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Dog and Cat Adoptions
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Adopting an animal can be a rewarding experience. The City of Vaughan is dedicated to finding safe and happy forever homes for all animals in the shelter.   
 
  • Dogs available for adoption
  • Cats available for adoption
  • Small Animals available for adoption

All family members should come into the shelter before adopting an animal. Adopters must be 18 years of age or older and will need to fill out an application before final approval.

Adoption fees

Fee includes rabies and first annual vaccine, sterilization, microchip implant, and the pet’s first annual licence (for Vaughan residents only). 
 
​Animal
​Fee
​Cat or kitten
​$160 per animal
​Dog or puppy
​$260 per animal

Adoption hours

  • Monday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Sunday and statutory holidays: Closed
Thinking about owning a pet? Here is a glimpse of what it costs:
  • Dog (PDF)
  • Puppy (PDF)
  • Cat (PDF)
  • Kitten (PDF)
 

 Contact Information

 

By-law and Compliance, Licensing and Permit Services - Animal Services

Phone: 905-832-2281
Toll-free: 1-855-227-7297 (PAWS)
 
Email: animal.services@vaughan.ca
 
Location:
Department
Vaughan City Hall, Level 100
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON  L6A 1T1
 
Shelter
70 Tigi Crt., Unit 47
Vaughan, ON  L4K 5E4
 

 Related Links

 
  • Animal By-law
  • By-law and Compliance, Licensing and Permit Services
  • Complaints
  • Coyotes
  • Help and Donations
  • Pet Licensing
  • Urban Wildlife
 

 Additional Resources

 
  • City By-laws
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