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

Ralph - Great Pyrenees/Labrador retriever cross

Meet Ralph! He's a handsome boy with an even bigger presence! Weighing approximately 105 pounds, this Great Pyrenees/Labrador retriever cross is a large boy. One of Ralph's most striking features is his beautiful eyes, one blue and one brown.

Ralph is a strong, confident dog who will thrive with an experienced owner familiar with large breed dogs and their unique needs. He is looking for a home that can provide him with continued guidance and basic command training to help him become the best version of himself. With consistency, patience, and structure, Ralph has all the potential to be a loyal and devoted companion.

Due to his size and personality, Ralph would do best in a home without young children or small animals. If there is another dog in the home, a meet-and-greet would be required to ensure everyone gets along.

Ralph is neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, and he is ready to find a home that will appreciate his big personality, striking looks, and loving nature.

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.