I love animals, especially dogs. I have two pets and I try to provide them with the best care and love. But, when going out or travelling, I can’t always bring them along. And while they may be in the best dog care in my city, I do miss them.
But what do you do when you’re traveling and find a lost dog out there by the road? While Ottawa is one of the prettiest places you would come across in Canada, did you know that thousands of pets – including dogs and cats – are brought to the municipal pound each year because they are lost and are not wearing any identification tags?
So what do you do if you’re in Canada, and find a poor lost soul somewhere, don’t worry. There are dog rescue organizations to contact.
In Ontario, Canada, where Ottawa lies, one such non-profit organization works to help find forever homes for dogs- Ottawa Dog Rescue. They offer well-constructed and maintained all-breed foster homes for neglected and abandoned dogs.
Ottawa Dog Rescue
Established in 2013, Ottawa Dog Rescue is involved in helping abandoned dogs by saving their lives and providing them with loving forever homes through adoption. It is a non-profit organization run by a team of experienced rescuers aimed at animal welfare and helping surrendered dogs find good homes with loving families.
I do recommend their team because I have seen my friends using their services, like my friend Lisa who adopted a dog through them.
She talked about how they have a large group of volunteers, including locals and veterinarians, working towards the cause. The rescued dogs are kept in foster homes where they are given proper care, food, and treatment for their injuries until they are adopted by well-suited forever homes.
The foster-based rescue team can help you should you find any injured or abandoned dogs, which are then taken to foster homes for treatment.
And if you know someone in Ottawa who are unable to take care of their pets, I recommend that you tell them to contact them through the Owner Surrender application.
Or, if you know someone looking to adopt or foster a dog in Ottawa, the Ottawa Dogs Rescue team is a good place to contact, and you can fill out a foster application form.
There is another thing that I should add here – locals or visitors travelling around also have the option to adopt the dogs. Adoption at Dog Rescue in Ottawa is an easy but well, somewhat of a bit lengthy process. That’s good too, because you wouldn’t want to have a pup or dog ready for adoption by just about anyone without proper verifications. You can scroll through a list of puppies and rescued dogs available for adoption before you fill out the form.
What’s the Dog Adoption Process Like with Them?
So, let’s say you are staying with your host family or friend in Ottawa, and they decide to adopt a dog. Here is what the process will be like.
Once you’ve filled it out, the NGO carries out a proper background check, including home visits and an application screening process to determine your eligibility for adoption. The team at Dog Rescue in Ottawa will follow up with you regularly after you’ve been selected as a dog’s adoptive owner for a liability check. It’s your responsibility to treat the dog right and educate yourself on the essentials of dog ownership.
But if you are not living there and are just a tourist but still want to contribute in any way for dogs, you can donate . Dog Rescue in Ottawa is completely based on fundraising and volunteering – for their treatment, medicinal, food, and shelter supplies.
As a tourist to and in Canada, you will explore the true beauty of Canadian landscapes and nature. And if you do find a lost pup somewhere in Ottawa, you know now what to do!
Last Updated on March 18, 2024 by Pragya Chakrapani
Street dogs are some of the biggest sweethearts that one can provide shelter to. Instead of spending thousands of rupees on “exotic” dog breeds, it would be such a thoughtful thing to help the loyal companions near to us and in dire need of love and compassion. All the best to Ottawa Dog Rescue and hope it continues to prosper!