Adoption Fees

What’s Included

These fees help to partially cover the cost of caring for your new pet’s stay at our shelter. Adoption fees vary, depending on the type and age of the animal. Note: an administration fee of $5 or 5% (whichever is greater) will apply to all adoption fees upon checkout.

Dogs

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Adult Dog

$500

  • More than 25 lbs
  • At least one set of vaccinations
  • Spayed or Neutered
  • Rabies vaccine (if over 4 months)
  • 24PetWatch Microchip to help your return home should they become lost
  • Behaviour assessment
  • Dog licence is required for the areas we serve

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Small Adult Dog

$600

  • 25 lbs or less
  • At least one set of vaccinations
  • Spayed or Neutered
  • Rabies vaccine (if over 4 months)
  • 24PetWatch Microchip to help your return home should they become lost
  • Behaviour assessment
  • Dog licence is required for the areas we serve

Puppy

Puppy

$600

  • Less than 1 year
  • At least one set of vaccinations
  • Spayed or Neutered
  • Rabies vaccine (if over 4 months)
  • 24PetWatch Microchip to help your return home should they become lost
  • Behaviour assessment
  • Dog licence is required for the areas we serve

Licenses for St. Catharines, Thorold and Fort Erie are available online at docupet.com 
and licenses for Niagara-on-the-Lake and Grimsby are sold through the municipalities. Prices vary.

Cats

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Adult Cats

$125

  • Older than 6 months
  • At least one set of vaccinations
  • Spayed or Neutered
  • Rabies vaccine (if over 4 months)
  • 24PetWatch Microchip to help your return home should they become lost

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Kitten

$175

  • 6 months or younger
  • At least one set of vaccinations
  • Spayed or Neutered
  • Rabies vaccine (if over 4 months)
  • 24PetWatch Microchip to help your return home should they become lost

Others

Bunny

Bunny $40

Guinea Pig

Guinea Pig $25

Budgie

Budgie $15

Hamster

Hamster $15

Fancy Rat

Fancy Rat $20

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