Claiming Your Pet from the Shelter
To claim your pet from the shelter, you must:
- Show government identification with your current address
- Pay the fees for each day we care for your pet at the shelter
- Bring a leash or carrier to take your pet home
- Not touch the other animals so that you do not spread a disease
Impound fees
| Standard rate | Reduced rate* | |
|---|---|---|
| Small domestic animal | $52 | $43 |
| Snake/reptile | $54 | $50 |
| Small livestock | $128 | $116 |
| Large livestock | $273 | $240 |
Daily boarding fees
| Standard rate | Reduced rate* | |
|---|---|---|
| Small domestic animal | $6 | $6 |
| Small livestock | $31 | $17 |
| Large livestock | $53 | $36 |
* Reduced rates are for people who are more than 65 years of age or get a government disability pension. Proof is required to get the reduced rate.
Other fees
We make every effort to make sure your pet is healthy and safe. We may have a veterinarian look at and/or treat your animal. You must pay veterinary costs.
| Pet transport by ambulance | $80 |
|---|---|
| Cardboard carrier | $6 |
| Leash | $5 |
| Veterinary costs | varies |
Livestock evaluations
When dogs, coyotes or foxes kill farm animals, the City may refund the owner for the cost of the farm animal at no expense to the farmer. The farmer must have a registered farm.
Hours of operation
Shelter at 247 Dartnall Road, Hamilton
Monday to Friday - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday - 10 am to 2 pm
Closed on Holidays
Animal Services
For Animal Control Officer response, dogs at large, animals in distress or deceased animals
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Phone: 905-574-3433 ext. 1
Animal Licensing
Monday to Friday - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Phone: 905-574-3433 ext. 4
Lost & Found Animals
Monday to Friday - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Phone: 905-574-3433 ext. 4
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