Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary

What Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary does

Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary is a Canadian nonprofit animal welfare organization founded in 2014 by husband-and-wife team Rob Scheinberg and Danielle Eden Scheinberg. Registered as B&D Love Inc., the organization operates from a 50-acre property at 1405 19th Sideroad in King City, Ontario, configured with therapy pools, a grooming spa, kilometers of walking trails, and a luxury kennel design that the organization explicitly contrasts with traditional shelters. Its service portfolio spans rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption for dogs, cats, guinea pigs, horses, cows, pigs, donkeys, and sheep, with adoption fees tiered from $50 (sanctuary/palliative dogs) and $200 (cats) up to $950 (puppies under one year). The farm animal residents are sustained by a recurring monthly sponsorship product priced at $25-$500 CAD, which differentiates the organization from typical donation-only shelters.

The business model is hybrid nonprofit funding rather than commercial. One-time adoption fees cover partial medical and behavioral rehabilitation costs but are not the primary revenue driver. The principal funding stream is monetary and in-kind donations, with tax-receiptable donations routed through a structurally separate entity, the Dog Tales Charitable Foundation, while direct in-kind donations (blankets, dog beds, treats, produce) are coordinated through an Amazon Wish List. Go-to-market is event-driven and community-led: Open House tours run Sundays 12-4pm with $5 tickets sold via CanadaHelps, supplemented by organic social channels (TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) and an extensive earned-media library including a 2018 Bell Media Studios television series on Gusto and coverage in People Magazine, Toronto Star, Toronto Life, The Dodo, and Narcity. International inbound supply comes from rescue partners across Israel, the Middle East, and the Caribbean.

Operationally, the organization runs on a small staff of approximately 24 employees across Dog Handler, Vet Tech, ACA, and Cleaner roles, with a broader volunteer program requiring police record checks and a foster placement pipeline for temporary in-home care. There is no proprietary technology stack — the website runs on Squarespace, donation processing is handled by CanadaHelps, and no API, mobile app, or AI/ML capability is documented. Strategic posture is anchored on three defensible layers: a capital-intensive physical facility, an earned-media brand built through the 2018 television series and celebrity affiliations (Paris Hilton, Don Cherry, Jewel), and a recurring-sponsorship product layer on top of the standard adoption model. The organization operates under Canadian nonprofit governance with a 2025-2030 Accessibility Plan filed for AODA compliance.

Name

Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary

Legal name

B&D Love Inc.

Website

https://dogtales.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary is a Canadian nonprofit founded in 2014 that rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and farm animals from a 50-acre sanctuary in King City, Ontario, funded through adoption fees, recurring farm-animal sponsorships, and donations via its affiliated Charitable Foundation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Rescue and Sanctuary Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Sanctuaries & Long-Term Care (Farm, Equine, Exotic) (BPAGAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership) (BPAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Animal rescue services
• Pet adoption programs
• Animal sanctuary care
• Farm animal sponsorship
• Dog rescue operations

Headquarters

HQ city

King City

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Adoption Fees: One-time fees charged when animals are adopted, with tiered pricing based on age. Includes spay/neuter, microchip, vet exams, deworming, flea/tick prevention, heartworm prevention, bloodwork, full groom, and 1 month of medication.
2. Farm Animal Sponsorship: Monthly recurring sponsorship program for farm animals at the sanctuary. Sponsors receive updates about their sponsored animal throughout the year.
3. Monetary Donations: Tax-deductible donations accepted through Dog Tales Charitable Foundation partner. Direct donations to Dog Tales Rescue do not receive tax receipts.
4. In-Kind Donations: Accepts supply donations including blankets, dog beds (XL & XXL), treats, and produce. Managed through Amazon Wish List and direct email coordination.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary operates a 50-acre nonprofit animal rescue and sanctuary in King City, Ontario that rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and farm animals. It runs adoption placement, owner-surrender intake, a foster-care program, and farm-animal sponsorships, and is funded through adoption fees, sponsorships, donations, and volunteer support. The facility also hosts public open-house tours and volunteer engagement as part of its community outreach.

Product overview

Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary is an animal rescue organization operating a 50-acre sanctuary in King City, Ontario. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of animal welfare services centered around its core animal rescue and adoption programs. The main offerings include dog adoption services (with adoption fees ranging from $375-$950 based on age), cat adoption ($200), and guinea pig adoption. The sanctuary also operates a farm animal sponsorship program ($25-$500/month) for horses, cows, donkeys, pigs, and sheep. Supporting services include a foster program, surrender services, rescue partner program accepting dogs from international and domestic shelters, public open house tours, and volunteer/donation programs. The organization employs staff across roles including Dog Handlers, Vet Techs, ACAs, and Cleaners. The organization was founded in 2014 by Rob and Danielle Scheinberg.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dog Adoption Placement of rescued and rehabilitated dogs from the 50-acre King City sanctuary into approved permanent homes, available to individual adopters and families.
• Cat Adoption Rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption placement of cats housed at the Dog Tales facility, available to individual adopters.
• Guinea Pig Adoption Rescue and rehoming of guinea pigs accepted at the sanctuary into approved individual homes.
• Farm Animal Sponsorship Monthly sponsorship of a named farm animal residing at the sanctuary, providing ongoing care funding in exchange for updates and connection with the sponsored animal, available to individual supporters.
• Animal Surrender Program Intake service for owners who can no longer keep their dog, cat, guinea pig, or farm animal, accepting the animal into the sanctuary's care.
• Foster Care Program Placement of sanctuary animals with approved volunteer foster homes for temporary care and socialization prior to permanent adoption.
• Open House Tours Scheduled public tours of the King City sanctuary, allowing visitors to meet resident animals and learn about the organization's work.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free training and medical support for the life of adopted pets
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bell Media StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 May 2018Produced 'DOG TALES RESCUE' television series following the sanctuary operations. Series premiered May 31, 2018 on Gusto channel.
• Paris HiltonminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 January 2017Teamed up with Dog Tales Rescue to save Tilbury dogs in January 2017.
• Global Pet Foods AuroraminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 February 2016Local pet food retailer that supports Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary.
• Jewel and Sam RobertsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 October 2014Helped open Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary at launch event in October 2014.
• Dog Tales Charitable FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial philanthropic partner for tax-deductible donations. Works with Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary to rescue and care for dogs and ready them for adoption. Donations requiring tax receipts should be directed to this foundation.
• CanadaHelpscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline platform used to sell Open House event tickets and process donations for Dog Tales Charitable Foundation.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ASPCA: One of the largest U.S. animal welfare organizations operating rescue, advocacy, and animal hospital services. Comparable on the broad animal welfare mission and national advocacy function, though at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Ontario SPCA and Humane Society: Provincial animal welfare organization with enforcement, shelter, and rescue operations across Ontario. Overlaps with Dog Tales on rescue and advocacy (notably the 2016 pit bull advocacy involvement) and competes for the same Ontario donor pool.
• Humane Society of the United States: Largest U.S. animal protection organization with nationwide rescue, sanctuary, and policy advocacy footprint. Comparable on the rescue and advocacy dimensions, particularly around equine welfare and pit bull advocacy work that overlaps with Dog Tales' mission.

Direct peers

• Farm Sanctuary: Pioneer U.S. farm animal protection organization operating sanctuaries and advocacy campaigns against animal agriculture. Comparable to Dog Tales on the lifelong farm animal sanctuary mission and the advocacy dimension (e.g., work against the Canadian horse meat trade).
• Hearts & Bones Rescue: Toronto-based dog rescue focused on rehoming dogs from high-kill shelters and international partners. Directly comparable to Dog Tales' dog rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption services, including international rescue partnerships, within the same Canadian market.
• Woodstock Farm Sanctuary: Farm animal sanctuary in New York providing lifelong care for rescued horses, pigs, cows, sheep, and other farmed animals. Highly comparable to Dog Tales' farm animal sanctuary arm, including the monthly sponsorship model and lifelong residency commitment.
• Gentle Barn: California-based farm animal sanctuary rescuing horses, cows, pigs, sheep, and other animals from abuse and slaughter. Comparable to Dog Tales' farm animal rescue and lifelong sanctuary model, including public visitation and educational programming.
• Big Dog Ranch Rescue: Largest cage-free dog rescue in the United States, operating on a large rural property with adoption and rehabilitation programs. Directly comparable to Dog Tales' dog-focused rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption operation on a significant land footprint.
• Best Friends Animal Society: The largest no-kill animal sanctuary and rescue organization in the United States, operating a sanctuary campus and national adoption network. Highly comparable to Dog Tales' rescue + sanctuary hybrid model with public-facing facility and high media visibility.

Regional players

• Toronto Humane Society: Long-established Greater Toronto Area animal welfare organization offering adoption, surrender, and veterinary services. Same geographic market and overlapping adoption/donor base, though operates an urban shelter rather than a rural sanctuary.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dogtalesrescue
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCtI8Lh49NkjF9YkzGyfRBqQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/dogtalesrescue
• Instagraminstagram.com/dogtalesrescue
• TikToktiktok.com/@dogtalesrescue
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dogtalesrescue

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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