The City of Burlington's Animal Shelter offers a variety of programs to educate the community on responsible pet ownership and to make sure Burlington is a safe place for people and animals.
Co-operative education
We accept both morning and afternoon high school co-op students. Teachers can call us at 905-335-3030 to ask about co-op opportunities.
Public events
Our staff attends local events throughout the year to:
- Answer questions about animal concerns
- Promote the services we provide
- Showcase animals available for adoption
We hope you will stop by and say hello!
Upcoming events
Please visit the Burlington Calendar to view our upcoming events.
School visits
Upon request, our staff will provide daycare, elementary and high school visits. We will cater sessions to the specific age group and discuss:
- Bite prevention
- Common wildlife in the area
- How to properly care for pets at home
- Local animal control bylaws
- The role of the animal shelter in the community
Shelter tours
Due to COVID-19, we are not currently offering shelter tours.
We offer tours of our facility to the general public and to school groups on a daily basis upon request. For groups of five or more people, please call ahead to arrange a suitable time.