How do I adopt a dog in Ontario?

Browse the listings above, find a dog you connect with, and apply through the rescue that lists them. LocalPetFinder aggregates adoptable dogs from rescues across Ontario so you can compare them in one place, but each adoption is handled directly by the rescue.

Which Ontario cities does LocalPetFinder cover?

LocalPetFinder currently lists rescue dogs in Toronto, Ottawa, Mississauga, Brampton, Markham, Vaughan, Hamilton, London, Kitchener, Windsor, Kingston, Peterborough, Sudbury, Barrie, Thunder Bay, Orangeville, Whitby, Orillia, Stouffville, Cornwall, Bracebridge, Midland, Napanee, Pembroke, Brockville, St. Catharines, Guelph. Use the city links above to narrow your search to a specific area, or browse the full province-wide list here.

Is LocalPetFinder a shelter?

No. LocalPetFinder is a free aggregator. We collect listings from local rescues and shelters into one searchable place. Applications and adoptions are always completed through the rescue that lists the dog.

How often are listings updated?

Listings are refreshed regularly from the rescues we track, so adopted dogs drop off and new dogs appear without you needing to check each rescue's website individually.

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Purple

3 months • Mini Golden Doodle

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Listed by Owner· London

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Max - Doberman available for adoption in Calgary

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Max

2 years • Doberman

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Listed by Owner· Toronto

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Bennie

5 years • Shih Poo

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7 years • Cavapoo

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Buttons

3 years old • American Bulldog mix

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Vaughan Animal Services· Vaughan

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Clyde

4 years old • Labrador Retriever mix

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Vaughan Animal Services· Vaughan

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Jojo

3 years old • German Shepherd Dog and Rottweiler

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Barney

3 years old • American Bulldog

Medium SizeLow EnergyApartment OK

Vaughan Animal Services· Vaughan

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