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

$53

Effective January 1, 2019
$54

$44

Effective January 1, 2019
$46
Snake/reptile

$55

Effective January 1, 2019
$56

$51

Effective January 1, 2019
$52
Small livestock

$131

Effective January 1, 2019
$134

$118

Effective January 1, 2019
$120
Large livestock

$278

Effective January 1, 2019
$284

$245

Effective January 1, 2019
$250

Daily boarding fees

  Standard rate Reduced rate*
Small domestic animal $6 $6
Small livestock

$32

Effective January 1, 2019
$33

 $17
Large livestock

$54

Effective January 1, 2019
$55

$37

Effective January 1, 2019
$38

* 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

$82

Effective January 1, 2019
$84
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, 10 am to 2 pm
Closed on Sundays and 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

Animal Licensing

Monday to Friday - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Phone: 905-574-3433

Lost & Found Animals

Monday to Friday - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Phone: 905-574-3433

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