Dogs available for adoption in Toronto
According to Humane Canada, COVID-19 had a large impact on animal shelters and adoptions in Canada. Shelters operated at an abnormal 37% capacity in 2020 compared to 70% in 2019. Length of stay for dogs at shelters dropped to a historically low 9 days in 2020. This was in part possible because 80% of stray dogs brought to shelters were returned to their families in 2020.
If you've been considering bringing home a furry companion, be sure to keep reading. Stacker compiled a list of dogs available for adoption in Toronto, Ontario on Petfinder, ranging in age, breed composition, temperament, and needs. (The images and data in this article were used with Petfinder's permission.) It's important to note that pet adoption is a huge responsibility and requires available savings for emergency and routine veterinary care, a day-to-day routine and game plan for coverage if the pup needs to be left at home during the day (i.e. hiring a dog walker), and time and attention devoted to training your newest family member. Be sure to do due diligence on breed research to see what kind of dog will be the best fit for your lifestyle.
Without further ado, here are adoptable dogs in your home city.
Ross
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Black Mouth Cur, Parson Russell Terrier (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
Chandler
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Black Mouth Cur, Parson Russell Terrier (mixed)
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OZZIE
Bluey
- Age: Young
- Breed: Chocolate Labrador Retriever, Mixed Breed (mixed)
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Frankie
Darla
Gunner & Dixie
Jasper & Wallace
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Golden Retriever, Black Labrador Retriever (mixed)
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Hugo
Diesel - Call to book an appointment
Cobra - call to book an appointment
Momma Honey - Call to book an appointment
King - Call to book an appointment
Leo - Call to book an appointment
Uma
Felicia
Franny
Wayne
Sargent
Carmen
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Mixed Breed, Labrador Retriever (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
Amber
Daniya
Russell
Gringa
Aelin
MARJORIE
Buddy
Miley
Curly
Nikki
Ziggy
Fiona
Carlota
Oni
SIA
Snoopy
Nyssa
- Age: Adult
- Breed: English Bulldog, Boston Terrier (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder