Looking for a cuddle buddy? Now’s your opportunity to pawsitively make the decision to adopt a pet to be your new companion!
Calling all animal lovers! From October 17 to 19, join us at the Mississauga Animal Shelter for our annual Adopt-a-thon. The shelter is opening its doors to potential and existing pet owners to meet and adopt pets waiting to go to their forever home. Come meet your best new buddy and help us reduce the number of pets waiting to be adopted.
Mississauga Animal Services’ Adopt-a-thon is an opportunity to make a difference in a pet’s life by welcoming them into your family. The community is invited to help find loving, permanent homes for long-term pets living at the shelter, some for more than a year. Deserving pets available for adoption include cats, dogs, rabbits and more! All available cats and dogs ready for adoption come spay/neutered.
During the event, the Mississauga Animal Shelter is offering a 50 per cent discount on adoption fees. This means bringing home a new house guest is even more affordable.
Event details
What
The Adopt-a-thon is for individuals and families considering adopting a pet.
Who
The event is open to the public – all are welcome. No appointment is required. Wait times may vary. All potential adopters must be 18 or older.
When
Friday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 18, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The shelter has expanded its hours, including Sunday, to support the Adopt-a-thon. This provides more flexibility for those interested in adopting a pet to visit the shelter.
Where
Mississauga Animal Shelter
735 Central Pkwy W.
Mississauga, ON
During the Adopt-a-thon days, a dog trainer/ behaviouralist will be on-site, from 1 to 4 p.m., to answer about pet care and training free of charge. Animal Services staff will also be accepting donations through the Animal Services Special Care For Animals and Resources Fund (SCARF). Monetary or in-kind donations help support animals at the shelter.
What’s included with your adoption?
After deciding which pet to bring home, the shelter will provide comprehensive health and wellness checks for your new pet. This includes spaying or neutering, initial vaccinations (rabies not included), microchipping and deworming. Adoptions also include the purchase of a first-year pet licence.
All potential adopters must be at least 18 years old.
The City of Mississauga’s Animal Care and Control By-law includes standards of care to help protect animals and ensure their well-being, so please review the by-law before making your decision.
Learn more about the adoption process.
Benefits of pet adoption
A benefit of adopting a pet is the emotional connection you can build with them. Pets can bring joy and happiness and adopting one can be a rewarding experience. Not only do pets provide companionship, but they can also help reduce stress and anxiety, lower blood pressure and improve mental health.
Adopting a pet from Mississauga Animal Shelter means you’re helping to reduce the number of abandoned or surrendered animals, while supporting an organization dedicated to improving the lives of animals in need. The animals available for adoption have already received basic medical care, such as vaccinations and spaying/neutering, which can save you significant costs.
The Mississauga Animal Shelter also offers resources and advice on properly caring for your new pet, including training tips and advice on nutrition and exercise. This is helpful for first-time pet owners who need help figuring out how to get started. More details can be found at mississauga.ca/adoptapet.
