K-911 Rescue is a registered, non-profit organization located in Manotick (south of Ottawa) dedicated to finding forever families for dogs in need. We take in dogs of all breeds, from all circumstances, and work with them until they are adoptable. We have a no-kill policy. NO KILL, MEANS NO KILL! Over the past four years, we have found Forever Families for over 900 dogs.
All of our dogs are adopted out as indoor house pets. The adoption fee includes first vaccinations, defleaing, deworming, spay or neuter, microchip, and one month free pet health insurance. Please email us for our adoption application at k911rescue@rogers.com This is the first step in our adoption process. We are not first come, first served. Keep in mind: We are not looking for the first home for a dog... We are looking for the BEST home for that dog!
A DOG SITS WAITING, a poem by Ingibjörg Erla Baldursdóttir from Iceland. A dog sits waiting in the cold autumn sun. Too faithful to leave, too frightened to run. He's been there for days with nothing to do. But sit by the road, waiting for you. He can't understand why you left him that day. He thought you and he were supposed to play. He's sure you'll come back, and that's why he stays. How long will he suffer? How many more days? His legs have grown weak, his throat's parched and dry. He's sick now from hunger and falls, with a sigh. He lays down his head and closes his eyes. I wish you could see how a waiting dog dies.
Damon is about ten months old, an energetic and extremely affectionate young husky, and oh so handsome! He requires a home with an experienced, active owner who can help provide the structure and energy output he craves. Obedience class is a must to help him learn his in-home manners. Damon is friendly with kids but as he doesn’t know how to control his boundless energy, he would be more suitable for a household with teenage children until trained. Damon could also make an excellent addition to a home that is looking for a second dog as he is very playful with other dogs and learns from their example, even how to roll in mud puddles! He is untested with cats. Just like a bright, outgoing human child, he needs lots of company – he’ll be a great running partner by day and a cuddler by night.
To enquire about Damon or any of our other dogs looking for their Forever Family, please contact k911rescue@rogers.com or call (613) 489-0686.
All K-911 Rescues are adopted out with their first vaccinations, microchipped, defleaed, dewormed, neutered or spayed, with one month free pet health insurance. These services are included in the adoption fee.
Although these dogs came from different places and from different backgrounds, their lives intertwined in a very unique way one spring day five years ago to create a double happy tails story.
In the dead of the bitterly cold winter of 2002, I saw a pamphlet at a local convenience store advertising husky puppies for sale by what I suspect was a backyard breeder. I went to see them, and to my horror, I found mom, dad, and five six-week old puppies without shelter in the extreme cold. The puppies were extremely nervous and scared; they had obviously not had any human contact. I was able to purchase one of the puppies (Tarka) for $35. I immediately called some K-911 volunteers to go and “buy” the remaining four puppies. Although the breeder had gotten greedy by then and tripled the price, we managed to get the puppies out of there.
From the first day I brought Tarka home, she has been a leaner- meaning that she will not stand, sit, or lie down without leaning against something. She was also very shy and would not travel very far away from me. To this day, she does not like to be outside; rather, she prefers to lie right in front of the fireplace or in the sun.
The following spring, we took Tarka to a K-911 Rescue fundraiser. She sat under the ticket table and refused to socialize with any other dog - until she spotted Molson, that is. At that moment, all of our lives changed.
Molson was a Shepherd/Husky mix, about 18 months old, who was brought to K-911 as he was going to be euthanized because he kept escaping from his home. A rescue volunteer from Montreal brought him to the fundraiser in the hope that someone in the Ottawa area would be interested in adopting him. As the volunteer walked with him to the ticket table, Tarka, to my complete astonishment; came out to greet him. We took the two dogs for a walk together and the rest is history. Between my youngest daughter crying to keep him and Tarka having a fit whenever Molson walked away with the volunteer, we had no choice but to take him home with us.
To this day Tarka and Molson are inseparable. They adore each other: they eat together, play together, hunt together, and sleep together. We call them: Ying & Yang, Ebony & Ivory, His & Hers!
LL
Would you like your K-911 rescued dog to be profiled in an upcoming happy tails story? Please send a note to loriandjakej@yahoo.ca to let us know!
There I sat, alone and afraid. You got a call and came right to my aid. You bundled me up with blankets and love. And, when I needed it most, you gave me a hug. I learned that the world was not all that scary and cold. That sometimes there is someone to have and to hold. You taught me what love is, you helped me to mend. You loved me and healed me and became my first friend. And just when I thought you'd done all you do, There came along not one new lesson, but two. First you said, "Sweetheart, you're ready to go. I've done all I can, and you've learned all I know." Then you bundled me up with a blanket and kiss. Along came a new family, they even have kids! They took me to their home, forever to stay. At first I thought you sent me away. Then that second lesson became perfectly clear. No matter how far, you will always be near. And so, Foster Mommy, you know I've moved on. I have a new home, with toys and a lawn. But I'll never forget what I learned that first day. You never really give your fosters away. You gave me these thoughts to remember you by. We may never meet again, and now I know why. You'll remember I lived with you for a time. I may not be yours, but you'll always be mine. - Author Unknown
Staffed entirely by unpaid volunteers, we rely on help from individuals and businesses in our community for support. There are many ways that you could help.
Fosters: We are always looking for new foster homes. If you are able to and are interested in fostering dogs while they await their "forever family", please let us know by contacting us via email k911rescue@rogers.com or by telephone (613) 489-0686.
Volunteers: Every day, volunteers are on-site to care for the dogs (feeding, playing, walking, and just giving them attention) and their surroundings (cleaning and laundry). If you have a few hours to spare or would like to become a regular volunteer, please let us know by contacting us via email k911rescue@rogers.com or by telephone (613) 489-0686.
Donations: Please consider making a donation to K-911 Rescue; any amount will help with our ongoing veterinary bills. Tax receipts will be issued for all donations of $10 or more. Please mail your donation to our Accounting Officer (NOTE: No dogs at this location) :
K-911 Rescue
c/o Louise Laird
1434 Sunny Court
Greely ON K4P 1E5
Or donate online through CanadaHelps.org
 | We have chosen Kuranda dog beds for our boarding facilities because they are so good for our dogs. We still don't have enough for all of our kennels. If you would like to donate a bed so another dog can sleep in proper comfort, please click here. |
Or, you can support K-911 by buying Frontline Plus and pet medications! Or, you may wish to donate a gift certificate to a local Ottawa pet store or bags of dog food. Please make sure to send us your store receipt and we will issue a tax receipt for the amount spent.
Registered Charity under the Income Tax Act 149(1)(f) Business Number: 87982 2500
