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#4892 Charlie

Charlie joined our family in June at the distinguished age of 10 and he settled in wonderfully. As he’s gotten more comfortable, his personality has really started to shine and we’re learning that Charlie has quite a bit to say about how things should be run around here. He’s a very well-trained boy but he also maintains a healthy skepticism of authority, which keeps life entertaining. Commands are generally followed…after a brief moment of thoughtful...

Posted: June 21, 2026

#4786 Mabel

Picture a quiet, tree-lined Toronto neighbourhood. Avenues and laneways ringed by larger streets with names like Queen, Broadview, and Logan. Greenspaces, dog parks, and sniffaris abound ~ it’s a doggie paradise. Unless you’re a scared, skittish rescue who’s had precious few positive interactions with people and in public places. That’s the Mabel, who came home with us in late September....

Posted: June 21, 2026

#3797 Keeley

Keeley has been a member of our family since she arrived from Cairo in 2021. She has settled in beautifully, partaking in daily morning cuddles, walks, swimming at the cottage, boat rides, and road trips. She loves everyone she meets ~ people, kids, and other dogs alike. Don’t get us wrong, it took some work to get here but it was well worth it....

Posted: June 21, 2026

#4487 Venus

Venus was never part of the plan. We had agreed to foster a Golden for a couple of months ~ just long enough to help her land on her paws and find her forever family. It turns out she already had one…us! Nearly three years later, Venus is still here and every single day feels like a quiet miracle. She...

Posted: June 21, 2026

#5010 Benito

What little we know about his life has made us understand his quirky tendencies. He arrived in the midst of a winter blizzard and our biggest worry was that he would struggle with the frigid temperatures and the snow. Boy, were we wrong ~ he dove into snowbanks and, within seconds, was hopping back and forth digging his big paws...

Posted: June 21, 2026

#4953 Maggie

My name is Maggie. For five years, my world was dark and small. I lived in a basement, learned to stay quiet, and learned not to trust ~ especially women. I had puppies that were taken away, over and over, until I stopped expecting anything good. Then I came here. The light was too bright and the space felt too...

Posted: June 21, 2026

#4516 Scooby

Scooby is an incredible family member and we are so grateful to have him in our lives. He is a wonderful companion to our 10-year-old Golden, Tundra, and has really brought a youthful pep back into her step. Scooby is very cooperative and responsive. His recall is exceptional and he loves to cuddle with us and Tundra. We are so...

Posted: June 21, 2026

#2873 Amanda ~ Chapter 2

Amanda is enjoying her new life by the water. She’ll be turning nine this month and while she still has some puppy energy, she is much calmer and has slowed down. Now that she has a swimming hole in the summer and a yard to play in, Amanda is enjoying being spoiled. She has her favourite toy, her moose, that she takes whenever she wants to play and grooms whenever she gets anxious.…

Posted: June 21, 2026

#4502 Abby ~ Chapter 2

Abby was surrendered to Golden Rescue from a breeding farm. She arrived in our care with nothing, not even a name. Her age was unknown but suspected to be between 6 – 8 years old. There were no veterinary records and it’s likely she never ever went to a vet. It was quickly determined that she was not housetrained and afraid to walk on grass, enter through doorways or walk up steps.…

Posted: June 21, 2026