Adoption Resources

Safety Protocols

• Why this expert never lets his dog off leash
• Why rescue dogs safety protocols are so strict – Part 1
• Why rescue dogs safety protocols are so strict – Part 2
• Dog GPS Tracker
• Safety and Loss Prevention

Lost and Found

• Memoirs of a lost dog mommy, Part 1: Tips & insights
• Team Chelsea Lost Pet Search Group (Durham area)
• Lost & Found Pets of Ontario, Canada 
• Helping Lost Pets (Toronto)
• City of Toronto Lost & Found Pets (Toronto)
• Trackers Edge
• Lost Paws Inc
• Pawsitive Ground Search and Rescue
• Aid 4 Paws
• Maureen Hani
• The Dream Team -Search Rescue Tracking and Investigation (Hamilton) Tel: 905-902-8326
• Petsearchers Canada (Vancouver) Tel: 606-424-4121

Health and Wellness

• Importance of Annual Exams
• The Importance of Tick Prevention
• The List of Pet Insurance Providers

Food

• Dog food reviews and rating
• People foods to avoid feeding your pets
• Rescued dogs & raw food diet 

Adoption Tips & Guidelines

• Introducing a rescue to a resident dog
• Introducing your new rescue to the resident cats

Fostering Tips & Guidelines

• Fostering Tips & Guidelines
• Fostering Dogs 101: Part 1
• Fostering Dogs 101: Part 2

Community

• Free Korean Dogs Adopters Network

Useful Information

• Civic holiday: firework safety and pets
• Top 10 tips to reduce your dog’s stress during fireworks
• 16 Pet-safe non toxic cleaners we love
• Introducing your new rescue to the resident cats

Dog Trainers (Greater Toronto Area)

The following trainers have been recommended by our adopters based on personal experiences. FKD is not affiliated with nor endorses any of the listed trainers.

• Bark Busters
• Golden Rule Dogs (Dan)
• Don Hutton, Running Dogs
• Educanine
• When Hounds Fly (Rachel Johnston) 
• Whos Walking Who
• Welfare of Our Furry Friends
• Zak George’s dog training revolution

Dog Trainers (Greater Vancouver Area)

• Alice Fisher
• Ann Jackson
• Dizine Canine
• Pets Stay Home Training and Care (Vancouver Island – Nanaimo/Parksville/Qualicum Beach)

Dog Boarding Facilities (Greater Toronto Area)

The following list is based on the recommendations of our adopters. FKD is not affiliated with any of these facilities, and listing of these companies does not equal endorsement.

• Barks and Rec (Mississauga)
• Doug’s Dogs (Toronto)
• Dogtopia (GTA – Various locations)
• Park9 Urban Dog Playcare and Resorts (Toronto & Mississauga)
• Redwood Pet Resort (Milton)

Dog Boarding Facilities (Ottawa)

• Bedrock Kennels: (Ottawa)

Dog Boarding Facilities (Greater Vancouver Area)

• Pets Stay Home Training and Care (Vancouver Island – Nanaimo/Parksville/Qualicum Beach)
• Rex Dog Hotel and Spa (Vancouver)
• Rondivills Kennels (Richmond)
• Stanley Bark (Vancouver)
• The Country Dog Ranch (Squamish)