Adoption

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

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

Are you looking to adopt a cat, dog, rabbit or any other type of domestic animal? You can come to the Burlington Animal Shelter at 2424 Industrial St. or visit our Petfinder website to see pets that are looking for homes.

Cats and Dogs That Need Homes

The Burlington Animal Shelter has several cats and dogs waiting to find permanent homes. Cats of any age cost only $137.70 to adopt and dogs are $214.21. All cat and dog adoptions come with:

age-appropriate vaccinations
an anti-flea and deworming treatment
a microchip for identification
a free external veterinary exam with a local veterinarian (see list below)
a free bag of Hill's Science Diet cat food with a $5 coupon for your next bag
$25 gift card from Ren's Pet Depot (while supplies last)
six weeks of complimentary veterinary medical insurance

Animal Sale Policy

If you are not satisfied with your adopted pet, you may return it to the shelter within 14 days of the date of purchase and receive a full refund.

A new pet adopted from the Burlington Animal Shelter is entitled to a free physical examination by a local participating veterinarian within three days of purchase. These services are provided at the locations listed below. Please make an appointment before visiting the veterinarian.

Name	Address	Phone Number
Appleview Animal Hospital	4490 Fairview St.	905-681-0401
Askey Animal Hospital	3525 Fairview St.	905-634-9088
Bay Cities Animal Hospital	3001 New St.	905-639-5414
Brant Animal Clinic	2201 Brant St.	905-336-4002
Burlington Lakeshore Veterinary Hospital	482 John Street.	289-245-1221
Carlisle Veterinary Services (at Waterdown Animal Hospital)	245 Dundas St. East, Waterdown, ON	905-689-5397
Cat Hospital of Burlington	552 Brant St.	905-631-6552
Cornerstone Animal Hospital	2500 Appleby Line	905-331-1500
East Plains Animal Hospital	645 Plains Rd. E.	905-335-0043
Grange Animal Hospital	Mobile service	905-634-2395
Limestone Valley Animal Hospital	6634 Guelph Line	905-336-2445
Mackay's Animal Hospital	5014 New St. Unit 1	905-632-0490
The Maples Animal Hospital	21-850 Legion Rd.	905-681-0300
Mountainside Animal Clinic	2491 Industrial St.	905-336-2347
Nelson Animal Hospital	2400 Guelph Line	905-336-2800
Orchard Animal Hospital	2020 Appleby Line, Unit B-4	905-634-4526
Plains Road Animal Hospital	475 Enfield Rd. (at Aldershot Animal Hospital)	905-632-2211
South Side Pet Hospital	728 Burloak Dr.	905-681-7297
Speers Road Animal Hospital	1026 Speers Rd., Oakville, ON	905-844-6786
Tansley Woods Veterinary Services	2025 William O'Connell Blvd.	905-331-1870
Upper Middle Road Animal Hospital	1450 Headon Rd., Unit 3	905-635-2428
Walkers Line Veterinary Hospital	7-4040 Palladium Way	905-336-6222
Watzin Veterinary Clinic	64 Hamilton St. North Waterdown, ON	905-690-0040