Welcome to Riverview Rescues!
We are a volunteer run and foster-based rescue spanning across Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley!
Our rescue animals come from all over Canada; however, our main focus is to help strays, rescued puppy mill/backyard breeder dogs, and the overpopulation of Northern dogs in Quebec, Northern Ontario, Manitoba & Nunavut.
We support and work with many different rescues to accomplish the same goals. If you need help, reach out.
Thanks for visiting,
The RR Team
RESCUE. REHAB. REHOME.
Why adopt?
Adopting an animal from a reputable rescue instead of purchasing one from Kijiji or Facebook marketplace helps atleast two animals - the one you adopt, and the one who can come into care thanks to the open foster home. The more that people purchase from unethical breeders, the more the backyard breeders see the need to breed their animals. This adds to the already present overpopulation crisis.
Are breeders bad?
No! Reputable breeders that follow CKC standards and aim to preserve the integrity of the breed are wonderful. Breeding is suppose to be done for the betterment of the breed and not for unvetted, untested "accidental" litters, or for profit. Also, they almost always take the animals back if the purchasers have an issue in the future. If you've purchased your animal from a breeder and you'd like to surrender please connect with your breeder first.
Why do I have to pay for a rescue animal?
Because animal care and vetting costs money! Adoption fees, fundraising and donations are our only sources of funding.
For reference, the adoption fee does not even cover the cost of care an animal receives, and we do not adjust the adoption fee if one animal requires extensive vetting or emergency care. The fee upfront is a small fraction of the cost of an animal over its lifetime.
How can I help?
We always need fosters, drivers, and fundraising volunteers. Volunteering your time is an amazing way to change the lives of animals in need.
We also have a list of donations we are in need of and an amazon wish list you can find under the donate tab!
Monetary donations are always needed and accepted via EMT to: riverviewrescues@gmail.com