Pet Services for Clients of Homeless Shelters

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If you are a client of a shelter or 24-hour homeless service in Toronto and have a pet, speak with staff to access free pet services. Staff will submit a referral form for you and you will be notified of your appointment date and time within one business day.

Services for Clients and Pets

The City of Toronto and Toronto Humane Society provide the following free pet services:

• Spay and Neuter: prevents health problems such as tumours and behavioural problems such as inappropriate urination and aggression. Also prevents unwanted kittens and puppies
• Vaccination: annual shots prevent diseases and keep your pet healthy
• Microchip: helps reunite you with your pet if they get lost
• Flea Control: makes your pet more comfortable by preventing and removing fleas
• Health Exam: keep your pet healthy by taking them to see a veterinarian at least once a year

Free pet food, coats, leashes, crates, carriers and other supplies will be offered as available.

Services are available at the SNYP (Spay Neuter Your Pet) Truck, which will come to a neighbourhood close to you, or from Toronto Humane Society at 11 River Street.

Toronto Humane Society also offers free behaviour training and discounted dental services.

Supports for Service Providers

HelpingPawsTO can also offer supports to service providers. Toronto Animal Services and Toronto Humane Society will facilitate pick-ups and on occasion may be able to drop off donated pet food, clothing, crates, carriers, or other supplies to your location on request. To request supplies from Toronto Animal Services, call 416-338-6281 or email spayneuter@toronto.ca. To request supplies from Toronto Humane Society, call 416-392-2273.