Volunteer for Animal Organizations in Canada

The Society for Animals in Distress
33 Perini Road, Elliot Lake, Ontario

S.A.D.'s mission is to promote the welfare of domestic animals by providing temporary shelter and care to prevent the suffering to animals in need. We attempt to find caring homes for the animals in our care and we ensure that all our animals in the shelter are either spayed or neutered prior to adoption.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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The Toronto Humane Society
11 River Street, Toronto, Ontario

It is the mission of The Toronto Humane Society to promote the humane care and protection of all animals and to prevent cruelty and suffering.

Following no kill principles, the Toronto Humane Society aspires to be a best-in-class animal shelter - working in partnership with the community to find creative solutions and improve outcomes for all animals.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Therapeutic Paws of Canada
2886 Front Road, Hawkesbury, Ontario

Therapeutic Paws of Canada is a non-profit organization of volunteers providing animal resources for human needs (physical, mental, educational, motivational, socialization) through regular visits to hospitals, residences, schools, etc.

Keywords: Animals

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Thompson Humane Society Inc.
27 Nelson Road, Thompson, Manitoba

Our message is quite simple - a dog, a cat, any animal feels pain, they need food, water and shelter.like we all do. The mission of the THS is to promote this message, to educate and to provide a safe haven for the animals in our care. In this way, the THS hopes to encourage compassion towards all life.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Thompson Humane Society Inc.

Thunder Bay and District Humane Society
1535 Rosslyn Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario

The Thunder Bay & District Humane Society is a non-profit organization, dedicated to providing care and shelter to animals in need and investigating and enforcing animal cruelty laws. We are an open door for life shelter offering food, veterinarian care and shelter to animals who have been neglected, abandoned, abused, or whose owners simply can't care for them anymore.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Thunder Bay and District Humane Society

Timmins & District Humane Society
620 Mahoney Drive, Timmins, Ontario

The Timmins Humane Society is a non profit organization and Registered Charity (Number 87246 6198 RR0001). Also an affiliate of the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA)

The Society is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, and assisted by Members at Large, who work on various committees, such as Fundraising, Adoptions and Cruelty Prevention.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Timmins & District Humane Society

Tiny Paws Dog Rescue Canada
Leamington, Ontario

Tiny Paws Dog Rescue Canada (TPDRC) is a registered charitable organization comprised of volunteers who are working to fill a much needed niche in the rescue community - that of rescuing stray or surrendered small (under 20 lb.) mixed breed and purebred dogs. We also strive to educate and raise public awareness about responsible pet ownership. Our volunteers and foster homes allow us to continue our very important work helping small dogs in need.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Toronto Bird Observatory
588 Indian Grove, Toronto, Ontario

Toronto Bird Observatory (TBO) is a charitable organization, which provides a means for naturalists to study and contribute to the knowledge of avian biology and behaviour through banding and other means of monitoring migratory birds.

Keywords: Animals

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Toronto Cat Rescue
Mississauga, Ontario

TCR relies on volunteers to foster cats in their homes until a cat lover adopts them. Having a network of Foster Homes allows every cat in our care to be part of someone's home. It gives a rescued cat a chance to adapt to living with a family, sometimes with other cats, dogs and/or children.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Toronto Ornithological Club
403 Sackville St, Toronto, Ontario

The Toronto Ornithological Club was formed in 1934, and registered as a non-profit Ontario organization in 1987. It is a club for serious birders

Keywords: Animals

Volunteer Profile of Toronto Ornithological Club

Toronto Wildlife Centre
60 Carl Hall Rd, Unit 4, Toronto, Ontario

Toronto Wildlife Centre (TWC) offers many unique programs and services to wildlife and the community.

Keywords: Wildlife · Environment · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Toronto Wildlife Centre

Toronto Zoo
361A Old Finch Avenue, Toronto, Ontario

The Toronto Zoo will be a dynamic and exciting action centre that inspires people to love, respect and protect wildlife and wild spaces.

Keywords: Wildlife · Animals

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TROtt Therapeutic Riding Association of Ottawa Carleton
6362 Bank Street, Greely, Ontario

TROtt is a registered charity that has been serving children, youth and adults in the Ottawa area with primarily physical, developmental and learning disabilities for over 35 years.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled · Children and Youth · Animals

Volunteer Profile of TROtt Therapeutic Riding Association of Ottawa Carleton

Turtle Haven Rescue
Kitchener, Ontario

Located in Kitchener, TurtleHaven has been helping turtles for the past 15 years. We started out modestly enough by taking in the red-ear slider a.k.a the pet store turtle so people would not release them into our wetlands. Over that time frame we have literally kept hundreds of them out of our wetlands.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Turtle S.H.E.L.L.
Tortue S.H.E.L.L.
2559 Market St, Cumberland, Ontario

Turtle S.H.E.L.L.
Tortue a registered Canadian charitable organization dedicated to turtles
Safety Habitat Education Long Life

Keywords: Wildlife · Rescue and Adoption · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Turtle S.H.E.L.L.

Tweed Animal Control
139 Allore Rd, Stoco, Ontario

Municipality of Tweed By-Law No. 2014-07 sets out the provisions for the licencing and regulating of dogs. The by-law outlines the regulations and fees for licencing dogs, the regulations for keeping of dogs, and the penalties for non-compliance with the by-law provisions.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Under My Wing Pug Rescue
1469 Merivale Road, Ottawa, Ontario

UNDER MY WING - Pug Rescue is a registered charitable organization (822 842 290 RR0001) based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada & run entirely by volunteers who are dedicated to providing a bridge between a pug's past life and its better future.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Upper Credit Humane Society
5383 Trafalgar Rd, Erin, Ontario

The original name of the Upper Credit Humane Society (UCHS) was the Erin and Hillsburgh and District Humane Society (EHDHS). The EHDHS was founded as a Branch of the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Ontario SPCA) in 1991. The original founders of the Society were Robert and Anne Burr, who, with a group of concerned local citizens, began holding meetings in an Erin church basement. During the first year, the EHDHS concerned itself primarily with the welfare of local wildlife and investigating reports of cruelty to animals.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Upper Credit Humane Society

Upper Credit Humane Society
5383 Trafalgar Rd, Erin, Ontario

The original name of the Upper Credit Humane Society (UCHS) was the Erin and Hillsburgh and District Humane Society (EHDHS). The EHDHS was founded as a Branch of the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Ontario SPCA) in 1991. The original founders of the Society were Robert and Anne Burr, who, with a group of concerned local citizens, began holding meetings in an Erin church basement. During the first year, the EHDHS concerned itself primarily with the welfare of local wildlife and investigating reports of cruelty to animals.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Upper Credit Humane Society

Upper Credit Humane Society
5383 Wellington 24, Erin, Ontario

The original name of the Upper Credit Humane Society (UCHS) was the Erin and Hillsburgh and District Humane Society (EHDHS). The EHDHS was founded as a Branch of the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Ontario SPCA) in 1991. The original founders of the Society were Robert and Anne Burr, who, with a group of concerned local citizens, began holding meetings in an Erin church basement. During the first year, the EHDHS concerned itself primarily with the welfare of local wildlife and investigating reports of cruelty to animals.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Upper Credit Humane Society

Upper Credit Humane Society
5383 Wellington 24, Erin, Ontario

The original name of the Upper Credit Humane Society (UCHS) was the Erin and Hillsburgh and District Humane Society (EHDHS). The EHDHS was founded as a Branch of the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Ontario SPCA) in 1991. The original founders of the Society were Robert and Anne Burr, who, with a group of concerned local citizens, began holding meetings in an Erin church basement. During the first year, the EHDHS concerned itself primarily with the welfare of local wildlife and investigating reports of cruelty to animals.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Upper Credit Humane Society

Urban Cat Relief
Box 77553 RPO Sheppard Plaza, Downsview, Ontario

Urban Cat Relief (formerly Fostering Felines Cat Rescue and CATalyst Cat Rescue) is committed to helping people make a difference in the lives of homeless cats.
All animals deserve to live with dignity and love, free from cruelty and abuse. Our goal is to ensure that every cat and kitten is treated with respect, care and compassion.
Our mandate includes the rescue of domesticated stray and feral cats, as well as the safety and welfare of all cats in our communities.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison Way, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Vancouver Aquarium is a recognized leader in connecting people to our natural world. As a self-supporting, non-profit association, the Aquarium is dedicated to effecting the conservation of aquatic life through display and interpretation, education, research and direct action. More than 35 million people have visited the Aquarium since our opening in 1956. Located in Stanley Park, we're open to visitors from around the world 365 days a year.

Keywords: Wildlife · Animals

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Vernon & District Animal Care Society
3205 22nd Street, Vernon, British Columbia

We are a small local group of volunteers operating a Registered, Non-profit Charitable Society known as Vernon & District Animal Care Society (or VDACS). We service the North Okanagan Regional District, plus Falkland. Our primary focus is spay/neuter financial assistance for low income families. We are not a shelter - our goal is to reduce the need for a shelter by reducing pet overpopulation.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Vernon & District Animal Care Society

Village Kitten Rescue
2345 Perkins Drive, North Gower, Ontario

We are a newly formed rescue who rescues abandoned, abused and feral kittens in the Greater Ottawa Region. We are a small rescue consisting of dedicated volunteers who give the best of care to all rescued kittens.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Wallaceburg Animal Shelter
115 Arnold Street, Wallaceburg, Ontario

We are responsilbe for picking up strays in Wallaceburg, Dresden, the surrounding areas and running the shelter. Since January 1 we have not put any animals down opting instead to finding good homes if the owners do not claim them.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Wallaceburg Animal Shelter

WCS Canada
720 Spadina Ave, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario

WCS Canada focuses on saving the best of the wild -- rich landscapes where wildlife conservation can be achieved at a large scale -- because others don't. Governments and industry give too little attention to the effect of cumulative impacts of development and climate change on ecosystems. WCS is drawing attention to the need to secure a natural legacy for future generations. We do field research on wildlife and share our results, and we provide advice on conservation policies and planning for protected areas.

Keywords: Wildlife · Animals

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Welland & District Humane Society
60 Provincial Street, Welland, Ontario

The Ontario SPCA and the Welland & District SPCA enjoy a?close relationship and continue to work hand in hand to strengthen animal cruelty laws within the Province. The Welland & District SPCA over the last few years has grown to include its own S/N clinic and a mobile S/N clinic. We also have a close partnership with Petsmart Charities of Canada who have helped us with our clinics and continue to support our spay / neuter initiatives. We will continue to set the PACE for Animal Welfare in Ontario with our partner communities.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Welland & District Humane Society

Westminster Pet Sanctuary
Ottawa, Ontario

Westminster is a dedicated, hard working, registered charity. All of our members and volunteers are unpaid so 100% of every dollar donated goes towards the critter's care.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Westminster Pet Sanctuary

Whippet Rescue Canada
7571 - 23rd Street, Grand Forks, British Columbia

In 1998, a comprehensive Whippet Rescue program was organized with representatives from across Canada dedicated to intervening on behalf of abandoned, abused, neglected or lost whippets. We also offer assistance to owners who can no longer keep their whippets due to such circumstances as divorce, job loss or a death in the family. Whatever the reason, Whippet Rescue is here to help.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Whispering Hearts Horse Rescue
1652 Concession 10 RR#5, Hagersville, Ontario

Whispering Hearts Horse Rescue is privately funded by the efforts of the owners, and kind donations of like minded animal lovers.

It is all Volunteers, who are many, that donate their time and efforts which allows Whispering Hearts to operate. Since being established in 2007, WHHR has saved over 190 horses in need. We are proud to say that many of these have now been adopted into permanent loving homes as a result of our efforts and dedication to our cause.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Whispering Hearts Horse Rescue

Whistler Animals Galore Society
8000 Nesters Road, Whistler, British Columbia

Whistler Animals Galore (WAG) was founded in 1982 when two friends identified the need for an animal rescue service in the Sea-to-Sky corridor. Since then, WAG has grown into a respected community asset. WAG is non-profit and registered charity that cares for and re-homes hundred of animals each year.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Whistler Animals Galore Society

Wild at Heart Refuge Centre
95 White Road, Lively, Ontario

Wild at Heart Refuge Centre promotes wildlife conservation by providing veterinary care and rehabilitation to injured, sick or orphaned wildlife in Northern Ontario with the goal of releasing rehabilitated animals back into the wild.

In addition, we will have a strong focus on community education, volunteers, student interns and media events to increase the understanding of wildlife issues.

Keywords: Wildlife · Rescue and Adoption · Education and Literacy · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Wild at Heart Refuge Centre

Wildlife Haven Rehabiliation Centre
Box 147, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Formed in 1984 by a group of environmentally concerned citizens, the Manitoba Wildlife Rehabilitation Organization (MWRO) was Manitoba's first wildlife rehabilitation organization.

Keywords: Wildlife · Rescue and Adoption · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Wildlife Haven Rehabiliation Centre

Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta

The Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton (WRSE) is committed to proper environmental stewardship and recognizes the important role we play in conserving Alberta's native species through the services and programs we provide to the community.

Keywords: Wildlife · Rescue and Adoption · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton

Windsor Essex County Humane Society
1375 Provincial Road, Windsor, Ontario

The Windsor/Essex County Humane Society is a safe refuge offering rescue and relief for animals in need - providing compassionate care, treatment, and rehabilitation. By reuniting lost animals with their families, adopting animals into forever homes, and providing assistance with spay/neuter we offer them a second chance at life. We are leaders in the community working with others to eliminate all forms of animal suffering caused by overpopulation, neglect, ignorance, and abuse.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Windsor Essex County Humane Society

Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association
4465 Huron Church Rd, Windsor, Ontario

In the early 1960's, Dr. Elmer Butt, a noted Windsor radiologist and equestrian observed horses being used for therapy with physically challenged children in England. He brought the idea back to Windsor with him and in September 1971, Dr. Butt chaired a meeting to form what was to become the Windsor Association of Riding for the Handicapped (W.A.R.H). It became the first such association in Canada.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association

Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter Inc.
3062 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba

The Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter is Manitoba's first registered charity, NO-KILL animal shelter. Our Charitable Registration number is #866006273RR0001

The Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter is a non-profit charity committed to providing a euthanasia-free environment for unwanted animals through the provision of interim care and arrangement of adoptions to suitable owners.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter Inc.

World Animal Protection
Protection mondiale des animaux
90 Eglinton Ave E, Suite 960, Toronto, Ontario

We protect the world's animals. We always have done, and we always will. But every day, in every country, millions of animals are suffering. And the more people who know about our charity, the more animals we can reach. That's why we need our name to evolve. That's why we need a name that is clearer, more distinct and more memorable. That's why we are now World Animal Protection.

Keywords: Animals

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World Parrot Refuge
2116 Alberni Hwy, Coombs, British Columbia

The World Parrot Refuge is an educational facility that provides a "Home for Life" for previously owned pet parrots, and is operated by the "For the Love Of Parrots Refuge Society" (FLOPRS). Click here for visitor information, including opening hours, admission prices and how to get to the Refuge.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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World Wildlife Fund Canada Foundation
Fondation Du Fonds Mondial Pour La Nature Canada
245 Eglinton Ave E, Suite 410, Toronto, Ontario

The relentless commitment and passion of our people is one of WWF's greatest strengths. Our ambitious conservation vision and plans are driven by some of Canada's best minds in science, policy, business, and communication.

Keywords: Wildlife · Animals

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WRA Wildlife Rescue Association of British Columbia
5216 Glencarin Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia

The Wildlife Rescue Association of BC was established in 1979 to rehabilitate wildlife affected by human activity and provide education to the public on co-existing with urban wildlife.

Keywords: Wildlife · Animals

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Your Dog Rescue
2195 3 Sideroad, Campbellville, Ontario

Your Dog Rescue is a non-profit organization based in Oakville, Ontario comprised of volunteers dedicated to rescuing and re-homing all breeds of dogs throughout Ontario, Canada.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Yukon Fish and Game Association
4078 4th Ave, Unit 1, Whitehorse, Yukon

Yukon Fish and Game Association, ensure the sound, long-term management of fish, wildlife, and outdoor recreation resources in the best interests of all residents of the Yukon.

Keywords: Wildlife · Environment · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Yukon Fish and Game Association

Yukon Wildlife Preserve Operating Society
Whitehorse, Yukon

The Yukon Wildlife Preserve Operating Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining the over 700 acre preserve and its animals for the education and enjoyment of all.

Keywords: Wildlife · Environment · Animals

Volunteer Profile of Yukon Wildlife Preserve Operating Society

Zoo de Granby
1050, boul. David-Bouchard, Granby, Quebec

Granby Zoo's mission is for visitors to enjoy a unique educational and recreational experience (adventure) through close proximity with mainly endangered or exotic animals, in the context of conservation and scientific development within high quality recreational facilities.

Keywords: Wildlife · Animals

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Zoo sauvage de St Felicien
2230, boulevard du Jardin, St Felicien, Quebec

Our mission consists in offering our visitors a unique Zoo that is harmoniously integrated to the natural wilderness; to offer them a personal meeting with nature and its living species from the Borealie, by the Zoo's exceptional contribution to the preservation and conservation of boreal biodiversity through its educational, scientific, and recreational activities.

Keywords: Wildlife · Animals

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