volunteer run, dog driven.

Founded with a passion for compassion, we’re more than just a rescue — we’re a family. Based in Kitchener, Ontario, The Dog Rescue Society is a foster-based, volunteer-run organization dedicated to giving every dog the second chance they deserve. United by our love for animals, our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs in need, while creating a supportive community of adopters, fosters, and animal lovers.

Together, we’re changing lives — one wagging tail at a time.

🌟 14 Happy Tails in August! 🌟

Because of YOU, 14 incredible dogs found their forever homes last month! 🐾💛

This one was extra special… after months of waiting, our longest foster pups Ash & Lenny finally got their happily-ever-afters.

NALA - AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

✨🐾 Meet Nala – Our Miracle Girl! 🐾✨

Some of you may remember this sweet American Bulldog mix 💕—back in July she was at risk of euthanasia 😢. Thanks to YOUR support, we saved her, and now she’s re

✨🐾 Meet Lulu — Our Special Kitty Guest 🐾✨

Yes, we know we’re The Dog Rescue Society… but sometimes, a sweet kitty in need finds her way to us too 💛🐱

Lulu is just 11 months old and was rescued from the streets. She’s ver

💔🐾 Cali Has Been Waiting Since April… 🐾💔

We can’t believe this sweet 2-year-old girl hasn’t had a single application 😢. Cali is truly a gem once she feels safe — full of wiggles, kisses, and love! 💕

✨🐶 Meet Cali &nda

🚨 HARRY, MANNY, SADIE & DIESEL NEED FOSTER HOMES BY SATURDAY! 🚨

These sweet pups have had ZERO applications 😢 and are counting on kind-hearted fosters to give them a chance at a better life. Can you open your heart (and home) for one of them?

✨🐾 PEPPER – STILL WAITING… 🐾✨

Sweet Pepper has grown up in foster care 💔 — she’s watched all of her siblings get adopted while she’s had zero applications. At just 7 months old, she’s the last of her litter st

HARRY - FOSTER NEEDED/FOSTER TO ADOPT
Breed: Boxer Mix
Age: 1 year
Gender: Male

Harry is a sweet, fun-loving young boxer mix with lots of energy to spare! He’s good with both cats and dogs and has been respectful with children he’s met (

THOR - FOSTER TO ADOPT
📆 Arrives Aug 30th

Thor is a 2-year-old Chihuahua mix, weighing about 24 lbs. When he was found just three months ago, he was hungry and covered in fleas. Despite being scanned for a microchip, his owner never responded. 💔

JULIA - FOSTER NEEDED/FOSTER TO ADOPT

Breed: Terrier Mix
Age: 2 years
Weight: 30 lbs
Gender: Female

Sweet Julia has been waiting far too long — she’s spent the past year in the shelter after raising a litter of puppies who were quickly

🌱🐾 Meet Sprout! 🐾🌱

12 weeks old • Mystery Mix (Lab x ???) • Fostered in Guelph
Sprout is the last of his litter still waiting for a forever family 💔 — and we can’t figure out why! He’s a total cuddlebug 💞 who loves

✨🐾 CALI – STILL WAITING 💔 🐾✨

This sweet 2-year-old has been in our care since April… and she hasn’t received a single adoption application. 😢 We can’t understand why — Cali is such a gem once she feels safe!

🏡 Fo

Today we're so excited to share Ash's next chapter with his forever family!

For 2 years, Ash’s world was nothing more than the end of a chain tied to a tree. No love, no care, no safe place to call home. When he finally came into our care, he

FOSTER HOMES NEEDED - HARRY, THOR, JULIA, MANNY & EVE

🐾 FOSTER HOMES NEEDED BY NEXT WEEKEND 🐾

We can’t save them without you. Five amazing pups are waiting for foster homes — could you be their hero? 💛

🐶 HARRY – 1 yr Box

🥹 “I’ve spent my whole life waiting… will you finally choose me?” 💛

➡️ SWIPE for a surprise 💋 — yes, that’s Lenny giving her foster mom a big ol’ smooch.

Meet Lenny — 2 years old, 40 lbs of Shephe

PEPPER – AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

🐶 Breed: Shepherd/Husky Mix
📆 Age: 7 months
📍 Fostered in: Kitchener, ON
💖 Status: Last of her litter waiting in foster care!

Meet Pepper — a fun-sized bundle of love, zoomies, and puppy mischief! Th

KOBE -AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION. 🐾Meet Kobe – the gentle giant who’s down for anything! 🐾

Can you believe this sweet boy hasn’t had ONE single adoption application? 😱

We don’t get it either… because Kobe is amazing.

🐾 ASH – STILL WAITING FOR HIS FOREVER 💔

📍 2 YRS OLD | 55 lbs | Dog + Cat + Kid Friendly | Fostered in Elora, ON

We can’t believe it... Ash hasn’t had a single adoption application. Not one. 😞 And we honestly don’t know w

🐾 MEET FINCH — The Gentle Soul Ready to Love 💛

📍 2.5 Yrs | 54 lbs | Plott Hound | Fostered in Breslau, ON

Finch spent most of his early life in a shelter... but you’d never know it. He’s soft, sweet, and quietly affectionate &m

🌱 MEET SPROUT – Your Big-Hearted Baby Boy 💚🐾

📍 11 weeks | Mystery Mix (Lab x ???) | Fostered in Guelph

This chunky little cuddlebug is ready to bloom into your new best friend! 🥹✨ Sprout is the gentle giant of his litter — the bigg

🎉 12 Adoptions in July! THANK YOU, Rescue Family! 🐾💛

As August starts up, we just want to take a moment to say one thing: THANK YOU. 🙏

Because of your continued love, shares, donations, foster support, and kind words — 12 amazing dogs fou

adoptable dogs

FIND YOUR BEST FRIEND

WE NEED YOUR HELP

As a volunteer-run, not-for-profit organization, we rely on generous donations to support our incredible foster families.
Your help makes a big difference! Click the link below to view our Amazon Wishlist and see the urgently needed items that keep our dogs safe, healthy, and happy.

Amazon Wishlist

Dog with a brindle coat and orange collar sitting behind a chain-link fence in a kennel.

Close-up of a playful dog with a snow white and brown coat, sitting on green grass, looking up with a happy expression and open mouth.

pawtrips

At PawTrips, we believe every dog deserves a fun and safe adventure! We are a premier KW mobile dog daycare that brings the excitement of a school bus ride straight to your pup’s paws. Whether you’re at work, running errands, or simply need an extra hand, we ensure your furry family member gets the exercise, socialization, and care they need—while traveling in style! Click the photo above to visit their website and learn more!
We’re so grateful for our friends at PawTrips, the premier Kitchener-Waterloo mobile dog daycare with the cutest pink school bus 🚌💖!
PawTrips believes every dog deserves safe, fun adventures, and they generously support our rescue by giving our foster pups exactly that.
Through excursions and pack walks, our dogs get the chance to socialize, exercise, and explore the world while they wait for their forever homes. These outings not only brighten their days but also help them build confidence and practice important skills. 🐶✨

trupanion

We're dedicated to helping dogs and cats get the best care. According to a recent study, Trupanion pets are 2x as likely to live longer than non-Trupanion pets.* Just one more reason to choose Trupanion.
We’ve recently partnered with our friends at Trupanion to offer a NEW Adoption Day offer through their shelter/rescue support program - 30 days of pet insurance coverage for your new family member is now included with every adoption! Let’s give them the life they deserve. Click the photo above to read more about what Trupanion has to offer!

tractive

Tractive is a GPS tracker designed to help you monitor your dog's location and health. It attaches to your dog's collar and connects to your smartphone via the Tractive app, providing real-time location tracking with updates every 2–3 seconds.The tracker offers unlimited range, allowing you to locate your dog anywhere, and includes features like activity and sleep monitoring, virtual fences with escape alerts, and health insights such as heart and respiratory rate tracking. Additionally, it has a bark monitoring feature to detect signs of separation anxiety.
With Tractive, our adopters can enjoy peace of mind anywhere for FREE. Their trackers provide real-time GPS tracking, activity and health monitoring, and the ability to check in on your dog whether they’re exploring outdoors or relaxing at home. These features help ensure our pups stay happy, healthy, and safe as they settle into their forever homes.