Each dog and cat profile links directly to the rescue, where you apply. We never run breeder ads and never charge adopters.

For broader national resources on responsible adoption and animal welfare, see Humane Canada, the national federation of SPCAs and humane societies.

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