Help us help the NORTHERN dogs!
Making a difference by helping remote northern community dogs in need
Learn about our passionate team, and how you can help us help in northern dog rescue
About Us
Rescue Overview
Northern Reach Rescue Network is a non-for-profit organization that was founded by Darlene Vezina in 2014. All of the rescue dogs originate from remote fly in communities. In our first year, 285 dogs/puppies were brought into rescue. Since 2014, the rescue has grown to over 100 volunteers and over 6,000 dogs and cats rescued.
Northern Reach Rescue Network has partnered with many remote fly in communities to not only rescue sick, homeless, stray dogs, but also bring in dogs surrendered by community members that simply want a better life for their furry friend. Once the dogs are flown into Thunder Bay, they are vetted if critically ill and fostered in homes temporarily until they travel to various rescues in Southern Ontario where they are fostered and adopted to loving homes. Please click on Partner Rescues below for information about rescues we partner with.
Our History
Northern Reach has grown since its conception in 2014
- · In the fall of 2014 with 25 volunteers over 285 dogs were rescued
- · In 2015 with 75 volunteers over 315 dogs were rescued
- · In 2016 with 100 volunteers 400 dogs were rescued
- · In 2017 with 110 volunteers 567 dogs were rescued
- · In 2018 over 600 dogs were rescued
- In 2019 over 750 dogs were rescued
Our Mission
Our mission is to work very closely with the remote communities and our rescue partners to bring into rescue as many northern dogs as we can that need rehoming. We work closely with spay and neuter clinics and feeding programs to attempt to create a better solution of dog over population on the communities
Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions will enable us to help these dogs. Your generous donation will help fund our mission.
