Animal Shelter Volunteering

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Due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19, the City of Burlington has decided to suspend all City-run spring programs and extend the closure of all recreation facilities, parks, playgrounds, sports fields and City administration facilities to the end of June.

We are asking everyone to remember they have a role to play in slowing the spread of COVID-19:

Please continue to keep out of park facilities including playgrounds, sports fields, skate parks, dog off-leash areas and community gardens. If you need some fresh air and activity, it’s okay to walk, cycle or jog through our parks, but please do not linger. Stay 2 metres (6 feet) away from everyone else in the park or on a trail.

Animal Services will continue to be provide the following services: Care of animals in the shelter Accepting stray animals; and animals people are unable to keep as the result of being hospitalized* Delivery of stray animals to owners* Dead animal pick-up and sick/injured wildlife calls Bylaw investigations Assisting the police *Please use the drop box at the rear of the Animal Shelter (2424 Industrial St.) or arrange a time for an exchange at the requestor’s residence. If you have any questions, please contact the shelter by calling 905-335-3030 during regular business hours or email AnimalShelter.Mailbox@burlington.ca View and subscribe to our Health and Safety Notices page to learn about the latest updates on actions taken by the City of Burlington For further COVID-19 information, please visit Halton Region Public Health www.halton.ca/coronavirus

Animal Services will continue to be provide the following services:

Care of animals in the shelter
Accepting stray animals; and animals people are unable to keep as the result of being hospitalized*
Delivery of stray animals to owners*
Dead animal pick-up and sick/injured wildlife calls
Bylaw investigations
Assisting the police

*Please use the drop box at the rear of the Animal Shelter (2424 Industrial St.) or arrange a time for an exchange at the requestor’s residence.

If you have any questions, please contact the shelter by calling 905-335-3030 during regular business hours or email AnimalShelter.Mailbox@burlington.ca

View and subscribe to our Health and Safety Notices page to learn about the latest updates on actions taken by the City of Burlington

For further COVID-19 information, please visit Halton Region Public Health www.halton.ca/coronavirus

The Burlington Animal Shelter appreciates the many volunteers who care for and nurture our animals and help promote and educate the community about our services.

Volunteer Positions

If you are interested in one of the volunteer positions listed below, please complete the volunteer application form (PDF) and email, fax or drop off it off at the Burlington Animal Shelter. You must be at least 15 years of age to volunteer at the shelter.

Feel free to download any of these volunteer descriptions and contact us for more information by calling 905-335-3030 or emailing us at animalshelter@burlington.ca.