Animal Shelters

We:

• provide dog and cat licensing services
• take in stray and surrendered animals or those in need of protective care
• provide quality care for homeless animals that are sick or injured
• reunite more than 2,000 lost animals with their guardians each year through our lost and found pets program
• find responsible, loving homes for more than 4,000 animals each year through our pet adoption programs
• provide vaccinations and microchip implants for animals to prepare them for adoption
• spay and neuter cats, dogs and rabbits to reduce pet overpopulation
• provide volunteer and donation programs to benefit dogs, cats and small animals

Shelter Locations

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Animal Shelters are open to the public by appointment only for emergencies, adoption, pet redemption, pet surrender and fostering. Please call 416-338-PAWS during the hours of 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. to make an appointment. Shelters are closed on statutory holidays, Remembrance Day and Easter Monday. Free parking.