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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 Wally [2428]
Wally is a 2 year old American Bulldog who was picked up as a stray and never claimed. This goofy boy is FULL of energy and gets the zoomies quite often so we are hoping to find a very active family for him. Wally is a big guy and because of his energy level we are looking for a home with no small children, or cats. Wally would likely be okay with another dog his size, as long as its the right fit! This sweet guy does eventually calm down and will lay on his back looking for some belly rubs once he's all tired out! Experienced large breed owners would be preferred. Wally has been neutered, vaccinated, dewormed and microchipped. If you are interested in him please fill out an Adoption Form.
Meet Sandy [4123]
Sandy is a young girl full of excitement and energy! Sandy is 6 months old and is a miniature pinscher pug mix. She is looking for an energetic family to keep up with her. She has been friendly with everyone here but we would suggest no young kids as she can get too excited and doesn't have many manners at the moment. Her new family will need to work on her training skills. She would do well with a dog of the same high energy level or in a home as the only dog. She has been spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and dewormed. If you are interested in her please fill out an Adoption Form.
Meet Fiona [4038]
Fiona is a 2 year old chihuahua x who was picked up as a stray and never claimed. This little girl came to us very frightened, scared of men and loud noises. She has been doing much better, allowing some of the male officers to pick her up and show her affection. Fiona is extremely playful and loves playing with toys - because of her energy level she can get bored easily and loves to chew... so finding an active home would be best for her! Fiona has been getting better with her potty training, and uses pee pads 90% of the time. She will need pet parents who will work with her in the training department so she can blossom into the best version of herself! She is such a sweet girl, and hasn't had the best start at life so we are hoping to right the wrongs and show her what this world has to offer! Fiona has been spayed, vaccinated, dewormed and microchipped. If you are interested in her please fill out an Adoption Form.
Meet Turner & Elda [3929A-B]
This lucky little batch of kitties were brought to us by our partner rescue who saw just how much potential they have for being wonderful house kitties! They were trapped on a rural property, scared of everything and everyone. With some TLC these little guys have shown lots of improvement and love being pet. They will need a forever home that is quiet where they can take their time to come around fully. They have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, dewormed and microchipped. If you are interested in either of them please fill out an Adoption Form.
Meet Izzy [2432]
Meet our sweet girl Izzy. This little lady was found as a stray and was not claimed so she is ready to find her permanent spot on someone's bed. We believe her to be about 7 months old and a chocolate lab x pointer as she has energy for days. Izzy is very shy with people upon meeting and in new situations or places. She will need a family that understands this to help build her confidence. Izzy is learning how to be walked on a leash right now as we don't think she was ever exposed to it before so she is understanding the learning curve and will need to continue basic training and a home with patience to help her navigate life. She would be best suited to a home with children over the age of 12 as she needs her space and a quieter household. Once she is comfortable her tail wags a mile a minute and she will zoomie everywhere! Izzy does well with cats, would also do well with a non dominant, well behaved dog friend. She has been spayed, vaccinated, dewormed and microchipped. If you are interested in her please fill out an Adoption Form.
Meet Teeka [4094E]
Teeka is a 5 year old domestic cat who was transferred to us in hopes of finding her forever home! Teeka is a shy girl but loves being pet and will cuddle once she knows you. She would do best in a quiet home where she can take her time to come around! Teeka has been spayed, vaccinated, dewormed and microchipped. If you are interested in her please fill out an Adoption Form.
Meet Harold [3894C]
Harold is a 5 month old kitten who was trapped on a property as a kitten. After a few months of handling and forcing him to love us he has become quite the friendly little guy. Harold is still a bit scared of loud noises so a quieter home with no small kids would be best. He plays well with other cats however to help him continue to come out of his shell we are hoping to find him a home where he can be the only pet, to be loved and spoiled! Harold has been neutered, vaccinated, dewormed and microchipped. If you are interested in him please fill out an Adoption Form.
Meet Kelis [4037]
Kelis is a 6 year old domestic cat who was surrendered by her previous home due to no fault of her own. Kelis is a lovely girl and enjoys being pet. She tends to be pretty independent and spends most of her day hanging out on the office chair watching the cars go by! Kelis is particular about having another cat around so we are hoping to find a home where she can be the spoiled princess she is and have all of the attention to herself! Kelis has been spayed, vaccinated, dewormed and microchipped. If you are interested in her please fill out an Adoption Form.
Meet Mama [3951B]
Mama is a 2 year old domestic cat who was trapped as a pregnant feral. We placed her into foster where she spent 10 weeks with her kittens and learned that humans aren't that bad! Through foster, we have been told 1) Mama doesn't love the company of dogs and 2) that she does best in a quiet home where she can take her time to fully come around. Mama has been spayed, vaccinated, dewormed and microchipped. If you are interested in her 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)
- $309.74 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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