Adoption

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

Adoption fees

Adoption fees for cats, dogs and small animals.
Animal	Fee
Kitten (under six months old)	$155 (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)	$155 (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.

Black couple meeting a dog at the Animal Shelter

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 adoption a bunny, bird or other small animal!

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Featured pets

Harley a labrador/husky mix Meet Harley, a gorgeous girl with a heart as big as her smile!

Harley is a 5-year-old Labrador/Husky mix who came to us through no fault of her own when her owner could no longer care for her. Thanks to the teamwork of her previous shelter and her former family, Harley has landed here at Clarington’s Animal Shelter.

She is now ready to turn the page and find her fur-ever home! During her time at the shelter, she has been on a weight-loss journey and is on her way to feeling her very best.

This loving girl is the perfect mix of sassy and sweet. Harley’s favourite things in life are walks, affection and spending time with her people. She thrives on routine and has great manners. Harley would love a home where she can be the only pet and soak up all the love and attention.

She’s spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped, and ready to start her next chapter with her fur-ever family!

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.