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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 Odin [4349]
Odin is a 5 month old German Wirehaired Pointer x Border Collie who was transferred to us in hopes of finding his forever home! Although he can be a bit shy at first meet, after a few minutes he truly comes out of his shell looking for the next cuddle sesh and play time! Odin seems to be okay with other dogs and cats. He has been vaccinated, dewormed and microchipped. He will be neutered at a later date. If you are interested in him please fill out an Adoption Form.
Meet Tank & Ellie [4344A+B]
These 2 warriors were surrendered to Team Chelsea in dire need of emergency care suffering from a very contagious, sometimes fatal disease in puppies called Parvovirus. Thankfully, Team Chelsea rushed them into the clinic and had them on treatment just at the nick of time! These 2 little pups fought a battle and came out the other side! They are 2.5 month old Shep x Rottweiler mixes who are extremely loving and happy to still be here. Both super cuddly, and extremely playful - they will now sprint to get every last kibble left on the ground (after playing with their food of course). Tank & Ellie are looking for either a foster or a permanent home to call their own. Their new home must be dog free as the virus may still shed for a few months even in recovery. We would ask any potential adoptee to keep in mind these little ones will need to stay away from dog parks and other places where dogs are most likely at. We are excited to pair these babies up with the best possible home and re write their terrible start at life! Onwards and Upwards! They have been dewormed and microchipped. Both will be vaccinated and spayed/neutered at a later date. If you are interested in either of them please fill out an Adoption Form.
Meet Max [4315]
Max is a 5.5 year old Great Dane who is now ready to find his forever home! This handsome guy is very sweet and loves people. Max is a couch potato and is ready to claim yours! He has lived with other dogs but we would like to place him in a home where he can be the only pup getting all of the attention he deserves! You can win this boy over in 2.5 milliseconds if you have liver treats in hand so don't forget to bring his fav snack at the meet and greet! Max has been neutered, vaccinated, dewormed and microchipped. If you are interested in him please fill out an Adoption Form.
Meet Ronaldo & Messi [4262A&B]
These 2 brothers are a bonded pair and must be homed together! Ronaldo and Messi are 10 year old cats who were surrendered due to no fault of her own. Ronaldo (brown tabby) is the sweetest little thing, he is obsessed with people and is non stop purr even if you just look at him! Messi is the shy one but comes out of his shell when Ronaldo is around. They have been neutered, vaccinated, dewormed and microchipped. If you are interested in them please fill out an Adoption Form.
Meet Akira [3556]
Akira is a 9 month domestic cat who was picked up as a stray. Akira is a lovely girl but came in very scared, after a few days she has opened up and really enjoys cuddles! She would do best in a quieter home where she can take her time to come around. Akira has been spayed, vaccinated, dewormed, and microchipped. If you are interested in her please fill out an Adoption Form or visit her at Pet Valu in Brooklin!
Meet Cujo [4231]
Cujo is a 3 year old domestic cat that was found as a stray at the beginning of the month. Cujo acts like a typical stray tom cat, he will eat anything thats in sight and will break out of his cage in order to get his next meal. haha. Cujo is quite the active guy and will play all day - all night. A home with older kids would be ideal as he is quite a strong kitty. Cujo has been neutered, vaccinated, dewormed and microchipped. If you are interested in her please fill out an Adoption Form.
Meet Hank [4266]
Cat got your tongue! This handsome big boy is Hank! He is about 5 years old and came to us as a stray after living on the streets for quite some time. Hank came to us with a very irritated eye, likely from an injury that happened some time ago. We had some scar tissue removed from his eyelid and hope he is on the mend! This sweet boy will likely need to be on eye medication for some time, but he takes it like a champ! We are looking for a quieter home where Hank will be someones main priority, he is such a lover. Hank has been neutered, vaccinated, dewormed and microchipped. If you are interested in him please fill out an Adoption Form.
Meet Ray [4353]
Ray is a beautiful 4 year old domestic cat who was found as a stray suffering from some burn wounds on her back. Our veterinarian thinks she was likely trapped in a car engine while the vehicle was on/moving. She received some antibiotics and is recovering! Ray is obsessed with being pet and cuddled! She will let you know when shes had enough by giving you a love tap, but her claws don't even come out! She is quite gentle. Ray has been spayed, vaccinated, dewormed, and microchipped. If you are interested in her please fill out an Adoption Form.
Meet Ashley [4309B]
Ashley is an 8 month old kitten that was surrendered to us! This sweet girl is so loving and really loves stealing all of the attention! She spends most of her day playing, climbing the cat trees and cuddling up to her roomie, Baldwin. She 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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