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Other Domesticated Animals

Have you lost your pet?

View a list of animals that have been found & are at our shelter
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Service at a Glance

Is there a list of animals that I’m not allowed to have in Hamilton?

The Responsible Animal Ownership By-law does not allow:

Exotic animals
Farm animals in urban areas (including chickens)
Non-venomous snakes (>3m in length) and lizards (>2m in length) from their nose to the tip of their tail at maturity
Primates, carnivore, raptors, etc.

See the complete list of animals you’re not allowed to have in Hamilton

What do I need to claim my pet from the shelter?

To claim your pet from the shelter, you must:

Show government identification with your current address
Pay impound or boarding fees for each day your pet is in the shelter
Have a leash or carrier to take your pet home
Avoid touching other animals at the shelter to reduce the spread of disease

See the complete list of shelter fees for other domesticated animals