Pet Adoption

Meet and Greets

Animal meet-and-greets at the Animal Services Centre are by appointment only, and based on an approved application. Due to the large number of applications that come in for certain animals, a handful of approved applications will be called and booked for meet-and-greets. 

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:

• $263 for a kitten (under one year)
• $158 for a cat (over one year)
• $525 for a puppy (under one year)
• $328 for a dog (over one year)
• $102 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

1. An adult cat's personality has already developed, so you'll know if he or she is a good fit for your family.
2. Adult cats have longer attention spans which makes them easier to train than kittens.
3. Adult cats are often already litter trained and are less likely to forget where the box is.
4. Adult cats are often content to just relax in your company, unlike kittens, who may get into mischief.
5. Adult cats often know that scratching posts (not furniture) are for scratching and toys (not hands or feet) are for biting.
6. Adult cats are the hardest to find homes for, so when you adopt a mature cat, you're saving a life.