Take Me Home for the Holidays: Rescue Animals Looking for Homes This December

We’ve rounded up adorable animals from across Canada who are desperately in need of a new fur-ever home this winter. Give these deserving pets the happy holiday they deserve by helping them get adopted!

Loyal Rescue

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Mia

Location: Ottawa, ON
About This Animal: Little Mia is a two-and-a-half-month-old sweetheart. She is very loving and plays non-stop with her brother and toys. You can’t help but fall in love with her.

For more on Mia, go to Loyal Rescue.

Megan's Rescue Efforts Society

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London

Location: Calgary, AB

About This Animal: London loves to cuddle and play. She needs a home that has no kids or other dogs in the home and that understands that it will take time to gain her trust.

For more on London, go to Megan's Rescue Efforts Society.

Megan's Rescue Efforts Society

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Snacks

Location: Calgary, AB

About This Animal: Snacks (as her name implies) loves snacks and to be pet. She came in with her sister Phoebe and would love to be adopted as a pair, or separately.

For more on Snacks, go to Megan's Rescue Efforts Society.

ARTS Senior Animal Rescue

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Lucy and Charlie

Location: Calgary, AB

About These Animals: Lucy and Charlie are two bonded gals at the happy ages of 8 and 12-years-old. Lucy is an Irish Jack Russell and Charlie is a Jack Russell Cocker Spaniel and they have been together since Lucy was 8-weeks-old. They are so happy when together, and even happier when they're relaxing with their humans.

For more on Lucy and Charlie, go to ARTS Senior Animal Rescue.

ARTS Senior Animal Rescue

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Blu

Location: Calgary, AB

About This Animal: Blu is a gorgeous Snowshoe mix cat sitting at the golden age of 16-years-old. His foster momma says I'm such a good boy as I get along with absolutely everyone, including little children!

For more on Blu, go to ARTS Senior Animal Rescue.

Pawsitive Match

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Goofy

Location: Calgary, AB

About This Animal: Goofy is well, goofy! He likes to play fetch and make his foster mom laugh with his silly antics. He would do well in a home with kids over 5, and a family who can help him continue to learn new tricks.

For more on Goofy, go to Pawsitive Match.

Pawsitive Match

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Rocko

Location: Calgary, AB

About This Animal: Rocko is a sweet and playful gentleman. He needs a home with an experienced dog who know can help him get over his puppy behaviours.

For more on Rocko, go to Pawsitive Match.

Pawsitive Match

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Moe

Location: Calgary, AB

About This Animal: Moe is a 15-lb chihuahua who loves to play with toys and his furry foster brother. He would love a home with a doggy friend and maybe some children over the age of 10.

For more on Moe, go to Pawsitive Match.

The Georgian Triangle Humane Society

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Amanda

Location: Collingwood, ON

About This Animal: Amanda and her sister are looking for homes after their owner passed. This gorgeous girl is extremely friendly with people and other cats. Come by and meet her to give her a home this Christmas.

For more on Amanda, go to The Georgian Triangle Humane Society.

Loyal Rescue

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Morty

Location: Ottawa, ON

About This Animal: Morty is a seven-year-old Bichon Poodle mix who is simply adorable. He tends to bond to one person and all he wants in life is lots of cuddles with his special human. He is very quiet and sweet and will make a wonderful companion for someone who is looking for a new best friend.

For more on Morty, go to Loyal Rescue.

Pawsitive Match

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Pozola

Location: Calgary, AB

About This Animal: Pozola is a pup from Mexico who loves playing with her toys and her humans. She is easily trained and eager to please. Pozola is quite a petite lady, weighing in at 15lbs.

For more on Pozola, go to Pawsitive Match.

ARTS Senior Animal Rescue

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Nolan

Location: Calgary, AB

About This Animal: This handsome man is Nolan, a 12-year-old deaf long-haired domestic. He was found as a stray and is now happily living in a foster home, but would love to have a home to call his own for Christmas. He is getting better at relaxing but his ideal home should be quiet, calm, and full of love and treats.

For more on Nolan, go to ARTS Senior Animal Rescue.

Pawsitive Match

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Meeya

Location: Calgary, AB

About This Animal: Meeya is a gentle and loving soul who has been working hard on her manners. She would do well with a family who could spend a lot of time with her, and keep her very clever mind occupied.

For more on Meeya, go to Pawsitive Match.

ARTS Senior Animal Rescue

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Tiki

Location: Calgary, AB

About This Animal: Tiki is a 12-year-old Ragdoll who is full of personality. Tiki is getting confident with other animals, but she would love to retire in a home that is quiet and will give her lots of pets and treats, and lots of spots for her to watch the world on.

For more on Tiki, go to ARTS Senior Animal Rescue.

The Georgeian Triangle Humane Society

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Sinead

Location: Collingwood, ON

About This Animal: This gorgeous sleek girl is Sinead and she is GTHS’s second longest-term resident. Sinead is relaxed, happy, very friendly and eager to find her forever home.

For more on Sinead, go to The Georgian Triangle Humane Society.

Loyal Rescue

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Wesley

Location: Ottawa, ON

About This Animal: Wesley is a four-year-old Dachshund Chihuahua mix that loves everyone. One minute he can be racing around and the next minute you will find him stretched out fast asleep. Wesley will love you forever if you open your heart and home to him.

For more on Wesley, go to Loyal Rescue.

Pawsitive Match

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Bon

Location: Calgary, AB

About This Animal: Bon is a friendly little girl, weighing only about 20lbs. She loves people and all the dogs she meets. She hopes to find a home with a doggie brother or sister to play with in her new home.

For more on Bon, go to Pawsitive Match.

The Georgian Triangle Humane Society

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Zena

Location: Collingwood, ON

About This Animal: This lovely girl has had a bit of a hard life and is now looking for a loving and committed person or family to fall in love with. She has learned a lot of her doggie manners recently and is very athletic. Zena would love to keep you company on some long walks or hikes.

For more on Zena, go to The Georgian Triangle Humane Society.

ARF Ontario

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Max

Location: London, ON

About This Animal: This handsome fellow is independent, self-confident, easily contented. Tri-pawed Max is a three-year-old old neutered male extra-large breed mix who doesn't let it slow him down. He loves chasing balls in the yard and is a good swimmer too. He's very affectionate with all his humans, including children and seniors, but he should be the only dog in the household.

For more on Max, go to ARF Ontario.

Paws Above

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Beni

Pawsitive Match

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Dax

Location: Calgary, AB

About This Animal: Dax is a nine-year-old Boxer/Lab who loves people but needs some training to get comfortable with other dogs. Dax enjoys being outside, going for runs and playing with toys.

For more on Dax, go to Pawsitive Match Rescue Foundation.

Pawsitive Match

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Miss Junie

Location: Calgary, AB

About This Animal: Miss Junie is a spunky little character who loves to prance around and play with her favourite squeaky toys. Miss Junie will do best in a home with other small dogs or a tolerant big dog. Junie has lots of funny quirks and lots of love to give.

For more on Miss Junie, go to Pawsitive Match Rescue Foundation.

The Georgian Triangle Humane Society

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Ernie

Location: Collingwood, ON

About This Animal: Ernie came to the GTHS after struggling to survive in a dump. He is a majestic, stunning-looking boy who looks like a black lynx! Ernie is a sweet, sweet soul and would make anyone a wonderful companion.

For more on Ernie, go to The Georgian Triangle Humane Society.

The Georgian Triangle Humane Society

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Henrietta

Location: Collingwood, ON

About This Animal: Momma Henrietta was dropped off with her seven three-week-old kittens. After six weeks of nursing and caring for her babies (who have all found their loving forever homes) it's time for Henrietta to find a home of her own. Not only is she a gorgeous cat, she is also very affectionate and will run to greet you at the door.

For more on Henrietta, go to The Georgian Triangle Humane Society.

Underdogs Rescue

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Willow

Location: Edmonton, AB

About This Animal: Willow is a shy three-year-old Mastiff mix that would enjoy a quiet forever home that is stress-free. Willow is great with cats and other dogs once she's comfortable with them but large groups of people tend to overwhelm this wallflower.

For more on Willow, go to Underdogs Rescue.

ARF Ontario

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Utah

Location: London, ON

About This Animal: This handsome two-year-old neutered boy is Utah, and he is a sweet-tempered, sensitive companion. He is currently doing well in foster care living with multiple dogs, and given slow introductions he appreciates the company of easy-going furry friends. Utah lives for a walk or a hike, and of course lots of cuddles.

For more on Utah, go to ARF Ontario.

Just Paws

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Robyn

Location: Richmond Hill, ON

About This Animal: Robyn is a four-year-old 35.5lb Shepherd cross mix. Robyn loves people and would prefer to be the only pet in the home. She loves learning new things and is hoping for a home away from the city with lots of space to run.

For more on Robyn, go to Just Paws Animal Rescue.

Just Paws

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Happy

Location: Richmond Hill, ON

About This Animal: Happy is a two-year-old Labrador/Bulldog mix looking for the perfect active family home. Happy is as upbeat as his name implies, and is housetrained, crate-trained and very intelligent. Happy gets along with other dogs at the park but would prefer to be the only pet in his loving family.

For more on Happy, go to Just Paws Animal Rescue.

Just Paws

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Patsy

Location: Richmond Hill, ON

About This Animal: Patsy is an energetic two-year-old terrier mix who loves walks and is looking for a family who can keep up. Patsy gets along well with other animals and would love a home with lots of people. She especially loves women and children who will spend time with her as she has lots of energy.

For more on Patsy, go to Just Paws Animal Rescue.

Paws Above

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Luna

Location: Toronto, ON

About This Animal: Two-year-old Luna comes all the way from Columbia. She suffered a serious spinal cord injury that left her without use of her back legs but is somewhat mobile using wheelchair. A special home without young children would be best suited to help this adorable animal be all she can be.

For more on Luna, go to Paws Above.

Loyal Rescue

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Archie

Location: Ottawa, ON

About This Animal: Archie is a 14-year-old Yorkie mix who is fun, confident and has tons of personality. He gets along great with everybody, including other small dogs and is a gentleman when being introduced to guests. Archie has a heart murmur so the ideal home for this spunky fella will require proper care, medication and lots of unconditional love.

For more on Archie, go to Loyal Rescue.

Underdogs Rescue

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Sookie

Location: Edmonton, AB

About This Animal: Sookie is a high-energy five-year-old American Bull dog who loves children and meeting new people, but is also independent and enjoys time outside. Sookie would prefer a cat-free home with lots of space to frolick.

For more on Sookie, go to Underdogs Rescue.