Animal Adoption | Municipality of Clarington

The Clarington Animal Shelter is now open Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., to purchase animal licences and drop off adoption applications. If you have found a stray or lost animal, please call the Animal Shelter to make arrangements to bring the animal in.

To adopt an animal, fill out an online application with the animal ID and name of the animal you would like to adopt. We will contact you to discuss the animal’s needs, personality and ideal forever home.

Adoption hours are Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Adoption fees

Animal	Fee
Kitten (under six months old)	$160 (Kittens under six months are too young to be spayed or neutered, new pet parents will receive a $75 rebate with proof of the spay or neuter.
Cat (over six months old)	$160 (Adult cats are sterilized before being adopted)
Puppy (under six months old)	$500 (Puppies under six months are too young to be spayed or neutered, new pet parents will receive a $100 rebate with proof of the spay or neuter.
Dog (over six months old)	$400 (Adult dogs are sterilized before being adopted)
Rabbit	$45
Guinea pig and other small animals	$25

Both cats and dogs will be micro-chipped and have their first vaccine. You will also receive a free Clarington municipal pet licence.

Meet and greet

We encourage all family members, including dogs, to participate in the meet and greet portion of the adoption process to ensure your chosen pet is the right fit for your entire family. Once you meet the dog of interest, you can bring your dog in for a second visit.

Use the adoption search tool below to find pets at the Animal Shelter that are available for adoption. Please include the animal ID on your adoption application. Applications can only be submitted for animals at the Animal Shelter. We do not keep applications on file.

Adoption application forms

Adopt a dog

Apply to be the fur-ever home for a puppy or adult dog!

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Adopt a cat

Apply to adopt the purr-fect cat or kitten to add to your family!

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Adopt a small animal

Apply to adopt a bunny, bird or other small animal!

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Featured pets

Eeyore has been with us for a few months and has been quietly taking shelter life in stride. Once a master of keeping to himself, this sweet boy is now discovering that humans are actually pretty wonderful, especially when they come with gentle pets and food!

Lately, Eeyore has started leaning into attention, surprising everyone—including himself—with moments of affection and demands for more pets. His sweet personality is slowly opening day by day. It is now time for him to find a home to call his own!

Eeyore would love a calm, patient home where his budding confidence can continue to grow. In return, you'll get the special joy of watching a once reserved cat turn into a quietly affectionate companion and the honour of earning his trust.

For more information, please contact the Clarington Animal Shelter.

Search for animals available for adoption

Use the tool below to help you find the right pet and companion, and start your adoption process today.