Pet Adoption
Virtual Animal Adoptions update
Oshawa Animal Services Animal Shelter is open to in-person Monday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Adoption hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. only. Both virtual pet adoptions and lost/found services both available online.
The virtual adoption process includes a review of the available animals online by the potential adopter, the submission of a form, a phone interview with Oshawa Animal Services staff and then, once approved, the arrangement of safe pick up by a vaccinated individual and secure online payment. Animals adopted through Oshawa Animal Services include spay/neuter, vaccinations, flea treatment, deworming, microchipping, rabies vaccine and four weeks pet insurance.
The lost/found services process includes the submission of a lost pet form, Oshawa Animal Services staff contacting the owner and the arrangement of safe drop off and pick up by a vaccinated individual and secure online payment.
For further information, to report a lost/found pet or for licensing services, call 905-436-3311 or view Service Oshawa online options.
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Cat and Kitten Adoption Fee: $150 plus H.S.T. Dog Adoption Fee: $353.98 plus H.S.T. Puppy Adoption Fee (Age of 6 months and under): $442.48 plus H.S.T
In addition, as with all Durham municipalities, Oshawa residents are required to purchase a lifetime pet licence for $40. Pet adoption includes spay or neuter, vaccinations, flea treatment, deworming, microchip, rabies immunization and a 4 week pet insurance trial. Methods of payment accepted for adoption and licensing are: cash, debit, Visa, MasterCard or American Express. |
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Oshawa Animal Services adopts animals in good faith, with adopters understanding that we cannot guarantee the health or temperament; therefore any refund requests for adoptions will be reviewed on a case by case basis. With that being said, we are always here for advice, support and will always accept our animals back into our care. For any adoption related inquiries, please call 905-436-3311, or email [email protected] You can also PM us on facebook @Oshawa Animal Service Centre. |
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As most of our animals are stray, very little is known about their past history. Veterinary technicians on staff and a regularly-visiting veterinarian assess each animal's health, documenting any treatment and medical care provided. We encourage you to take your adopted pet to your veterinarian within 3 days of adoption to have it examined. Animal Services does not knowingly adopt out unhealthy animals, however, it is possible that animals may have been exposed to diseases and not have shown symptoms while in our care. |
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View dos and don'ts video showing dog safety for young children View tips for the first 30 days of dog adoption View tips for housetraining a dog or puppy View keeping the peace between cats and dogs View helping your adopted cat and existing pets to accept each other |
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Rabbits Litter box training your rabbit
Guinea Pigs
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Visit our off-site adoption partner locations:
By using off-site adoption partners, it helps get animals out into neighbourhoods where people can easily visit them. Our partners really care about the animals and find them great homes.
If you are interested in a particular animal we strongly recommend calling the location directly:
- To ensure the animal is still available for adoption
- For adoption hours - they vary by location
- For methods of payment available - the majority of our off-site adoption partners only accept cash payment for adoptions
| Adoption Partner | Location | Phone Number |
| Duke's Pet Foods | 20 Broadleaf Ave. Whitby, ON L1R 0B5 |
905-425-3364 |
| PetSmart Ajax (PMARTA) | 100 Kingston Rd. Ajax, ON L1Z 1G1 |
905-427-7073 |
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PetSmart North Oshawa (PMARTON) |
891 Taunton Rd. E. |
905-404-0980 |
| PetSmart North Whitby (PMARTWN) | 5-340 Taunton Rd. E. Whitby, ON L1R 0H4 |
905-655-8386 |
| Pet Valu (PVH) | 1445 Harmony Rd. N. #400 Oshawa, ON L1H 7K5 |
905-725-9225 |
| Pet Valu (PVK) | Kendalwood Park Plaza 1801 Dundas St. E. #0002 Whitby, ON L1N 7C5 |
905-433-5533 |
| Pet Valu (PVC) | Townline Centre 1414 King St. E. #18 Courtice, ON L1E 3B4 |
905-433-1822 |
| Pet Valu Toronto (PVT) | 5534 Lawrence Avenue E. Toronto, ON M1C 3B2 |
416-283-2700 |
Adopted Animals
Photo Gallery: Adopted Animals will appear here on the public site.