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Dog and Cat Adoptions

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.

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	$165 per animal
Dog or puppy	$265 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:

puppy/dog (PDF)
kitten/cat (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

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Additional Resources

City By-laws