Please meet our current adoptable dogs! All of our dogs are adult rescues. Roo has arrived, she is a regal, 9-month old Thai Ridgeback mix!  Chip will be arriving in March! We are expecting  Roo's sister Lulu in early March (also a Thai Ridgebck mix), and 3 small-to-medium poodle mixes called Amada, Bebe and Solin later in March, so please check back for updates.  Please also visit our Facebook and Instagram accounts for the most current info on our adoptable dogs,  rescue efforts, and local Colombian animal welfare initiatives including spay and neuter campaigns, and feeding, caring for and rescuing street animals. 

For dogs that are still in Colombia, you must be able to cover travel costs to Toronto, including the flight, crate, an international medical certificate and any duties to be paid on arrival. We make the flight arrangements, complete all of the paperwork and pick up the dogs at the airport. These direct adoptions are suitable only for guardians/families with lots of dog experience and time to commit to the process.  

We are always looking for volunteers travelling to Colombia and back that are willing to help. It's pretty simple: someone from the rescue will meet you at the airport in Colombia with the dog, and when you land, one of our Canadian volunteers will be there to pick up the dog. The rescue covers all costs and provides the necessary paperwork for customs that indicates you are volunteering for a registered NFP. It's a great way to help a dog in need without a long-term commitment -- cargo flights are very expensive -- this makes it easier and more affordable for Canadian families to adopt one of these amazing mutts! Please contact us if you'd like to know more about how you can help.

A SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING ADOPTION FEES: The average cost to spay/neuter, vaccinate, transport each dog to Toronto and foster locally is now around $1,600 per dog.  Since the onset of  COVID-19, we have been relying primarily on cargo flights to bring any out-of-country dogs into rescue here, these flights are very expensive, and as a result we have increased our adoption fees to cover additional costs.  The adoption fees we quote are the bare minimum we need to charge in order to continue our operations. We do our best to fund-raise the difference but as a small not-for-profit it’s not always possible. If you adopt from us and are happy with your adoption and are in a position to help we gratefully accept any additional amount you are able to provide so that we can continue helping more dogs find their forever homes.
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Meet Regal Roo!

**ADOPTION PENDING** Roo is a gorgeous, mostly Thai Ridgeback mix hailing from the island of Koh Samui with a very sad history: born on the street to a feral mom, she and her sister Lulu were the only 2 surviving pups from a litter of 6. Thankfully, Roo and her sister are okay and her mom has also been sterilized and continues to be fed and cared by their rescuer. Roo is now in Toronto and settling into her new life and she loves the snow! (Her sister Lulu will also be coming to us, so stay tuned for updates on her.)


Roo is just under a year old now and still has lots of that that puppy-ness about her. She is inquisitive about everything, happy, friendly and easy-going. She loves other dogs and currently lives with 3 others with no issue. She can still be a destructive chewer and needs to be supervised. She loves her walks, is fine in the car and at the vet. She has settled into life with her foster family in the east end of Toronto fabulously.

Roo is incredibly sweet, smart and loves to snuggle. She has already mastered her basic commands, knows the word treat and will occasionally take herself to the treat cupboard and tap it with her nose (she may be a bit too smart for her own good). She is also very active and athletic with zero fear of heights and has no issues trying to climb things, so a secure backyard with a high fence is a must for this girl. She also needs a family that will give her sufficient physical and mental stimulation. She would love advanced obedience and a tricks and/or agility class.

Roo weighs about 17.5 kilos, she may still have a bit of growing and filling out to do. Roo is fully vetted, spayed, current on vaccinations (boosters just administered in Canada), 4DX negative and micro-chipped. Roo is also crate trained. She will fuss initially, but settles quickly and will rest quietly in her crate for several hours. She would be fine as an only dog or with fur sibs, due to her age, size and breed mix, no cats or young kids; dog-savvy kids 12+ would be fine as she loves to play and has loads of energy. Roo is available for adoption in the GTA only. This regal girl is a real treasure! Her adoption fee is 1200. 00. If you think you are a good match for Ms. Roo, we would love to hear from you! Please complete the application form above and email it to us.
*Please see above special note regarding adoption fees.

Chip is simply Charming!

Chip was rescued with his mom Dallas and baby brother from a rural area in Colombia when he was a tiny pup.


The family that owned his mom was going to dispose of this little family in a very horrifying way, but thankfully, their plight was shared on social media, and a kind volunteer went to the farm to rescue them. Unfortunately, his brother was very ill and succumbed, but Chip and his mom Dallas survived, she's already been adopted happily in Toronto. Now, after so long looking for a forever family in Colombia' it's Chip's turn!

Chip is about 2.5 years old, he is a classic Colombian criollito, and looks to be a mix of shepherd, collie, terrier and who know what else? His mom Dallas is a mini Schnauzer mix. Chip is neutered, vaccinated, 4Dx negative. He is 102cm long, 72cm tall and weighs about 25 kilos, so he's a perfect, medium and sporty mix! He will receive a full Canadian vetting, new blood work, and will be micro-chipped in Canada prior to adoption. Chip will also be fostered locally prior to any adoption, so we can get to know him and find the best fit.

Chip is well known as part of the welcome wagon on Dra. Martha's farm. He's friendly and sociable, and pre-COVID, met many of our Canadian friends that visited. He lives and gets along well with other dogs, will be tested with cats when he arrives in Toronto. We'll be searching for a home without young kids, due to his size and exuberance, dog-savvy kids 12+ will likely be fine. Chip's adoption fee is 1200.00. Due to COVID restrictions, all Colombian dogs are travelling by cargo, which is a lot more expensive than with a flight volunteer. If you are in the GTA and think you are the one to give this little gnome his happy ending, we would love to hear from you!
*Please see above special note regarding adoption fees.