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Town of Whitby
The Town of Whitby provides animal care, sheltering and adoption services through the Whitby Animal Services Centre.
Adopt a pet
If you are interested in adopting a pet, please complete our Adoption Form.
Animals available for adoption
See list of animals available for adoption below. To make an appointment to meet an animal or get more information, call 905.655.0283.
Meet Bailey [3080]
Bailey is a 1 year old domestic cat who was found as a stray. She is ADORABLE, by just looking at her she will "make bread" and swoon you over with her charm. Bailey is quite interested in other cats. She has been spayed, vaccinated, dewormed and microchipped. If you are interested in her please fill out an Adoption Form.
Meet Axel, Rose and Kali [3151A-C]
These little guys were trapped from a feral cat colony but have been socialized and are now ready to find their forever homes! A quieter home would be best to keep them coming out of their shells, they like being held and have started to PURR when receiving affection! They have been spayed / neutered vaccinated, dewormed and microchipped. If you are interested in either of them please fill out an Adoption Form.
Meet Luka! [2744]
Luka is a 1 year old domestic cat that we found living amongst a feral cat colony.
After a few months of foster, Luka is now ready for adoption! He came extremely frightened and would hiss but is now cuddling up and loves having his chin rubbed.
Luka would do well in a quiet home where he can feel safe and continue to come out of his shell.
Luka has been neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and dewormed.
If you are interested in him please fill out an Adoption Form.
Meet Socks, Sneakers and Papri [3130ABC]
These munchkins are about 3.5 month old domestic kittens! They were found as strays but are eager to meet their new forever families. They all seem okay with other cats and would do well in most homes. They have been spayed / neutered vaccinated, dewormed and microchipped. If you are interested in either of them please fill out an Adoption Form.
Meet Momsie [3151D]
This little angel is a sweetheart! She was trapped alongside her kittens but after a few weeks of love and care they are all now ready for adoption! Momsie loves being pet and doesn't seem to mind other cats. She spends most of her time sleeping up top her scratching post watching her babies run and play. Momsie has been vaccinated, spayed, microchipped and dewormed. If you are interested in her please fill out an Adoption Form.
Meet Binx & Smudge [3118A+B]
These sisters are ready to find their forever home -TOGETHER! These cuties are quite bonded and have been with their foster since they were 4 weeks old. Binx is the super active one while Smudge is the cuddly - please dont stop petting me kinda girl. They have been spayed, vaccinated, dewormed and microchipped. If you are interested in them please fill out an Adoption Form.
Meet Freddie [3059]
Freddie is an 8 year old domestic cat who was surrendered to us from his previous loving family. Freddie is a very shy kitty but has warmed up with us a bit, you can brush him and show him affection but being held is not his favorite past time! Freddie would do best in a quiet home, don't stray though, this guy is a love bug! He has been neutered, vaccinated, dewormed and microchipped. If you are interested in him please fill out an Adoption Form.
Book a meet and greet
Animal meet-and-greets at the Animal Services Centre are by appointment only. Call 905.655.0283 or send us an email to schedule a visit.
Location and hours
The Animal Services Centre is located 4680 Thickson Rd. N., and we are open Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Our office is closed on Sundays and Statutory Holidays.
Adoption fees
Adoption fees for cats and dogs include spaying or neutering, vaccination and a one-year animal licence. All fees are subject to HST:
- $250 for a kitten (under one year)
- $150 for a cat
- $500 for a puppy (under one year)
- $250 for a dog
- $50 for all other animals
Choosing the right pet for your family
Adopting an animal is a long-term commitment. Before deciding to adopt, think about what you and your family are looking for in a pet. Every breed has unique characteristics and each individual pet is different. Here are some questions to consider with your household:
- Why do I want a pet?
- What characteristics do I want my pet to have?
- How much time will I need to spend caring for my pet?
- How much of my income can I spend on a pet?
- Am I willing to work patiently to train a pet?
The cost of owning a pet
Ensure you are prepared to take on these expenses when you submit an application to adopt a pet:
- Annual vaccinations, check-ups and veterinary care
- Obedience classes
- Flea control, deworming and grooming
- Boarding
- Food and treats
- Other supplies, including toys, beds and litter
Six reasons to adopt an adult cat
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An adult cat's personality has already developed, so you'll know if he or she is a good fit for your family.
- Adult cats have longer attention spans which makes them easier to train than kittens.
- Adult cats are often already litter trained and are less likely to forget where the box is.
- Adult cats are often content to just relax in your company, unlike kittens, who may get into mischief.
- Adult cats often know that scratching posts (not furniture) are for scratching and toys (not hands or feet) are for biting.
- Adult cats are the hardest to find homes for, so when you adopt a mature cat, you're saving a life.
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