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Safe Paws Animal Rescue of Ontario, Guelph, ON (2026)

09/04/2026

💚AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION💚(Foster-to-adopt)

Meet Duke, a sweet 7.5 month old Lab mix who is honestly just a LOVER of a dog.

Duke came to us about a month ago from a reservation in Northern Quebec, where he and his two brothers were rescued. His 2 brothers joined another rescue. He’s sitting around 45 pounds right now, and we guess he’ll likely land around 65 pounds once he’s full grown.

Duke is just a really well-rounded, easygoing pup who would fit into almost any family dynamic. He’s up for a good hike or outdoor adventure, but he’s just as happy turning into a total couch potato the second you get home. He’s super affectionate, gives the best leans and "hugs" when he wants love, and won't hesitate to shower you with kisses.💕

His foster family has been doing a lot of work on his basic manners, and he has made huge progress with potty training and learning how to walk nicely on a leash. He is wonderful with kids, and gets along great with other dogs, both big and small. He’d be totally fine as an only dog, but he’d also love a doggy sibling to play with (we haven't tested him with cats yet).

Around the house, he loves his chew bones and is obsessed with his Lamb Chop stuffies. He likes to roll right onto his back with his legs stretched out while playing with them, even if he eventually de-stuffs them!😜

Duke is currently available as a Foster-to-Adopt while he waits for his neuter surgery, which is booked for the end of October in Guelph. He’ll join your home as a foster first, and his adoption will be finalized once his vetting is officially complete.

Currently being fostered in Dundas, Ontario
Adoption fee: $800 (includes all vetting)

If you’re looking for a sweet, cuddly, all-around great family dog, Duke might be your guy. Apply today to meet him at www.safepawsanimalrescue.com

09/02/2026

Meet Flip, a little orange tabby kitten who captured all of our hearts the moment he arrived! Flip is one of the ten animals who joined us at the beggining of August from Northern Reach Network following the Northern Ontario wildfires. He got a truly special es**rt down south, flying in style on an airplane alongside Pam! Flip was originally rescued on a reservation by an incredible OPP officer who went above and beyond to get him to safety.

Flip was born with a neurological condition called Cerebellar Hypoplasia (CH), which means the part of his brain that controls motor skills didn't fully develop. In simple terms, it causes improper coordination, giving him a cute, signature walk that looks a bit like he’s wobbling around after one too many drinks! While CH kitties often take longer to find placement due to their special needs, Flip has completely blown us away. When he first arrived, his condition seemed quite severe, but after nearly a month in care, his mobility has improved greatly that he is now in the moderate range. He recently came in for his first round of vaccines, and we couldn't be prouder of how far he’s come.

Flip has been living the high life in his foster home, getting spoiled rotten every single day and we have the happiest news to share! His foster family has completely fallen head over heels for him, and Flip has formed a deep, inseparable bond with their young resident cat.

We are beyond thrilled to announce that Flip’s foster family will be officially adopting him once he finishes his vaccine series and gets neutered. We couldn't imagine a more perfect, loving outcome for this resilient little guy.

Stay tuned for more updated on this little guy!

09/01/2026

Well, Ziva had every single tooth removed.

Her mouth was awful and nothing could be saved. Just take a look at the photos of her teeth to see what she was up against. She has been living with this painful condition for a very long time, and that hole in her mouth must have hurt so much!

Thankfully, she spent the weekend resting up with great pain control. She should be fully healed in another week or two, and she hasn't been bothered by her new soft food diet at all. In fact, remarkably, she’s eating like a champ and her tongue is even staying inside her mouth for the most part! 😂

Our wonderful vet gave us an incredible discount on her surgery, but even with their generosity, the bill is still a huge hurdle for us. We could really use your help recouping these costs so we can keep saving animals like Ziva.

If you're able to pitch in, every little bit helps her on her road to recovery:

Donate:
E-TRANSFER➡️ [email protected]
Credit card donation: https://square.link/u/ApjEN9rz

Share: Spreading the word means the world to us and Ziva!

Thank you all for your endless support and love for our rescue crew 💜

08/31/2026

SUPPLIES NEEDED!
We currently have more cats and kittens in our care than ever before(20 to be exact) While we are so grateful to be able to save these lives, it means our supply reserves are completely depleted, and we desperately need our community's help to keep these sweet faces fed and cared for.

Our absolute highest priorities right now are kitten wet food, kitten kibble and litter but we are in urgent need of several other key items to keep everyone comfortable and healthy.

Items Most Needed:
- Kitten wet food & kitten kibble (Top Priority!)
- Cat litter & litter boxes
- Adult wet food & kibble
- Toys
- Cozy fleece blankets

How You Can Help:
Amazon Wishlist: We’ve added kibble, wet food, and litter we need directly to our Amazon Wishlist for easy shipping right to us!
Click here for our Amazon Wishlist ➡ https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/175QPFVPSYQZE?ref_=wl_share

Physical Drop-Offs: Physical donations can be dropped off directly to our Vet at ApriVets in Cambridge.

Alternate Locations: If you aren't able to make it to Cambridge, drop us a message with your location. We can usually arrange a local pick-up or alternate drop-off spot!

Every single can of food, bag of litter, and shared post makes a massive difference for the cats in our care. Thank you all so much for constantly stepping up for our rescue family!

Monetary donations are also highly appreciated so we can purchases these items ourselves! Etransfers can be sent to [email protected]

08/31/2026

Meet Jenny, she is one of the 10 animals we took in at the begining of August. She is a roughly 4 year old shepherd who came to us after being displaced by the Northern Ontario wildfires. When Jenny first arrived through the Northern Reach Network, it was clear she had been living rough. She was very thin, and the outdoor elements had taken quite a toll on her coat and skin. Despite her rough start, Jenny has shown nothing but resilience, displaying that calm, humble, and gentle personality so many northern rescues are known for.

Since coming into our care, Jenny’s transformation has already begun! With a great diet, omega supplements, special medicated baths, anti-itch medication, and antibiotics to clear up a skin infection, her coat is starting to look so much better, and she is happily gaining weight. She tested positive for some GI parasites on intake, which we are actively treating.

But the worst part. She has tested positive on her snap test for heartworm.
We are currently running a final follow-up test to get 100% clarity on her heartworm status after an initial screening was positive but her microfilaria test was negative.. so this 3rd test should give us answers.

Through every vet visit and bath, Jenny’s sweet nature shines right through. She is incredible with kids and overall an absolute dream to be around. She can be a little selective with other dogs (which is a bit unusual for a northern dog!) and she is still untested/unsure about cats, but her foster family adores her humble and loving heart.

Because of her extensive veterinary needs, including her ongoing skin treatment, parasite care, eventual spay, booster vaccines, and potential heartworm treatment depending on her final bloodwork, Jenny has required a significant amount of medical care.

Whoever opens their heart and home to Jenny is going to be incredibly lucky to have such a soulful, patient companion.

We are really in need of financial support. We have racked up 7k in veterinary debt in the month of August.

Etransfers can be sent to [email protected]
THANK YOU 💕

08/30/2026

💚AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION💚

Meet Mama Stella! A sweet, playful, and soulful husky mix who came to us at the beginning of the month through the Northern Reach Network after being directly affected by the Northern Ontario wildfires. She arrived with her two 5 week old female pups, Aurora and Maple, and proved to be a superstar of a mom. Now, this happy, healthy girl is ready to step into the spotlight and find her very own forever home!

Stella is an absolute joy to be around, bringing a perfect mix of goofy energy and deep lovability to everyday life. She is wonderful with kids, currently thriving in her foster home alongside them, and gets along great with other dogs. She is already doing wonderfully with her potty training and leash walking, making her an easy addition to a household. She is also a dream in the car, ready and eager for whatever adventures her future family has planned.

Like many husky mixes, Stella does have a bit of a prey drive, so a home that is mindful of small critters will suit her best. Right now, she’s working on gaining a little weight to get back to her ideal shape, and she’s currently blowing her coat after nursing her pups, meaning once her coat grows back in, she is going to be rocking the most luxurious, stunning coat you’ve ever seen!

Stella is a resilient, beautiful soul who has given so much to her babies and is now ready to be pampered herself. (Bonus: her adorable pups, Aurora and Maple, will also be looking for their forever homes very soon!)

Currently being fostered in Cambridge
Adoption fee: $750
If you or someone you know is interested in providing a safe and loving home to Stella, please email us at [email protected]

08/29/2026

💚AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION💚

Meet this double dose of sweetness! These two beautiful 10 week old female tabby sisters (daughters of our sweet Mama Eva) are officially searching for their forever home!

While both girls share the same incredibly friendly, playful, and outgoing personalities, they each bring their own unique charm. The lighter, short-coated girl is an absolute orange-tinted tabby beauty who looks at you with pure devotion..a true little model in the making. Her sister is a stunning, darker, long-haired tabby with a lush coat that will require regular grooming to keep her mat-free and looking fabulous. Both of these little purr machines are happiest when they’re playing, exploring, and showering their humans with affection.

Because these sisters share such a sweet sisterly bond, we are hoping to find a home where they can be adopted together, though they would also do wonderfully in a home with existing friendly kitties.

Both kittens have received their first vaccines and are currently available as Foster-to-Adopt. This means they will join your family as fosters while Safe Paws completes the remainder of their vetting—including two more rounds of vaccines, microchipping, and their spay surgery over the next couple of months—after which their adoption will be officially finalized!

They are currently being loved on in their foster home in Guelph.

Adoption fee: $300
Adoption fee as a pair: $500

If you have room in your heart and home for this sister duo (or a sweet new addition to your resident cat family), apply to foster-to-adopt these sweet girls today!

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08/28/2026

If you’ve been following along with Safe Paws, you’ll likely remember Roxy.

Roxy is a 12.5 year old senior husky who originally came into our care in 2024 after being pulled from Hamilton Animal Services as a stray. Through her microchip, we uncovered a heavy history of being let down by the humans in her past—until we matched her with an incredible adopter named Marge. For two years, Marge loved and treasured Roxy, giving her the home, medical care, and devotion she so deeply deserved.

Tragically, a couple of months ago, Marge passed away. Marge’s sister tried her absolute best to keep Roxy in her home, but the time eventually came where Roxy needed to be surrendered back to us. Without a second thought, we welcomed her back. We want to extend a huge thank you to her original fosters, Sophia and Alex, for opening their doors once again so Roxy could return to a familiar, comforting environment.

Unsurprisingly, this transition has been tough on Roxy. She is confused, grieving, and feeling a bit lost, but she is slowly getting by. The best way we can honor Marge’s memory is to ensure that Roxy’s next step is her absolute final destination. Marge didn't hesitate to open her heart to a senior, large-breed dog with medical needs, and we are searching for another extraordinary home willing to do the same.

At 12.5 years young, Roxy is a sweet, gentle soul. She gets along well with other dogs, and while she used to have a strong prey drive, her senior years have mellowed her out significantly. She is also great with respectful, gentle children who understand her boundaries and know not to climb or jump on her. Due to mobility concerns, Roxy cannot navigate stairs well, so a single-story setup or a home equipped to prioritize her physical comfort is an absolute must.

For now, Roxy is safe, cherished, and resting with her foster family while she heals. We promised Roxy that her next home will be her forever home.

If you have room in your heart and home for a gentle senior who needs a soft place to land, please reach out to us.

08/27/2026

💚AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION💚

Meet Mama Eva, a sweet, sensitive soul with huge, irresistible eyes and the cutest little bleps who is officially ready to start her next chapter!

We can only assume Eva spent most of her life outdoors, living as a stray and simply trying to survive. She has likely mothered many litters, with her most recent litter of six being her absolute last. After spending so long in survival mode, she is finally learning that she no longer has to be on high alert. In fact, she’s been an absolute superstar of a mother, honestly one of the best mama cats we’ve ever had in rescue and now it is her turn to feel safe, pampered, and loved.

Eva is incredibly sweet and will deeply bond with her person, but she needs a little time and patience to feel comfortable. Sudden movements and loud noises can still startle her, so she would thrive best in a quiet, calm home without children. While a quiet, respectful dog or mature cat might be okay with a proper introduction, a mature couple or solo owner would be her absolute dream match!

During the day, Eva loves sitting by the window bird-watching, getting gentle head rubs, and quietly taking in the world around her. She isn't asking for much, just a peaceful place and someone patient enough to let her come out of her shell at her own pace. And if you're looking for the way to her heart? It’s 100% through squeeze tubes! Once she trusts you, you’ll have a devoted little shadow who knows exactly where the treats are kept.

Eva is a happy, healthy girl who is FIV/FeLV negative, fully vaccinated (FVRCP, Rabies, and FeLV), microchipped, and up to date on all deworming and flea/tick preventatives. She will be getting spayed in a couple of weeks, after which she’ll be fully ready to head to her forever family.

Eva is currently being fostered in Guelph
Adoption fee: $300.

If you have a quiet home and a big heart for a deserving girl who just needs a soft place to land, please apply to adopt Eva today!

08/26/2026

💔Yesterday, our team took in a 14 year old Shih Tzu under deeply heartbreaking circumstances. Her former owner had experienced a series of devastating life events and reached out to us for help while navigating major life transitions. Recognizing the pain and urgency behind the situation, we arranged to meet him directly at our vet so she could be surrendered safely into our care and immediately seen by the medical team.

While we knew she would need grooming, nothing prepared us for the sheer level of neglect and pain she was silently enduring. The severe matting across her body was so extensive that her back end was completely blocked by a massive clump of urine and f***s, preventing her from passing stool normally and leaving severe, raw, bleeding burns across her back legs, v***a and tail. Her nails were overgrown into her paw pads, and she was suffering from a skin infection.

The most devastating discovery was her eyes. The matting across her face was so dense that one eye was completely hidden. Once cleared, we discovered her eyeball had ruptured months ago and was left untreated, leaving a deep socket filled with infection and decay. Her remaining eye was buldging, blind, completely dry with facial hair already starting to fuse to the surface.

As the full extent of her severe, unmanageable pain and advanced decay became clear, our founder and the incredible medical staff at April Vets made the heavy, compassionate decision that the kindest gift we could offer her was peace.

She did not leave this world alone. The entire April Vets team and our founder gathered around her, holding her gently, showering her with love, tears and spoiling her with treats and whipped cream. Surrounded by soft voices and caring hands, she passed away peacefully as we put an end to her suffering.

While her story did not have the outcome we always hope for, we take comfort in knowing her final moments were filled with warmth, kindness, and sweet treats. She is finally free from pain. Thank you to AprilVets Cambridge for helping us give her the peaceful, dignified farewell she so deeply deserved.

Our hearts are hurting today. Rest peacefully Molly 💔
We will not be sharing the documented photos. They are heartbreaking and will make you sick. Please enjoy this video of Molly enjoying her final "pup cup".

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