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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 Nala! [2701]
Nala is a 3 year old bengal in need of a forever home.
Bengals are very unique cats and need special homes, preferably with breed experience. Please do your research on owning a bengal cat before applying for her.
Nala does not like other cats and would be best placed in a home with no other cats. She previously lived with children but we would recommend no young children in her new home.
Once she is comfortable and settled in she is a very sweet cat. This breed is known for being very vocal and Nala can definitely hold up a conversation.
Nala is spayed, microchipped, vaccinated and dewormed. If you are interested in adopting her please fill out an Adoption Form.
Meet Theodore! [2713]
Theodore is a younger rabbit in need of a forever home.
He is very sweet, well socialized and easily handled.
If you are interested in this handsome guy 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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