Pet Adoption
In-person services at Oshawa Animal Services are closed and animal adoptions are virtual ONLY until further notice. For a list of available adoptables please visit Animals for Adoption and for information on virtual adoptions please go to the virtual adoption tab for more information.
Oshawa Animal Services staff will continue to provide excellent care to our animals. The care of our animals remains our top priority and the Oshawa Animal Services team will be onsite daily ensuring their needs are met.
For further information, to report a lost/found pet or licensing services via telephone contact Service Oshawa at 905-436-3311. For online service options, go to www.Oshawa.ca
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Why adopt? Choosing a pet is a life-changing decision! There are many benefits to adopting an animal and adding a furry friend into your life. At Oshawa Animal Services, we are committed and make every effort to re-unite all lost pets with their owners. In the cases where this is not possible, they are placed up for adoption to find their forever homes.
Happy endings and new beginnings: Adoption saves lives.
One of those most important things about adopting a pet is that it saves lives! Yes, you saved that animal and gave it a new beginning! At Oshawa Animal Services we pride ourselves that every single healthy and adoptable animal is able to with us at the shelter or in foster until they are adopted. We are able to do this because of our wonderful adopters and community support. In adopting a pet, you not only give that pet a brighter future, you also create a precious shelter space for another animal to begin the story of their own happy beginning!
At Oshawa Animal Services, our promise to our adopters is simple: We will continue to support you through all steps of your pet’s life the best we can, we are always a phone call away for any questions or concerns!
We are always a phone call away to help with any post-adoption support. In your adoption package you will receive any past history we may have on your newly adopted family member. More often than not we only deal with strays so often have very limited information – but anything we do know we pass along to you!
A happy life is a healthy life: Adoption starts your pet on the path to a healthy future.
Prior to becoming available for adoption, we hold all stray animals for their stray hold period to let an owner come forward. In the event an owner does not step forward, the animal becomes available for adoption. The animals at Oshawa Animal Services are vet checked for any health conditions they may have. In addition, all cats, and dogs are spayed or neutered and also receive their first shots, rabies vaccine, deworming, flea treatment, and a microchip! All of this is included in the animal’s standard adoption fee!
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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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Since Animal Services cannot predict the health or disposition of each animal, there is a return policy in effect. Each case is considered on an individual basis and refunds are at the discretion of the City. Concerns regarding the health or disposition of an animal should be reported promptly to Animal Services. In many instances we are able to provide support and guidance to assist in keeping the animal in the home. |
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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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Animals Available for Adoption
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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 |
Adopted Animals
Photo Gallery: Adopted Animals will appear here on the public site.