August 

Ontario Animal Shelters & Animal Control Agencies 

This is a directory of Ontario pet shelters, animal rescues and more.  Below select the first letter of the city closest to you for an animal shelter, sanctuary or animal control agency.  Also, don't forget to view our animal rescue page if you are looking for a certain type of animal from the many wonderful animal rescues we have listed.  

Are you looking for a companion for your pet? or how about a companion, gift or present for yourself?  Visit your local animal shelter or rescue today!  There are many animals looking for and needing a loving home today.  In many shelters across the country over 75% of the animals are euthanized because there are not enough homes for them. 

Please research the breed before you buy or adopt, you'll be glad you did!  All domestic birds, cats, dogs, ferrets, horses, rabbits and more have a story to tell. Please give them the time that they deserve. They didn't ask to be left behind.  They are looking for that forever loving  home.  Help the pet overpopulation, animal shelters and rescuers by spaying/neutering your pets!!  

Each day 10,000 humans are born in the U.S. - and each day 70,000 puppies and kittens are born. As long as these birth rates exist, there will never be enough homes for all the animals.  Each year, in this country alone, millions of healthy, adoptable cats and dogs are killed because there are not enough homes for them all. An estimated 15 million dogs and cats must be killed each year in this country because no one wants them. They are abandoned, abused, neglected, and unknown by many people.  Many people don't realize they can find a good pet at their local shelter or animal rescue.  

These animals have originally come from a variety of sources such as (but not limited to): puppy (pet) mills, pet stores, backyard breeders and people who no longer have time for them or didn't realize what all was involved in taking care of that kind of pet.  You will find puppies, kittens, adult cats, trained dogs, small animals, big animals, birds and more.  They are available for adoption at your local shelter or animal rescue group, right now!  In many cases there is absolutely nothing wrong with these animals.  The previous owners just could not keep them for whatever reasons.  Many people don't understand that having a pet is a life commitment for the life of that animal.  Some people can no longer keep their pets, due to life changing issues in their own lives.  Help save a life and adopt a pet today.  Many animals don't have much time.  Visit your local animal shelter or rescue today!  

Some of you are probably saying that the animal shelters/rescues are too strict about adopting their pets.  These organizations CARE about their animals and want to make sure that all animals are going to a good forever home!  There are reasons why they have rules and restrictions.  They are not in it for the money.  They are in it for the animals and future parents(owner's) best interest.

This is a directory of Animal Shelters and Animal Control Agencies throughout Ontario.  The listings are in alphabetical order by City or County.   If you can not find the Shelter or Animal Control agency, try looking under Animal Rescues.  If you still can not find what you are looking for, please suggest the shelter or animal control agency to us.  

Please note that not all of the US organizations or individuals are registered 501(3)(c) nonprofits. If they claim 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(3) pending & it's important to you or you have doubts about the organization, you can check on their status using Guide Star or IRS Non-Profit Search.  

URGENT NOTICES:

Urgent notices are notices that these animals do not have much time and will be euthanized if not adopted soon.  Please help make more room in the shelter by adopting a loving pet today!  This is only a small listing of animals needing help now, please contact your local shelter on how you can help.  Not all shelters list their pets as URGENT!  Also, help the pet overpopulation by spaying/neutering your pets so that their offspring don't end up getting abused, neglected or on Death Row.   

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Animal Shelter/Rescue Directories 

Here is a listing of Directories that list animal shelters, humane societies and animal rescue groups.  

Choosing a pet for you      

How to be a responsible pet owner- choosing the right pet for you  

Ontario Canada Animal Shelters - 

Ontario Canada Animal Shelters & Services - around Brampton

Ontario Canada Animal Shelters surrounding Oakville - 

Ontario Canada Animal Shelters - In County Order

Pet Finder -  A Pet shelter directory listing shelters and rescue groups.     

World Animal Net - Find animal shelters, animal rescues, sanctuaries and more in Canada.  

Adopt An Animal Canada - 

Canada Guide Dogs - Rescue - 

The Humane Society of Canada - 

Canadian Federation of Humane Societies - The voice for animal welfare in Canada.  

City order from A to Z 

Listed in City order.  Select the letter for the city you are looking for.  Keep in mind that some shelters may have a mailing address only.  In that case it does not mean that they are necessarily located in that city.  
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Providences: 

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Arnprior, ON Arnprior and District Humane Society - is a non-profit organization serving the Ottawa Valley.  
Address:  490 Didak Dr, PO Box 45, Arnprior, ON K7S 3H2   
Phone: 613-623-0916 

Aurora, ON Kennel Inn - Aurora - Animal Control & Adoption Center 
Address:  14378 Yonge St, Aurora, ON L4G 3G8   Phone: 905-727-4646 

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Barrie, ON Ontario SPCA - Barrie Branch - 
Address:  91 Patterson Road, Barrie, ON  L4N 3V9   Phone: 705-728-7311  

Beeton, ON Alliston & District Humane Society - The ADHS now owns land in Adjala-Tosorontio. Currently fundraising is on-going to try to raise funds for the building. All animals are fostered in volunteer foster homes.
Address:  PO Box 378, Beeton, ON  L0G 1A0   Phone: 705-458-9038 

Belleville, ON Quinte Humane Society - 
Address:  527 Avonlough Rd, Belleville, Ontario K8N 4Z2   Phone: 613-968-4673 

Blind River, ON Blind River Animal Control - 
Address: PO Box 640, Blind River, ON     Phone: 705-356-2251  

Brampton, ON Brampton Animal Services - 
Address:  475 Chrysler Drive, Brampton, ON    Phone: 905-458-5800

Brantford, ON Brant County OSCPA - 
539 Mohawk St, PO Box 163, Brantford, ON  N3T 5M8   Phone: 519-756-6910 

Burlington, ON Burlington Humane Society - formerly AnimalAid - 
Address:  2319 Fairview St, Unit 609, Burlington, ON L7R 2E3   
Phone: 905-637-7325  

Burlington, ON Burlington Animal Shelter - 2424 Industrial Street, Burlington, ON L7R 1A5   Phone: 1-905-335-3030 ext. 12  

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Caledon, ON Caledon Animal Shelter - 12889 Coleraine Drive, Caledon, ON L7E 3B5   Phone: 905-857-5208 ext. 21  

Cannington, ON Brock Animal Control Shelter - located in the Beaverton urban area.  
Phone: 705-423-2355  

Collingwood, ON Collingwood & District Humane Society - 
Address:  PO Box 492, Collingwood, ON l9Y 4B2   Phone: 705-445-5204  

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Erin, ON Upper Credit Humane Society - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  5383 Wellington Road 24, Erin, ON, N0B 1T0   Phone: 519-833-2287  

Essex, ON Essex Animal Control - Lakeshore Animal Pound 
914 East Puce Road, Essex, ON  N8M 1H1   519-727-6495  

Etobicoke, ON Etobicoke Humane Society - 
Address:  1500 Royal York Rd, Suite B, 2nd Floor, Etobicoke, ON  M9P 3B6 
Phone: 416-246-6100 

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Ilderton, ON Animal Care Centre Lobo - We are located in the heart of Middlesex County on old 22 highway, now called Egremont Drive.
Address:  5592 Egremont Dr, R.R.#1, Ilderton, ON N0M 2A0   
Phone: 519-666-1632

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Keswick, ON Georgina Animal Control - 26815 Civic Centre Rd, Keswick, ON  L4P  3G1   Phone: 1-800-898-8606   

Kitchener, ON Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
250 Riverbend Dr, Kitchener, ON  N2B 2E9   Phone: 519-745-5615   

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Lindsay, ON Halton Hills Animal Control & Shelter - 
12349 Fifth Line (South of 22 Side Road), RR #1, Limehouse, ON  L0P 1H0 
Phone: 905 877-6235

Lindsay, ON Victoria County Humane Society - 
111 McLaughlin Rd, Lindsay, ON K9V 6K5   Phone: 705-878-4618

London, ON London Humane Society - 
624 Clarke Road, London, Ontario Canada  N5V 3K5   Phone: 519-451-0630  

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Matheson, ON Black River Matheson Pound - 
Address:  429 Park Lane, Matheson, ON   Phone: 705-273-2313  

Mississauga, ON Mississauga Humane Society - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  PO Box 152, 3353 Credit Woodlands, Mississauga, ON L5C 2M1   
Phone: 905-271-0883

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Newmarket, ON Ontario SPCA, York Region Branch - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  16586 Woodbine Avenue, RR 3, Newmarket, ON  L3Y 4W1   
Phone: 905-898-7122 or 1-888-ONT-SPCA  

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Oakville, ON  Oakville District Humane Society - 
Address:  445 Cornwall Rd, Oakville, ON  L6J 7S8   Phone: 905-845-1551  

Ontario Canada Animal Shelters - 

Ontario SPCA - 

Oshawa, ON Humane Society of Durham Region - 
199 Waterloo Street, Units 12, Oshawa, ON L1H 3W9   Phone: 905-433-2022

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Providences  - Listing in Providence order  

Port Perry, ON Uxbridge-Scugog Animal Control Centre - 
1360 Reach Street, Port Perry, ON L9L 1B2   Phone: 905-985-9547

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South River, ON Almaguin Animal Control Shelter - covers South River, Sundridge, Magnetewan, Burks Falls and surrounding areas.  
Address: 34 Quirt Road, South River, ON P0A 1X0   

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Toronto, ON Etobicoke Humane Society - Foster homes URGENTLY needed!!  
Address:  1500 Royal York Rd, Floor 2 Suite E, Toronto, ON  M9P 3B6   Phone: 416-249-6100  

Toronto, ON Toronto Animal Services East Region - 821 Progress Ave, Toronto, ON M1H 2X4   Phone: 416-338-7539   

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Windsor, ON Windsor/Essex County Humane Society - 
Address:  1375 Provincial Road, Windsor, Ontario   N8W 5V8  
Phone: 519-966-5751  

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