Available	Category	Dogs	Colors	Brown, White
	Sex	Male	Pattern
	Age	<1	Coat	Short
	Breed	Bull Terrier
	Size	Large Breed
	on, Vacinated,

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Available	Category	Dogs	Colors
	Sex	Female	Pattern
	Age	<1	Coat	Long
	Breed	Husky, Mix, Shepherd Mix
	Size	Large Breed
	on, Vacinated,

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Available	Category	Dogs	Colors	White
	Sex	Male	Pattern
	Age	01	Coat	Short
	Breed	Bull Terrier
	Size	Medium Breed
	on, Vacinated,

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Available	Category	Dogs	Colors	Beige, Brown, White
	Sex	Male	Pattern
	Age	8	Coat	Long
	Breed	Mix, Pomeranian
	Size	Small Breed
	on, Vacinated,

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Available	Category	Dogs	Colors	Black, Brown
	Sex	Female	Pattern
	Age	6	Coat	Short
	Breed	Mastiff
	Size	Large Breed
	on, Vacinated,

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Available	Category	Dogs	Colors	Black, Brown, White
	Sex	Male	Pattern
	Age	01	Coat	Short
	Breed	Boston Terrier
	Size	Medium Breed
	on, Vacinated,

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Fosters	Category	Dogs	Colors	Brown
	Sex	Female	Pattern
	Age	3-5	Coat	Short
	Breed	English Bulldog
	Size	Medium Breed
	on, Vacinated,

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Adopted	Category	Dogs	Colors	Black, Brown
	Sex	Female	Pattern
	Age	2	Coat	Short
	Breed	Mix
	Size	Small Breed
	on, Vacinated,

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Adoption Pending	Category	Dogs	Colors	Black, White
	Sex	Male	Pattern
	Age	2	Coat	Short
	Breed	Corgi, Mix
	Size	Medium Breed
	on, Vacinated,

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Fosters	Category	Dogs	Colors
	Sex	Female	Pattern
	Age	<1	Coat	Long
	Breed	Australian shepherd
	Size	Large Breed
	Vacinated,

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Medical Hold	Category	Dogs	Colors	Beige, Black, Brown
	Sex	Female	Pattern
	Age	<1	Coat	Long
	Breed	Shepherd
	Size	Large Breed
	on, Vacinated,

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Medical Hold	Category	Dogs	Colors	Beige, Black, Brown
	Sex	Female	Pattern
	Age	<1	Coat	Long
	Breed	Shepherd
	Size	Large Breed
	on,

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Medical Hold	Category	Dogs	Colors	Beige, Black, Brown
	Sex	Female	Pattern
	Age	<1	Coat	Long
	Breed	Shepherd
	Size	Large Breed
	on, Vacinated,

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Forever in our Hearts - Gone But Never Forgotten	Category	Dogs	Colors	Black, Brown, White
	Sex	Male	Pattern
	Age	3-5	Coat	Short
	Breed	American Bulldog
	Size	Large Breed
	on, Vacinated,

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I’m looking for a family who will teach me some tricks.  I see some of the others doing this paw shake thing, but no one has ever taken the time to teach me how to do it.  Could that be you?  I’ve been really working hard on my leash manners and am doing so well – if I do say so myself woof woof woof.  I’m a quiet boy who is house trained, crate trained and I love the company of other dogs so if you have a dog already I’d love to meet him or her and perhaps we could make your pack bigger woof woof woof.

If you are interested in adopting Alex, please complete the adoption application.  Once the application has been received and reviewed (usually takes between 48-96 hours) we will be in touch to set up a meet and greet with this funny fella.

Alex’s adoption fee is $500. and includes his neuter and up to date vaccinations.

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This little girl is about 10 pounds, very easy going – enjoys a romp on her leash or spending a quiet evening at home with Netflix and some dog treats – and is looking for a human to call her very own.  She would do well in a home where she can have her own bed and a place in a humans heart.  Xiao Wang is house trained, crate trained and is good in the house.  She is great on a leash, and secretly wants a family who will get her a leash with a bit of sparkly bling and just maybe a faux fur jacket for those chilly nights.

If you are interested in adopting this wee princess, please complete the adoption application.  Once the application has been received and reviewed, a member of the team will be in touch to set up a meet and greet.

Xiao Wang’s adoption fee is $500 and includes her spay, up to date vaccinations and micro-chip.

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Tilly was part of a group of dogs who were rescued from a breeding operation in the fall of 2017.  When these ladies made their way to Carter’s they had not walked on grass, had not known pets and love, and had never lived the typical dogs life with a family and a dog bed to call their own.  Their skin was so broken down from living on concrete their entire lives, and they were really not sure of what to do when let out in the yard to have a short play.

The initial veterinary check of these sweet girls revealed some underlying medical issues, and all required spaying.  Due to the number of times these girls were breed, spaying was very difficult as their tissues were paper thin.  We very nearly lost each and every one of them during the procedures.  We, at the rescue, provided much love and began to build trust with these sweet girls, and once they were healthy enough we put them out for adoption and were very selective in finding them their forever perfect homes.  They deserve nothing but love and kindness for the rest of their days.

Jameson and his family came out to meet Tilly on a lovely fall day, and we could tell that it was love at first sight.  Tilly was so excited to go for a walk with this new family, and snuggled with each of them during play time.

Jameson decided he wanted to share his dog’s rescue story with his class, as well as bring her to meet his classroom.  He prepared this story.  What this young man had done is amazing.  Bringing to the forefront how important it is to look at rescues for your new 4 legged family member.  We as a rescue are so blessed to have him share this with us.  Thank you Jameson and your wonderful family

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Thank you to all the riders who participated, and we hope you enjoyed the beautiful day on the lake.  Thank you to Scotiabank for matching the donations raised by yourselves, to bring the grand total to $2048.00 for the dogs!

Thank you to our local Muskoka businesses who donated food and drink and desserts f

or the riders – Dominos Pizza, Boston Pizza, Little Ceaser, Bills Pizza, Pizzaville and Pizza Station.  And we can not forget the incredible boxes of delights from The Bakery in Gravenhurst.

Special thanks to all those who donated laundry soap, bleach, linens and food.  We welcome each and every one of you out for a tour of the rescue in the fall so you can see for yourselves how very much your fundraiser has helped!

Finally, a huge heartfelt thank you to Darryl and Melissa Kotton who reached out to see how they could help.  It was lovely to meet you and your great group of riders.  We thank you all, the dogs thank you all, our hearts are full!

Safe season to all!!

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I write this after a couple of bad weeks and bad experiences that make me shake my head and wonder why we continue to be so very involved in rescuing dogs that have been hurt, that have been used for nefarious reasons, that come to us physically and emotionally damaged requiring not only veterinary care but love and patience and kindness. And those who are surrendered from families that they love for reasons sometimes not understandable to us, and certainly not understandable to the dog who’s whole world has been turned upside down.  And I wonder about the humans who are behind these sad stories and I question humanity as a whole.  But then I’m reminded of what a very intelligent man once said:  “Rescue: It’s not just a verb, it’s a promise”, and I reflect on all those loving dogs, despite their previous circumstances, who just needed a second (or sometimes third) chance to be all they could be once they were introduced to their new forever family and I feel the joy and soul satisfaction for doing one small thing to change the life of not only the dog, but the new family who now experience such unconditional love and trust when the dog realizes they are safe and home.  And my belief in humanity is restored when humans want to provide these dogs with a second (or third) chance, and see the joy on their faces when they meet ‘the one’.

Our adoption process is rigorous.  We screen each and every adoption application that arrives.  We ensure that we find the perfect match.  Do we miss the mark sometimes?  Yes.  We are human, our adopters are human.  Sometimes the picture of the dog that caught someone’s heart is not the dog that they imagined when they decided to welcome a dog into their home.  Thankfully these situations are few and far between, but they do happen.  And we work with that family to make things work.

Our intake process for those dogs who are being surrendered is also rigorous.  We ask that the surrendering human provide truthful information, including behavioural issues, prior to agreeing to the surrender.  We support these humans through difficult decisions, and when possible, update them.  The dog is assessed at admission and allowed a few days of ‘decompression’ prior to putting the dog out there for adoption.  There are times, however, and thankfully few, where the dog has had no previous veterinary or dental care, no training, or has been aggressive with children or other dogs, where we try our best to rehabilitate either through veterinary care or behavioural interventions.  Sadly, despite all these interventions there are times, in consultation with our vet that behavioural euthanasia is the only option.  In the case of the aggressive dog we consider the safety of both the dog and the humans.  We have, in the past, reached out to other rescue partners for assistance who may have resources we do not and may be able to make a change for the best.  But we always consider the dog, and our duty to keep that dog safe.  Perhaps a dog is triggered by children and poses a risk to little ones.  Could the dog be re-homed into a family with no children?  Possibly.  But we then have to consider that just because the new home doesn’t have young children, this does not mean that the dog won’t be exposed to them.  These behaviours could limit the neighborhood walks and limit the ability to safely have children visit.  This decision is based on the risk assessment that the vet and the rescue volunteers discuss, and is never an easy one.   The same holds true for those dogs who come to us with medical conditions for which there is no cure.  Our mandate is to keep them with us, in sanctuary, until such time that it is the kindest thing for the dog to be let go.  All of these dogs live in our hearts and are remembered with love.  There are often tears at rescue.

So, for today, I will continue on this rescue journey.  I will snuggle my own rescue guy and I will snuggle those still waiting for their home, as will all the other volunteers at Carter’s.  I will advocate for and educate about rescues. I will love them with all my heart and be sad when the ‘perfect’ adoption falls through, or we are told that they have a medical or behavioural condition for which there is no treatment or cure.  I will reflect on the joys of finding the perfect home for a dog, and the delight we see on the humans faces when we make the introductions.  I will remember the happy tears as one of the dogs goes off to their new home, with their new family.  I will try not to stress about the ongoing financial concerns, but will work diligently to raise awareness, and perhaps some funds, to keep doing what we do.  We rescue dogs.  We find our rescued dogs the best homes and we take comfort when we see all the sweet pictures of them in their new homes, being loved by their new humans, and in return being the best dogs they can be!

The same intelligent individual whom I quoted above also said, “The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing”.  I pledge to look wide eyed and open minded and to continue on this journey, despite the stresses and challenges, because each dog deserves that.

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We would also like to gratefully thank all of those who volunteer their time and energy to ensure that the dogs are well and happy, all those who brave the elements and the highways to help transport pups from all corners of the planet, all those who provide us with the best vet care a dog could woof for, all those who donate their used linens to keep the pups comfy, to all those who have opened their hearts and homes to help us foster some of the more timid pups and to all those that donated funds – we appreciate you all, more than you know!!!

To all who adopted in 2017 – thank you!!  Helping these dogs find their forever home is our priority and each and every one of our adoption dogs takes a piece of heart with them when we go.

To all who are considering adding another member to your pack, 2018 will be a great year to do just that – so many loving, funny, bouncy, snuggly dogs are searching for their forever human.

Finally, as the new year approaches, we look forward to continuing our partnerships with international rescues.

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Keep an eye on our website as we formally announce their arrival, post their new pictures and adoption availability!!

*****MEDIA ADVISORY***** 

Fifty dogs rescued from a South Korean dog meat farm are coming to Canada 

TORONTO (12 Dec 2017) – Just in time for the holidays, Humane Society International/Canada is transporting 50 dogs, rescued from a horrific South Korean dog meat farm, to a temporary shelter in Cambridge, Ontario. The dogs will receive veterinary care and attention before moving on to shelters and rescue groups in Quebec and Ontario.

This is the tenth closure of a South Korean dog meat farm by HSI. In total, more than 170 dogs have been rescued from the facility and are being sent to North America and the United Kingdom to find forever homes. 

HSI/Canada rescuers are in South Korea now assisting with the dog meat farm closure and are available for interviews. Following the arrival of the dogs in Canada, journalists are also invited to attend a press conference and tour of a temporary shelter in Cambridge, Ontario where the dogs will receive care. Campaign experts will also be on hand in Cambridge to answer any questions and field interviews.

WHY: To find forever homes for severely neglected dogs rescued from the cruel dog meat trade. These dogs will serve as ambassadors for our campaign to end the global dog meat trade, for which 30 million dogs are brutally killed each year.

The dog meat trade is most widespread in China, South Korea, the Philippines, Thailand, Laos, Viet Nam, Cambodia and Nagaland in northern India. In South Korea, an estimated 2.5 million dogs are intensively farmed for the meat trade annually in gruesome conditions. HSI works to transition dog meat farmers to more humane industries and transports the dogs to regions where they can be rehabilitated and adopted.

Humane Society International/Canada is a leading force for animal protection, with active programs in companion animals, wildlife and habitat protection, marine mammal preservation, farm animal welfare and animals in research. HSI/Canada is proud to be a part of Humane Society International which, together with its partners, constitutes one of the world’s largest animal protection organizations. Celebrating animals and confronting cruelty worldwide – on the web at www.hsicanada.ca

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Soooooo, we have come up with a way for EVERYONE to be able to help us from the comfort of your own home!!! We have set up an Amazon Wish List that will show what the rescue desperately needs. Now you will never have to question how you can help ?.

If you wish to make a monetary donation, you can still do so via the website, but now you can also go onto Amazon and search cartersrescue1@gmail.com, or click on this link.

All items will be shipped directly to the rescue. We wish to thank everyone for their continued support of our mission to ensure that every dog has a fighting chance 

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Well, this is the story of such dog…Chanel

Chanel was surrendered to us after her owner knew he could no longer provide her with the level of care she required. She came with a horrible skin condition, and her breathing was really bad. We knew immediately that something was wrong. We got her into the vet right away to get her assessed, and the vet advised us that due to her improper breeding, her chest was compressing on her lungs. They recommended seeing a specialist and surgery. It was clear as well that this poor dog had had at least one litter of pups (she is only about 1.5 years old).

Chanel is the product of backyard breeding. Trying to “design” a dog. She is a bully breed….but no-one is sure what exactly is in there. She is the cutest little gremlin walking though ?.

The back yard breeder is the single greatest cause of pet overpopulation. The results of back yard breeding are devastating. The majority of homeless or abandoned dogs come from this category in many popular breeds and mixes (“designer” dogs). Most are sold locally through newspaper ads, Kijiji, Facebook.

Back yard breeders may act on a desire to make extra money, or simply out of ignorance. They see how much money legitimate breeders charge for pups and figure they could make some “easy money” too. Or, a back yard breeder may have a completely unplanned litter by accident, but in our eyes there is no accident if your dogs are not spayed/neutered.

Back yard breeders usually bring two breeding animals together regardless of their quality. They are not interested in scientific breeding. Their aim is to fulfill a personal need or goal, not to improve the breed and bring excellent quality dogs to the world. Since breed excellence is generally unimportant, the breeding dogs generally will not have been tested for genetic and health problems.

Although you might think your paying less for the breed of your choice from a back yard breeder, it’s almost a given that in the long run, you’ll pay a good deal more in vet bills and perhaps emotional bills (if the dog has to be euthanized due to a health or temperament problem).

Who ends up suffering?? Is it fair to Chanel that she had to leave the only home she had ever known? Is it fair that she had to be put under for surgery and almost DIED last week? What about the fact that the vets can’t fix her perfect imperfections, and her life will likely be cut short??

NO! NO! NO! It is the greed of irresponsible back yard breeding that has caused this. None of this is fair to Chanel. But yet her and so many other dogs like her end up in our rescue or worse, euthanized because of these people.

How can YOU help?? How can YOU make a difference?? STOP searching for your dog or puppy on Kijiji and Facebook!! If people stop making a need for these dogs, then the demand will go down and these people will no be able to make money off these poor babies!! Share Chanel’s story…..explain to people what a backyard breeder is. Education is KEY!!! Advise people on the benefits of adopting their best friend, and how soooo many animals are in need each and every day.

Our only solace in Chanel’s story is that she will get to live out her cute little wiggly bum life with us loving on her and making sure she is safe

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