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Animal Services is committed to reuniting all lost pets with their owners. In cases where this is not possible, the pet is placed up for adoption, in hopes of finding a new and loving home.  Animals available for adoption can be viewed on our adoption photo page.

Adoption Fees are as follows:

  • Adopt a cat $100.00
  • Adopt a dog $150.00

Debit, Visa and MasterCard are accepted forms of payment

The adoption fee includes the following:

  • The initial set of vaccinations
  • Free 30 day trial of shelter care pet insurance
  • Free City of Pickering Animal Licence
  • Microchipping and deworming of animals
  • Sterilization of animals before adoption

Although every effort is made to ensure that all animals are spayed/neutered before adoption, it is not always possible. In situations where cats/kittens are too young to be sterilized, a $75.00 rebate certificate is provided for owners who bring in proof of alteration within 120 days from the date of adoption.

Review our Guidelines for choosing a dog to help guide you in choosing the best pet for you and your family.

If you are interested in adopting an animal from us, we advise you to do the following:

  1. Visit the Animal Shelter and complete an "Adoption Application Form".
  2. Once at the shelter we advise that you spend time with the animal to see if he/she will be a good fit for your lifestyle. Speak with the staff as they are very knowledgeable, and know the personality of each animal.
  3. Meet with shelter staff to discuss care and nutrition for the new pet.
  4. Enjoy the new member of your family!
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