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Gallery of Past Events and Fundraisers.
 November 2023Tail wags of thanks to Boreal Pet Food for their generous donation of dog food for the puppies and momma dogs saved from a puppy mill. We have a lot of bellies to feed and this donation will greatly help. Thank you to everyone at Boreal Pet Food for helping make a difference. All the dogs give you a paws up and big woofs🐾 |  November 2023Woofs of thanks to Ren's Pets for kindly donating goodie bags and gift cards. The goodie bags and gift cards were handed out to our puppies foster families at the puppy training class we held on Sunday 🐾We truly appreciate Ren’s Pets generosity and compassion for our furry friends. Tail wags and puppy kisses to everyone at Ren’s Pets Oakville❤️🐶 |  November 2023Our Sunday morning started with puppy cuteness overload! Our puppies gathered for a puppy 101 training workshop with their foster parents. Everyone did super well! Paws up to our awesome volunteers and the great folks who are all fostering who made this happen❤️🐾 |
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 October 2023Cheers to Badlands Brewing for their donation of an awesome package to our FUNdraiser Friday! Ridge is looking stylish in his new Badlands Brewing bandana and his lucky mom is very "hoppy" with her package she won. |  October 2023We were able to pull 19 lives from the horrors of a puppy mill- it takes a village. |  July 2023We ❤ Olives en folie located in downtown Oakville, thank you for your continued support. The lucky winner can't wait to start using their Jalapeno Infused Olive Oil & Garlic Balsamic Vinegar that they won, yummy eats😋 |
 July 2023Thank you to our friends at teapigs for donating another tea-rrific basket filled with their fabulous teas. Congrats to Elinor who made sure she didn't miss out on being the lucky winner, she is a big teapigs fan! There is always time for a cup of tea🍵 |  July 2023Tail wags to Blueboy Organics for their donation of their amazing products to our FUNdraiser Friday! TDRI alumni Dixie & her big brother Duke are the very lucky winners. Blueboy Organics are Dixie & Duke approved, they give a paws up🐾 |  July 2023A BIG thank you to Summerland Cottages located in Fenelon Falls for their generous donation of two cabins to our fundraiser auctions. TDRI alumni Abigail and her parents were the lucky winners and Lola, their adorable foster puppy, had an amazing time and can't wait to go back for some more fun in the sun & relaxation. ☀ |
 July 2023The happy winners!! The only acceptable Blackfly for their pack😉 |  July 2023Bring on the long weekend Eh! Congratulations to our lucky winner who will be celebrating Canada Day with the awesome gift package they won!!! Thank you to everyone who participated to make this fundraiser a success! Paws up to Blackfly Beverages and Muskoka Brand Gourmet for their generosity and continued support and absolute compassion for the dogs in our rescue ❤️🐾Wishing everyone a safe and happy Canada Day |  June 2023Lola with her fabulous foster mom and Joan, our president of TDRI at OFFA📸 |
 June 2023Lights, Camera, Action 🎬 Lola our foster puppy was ready to walk her first red carpet at OFFA. |  June 2023A BIG thank you to Oakville Festivals of Film & Art (OFFA) for inviting us and including us as community partners. It was a fabulous night. A few of our awesome volunteers and foster families along with Lola, our adorable American Bulldog cross puppy attended the Eastern Canadian Premiere of The Year of the Dog at the Oakville Centre of Performing Arts 📽 |  June 2023Cheers to everyone who helped make the Father's Day package a success! Congratulations to the lucky winner! Thank you to Eileen Cox, TDRI Supporters,Muskoka Brand Gourmet, our furry friends Luke & Lexi & TDRI alumni Oscar & Harley for their donations. Happy Father's Day 💙 |
 June 2023Otis and Charlie (who is also a rescue) loved the treats their mommy won at the recent pop up auction (and for a good cause)! Thank you Hemp4Paws & The Dog Rescuers Inc. for the yummy cookies!” |  June 2023Tucker couldn't wait to try out his new dog bed that his mom won for him. Made by Piper's Pillows and kindly donated by our furry friends Xena, Patrick & Riggs. |  May 2023TDRI alumni Olive & Lucy were the lucky winners of the Who Rescued Who blanket made by Piper's Pillows and generously donated by our furry friends Riggs, Patrick & Xena. Pipers Pillows donated a matching tug toy💛 |
 May 2023Paws up to amazing animal communicator & author June Blackburn for donating her new book “Intuitive Animal Communication - How You Can Listen to Animals” & a session with June to our FUNdraiser Friday. This amazing lady is a dear friend and supporter of our rescue. We are so appreciative of her help through the years with the dogs in our rescue🐾 The lucky winner is so excited t🐕❤ |  May 2023Thank you to County Fare for their donations to our fundraisers. This kind hearted family owned business so generously donated three packages of their yummy products. Proudly made in Ontario. Congratulations to our two lucky winners who won their No Sugar Fruit Spread & to our big winner who won the No Sugar Foodie Package. Bon Appetit 😋 |  May 2023Congratulations to our lucky winner 💐 Thank You to everyone who participated in this fundraiser. A BIG Thank you to The Candle House, TDRI alumni Olive & Lucy, The Chocolate Factory Niagara & our feline friends Grace, Vesta & Luna for their donations to this wonderful package. Wishing all the special ladies that make the world a better place a Happy Mother’s Day💗 |
 April 2023Our foster puppies Loki & Luna were pretty popular at the Oakville Easter parade🐣 It was a hoppin' good time🐰 |  April 2023The Easter bunny hopped his way to TDRI alumni Cam's house, this lucky boy's parents won him the Yappy Easter dog basket. Cam couldn't wait to check out his basket and already enjoyed some of the goodies and toys. Thank you to Butter & Soap Co for donating one of their all natural rosemary cedarwood dog soaps to this basket. |  April 2023TDRI alumni Zeke's mom was the lucky winner of the second prize Easter Basket. Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter 🐇 |
 April 2023Congratulations to Tucker's Mom who was the very lucky winner of the first prize Easter Basket filled with chocolate, candy and did we mention chocolate?? TDRI alumni Sadie who was visiting had to be in the photo too!! Not to worry the Easter bunny will be bringing these two special pups their very one treats. This basket is just for Tucker's mom to enjoy all the yummy goodies.Thank you to everyone who participated in this fundraiser, you helped make it a hopping success🐰 |  March 2023A big woof to our friends at Kiki Maple Sweet Water for donating another case of their Maple Sweet Water. Xena's mom was the very happy winner of their most popular drink Maple Blueberry Sweet Water. Enjoy!! |  March 2023TDRI alumni Cam is posing with his dad who was the lucky winner of the award winning Trini-style Hot Sauce. Thank you to FireCracker Pepper Sauce for their continued generosity & support💥 |
 March 2023Choo Choo, the Thomas & Friends Fundraiser was a success🚂Congratulations to the lucky winner August & Paul. Woofs to our furry friend Daphne & her pawrents who pawed it forward and donated the incredible package to help the dogs in our rescue. Thank you to everyone who participated in this fundraiser!! |  March 2023Riggs mom was the lucky winner of the Made in Ontario Package. Thank you to Muskoka Gourmet Brand, More Granola & Kiki Maple Sweet Water for their continued support of the dogs in our rescue. |  March 2023Lexi & Luke's mom is looking to bring the heat with the award winning Trini-Style hot sauce package that she won. Thank you to Toronto's very own FireCracker Pepper Sauce for their donation 🔥 |
 March 2023Will was the lucky winner of the Dog Treats Package kindly donated by The Delighted Pooch Corp. This special boy just celebrated his 11th Birthday & what a way to celebrate!!! Will can't believe his mom told him he can only have two smelt treats & has to share with his sister TDRI alumni Rorie 😄 |  February 2023TDRI alumni Lolly and her feline BFF Kiki are checking out the package their mom won for our FUNdraiser Friday. Paws up to Kiki Maple Sweet Water for their donation of their healthy and refreshing Maple Cranberry Sweet Water. |  February 2023Luke & Lexi are hoping their mom will share the yummy snackable granola that she won in our FUNdraiser Friday. Thank you to More Granolafor their yummy donation, you can taste the goodness in every bite😋 |
 February 2023A big Thank you to Suzanne the kind hearted owner of The Candle House located in Milton,ON for donating the lovely Home Decor/Candle package to our FUNdraiser Friday😍 |  February 2023Congratulations to our lucky winner 💘Thank you to everyone who donated and participated in our Valentine's Day Date Night Package Fundraiser. Woofs to Sweet Bakery, She.Boutique, Do & Dare Undie Co, Maria Bell, TDRI supporters, Diane Ploss and our furry friends Luke & Lexi.We truly appreciate each and everyone of you and all the dogs give you a paws up🐾 Happy Valentine's Day ❤ |  January 2023Drum roll of thanks to our friends at UDRUM located in Burlington, ON. These awesome folks held a fundraiser selling their new burgundy hoodie with all the profit going to our rescue .Thank you to everyone that purchased one, all the cool kids are wearing them. UDRUM where they make custom drums and continue to help make a difference in a rescue dog's life🥁♥️🐾 |
 January 2023Woofs and tail wags to the canine bosses at Mutt Life Ridge & Jyn for pawing it forward to help their furry friends. We are deeply touched by the generosity of everyone who donated items, purchased tickets…..Thank you!!!! BIG thank you to Stacey & Jason the pawrents of Ridge and Jyn and who are also the amazing owners of MuttLife for always helping make a difference 🐾♥️ |  December 2022The happy winner couldn't wait to put her new ornament on her family Christmas tree. This beautifully handcrafted Intarsia Dog Ornament was created and donated by the talented Kay Brownell from Windows to the North Gallery. |  December 2022Luke was the lucky winner of this pawsome basket kindly donated by Two Hands Four Paws Therapy and TDRI alumni Brigs. Luke will be using his gift certificate towards a hydrotherapy treatment. We have no doubt Luke is in great hands with Alanna and that he will be feeling better in no time. |
 December 2022Our Holiday Chocolate Fundraiser was a success. We hope everyone is enjoying the chocolates that were made by A Chocolate Lab. |  December 2022TDRI alumni Moose telling Santa his Woofmas list🐾♥️ |  December 2022Thank you to everyone who came out for Santa pet photos & our pawsome volunteers♥️ Big thanks to Wendy who was a fabulous photographer, and Uliana and Marlo for their help! Paws up to Mrs Claus and of course Santa himself for stopping in and helping us. Tail wags to Bulow Garden Centre for donating the trees. Big Woofs to Global Pet Foods Oakville West for hosting this event 🎅🏻♥️🐾 |
 December 2022Benny agreed to pose with the amazing chocolate Advent calendar, even though he isn't allowed to eat any of it ;) His lucky mom was the winner and she is enjoying the chocolate bonbons, kindly donated by Chocolat de Kat. |  December 2022A very sweet thank you to Sweetie Pie in Toronto for donating a delicious gift card/gift box filled with yummy goodies. TDRI alumni Hudson is all smiles as his family was the lucky winners of the first day of Woofmas Holiday Auction🌲 |  November 2022Thank you to Chandler Honey for donating their lovely honey gift set to our FUNdraiser Friday🍯Lucy's mom was the happy winner and she will be buzzing with enjoyment after tasting their delicious 100% Canadian honey that is sourced from their family farm🐝 |
 November 2022Congratulations to our lucky winner and Cheers to GoodLot Farmstead Brewing Co. for their donation to our FUNdraiser🍻Take a scenic drive to their organic hop farm and brewery in Caledon, Ontario. Psst, they are kid and dog friendly! Hold my beer while I pet the dog and you can buy the T-shirt there too😄 |  November 2022A very big Thank you to Kim M for pawing it forward and donating this lovely gift package in loving memory of her beloved Taffy 🐾 Thank you to Wines Unlimited (Oakville location) for donating a gift certificate to the basket. Congratulations to TDRI alumni Lolly's mom who was the very lucky winner. Cheers to everyone who participated in this fundraiser,you helped make it a success🍷 |  November 2022Paws up to Farm to Paw Boutique and Market for their donation of a basket to our FUNdraiser Friday🐾 Luke & Lexi have lots of goodies to look forward to...enjoy! |
 November 2022A BIG thank you to Jaymes White for donating two tickets to his sold out Howland Inn Seance. Kennedy was the winner of this once in a lifetime haunted experience. It was a night to be remembered! |  October 2022Congratulations to Riggs who was voted by our followers as the best Halloween costume. He stole hearts dressed as Max from The Grinch Who Stole Christmas. Paws up to Amber's Barkery for donating the Howl-O-Ween Dog Treat Box to our lucky winner. Have a SPOOKTACULAR Halloween👻 |  October 2022Henry's mom was the winner of the Nutty Hero gift pack. Thank you to Burlington's own Nutty Hero for their donation to our pop up auction. |
 October 2022Thank you to Bulow Garden Centre (Mississauga location) for their donation of fall bulbs to our FUNdraiser Friday. Our happy winner stopped by the garden centre to pick up her basket she won. Happy gardening💐 |  October 2022TDRI alumni Abigail was the lucky winner of the hemp infused dog treats package kindly donated by Hemp 4 Paws. She gives a paws up 🐾 |  October 2022Congratulations to our lucky winner of the Fall Package🍁 Paws up to these awesome companies Milton Food Co, teapigs., A Chocolate Lab, Wicked Shortbread, Ma's Kitchen, Organic Gold Mustard and our furry friends Luke & Lexi for their donations to this amazing package. We are so thankful to everyone who participated in this fundraiser, you have all helped make a difference in a rescue dog's life❤ |
 September 2022Thumbs up from the happy winner of the "But First, Coffee" Package kindly donated by Oakville's very own FIREBAT Coffee Roasters. |  September 2022Bo who is a rescue from Etobicoke Humane Society and his mom came to pick up the Self Care Package that she won in our FUNdrasier Friday! Thank you to Oceans & Pine Soapworks for pawing it forward and donating the stunning basket filled with their handcrafted artisan soaps and personal care products. |  September 2022Tweet, Tweet all the birds will be flocking to the lucky winners backyard. Congratulations to our winner, they couldn't wait to find the right spot in their garden for the beautiful bird bath so generously donated by Bulow Garden Centre (Oakville location) Thank you to everyone who participated in this fundraiser, everyone helped make it a chirpng success.🐦 |
 September 2022Huge thanks to Global Pet Foods Oakville West for fundraising for our rescue. Sheila, her awesome staff and her lovely groomer Marnie included nail trims for donation and a raffle in their customer appreciation festivities! Huge thanks to all who came out in support! Our team had fun and the day was a great success raising $1290! We are so appreciative!! |  September 2022A big heartfelt thank you to Sheila the owner of Global Pet Foods located at 1500 Upper Middle Rd W and Third Line in Oakville. Sheila and her awesome team celebrated their annual Customer Appreciation Day and our rescue was the lucky recipient of donations from the nail trims. Woofs & Tail wags from all the dogs ❤ |  September 2022Global Pet Foods Customer Appreciation Day. Woofs to our pawsome volunteers Linda, Karah and our co-founder Joan🐕 |
 September 2022Paws up to Marni the groomer who kindly did all the nail trims for donation to help all the dogs in our rescue at the Global Pet Foods Customer Appreciation Day🐾 |  September 2022There were awesome raffle prizes to win at the Global Pet Foods Customer Appreciation Day. Congrats to all the winners! |  September 2022TDRI alumni Rorie with her big brother Willy came to the Global Pet Foods (1500 Upper Middle Rd W and Third Line) location, Customer Appreciation Day Event. |
 September 2022Thank you to Erin the amazing owner of Olives en Folie located in downtown Oakville for her continued support. The lucky winner of the "Enjoy the Weekend" Package can't wait to dive into this yummy package. |  September 2022A very sweet Thank you to Ma's Kitchen for their generous donation of their delicious chocolatey buttercrunch packages. Their crunch will have you hooked after just one bite😋 |  September 2022Dolly's mom was the very happy winner of the Hemp Heal Gift Pack generously donated by Hemp Heal. This awesome Canadian company has created products to help maintain your health and address declining health issues. |
 August 2022We need to give a very big heartfelt Thank you to Lara. This very special and kind hearted lady held a fundraiser for the dogs in our rescue in loving memory of her beloved girl who was a TDRI alumni. What a special way to honour Pumas memory by pawing it forward to help the dogs in our rescue❤ |  August 2022Thank you to our friends at Heartbeat Hot Sauce located in Thunder Bay,ON for their donation of their famous hot sauces. The lucky winner can't wait to share the hot sauces with her friends and family💥 |  August 2022TDRI alumni Dixie and her big brother Duke are letting mom know they are ready for their cookies😄 These two lucky pups are the winners of the gift package kindly donated by COOKIE PAL to our FUNdraiser Friday. |
 July 2022Henry is waiting patiently for his mom to take the picture so that they can open the gift basket that he won. Thank you to Oven Baked Tradition for donating this gift basket filled with their healthy treats and food. Enjoy Henry💛 |  July 2022Elinor loves her tea and was thrilled to be the winner of the teapigs gift basket. We have no doubt tea time is the best time,thanks to our friends at teapigs for their continued support and "generosi-tea"😍 |  July 2022Cheers to Orange Snail Brewers located in Milton,ON for hosting a Brews & Pups event. It was a "hoppy" good time with TDRI alumni Harley and paws up to Damion, one of the fabulous owners of Orange Snail Brewers for hosting this event 🍻🐾 |
 July 2022TDRI alumni Oscar took his dad to Orange Snail Brewers to have a pint and some spent grain dog treats for himself😉By the looks of those smiles looks like a great time was had at the Brews & Pups event. |  July 2022Tail wags to these two adorable rescue pups for coming out with their pawrents to enjoy the Brews & Pups Event. |  July 2022The winner aka Golf widow says that "some"of the items from the Taste of Niagara and Sunday Funday packages have already been consumed and you have to excuse the photo without the lucky recipient as he is out on the golf course 😉🏌Woofs to TDRI alumni Lucy & Olive and TDRI alumni Rorie for donating these two gift packs. |
 July 2022Happy Hump Day😉 Luke & Rikki are posing by the doormat that they won in a pop up auction. Thank you to The Munchkins for their donation. |  July 2022Paws up to Muskoka Pooch for their donation of their popular Pooch Hoodie. The happy winner can now stay cozy and cuddle her fur baby in style.The Pooch hoodie is the sweatshirt you and your pet never knew you needed🐾 |  July 2022Congratulations to Mutt Life for celebrating their 12th Anniversary🎉 Stacey & Jason the amazing owners held a pawty and fundraiser to celebrate. Thank you to Mutt Life, the kind hearted businesses and individuals who donated items to their raffle and to their loyal customers for their generosity and support. We ❤ Mutt Life and we know your dog will dig it🐾 |
 July 2022Henry is one very happy boy, his mom won him the Treat Your Dog Package. Woofs and tail wags to Farm Fresh Pet Foods for their donation of their popular dog treats. Paws up to earthrated and our furry friends Luke & Lexi for their donation to this package as well. Henry's mom said: He sure was happy to see all of his favourite treats an loves his new toys❤ |  July 2022TDRI alumni Olive & Lucy with their mom Sandra were the happy winners of the yummy gift basket kindly donated by Harvest Goodies. They are located in Milton, Ontario and have a passionate focus on using Ontario grown produce to create their yummy products. It's worth the drive to Milton🍓 |  July 2022Benji's mom was the winner of the candle gift pack generously donated by Sara's Soaps & Candles. These amazing scented, 100% soy candles are hand poured and made with love in Toronto by the very kind heart owner Sara. Benji's mom can't wait to use them 😍 |
 June 2022Donna is ready to kick start the long weekend with the awesome gift pack she won. A big applause to Black Fly Spirit Beverage, Organic Gold Mustard, Sara's Soaps and Candles, Muskoka Brand Gourmet, our furry friends Luke & Lexi and The Munchkins for their donations to our Canada Day Gift Pack. Wishing everyone a Happy Canada Day🍁 |  June 2022TDRI alumni Olive with her dad who was the winner of the Father's Day Package. Thank you to Nickel Brook Brewery Co., Organic Gold Mustard, Sara's Soaps and Candles and The Munchkins for their donations to make this fabulous gift pack. Happy Father's Day🍻 |  June 2022Patrick is all smiles as he is the lucky winner of the 15lb box of doggy treats that his mom won in a pop auction for National Best Friends Forever Day!! Patrick may or may not share the reats with his little brother Riggs 😄 |
 June 2022A sweet thank you to The Chocolate Messenger located in Toronto for their generous donation of a gift certificate to our FUNdraiser Friday. The very happy winner is looking forward to her shopping trip to purchase yummy gourmet treats for all of life's happy occasions! |  May 2022Sunday Morning gift pack kindly donated by our friend Colin the fabulous owner of Moose River Preserves and to The Crazy Canines for their donation to our pop up auction. The lucky winner is excited to kick start her mornings now with this fabulous package! |  May 2022Woofs to Ren's Pets Oakville location for their generous donation of the Barktastic dog package to our FUNdraiser Friday. Paws up to TDRI alumni Hudson and his family who were the winners and have asked that we paw it forward and share this package with Honey and Cam who are in our rescue waiting for their forever homes❤ |
 May 2022Benji was the lucky winner of our Long Weekend Dog Package. Paws up to Earthrated, Lara, Luke & Lexi and The Munchkins for their donations to this package for our FUNdraiser Friday! Benji has been chillin' in his new Canada hoodie and enjoying all the goodies his mom won him!! Happy Victoria Day 🍁 |  May 2022Is this where momma keeps the treat money? TDRI alumni Dixie is asking for a friend 😉 Dixie's mom was the winner of the Slim Sling Purse created and donated by the very talented The Sewciopath. |  May 2022Daphne's family is all set for the Victoria Day long weekend with this awesome package they won. Thank you to Black Fly Beverages, Organic Gold Mustard and The Munchkins for their continued support and generosity❤ |
 May 2022Thank you to Chrisoda for their donation of a case of their famous ready-to-drink sparkling shrub soda. The winner is all set and ready to enjoy the beautiful weather and cool off with a refreshing drink. |  May 2022Thank you to Black Fly Beverage Company, Moose River Preserves and Organic Gold Mustard for their donations to our FUNdraiser Friday. The happy winner is ready to enjoy the awesome gift pack and sunny weather 🌞 |  May 2022TDRI alumni Hudson and his pawsome family won the Pet Mom Gift Basket. The gift basket was kindly donated to our FUNdraiser Friday in loving memory of TDRI alumni Puma. Hudson's family wanted to paw it forward and surprise his foster mom as a way of thanking her for taking care of him until he found his forever home🐾Happy Mother's Day💝 |
 May 2022Karah is all smiles as she is thrilled to be the winner of the Slim Sling Purse generously donated by The Sewciopath for a Wednesday pop up auction. |  April 2022Congratulations to our happy winner of the Pamper Yourself gift pack. Kindly donated by Epic Blend. The winner is looking forward to doing some relaxing and pampering🛀 |  April 2022The winner of the Green Ash Decor egift card was so happy to shop online for some amazing candles. Thank you to Lisa, the awesome owner of Green Ash Decor for the donation to help our furry friends. |
 April 2022Luke and Lexi are excited because their mom won them the Spoil Your Dog Package. They can't wait for their mom to start baking some dog treats for them. Woofs and tail wags to TDRI alumni Abigail and her family for this pawsome donation to our pop up auction🐾 |  April 2022Riggs was the lucky winner of the Easter Gift Pack kindly donated by Amber's Barkery. We have no doubt Riggs will have a very yummy and hoppy Easter🐰 |  April 2022Congratulations to the very happy winner of the Easter basket donated by Courtney the amazing owner of 70 Below Treats. Woofs to The Munchkins for their donation of the Squishmallow and the yummy cookie from Mad Batter Bakers. Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter🐰 |
 April 2022Ridge and his mom were the very happy winners of the Easter gift basket kindly donated by our friends at 70 Below Treats located in Acton,ON. Tail wags to The Munchkins for their donation of the Squishmallow. Rumor has it Ridge and his pawsome mom are pawing it forward by sharing some of their goodies with friends😍 |  April 2022Henry's mom was the lucky winner of the Easter Cookie Decorating Box donated by Mad Batter Bakers in Toronto. They are famous for their soft gingerbread and old fashioned sugar cookies for every occasion.Enjoy😋 |  April 2022Hippity Hop the Easter bunny did a basket drop🐰Tail wags to Small Batch Soaps for their gift basket filled with goodies for the tub and shower for our lucky winner from FUNdraiser Friday! |
 April 2022A big Paws Up to Eat My Shortbread located in Oshawa,ON. They kindly donated an egift card to our Pop Up auction. The very happy winner's order arrived and WOWZERS!!! It all looks absolutely delicious😋 |  April 2022Norwex Package donated by TDRI alumni Puma's family. The lucky winner is looking forward to doing some spring cleaning! |  March 2022It was a crappy weather day pop up auction and TDRI alumni Dakota and Cupid were the lucky winners of the package. It's The SH*T💩 Woofs to three of our TDRI alumni Puma, Oscar and Max for pawing it forward by donating items to e this package to help their furry friends🐾 |
 March 2022Congrats to the winner of The Sharing is Caring Pop Up Auction. The gift box includes five jars of delicious Organic Classic Mustard. Thank you to Natalie the owner of Organic Gold Mustard for her donation. |  March 2022Spring has sprung and our lucky winner of the delicious foodie package is ready to enjoy the warmer weather and yummy food. Woofs to Manning Canning for their generous donation to our FUNdraiser Friday!! |  March 2022The winner of the Relaxed Bundle gift box couldn't wait to open it. Thank you to Hereward Farms for their fabulous donation. They offer farm to skin all natural skin care and home products. Made with lavender grown on their family farm located in East Garafraxa, ON. |
 March 2022The birthday girl was all smiles with her chocolate chip Cookie Doh dessert. Her parents were the lucky winners of an egift code in our Paw it Forward Holiday auction and won a Mini Doh Party Pack kindly donated by The Cookie Doh Factory🍪 |  March 2022The very happy winner of the Purple Horseshoe Baking Company gift certificate. A big thank you to Oakville’s new bakery Purple Horseshoe Baking Company for their generous donation of a gift certificate to our FUNdraiser Friday! They offer from scratch, artisan plant based baked goods that are absolutely delicious. 🍩 |  March 2022Henry and his dad were the lucky winners of the St.Paddy's Package! Thank you to Moose River Preserves, Organic Gold Mustard and The Munchkins for their donations.Wishing everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day🍀 |
 March 2022A sweet thank you to Mary's Brigadeiro handcrafted chocolates for their donation of an ecode for the lucky winner to shop online for a delicious chocolate experience. Mary's Brigadeiro is a Toronto based chocolate business inspired by the delicious flavours of a traditional Brazilian chocolate - The Brigadeiro! |  March 2022Let's go to the movie's package, kindly donated by TDRI alumni Dixie and her brother Duke. The happy winner can't wait to go to Oakville's favourite movie theater Film.Ca, they are popping with excitement 🍿 |  March 2022TDRI alumni Otis and her brother Ernie were hoping mom would share her gift box that she won in our FUNdraiser Friday but no such luck lol. Thank you to Hotti Biscotti for donating the beautiful gift box filled with yummy desserts. |
 February 2022Congratulations to our happy winner of the gift box kindly donated by The Source Bulk Foods in Oakville. |  February 2022Paws up to Odegaard Home for their donation of a beautiful candle set and tray for our FUNdraiser Friday. The lucky winner is excited to add this to their home decor. |  February 2022Congratulations to Benny's mom who was the lucky winner of the Valentine's Gift Pack💝 Thank you to everyone who participated in this fundraiser, you all helped make it a success. Paws up to these local businesses who donated items: She. Boutique, Sweet! Bakery, Do + Dare Undie Co., The Candle House, Humble Chocolates. Woofs to Kristine, Dallas and Montana, TDRI Alumni Puma and Capone for donating items to help their furry friends. Happy Valentine's Day❤ |
 January 2022Thank you to Nature's Basics By Ava for kindly donating an e-gift card to our FUNdraiser Friday. The very happy winner can't wait to do some online shopping. |  January 2022Thank you to every one of you who donated to help make the world a better place for animals in need, in honour and memory of the beloved Betty White's 100th Birthday. Our hearts are full from the generosity and compassion of so many people who donated to help make a difference for all the dogs in our rescue. Thank you all for being a friend and pawing it forward like Betty❤ |  December 2021Thank you to our friends at Three Hearts Love for their continued support and for holding a raffle in our honour. Paws up to everyone who purchased tickets! Congrats to the lucky winner of the Holiday PAWty Box🎁 |
 December 2021A big WOOF to realtor Carol Corazzola for including us in her first annual Festive Paws for the Clause event. Thank you to our volunteer Kellie who represented us at this fundraiser. It was a barktastic event! |  Santa Photos - December 2021Thank you to Santa & Mrs Claus for coming all the way from the North Pole for our Santa pet photos. |  Santa Photos - December 2021Paws up to our volunteers for braving the cold weather and helping make our Santa photo fundraiser a success. |
 Santa Photos - December 2021Thank you to Shelia and her team at Global Pet Foods for hosting our Santa Pet Photos. |  Santa Photos - December 2021Santa meeting some of his furry friends at Global Pets Foods in Oakville (1500 Upper Middle Rd) Merry Woofmas! |  November 2021Congratulations to our very happy winner of the amazing chocolate bonbon calendar donated by the very talented Chocolat de Kat. We know Sandra is counting down to December 1st😉 |
 November 2021Daphne was our lucky winner for our Halloween Contest. She was very excited to receive her basket of treats and toys! Thank you to The Crazy Canines & The Munchkins for donating this basket |  November 2021Thank you to Bridlewood Soaps for their donation of the beautiful 12 Soap Gift Box to our FUNdraiser Friday and for their continued generosity and support of our rescue dogs! The very happy winner was thrilled to have won as , they are fans of our rescue and of Bridlewood Soaps❤ |  November 2021Congrats to our winner of the Cauldron of Boo's Package. Woof and tail wags to TDRI alumni Rorie’s family & The Munchkins for this spooktacular package. |
 October 2021TDRI alumni Penny is wearing the purse her mom won in the FUNdraiser Friday. Big paws up to The Sewciopath for making and donating this multifunctional bag that can be worn four different ways!! We have no doubt Penny's mom will look very stylish wearing her new tote purse🐾 |  October 2021The Scentsy Package delivered to the winner. Kindly donated by independent Scentsy consultant Kimberlee Parkes-Hallmark to our FUNdraiser Friday! |  October 2021Paws up to Wagging Companions for their donation of the Vegan Dog treats bundle pack. TDRI alumni Heidi & Otis were the lucky winners and they can't wait to try all the flavours their mom won in our FUNdraiser Friday! |
 October 2021The very happy winner of our Fall Basket Gift Pack! A HUGE Thank you to all the awesome businesses for their donations to make our Fall Basket Raffle a success! Paws up to Wicked Shortbread, Lemon Lily,The Flax Pac,Lucky Duck Gifts, A Chocolate Lab, Stellar Eats, So Spoiled Dog Designs, Buzzin Around Apiaries, Alice & Co., Winnie,TDRI alumni Puma and her mom Lara and The Munchkins🍂 M |  October 2021We give thanks to these awesome small local business owners who are always so supportive of our rescue Olives en folie, Moose Rive Preserves and Lakeside Livin'. Our winner of the Gourmet Package is so thrilled to be the lucky winner of this FUNdrasier Friday!! |  October 2021Thank you to The Haunted Walk for their spooktacular donation to our FUNdraiser Friday👻 Happy Hauntings to our lucky winner of the Toronto Ghost Walk Tour. BOO! |
 September 2021Big woofs and tail wags to Sheila the owner of Global Pet Foods located at 1500 Upper Middle Rd W and Third Line in Oakville. Who hosted a Customer Appreciation Day and our rescue was the lucky recipient of the donations from the nail trims kindly done by groomer Marni🐾 Copper stopped by with his foster family and our co-founder Joan to receive the cheque from Sheila and Marni. Thank you!! |  September 2021TDRI alumni Molly was the lucky winner of the Dog Package for our FUNdraiser Friday. Thank you to Champion Pet Foods for their donation of ACANA treats and a voucher for a bag of food. Woofs to So Spoiled Dog Designs for the gift certificate. Molly is one lucky girl❤ |  September 2021A very heartfelt thank you to Marcus from Petibles for making a generous donation to our rescue! Woofs and tail wags to Helena for helping spread the word about our pawsome dogs looking for their forever homes. |
 September 2021TDRI alumni Dixie stopped by with her dad to get a nail trim and to say hello to her mom who was busy volunteering her time in our booth. Thank you Karah for all your help and paws up to Dixie for being an awesome ambassadog for TDRI. |  September 2021Wiggles stopped by with her mom and two fur siblings to have their nails trimmed at the Global Pet Foods Customer Appreciation Day with proceeds going to our rescue. |  September 2021Winnie's dishcloths were popular at the Global Pet Foods (1500 Upper Middle Rd W and Third Line) location, Customer Appreciation Day Event. |
 September 2021Thank you to 'My Weekend is Booked' for the Hello Sunshine gift box they kindly donated for a pop up auction. Congrats to the happy winner!! |  September 2021All smiles for the lucky winner and her fur babies TDRI alumni Dixie and her big brother Duke. Congrats on winning the "Fur Mama" package that included the awesome Fur Mama hoodie generously donated by Restyled Redesigned located in Milton, ON. Thank you to So Spoiled Dog Designs, Ren's Pets Depot (Aberfoyle location), Windows to the North Gallery, Linda B and Alice & Co for their donations to the pawsome package! |  September 2021The happy winner of the Cozy basket is all set and taking home their basket they won in a "pop up" auction. Thank you to Mela Bath for their donation of the awesome basket. |
 August 2021A big thank you to The Porter family for their generous donation to our FUNdraiser Friday! The happy winner is thrilled she won and that she was able to help the dogs in our rescue. |  August 2021Paws up to Genuine Tea Co for their donation of the pawsome tea gift pack!! Congratulations to the lucky winner! |  August 2021Thank you to Joanna H. from Thirty One for donating another awesome package. Congrats to the lucky winner!! |
 August 2021Henry is showing off his gift basket to the neighborhood that his mom won for him. Thank you to Paws Love Pet Food for arranging the basket and Nulo Pet Food for donating the awesome dog basket. |  August 2021Thank you to Arya & Bane for their donation to our Monday Pop Up Auction. The happy winner is looking forward to some self care and pampering. |  August 2021It's an awesome time to be on the lake and enjoying this hot weather. Dakota is all smiles as his mom was the lucky winner of the awesome beverage basket. Huge thank you to Black Fly Spirit Beverages for their generous donation to our FUNdraiser Friday! |
 August 2021A very lucky winner of the "Monday Blues Package" is ready to enjoy the rest of the summer and beat the heat!! Thank you to the awesome TDRI alumni families for their donations to this package. |  August 2021TDRI alumni Dixie says Thank you to Grandma's For Bees for helping my furry friends. Dixie's mom was the lucky winner of the gift basket🐝 |  August 2021Congrats to our winner of the ZARA gift pack, donated in loving memory of Winky who was a very special kitty🐱 |
 August 2021A big thank you to Joanna H. a thirty-one independent consultant for donating the fashionable gift pack to our FUNdraiser Friday!! The happy winner can't wait to go out on the town. |  July 2021Congratulations to our lucky winner of the "Long Weekend" Package. Special thank you to BRU Mustard and Muskoka Gourmet for donating their awesome products. Woofs to The Munchkins for their donation of items to the gift pack.Bring on the long weekend!!! |  July 2021Special Delivery for the lucky winner, big thanks to Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co. for the awesome hot sauce gift pack!!! |
 July 2021Henry is one lucky pup, his mom won him another awesome basket. Thank you to Oven-Baked Tradition for the barktastic dog basket filled with treats and food. |  July 2021Thank you to Duran Place for Kids located in downtown Oakville for their donation to our FUNdraiser Friday. All of our dogs give you a Paws up!! |  July 2021Our winner of the Norwex Package is so excited!!!! Woofs to TDRI alumni Puma and her family for donating this awesome gift pack to help our furry friends. |
 July 2021Thank you to Jolly Bark for their donation of the "Little Thyme Collection". TDRI alumni Cupid's mom was the lucky winner of this awesome gift pack. We ❤ Jolly Bark!! |  July 2021A big thank you once again to our friends at teapigs. They generously donated three tea baskets to our FUNdraiser Friday Auctions. Henry's mom was the lucky winner of the third basket. Life is better with a basket full of tea and with the adorable Henry by your side!! |  July 2021Woofs and tail wags to TDRI alumni Dixie and her big brother Duke for donating an awesome ice cream pack to our FUNdraiser Friday! Congrats to the lucky winner who is sure to have fun making their own ice cream sundaes. |
 July 2021Paws Up to Badlands Brewing located in Caledon,ON for their donation of an awesome gift pack. Congratulations to the lucky winner! |  June 2021Tucker is one very excited and happy pup! This lucky boy's mom won him the "Pawsome Dog" Pack. Let the good times roll..... |  June 2021What an awesome day at the Dorval Farmers Market! Way to go Helena, Krystian & Joan |
 June 2021Joan and TDRI youth ambassador Hannah at the Dorval Farmers Market. |  June 2021The very talented and big hearted Maria Bell delivered face masks, hair scrunchies and dog collars to purchase!!! Maria is pawsome |  June 2021Joan with TDRI volunteers Sandra & Rick who stopped by the farmers market to say hello and purchase a Canada Paw Board created by local artists Debbie & Diane. |
 June 2021All set up and ready at the Dorval Farmers Market! |  June 2021Thank you to Harvest Goodies, Wheelbarrow Orchards & Fraser’s Beverage Co for their donations to our FUNdraiser Friday! The winner is ready to start the weekend with good food, and drinks. |  June 2021Our very happy winner of the Canada Candle Collection scents of the North generously donated by Sara's Soaps and Candles. Dallas & Montana are so happy that their mom placed the winning bid. |
 June 2021A big Thank you to Bow Valley BBQ, Muskoka Gourmet, Humble Chocolates, TDRI alumni Rorie, the talented Sharon B. and The Littles for their generous donations. The Papa Bear Gift Pack was perfect for FUNdraiser Friday, just in time for Father's Day! |  June 2021TDRI alumni Capone and his dad are all smiles as they are the lucky winners of the Father's Day Gift Pack!! Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets. Paws up to the following businesses who so generously donated: A Chocolate Lab, Olives en Folie (downtown Oakville), GameTime Brew Co, Lakeside Livin, Humble Chocolates and Muskoka Brand Gourmet. Thank you also to our friends Rick & Sanda and The Munchkins for their donations to the awesome gift pack. |  June 2021Looking good Henry! This lil cutie's mom won him the "Dog's Day Out" Gift Pack, generously donated by Ren's Pets Depot (the Aberfoyle location) and Earth rated. |
 June 2021Thank you to Oakville's very own She. Boutique & Bathorium for their donations to our FUNdraiser Friday. The winning bidder is ready to pamper herself with the Self Care Package. |  June 2021Thank you to POSEIDN for donating an egift card to our FUNdraiser Friday. The winning bid was from TDRI alumni Hudson's dad. |  June 2021The Cottage Gift Pack is perfect for summer! Paws Up to Cottage Springs Beverage Co, Muskoka Gourmet,The Sweet Retreat and Sara's Soaps & Candles for their donations. Our winner is ready to kick off the summer with this awesome gift pack! |
 June 2021It's worth the drive to Erin,ON to go to Stonewell Lavender Farm. A heartfelt thank you to them for donating the beautiful lavender gift box to our FUNdraiser Friday. The winner is looking forward to using all the amazing products from the lavender grown right on the farm. Enjoy! |  May 2021A big Thank you to Olives en Folie located downtown Oakville for their continued generosity and donation of "The Perfect Pair" to our FUNdraiser Friday. Congratulations to the winner! |  May 2021Our winner of "There is Always Time for Tea" Basket generously donated by our friends at teapigs. Thank you, We ❤ teapigs! |
 May 2021Local artists Debbie & Diane have been busy making more of their rustic Paw Print Canadian Flag Boards for a fundraiser for Copper. Paws up to you both, we appreciate your generosity and compassion! Thank you to everyone that has purchased one. |  May 2021The top bidder for FUNdraiser Friday won our Sunday Brunch Package! Paws Up to Moose River Preserves, Buzzin Around Apiaries and Magnetawan Maple, we truly appreciate your continued support!! Thank you to The Munchkins and Alice & Co. |  May 2021The winner of the BBQ Pack can't wait to kick off the long weekend!!!!! Big thanks to Moose River Preserves, Fairweather Brewing Co & Gigi's foods for their donations. |
 May 2021Gift collection by Fashion house ZARA donated in loving memory of Winky a very special kitty to our FUNdraiser Friday! We have no doubt the winner will enjoy this package. |  May 2021Happiness is a cup of tea or in this case a basket filled with a variety of teas. Thank you to teapigs for their donation to our fundraiser. We think you are tea-riffic!!! The lucky winner can't wait to have a cup of tea :) |  May 2021TDRI alumni Dixie and her brother Duke posing with their lucky moms Mother's Day gift pack that she won in our raffle!! Thank you to Olives en folie,Yoga Yoga east, MThompson Chocolates, The Flax Pac, Golden Ticket, Sharon B, WinnieB, The Munchkins and The Crazy Canines for their donations to this awesome gift pack. Happy Mother's Day to all of you |
 May 2021The winner of the pawsome Dog Mom Gift Pack by Restyled Redesigned for our FUNdraiser Friday. Thank you for your generosity and support!!!! |  May 2021TDRI alumni Murphy and his mom were thrilled to be the winners of our "Perk Me Up" fundraiser. A big thank you to Oakville's very own FIREBAT Coffee Roasters who generously donated four bags of their specialty roasted whole bean coffee. Thank you to BP Pottery for donating the coffee mug set. |  April 2021Our winner of the Good Karma Package was all smiles :) A heartfelt thank you to Yoga Yoga east for their generous donation of two yoga mats. Thank you to Alice & Co. for their donation of battery lit candles and wind chime. Tail wags to Neve & Luna for their donation of the Essential Oil and Pendant kit. Woofs to Bulow Gardens Centre for their donation of the Free Trade Cotton Purse. All of your donations made for a fabulous Good Karma Package for our FUNdraiser Friday!! |
 April 2021Lexi & Luke came to pick up their mom's garden package that she won. A big thank you to Bulow Gardens Centre (Mississauga & Oakville location) for their continued support and awesome garden package they donated to our FUNdraiser Friday. |  April 2021Paws up to Mel & Jen for their generous donation of an e-gift card to Voyagers K9 Apparel and to Windows to the North Gallery for their donation of a beautiful glass fusion paw ornament to our FUNdraiser Friday. Word has it that top bidder TDRI alumni Maisy Hazell is howling with excitement to do some online shopping. |  April 2021The fabulous Maria Bell is a hero to many animals, always the driving force behind so many fundraising ideas including using her own talents to create masks, hair scrunchies, poo bag holders and now awesome dog collars. Maria met up with us and Abigail to bless us with a donation, proceeds from her latest creations. |
 April 2021The lucky winner of our FUNdraiser Friday Auction was very excited to have won this basket, especially during these stay at home days. Thank you to our awesome supporter "the chocolate chick" for her donations to the basket and to “Ay Ay Ay My Bum” who donated 9 different hot sauces. |  April 2021Woofs and tail wags to Small Batch Soaps for their continued support and donations of their amazing products, made from natural and vegan ingredients. Thank you to Alice & Associates for their donation of battery lit candles and Peeps Dog Toy. Paws Up to the lucky winner of our sixth FUNdraiser Friday Auction. Abigail would like to thank everyone for their support and generosity towards her upcoming surgery. |  April 2021Some bunny is very happy to have won the second prize Easter basket. Thank you to 70 Below Treats and the Munchkins for their donations. |
 April 2021Congratulations to our lucky winner of the first prize Easter Basket. A big shout out to Small Batch Soaps, 70 Below Treats, Sharon B and the Munchkins for their generous contribution of items to the Easter Basket. Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and shared our posts. We wish all of you a safe and Happy Easter. |  March 2021The lucky winner who placed the winning bid for our fifth FUNdraiser Friday. Paws up to TRI-ACTA and Two Hands Four Paws Therapy for their donations. We truly appreciate your continued support. All of our dogs give you a WOOF!! |  March 2021Thank you to the very talented Sharon B for donating the cool repurposed fire gear tote that she created. A big thank you to Boon Burger Cafe (Oakville/Burlington) location for their donation of a gift card to our Fourth FUNdraiser Friday Auction. Looks like Duke & TDRI alumni Dixie are patiently waiting in hopes mom and dad share their delicious plant based meal from Boon Burger Cafe. Enjoy!!! |
 March 2021Once again Maria Bell has been busy making masks and now, hair scrunchies and poop bag holders, to help the animals. From the items she makes she donates the proceeds to the Oakville Milton Humane Society and to our dogs at TDRI. This Sunday Maria with her own little dog Lexi met up with Copper and his foster Mom. Copper is a beautiful boy in our program who is waiting to have bi- lateral cruciate surgeries next month. We are so appreciative of all the support we are receiving. |  March 2021Congratulations to our lucky winner of our third FUNdraiser Friday Auction. A big WOOF to TDRI alumni Nelson and his family who generously donated the Kitchen Aid package. |  March 2021Penny & Dakota are both TDRI alumni and winners of our FUNdrasier Friday. A very big Thank you to Write Impressions located in downtown Oakville and Leaside (Toronto) for their generous donation of pawsome products. |
 February 2021TDRI alumni Dimitri is all smiles after his shopping spree at Bark & Fitz in Oakville. His dad placed the winning bid on our first FUNdraiser Friday. Paws up to Bark & Fitz both Oakville locations for their continued support and for donating a gift card and to Dimitri for helping his furry friends🐾 |  February 2021The amazing Maria Bell and her adorable friend Max made a special delivery to help our furry friends with a donation from sales of her fabulous items. Maria has been busy making face masks to keep us safe with the proceeds going toward our rescue and to the Oakville Milton Humane Society. She has now added poop bag holders, dog bandanas and hair scrunchies for the humans to her list of items now available. Thank you Maria for all that you do. |  February 2021A heartfelt thank you to Jimmy’s Coffee in Etobicoke for kindly donating their Coffee Gift Pack to help Abigail with her upcoming surgery. Woof and tail wags to everyone who purchased tickets. Congratulations to the lucky winner! |
 February 2021Valentine's Day Basket. Paws up to everyone who purchased tickets and Congratulations to the lucky winner!! Huge thanks to Sandra, Rick and furkids, Cave Spring Vineyard, Kelly’s Bake Shoppe and Amanda, Adrian and the Munchkins. |  February 2021Huge PAWS UP to all those who have been working hard to help our awesome dogs! Thanks to Kristine, our favourite groomer at Bark and Fitz and Dante, awesome Dad to Capone, and Bert from Way Cool Tattoos for continuing their bottle drive and raising funds for our vet bills! We are so appreciative and our dogs all send their Woofs! |  February 2021Caring for Copper PAWtriotic signs 2021. Thanks to Debbie, Diane & Laura. |
 January 2021Winnie is "Caring for Copper". 90 year old Winnie is knitting away making cloth towel bundles as a fundraiser for Copper, click on the events page to see how you can order. |  January 2021We ❤️ Maria Bell!!! Huge thanks for her donation after her hard work of selling safe and adorable face masks in support of the dogs in our rescue and at the Oakville Milton Humane Society. Big thanks to this sweet lady who has been working hard since the pandemic hit to keep us safe and help out our dogs! |  December 2020A heartfelt thank you to the amazing staff at Starbucks (1040 Kennedy Circle, Milton) location and all of their compassionate customers for their generous donations for all the dogs in our rescue. |
 December 2020Huge thanks to Miss Dixie's Foundation for organizing such a well done food donation pick up! |  Paw It Forward Auction - December 2020TDRI alumni Max and his mom picked up their item they won in our Paw it Forward Holiday online auction. Thank you to everyone who donated, placed bids and won items! |  December 2020Staying safe and saving dogs! The best combo of 2020! Maria Bell has been working hard making her cool patterned masks to help keep us safe and has been donating 100% of the profits to The Dog Rescuers Inc and 🐾to the Oakville Milton Humane Society 🐾 We met up with this lovely lady recently and received a donation to put toward our vet bill. We all love her masks and are so appreciative of all her hard work on this fabulous fundraiser! |
 Maria Bell - MasksThis awesome lady has been busy making masks to keep us all safe AND has been donating the proceeds to help both the rescue dogs in our program as well as the animals at the Oakville Milton Humane Society. We met up with this busy lady this week and were so grateful of her $200 donation toward our dogs!! We also saw a sneak peak at some of her holiday masks that are just too cute! |  Terra Cotta Cookie FundraiserA big round of applause to our volunteers who helped sell cookie dough drops and to everyone who purchased to help our furry friends. Congratulations to our awesome volunteers Rick and Sandra who won 3lb chocolate chip cookie! |  October 2020Met up with one of our rescue’s favourite people Maria Bell❤️This lovely lady has been working hard making the coolest masks and splitting the sales between our rescue and Oakville Milton Humane Society. We are so appreciative of her thinking of us and all her work on this great project which also keeps us safe! Comfortable and stylish even Alice from our rescue tried one on! Silly Alice only people need masks! |
 Bottle Drive - September 2020A Big paws up to our awesome volunteer Kellie who organized a bottle drive of empty beer and wine bottles/cans! Thank you to everyone who donated their empties. A woof to those who helped by being a drop off location and collecting empties. We appreciate everyone's generosity and support to help us raise much needed funds. |  Quilt Auction - September 2020A Big Thank you to ANML-RESQ for including us in this one of a kind fundraiser. A heartfelt Thank You to those that placed bids and who won these beautiful quilts to help raise money for all the dogs in our rescue. |  Maria Bell - August 2020A BIG Thank You to our good friend Maria Bell for so generously fundraising for our rescue and Oakville Milton Humane Society from the sales of her face masks. Maria truly is an animal's best friend and her big heart has helped make a difference in so many animals lives. All of our dogs' tails are wagging and they give Maria and everyone that purchased a face mask a WOOF! |
 Maria Bell - July 2020We LOVE Maria Bell! Well known locally for her Dogs Of Oakville books that include many of our rescue dogs. This lovely lady has added making face masks to her list of talents and she has donated proceeds of the sales of her masks between us The Dog Rescuers Inc. and OMHS. Thank you!!!! |  May 2020Paws Up to Petcurean for generously donating food to our rescue. Our dogs give you a WOOF! |  Spinco Feb 2020February 2020 TDRI alumni Hannah poses with Emi, Tricia, Enza and Bentley. |
 Spinco Feb 2020Spin It Forward event. |  Ren's Pet DepotValentines Chocolate Sale - 8 Feb 2020 |  Rens' Pet DepotValentines Chocolate Sale - Feb 8 2020 |
 Ren's Pet DepotDimitri who is in our program looking for his forever home stopped by for some treats and Rorie who is a TDRI alumni and is living her best life with her amazing family. |  Ren's Pet DepotValentines Chocolate Sale - 8 Feb 2020 |  BellaWe LOVE our friends at Greenhawk and Bark & Fitz in Burlington. Thank You to them for holding a donation drive for us and Paws up to their generous clientele. Bella from our adoption program gives a big WOOF!! |
 Bark & Fitz, Lakeshore, OakvillePaws up to Bark & Fitz for hosting a donation drive for all our dogs. Thank you to everyone who donated. |  December 2019Tidal Crossfit in Burlington collected items for our awesome dogs. Thank You to Vanessa for organizing this donation drive. |  Mutt Life PartyHUGE Thank you to Champion Petfoods, Muttlife and their pawsome customers. They helped fill a car trunk full of dog food. Champion Petfoods donated a bag of dog food for every bag of food that was purchased. All of our dogs tails are wagging! |
 Mutt Life PartyWe had a surprise visit from newly adopted Cassandra now named Chickpea, she couldn't wait to give Joan kisses. |  Mutt Life PartyTDRI alumni Hannah and Oscar came to the party with their dad Adrian. |  Mutt Life PartyPaws Up to Jason and Stacey from Muttlife for hosting a fabulous party and fundraiser for TDRI. We LOVE Muttlife! |
 Santa Photo'sSanta Photo's at King's Meadow Equestrian Center on December 10 |  Santa Photo'sSanta Photo's at King's Meadow Equestrian Center on December 10 |  Santa Photo'sSanta Photo's at King's Meadow Equestrian Center on December 10 |
 Way Cool Tattoo FundraiserNovember 17, 2019 |  Chocolate Sale at Ren'sNovember 30, 2019 |  Way Cool Tattoo FundraiserNovember 17, 2019 |
 Way Cool Tattoo FundraiserNovember 17, 2019 |  Way Cool Tattoo FundraiserNovember 17, 2019 |  BeckiBecki enjoying Mutt Life's annual party |
 Hot Diggity Veggie Dog SaleRen's Oakville |  Hot Diggity Veggie Dog SaleRen's Oakville |  Hot Diggity Veggie Dog SaleRen's Oakville |
 Howloween Chocolate SaleRen's Oakville |  Howloween Chocolate SaleRen's Oakville |  Hot Diggity Veggie Dog SaleRen's Oakville |
 Lettuce Love CafeApril 14, 2018 |  Lettuce Love CafeApril 14, 2018 |  Lettuce Love CafeApril 14, 2018 |
 Lettuce Love CafeApril 14, 2018 |  Lettuce Love CafeApril 14th, 20-18 |  Spinco - Pay It ForwardJoan with the Spinco team. February 2019. |
 Spinco - Pay It ForwardJoan and Tori with Josh and Jax from Spinco. |  Spinco - Pay It ForwardJoan with Rebecca, Josh and Jax from Spinco. February 2019. |  Valentines at Ren's9th Feb, 2019 |
 Dimitri & Timo9th Feb, 2019 |  'Dogs are my favourite people' bags9th Feb, 20191 |  Amber came to visit!9th Feb, 2019 |
 Santa Claus ParadeNovember 2018 |  Santa Claus ParadeNovember 2018 |  Santa Claus ParadeNovember 2018 |
 Santa Claus ParadeNovember 2018 |  Santa Claus ParadeNovember 2018 |  Santa Claus ParadeNovember 2018 |
 Santa Claus ParadeNovember 2018 |  Santa Claus ParadeNovember 2018 |  Santa Claus ParadeNovember 2018 |
 Santa Claus ParadeNovember 2018 |  Fright Night - October 27th, 2018Spooky .... |  Fright Night - October 27th, 2018Day of the dead meets broken doll |
 Fright Night - October 27th, 2018Howl-a-ween! |  Fright Night - October 27th, 2018Beauty and the beasts |  Fright Night, Oct 27th 2018Whimsical Unicorn |
 Fright Night - October 27th, 2018Dress up fun for a good cause. |  Fright Night - October 27th 2018No party is complete without a fireman and dalmation dog! |  Fright Night - October 27th, 2018Halloween fun |
 Fright Night - October 27th, 2018Gangsters paradise |  Fright Night - October 27th, 2018Volunteers gearing up for a great party |  Fright Night - October 27th, 2018Joan and Rob |
 Fright Night - October 27th, 2018Woof! |  Fright Night - October 27th, 2018Witches, lumberjacks, broken dolls, sugar skulls and dragons. |  Fright Night - October 27th, 2018Halloween fun |
 Warm Hearts Cold HandsDorval Farmers Market, Saturday October 20. |  Spring Trivia NightShowing off our smarts at our spring trivia night |  Spring Trivia NightFun was had by all at our spring trivia night |
 Tail Blazers Donation DriveJoan, Hannah, Max and Santa |  Tail Blazers Donation DriveJunior rescuer Hannah and Santa |  Tail Blazers Donation DriveHannah and Max |
 Tail Blazers Donation DriveJunior rescuer Hannah and Santa. |  Santa Pics Dec 2017 |  Santa Pics Dec 2017Ripley getting to know Santa |
 Trivia Night 'Pup' QuizAzu, Cindy and Carla |  Trivia Night 'Pup'QuizLisa and her daughter getting into the quiz. |  Trivia Night 'Pup' Quiz |
 Trivia Night 'Pup' Quiz |  Trivia Night 'Pup' QuizAmanda, Andrea and Kristine |  Trivia Night 'Pup' QuizTDRI supporters Deborah and Sam |
 Trivia Night 'Pup' QuizMaria Bell and friends enjoying the evening. |  Trivia Night 'Pup' QuizJunior volunteer Hannah with Joan |  Trivia Night 'Pup' Quiz |
 Trivia Night 'Pup' QuizJoan and Cindy Cherry |  Trivia Night 'Pup' Quiz |  Trivia Night 'Pup' QuizJoan, Amanda, Adrian and Sue at the trivia night at O'Finns |
 Santa Claus Parade 2017The TDRI team of volunteers and their pups getting ready to take part in the Oakville Santa Claus parade. |  Santa Claus Parade 2017Dixie rode in style for the parade with her foster Mom Karah pulling her along. |  Santa Claus Parade 2017Tori and Santa Paws who has a striking resemblance to Kokanee |
 Santa Claus Parade 2017Sophie giving her Mom some love. |  Santa Claus Parade 2017Ruby couldn't wait to get started in the parade with her family! |  Santa Claus Parade 2017Mensch made his Oakville debut with his Mom, Christina by his side. |
 Santa Claus Parade 2017Stephanie and Ripley getting into the Christmas spirit |  Pie It Forward Bake SaleJack from our adoption program came by to show off his new Dad! |  Pie It Forward Bake SaleDixie showing off her new prosthetic foot created by Janice of PawsAbility :) |
 Pie It Forward Bake SaleAmber and her awesome parents Anna and Chuck who were foster failures before they even got her home! |  Pie It Forward Bake SaleStephanie from Fourth Line Animal Hospital is always a big supporter of our events! |  Pie It Forward Bake SaleMax adopted from our program LOVES his new Mom |
 Alice at SchoolAlice giving trainer Melissa Ruf some love |  Alice at SchoolAlice our American Bulldog enjoying her day at school with trainer Melissa Ruf |  Cupid is one popular guy |
 TDRI alumni Amby and Max photographe |  Muttlife Anniversary Fundraiser |  Birthday Party DonationJoan and Cupid received a much appreciated donation from Sephra. |
 Plato's Closet FundraiserJunior rescuer Hannah and Cupid |  Plato's Closet FundraiserCupid enjoying a day out |  Cupid goes 'Global' |
 Cupid making friends wherever he goe |  Cupid enjoying the limelight |  Milton Mutt Strutt 2017Stephanie with the gorgeous Ripley |
 Milton Mutt Strutt 2017Cindy Cherry giving Cupid some love. |  Milton Mutt Strutt 2017Andrea with our lovely Cupid |  Sit, Stay, HeelsTDRI volunteers |
 Sit, Stay, HeelsCupid getting some love and attention |  Sit, Stay, HeelsJunior rescuers - Hannah and Liza |  Sit, Stay, Heels |
 Sit, Stay, HeelsPam Damoff and Joan |  At Home in BrontePainted chair for the summer Bronte chair painting challenge |  At Home in BronteTDRI chair submission in the summer chair painting promotion. |
 Pie it Forward 2017Max and his "mom" came to say hello at our Pie it Forward Thanksgiving Bake Sale. Max was adopted from our program a few years ago |  Milton Mutt Strutt 2017Tori and Joan representing TDRI |  Chewey's Sounds for HoundsJay Zanier performing as Elvis at the recent TDRI fundraiser |
 Chewey's Sounds for HoundsDelicious sweet table |  Chewey's Sounds for Hounds |  Chewey's Sounds for Hounds |
 Chewey's Sounds for HoundsTDRI volunteers, Brian and Elena. |  Chewey's Sounds for HoundsLeslie, a TDRI volunteer |  Chewey's Sounds for Hounds |
 Chewey's Sounds for HoundsThe lucky winner, Stephanie, with her 'Barrow of Booze' |  Chewey's Sounds for HoundsJoan and Sue |  Chewey's Sounds for Hounds |
 Chewey's Sounds for Hounds |  Chewey's Sounds for Hounds |  Chewey's Sounds for HoundsAndrea getting a tattoo! |
 Chewey's Sounds For Hounds |  Doggy Donation DriveJoan and Natalia met with a lovely group of animal enthusiasts to pick up the donations gathered at the Doggy Donation Drive hosted by the LIFE With Dogs Facebook Group |  Doggy Donation DriveLoading up the truck with the awesome donations that were given to our dogs at the 2nd annual Doggy Donation Drive |
 Mutt Life Christmas Party FundraiserTDRI Volunteer Amanda along with Stacey and Jason.. and the GRINCH celebrate the season at Mutt Life's annual party and fundraiser for our dogs |  Dec. 10 Santa Photos Canadian Pet CoKoala sits pretty for her close up |  Dec. 10 Santa Photos Canadian Pet CoChazz stops by to pose with Santa |
 Dec. 3 2016 Santa Photos Bark & FitzMax, adopted from our program and his mom Lori stop to pose with Santa and Joan |  Mutts & Monsters 2016Dandelion jumps through a hoop at the agility demonstration performed by some of the awesome students of Scholars in Collars in Burlington. |  Mutts & Monsters 2016Victoria gives Stanley a pep talk before the walk-a-thon |
 Mutts & Monsters 2016The Kids Corner was a huge success! |  Mutts & Monsters 2016LeAnne, Joan and Jan pose with Jilly Bean - a sweet girl who was adopted out through our program |  Mutts & Monsters 2016Joan, Carla, Cindy, Marella, Marlo and Christian having fun |
 Mutts & Monsters 2016One of our fantastic walk-a-thon teams |  Mutts & Monsters 2016The Pumpkin Patch and Plant Sale - Pumpkins generously donated by Parkside Farms in Waterdown, plants donated by the awesome Bulow Garden Centre in Oakville |  Pie it Forward - Oct 8, 2016Chucky and his family came to say hello and to pick up some tasty treats |
 Pie it Forward - Oct 8, 2016Max and his adoptive mom stop by to say hello |  Pie it Forward Bake Sale -Oct 8 2016Joan and Vanessa with Krista (manager at the Burlington Ren's Pet Depot) |  MuttLife - 18 June, 2016Jason, Stacey and Amanda at the Annual Mutt Life Fundraiser & BBQ |
 Doggie Detailing June 5, 2016TDRI 'Ambassadog' Holly |  Doggie Detailing June 5, 2016Mariana with Joan and Vanessa |  Doggie Detailing - June 5, 2016TDRI Volunteers ready to raise funds at the Doggie Detailing Dog Wash & BBQ |
 Night for the Dogs FundraiserPhoto booth |  Night for the Dogs FundraiserDoor prizes |  Night for the Dogs FundraiserJoan and TDRI friend and supporter, June. |
 March 31st, 2016Joan, Luther and CHCH Weather Specialist Brian Wood |  March 31st, 2016Annette Ham from Morning Live, Kyle and Poppy, and Joan with Luther |  Bake Sale - 14 February 2016 |
 Bake Sale - 14 February 2016Joan, Krista Manager of Ren's Burlington, and Vanessa. |  Pet Valu - 17 January 2016Some of our TDRI foster parents and their dogs. |  Doggy Donation Drive - 13th Dec 2015Some of the awesome donations by our wonderful dog loving community - thanks to everyone who donated. |
 Santa Pics 12th December 2015Joan with volunteers Amanda and Tori and TDRI rescue dogs, Hannah and Oscar. |  Santa Pics 12th December 2015TDRI Rescue dogs Hannah and Oscar telling Santa what is on their wish list for Christmas. |  Santa Pics 6th December 2015Junior Rescuer Hannah with Bobby and Santa. |
 Santa Pics 6th December 2015Charlie Chaplin watching Santa from the warmth of the trunk! |  Santa Pics 6th December 2015Hannah and Bobby |  Santa Pics 6th December 2015Joan with TDRI volunteers Dave, Amanda and Junior Rescuer Hannah. |
 Santa Pics 6th December 2015The famous 5 getting their chance with Santa. |  Santa Pics 6th December 2015Hannah and Roxie getting to know Santa. |  Santa Pics - 22 Nov 2015Getting into the Christmas spirit with Santa on a cold and snowy Sunday in St. Jacobs |
 Santa Pics - 22 Nov 2015Dave and Santa |  Santa Pics - 22 Nov 2015Tori and Vanessa |  Paint for Paws - 21 November 2015Paint for Paws was a huge hit on Saturday night at The Purina Pawsway in Toronto! The artists were all fabulous with the artwork being auctioned off at the end with proceeds going to our awesome dogs! The event was orchestrated and hosted by a fabulous group of students in the Sport and Event Marketing program at George Brown called Northern Elite and their hard work and time paid off to be a fabulous evening! |
 Paint for Paws - 21 Nov 2015 |  Paint for Paws - 21 Nov 2015 |  Santa Claus Parade 2015Amanda and Oscar getting ready for the parade. |
 Santa Claus Parade 2015 |  Santa Claus Parade 2015Koala enjoying the festivities. |  Santa Claus Parade 2015Tori and Santa 'Kokanee' |
 Santa Claus Parade 2015The TDRI family ready for a fun morning |  Santa Claus Parade 2015 |  b.good fundraiserElena and the distinguished 'Chaplin' enjoying some fall sunshine. |
 b.good fundraiserTDRI volunteers and Mark from b.good. |  b.good fundraiserCutie 'Koala' loving the attention. |  b.good fundraiserJunior Rescuers Ava, Julia, Hannah and Tori having some fun at the selfie booth. |
 b.good fundraiserA great atmosphere at the fundraiser hosted by b.good in Oakville. |  b.good fundraiserMark from b.good handing over a cheque to Elena, a TDRI volunteer |  Wendy and Tracey at The Dog BowlWendy and Tracey and they won for highest pledges raised for our awesome dogs! |
 Joan and Mark at The Dog Bowl EventHappy Birthday Mark! Joan could barely hold up the giant basket he was given for his Birthday as thanks for celebrating his day helping our dogs! |  The Dog BowlTDRI held a fun bowling event to raise funds for the dogs on Sunday 27 September. |  Constitution Place by ReveraPresident and Co- Founder Joan, Junior Rescuer Tori, and Max the ambassadog visited Constitution Place by Revera to talk about what we do, and all of the awesome dogs in our care. |
 Fido Fest FundraiserJune , Wendy, Joan & Honey up for adoption , Tracey and Chris. August 16, 2015. |  Fido Fest FundraiserTracey , Joan and June keeping cool! August 16, 2015. |  Lollipop Lounge - June 2015Our younger supporters spent the day at Lollipop Lounge and created this stunning artwork with images of some of our dogs! Aren't they stunning! |
 Doggie Detailing - June 2015TDRI Volunteer Sue with Murphy - our beautiful 10 Month old Great Dane mix. |  Doggie Detailing - June 2015Hannah having a chat with great friend and supporter of TDRI, Stephanie from Fourth Line Animal Hospital and her beautiful boy. |  Doggie Detailing - June 2015TDRI volunteer Elena having a special moment with her daughters and their much loved family member! |
 Doggie Detailing - June 2015Charity Dog Wash and BBQ hosted by the fantastic Doggie Detailing! Great weather, great fun and lots of great furry friends all looking good! |  Cinco De Mayo - May 2015Awesome volunteers Dave and Tori with Joan co-founder and President |  Cinco De Mayo - May 2015No we didn't raffle off our volunteer Amanda ....we'll save that raffle for next year! |
 Cinco De Mayo - May 2015Melissa, Amanda and Joan |  Cinco De Mayo - May 2015Our Vice - President Vanessa with Stephanie from Fourth Line Animal Hospital in Oakville who we LOVE! |  St. Patricks Day - March 2015Dr. Dev, Mano. Joan and Matthew |
 Fundraiser 2015Spayghetti and No Balls Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser 2015 |  Fundraiser 2015Spayghetti and No Balls Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser 2015 |  Tails in Town 2012Tails in Town 2012 Dr Dev dunks a TDRI volunteer |
 Tails in Town 2010 |  Tails in Town 2010 |  Tails in Town 2010 |
 Santa Clause Parade Nov 2011Oakville Santa Clause Parade November 2011 |  Santa Clause Parade Nov 2011Oakville Santa Clause Parade November 2011 |  Animal House Calls 2011Mano visited Animal House calls with River the chocolate Labrador Retriever and Marley the Karelian Bear Dog. All three boys did great and Mano told their stories and had an opportunity to spread the word on adoption. |
 Pet Connection - September 2013Fundraiser Sept 2013 at Canadian Pet Connection Donation presented by Natalie on Furblogz |  Santa Claus Parade - Dec 2010Oakville Santa Claus Parade December 2010 |  Santa Claus Parade - Dec 2010Oakville Santa Claus Parade December 2010 |
 Santa Claus Parade - Dec 2010Oakville Santa Claus Parade December 2010 |  October 2010TDRI Founders Joan and Mano at their own expense attended a seminar and course on rescues and Sanctuaries at the infamous Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah USA. Pictured is John Garcia manager of "Dogtown" in Best Friends as seen in the popular tv show. |  Santa Claus Parade - Dec 2010Oakville Santa Claus Parade December 2010 |
 October 2010TDRI Founders Joan and Mano at their own expense attended a seminar and course on rescues and Sanctuaries at the infamous Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah USA. Joan and Mano pictured with two of the Best Friends founders. |  October 2010TDRI Founders Joan and Mano at their own expense attended a seminar and course on rescues and Sanctuaries at the infamous Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah USA. |  Playa Del Carmen - February 2014In February 2014 a group of TDRI volunteers combined a personal trip to Playa Del Carmen, Mexico with helping at a local shelter and bringing back street dogs from Playa Animal Rescue |
 Playa Del Carmen - February 2014In February 2014 a group of TDRI volunteers combined a personal trip to Playa Del Carmen, Mexico with helping at a local shelter and bringing back street dogs from Playa Animal Rescue |  Playa Del Carmen - February 2014In February 2014 a group of TDRI volunteers combined a personal trip to Playa Del Carmen, Mexico with helping at a local shelter and bringing back street dogs from Playa Animal Rescue |
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