City of Hamilton Animal Services

City of Hamilton Animal Services The Hamilton Animal Services page is brought to you by our staff of dedicated animal lovers We will strive to answer questions within 1 business day.

Explore our page to engage and stay up to date on responsible animal owner tips, information about animals in our community and learn about our dedicated staff. Please call our Dispatchers at 905-574-3433 to report any animal related calls and emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Animal Licensing and Lost & Found calls are answered Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Comments will be monito

red during regular business hours (Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm). We ask that comments do not contain any profanity, remain positive and respectful to everyone. Disrespectful comments will be removed. Advertisements for other businesses will also be removed. Lost and Found information should not be posted on this page, please visit the shelter or visit www.hamilton.ca/foundpets to view the found animals in our shelter.

A huge thank you to Lyn for your generous Amazon Wish List donation, and to the kind community member who stopped by and...
07/30/2026

A huge thank you to Lyn for your generous Amazon Wish List donation, and to the kind community member who stopped by and donated cat litter in person. Your kindness and generosity help make a real difference for the cats and kittens in our care. 💙🐱

We are still in need of boxed clumping cat litter to send home with our amazing foster families as they care for cats and kittens waiting for their forever homes.

Donations can be dropped off at:
📍 247 Dartnall Rd., Hamilton (located on the right side of the SPCA)

Drop-off Hours:
🕣 Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
🕙 Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

If you’d prefer to donate online, you can purchase litter directly from our Amazon Wish List:
https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/309BGMVG4YU28?ref_=wl_share

Every donation, big or small, helps us give our foster families the supplies they need to care for these deserving cats. Thank you for supporting Hamilton Animal Services and the animals in our community! ❤️

🐱 Cat Litter Donations Needed! 🐱The cats in our care at City of Hamilton Animal Services could use your help! We are cur...
07/29/2026

🐱 Cat Litter Donations Needed! 🐱

The cats in our care at City of Hamilton Animal Services could use your help! We are currently in need of boxed clumping cat litter to help keep our feline friends comfortable while they wait for their forever homes.

Donations can be dropped off at:
📍 247 Dartnall Rd., Hamilton (located on the right side of the SPCA)

Drop-off Hours:
🕣 Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
🕙 Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

If you’d prefer to donate online, you can also purchase litter directly from our Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/309BGMVG4YU28?ref_=wl_share

Every box of litter helps us provide a clean, comfortable environment for the cats in our care. Thank you for your kindness and support! ❤️🐾

💙ADOPT Breeze! Now this is a happy puppy!At around 6 months old, Breeze is friendly, curious, and endlessly positive. Li...
07/03/2026

💙ADOPT Breeze!

Now this is a happy puppy!
At around 6 months old, Breeze is friendly, curious, and endlessly positive.

Like any puppy, he’s still learning as he goes. New sights and sounds can make him stop for a moment, but he doesn’t stay ruffled for long. With a little encouragement, he’s right back to exploring. He already knows sit, loves learning, and his clever we suspect Border Collie/Sheltie brain is ready for adventures, hikes, games, and all the fun life has to offer.

Breeze is kind, eager to please, and happiest when he’s part of the action.

So if you’re looking for the perfect companion this summer and for many seasons to come, don’t wait for the wind to change.

Go wherever the Breeze takes you. ☀️💙

👉Apply at Application link below
👉To learn more, or If you have any special inquiries about Breeze, please email: [email protected]

Adoption Case 15938

https://www.hamilton.ca/home-neighbourhood/animals-pets/adopt-or-foster-pet/adoptions

Don’t let a Tick Stick—on you or your pet!Check both of you after time outside.Found a tick? Remove it right away with f...
06/26/2026

Don’t let a Tick Stick—on you or your pet!

Check both of you after time outside.
Found a tick? Remove it right away with fine-tipped tweezers.
Check in with your vet to see if they have any handy little tick twisters available for your pet! An easy and safe removal tool!

If you’re looking to pick up something other than a tick, stop by the shelter and grab a free tick identification small guide, available in the lobby.
📍247 Dartnall Road

Final reminder for Pet Preparedness Month!✅ Emergency plan made ✅ Pet kit packed ✅ ID and records updated If you checked...
06/25/2026

Final reminder for Pet Preparedness Month!

✅ Emergency plan made
✅ Pet kit packed
✅ ID and records updated

If you checked all three — great job!
If not, it’s never too late to prepare. Pet Preparedness Month may be ending, but emergencies don’t follow a calendar.

06/22/2026

Week 4: Heat safety

☀️ Ontario summers can be dangerous for pets.

In extreme heat:
• Never leave pets in parked vehicles
• Provide shade and cool water
• Walk dogs early morning or evening
• Watch for signs of heat illness

Heat emergencies affect pets faster than people.

More Happy Tails!!Little Vera goes by Mittens these days and we're thrilled to hear she's doing great in her forever hom...
06/20/2026

More Happy Tails!!

Little Vera goes by Mittens these days and we're thrilled to hear she's doing great in her forever home! 💕

There's nothing better than receiving updates from adopters and learning that our former shelter kittens are thriving. Mittens has settled into family life beautifully and is enjoying all the love, comfort, and attention that comes with having a place to call home. 🏡❤️

While she'll always be Vera to us, we're so happy she's embraced her new identity as Mittens and is making wonderful memories with her family. From shelter kitten to cherished companion, her journey is exactly why we do what we do.

Thank you to her adopters for giving Mittens the happy life she deserves. We wish her many years of cuddles, playtime, and adventures ahead! 🐱✨

Happy Tails!!We recently checked in on adopted sweet Nora, and it sounds like she's living her very best life! 💕Her adop...
06/20/2026

Happy Tails!!

We recently checked in on adopted sweet Nora, and it sounds like she's living her very best life! 💕

Her adopter shared:

"She is doing amazing. She has become the baby of the family! With three adult children, you can imagine how spoiled she is. She is happy on her back all the time to play."

We absolutely love hearing that Nora has settled in so well and is soaking up all the love and attention she deserves. 🥰 From shelter kitten to beloved family baby, this is exactly the happy ending we hope for every animal in our care.

Thank you to Nora's family for giving her such a wonderful home and for sharing this adorable update with us. Seeing our former shelter pets thriving makes our day! ❤️

Have a happy life, Nora! 🐱✨

Foster Home to Forever Home Friday!!One of the most rewarding parts of our job is watching kittens grow from tiny foster...
06/19/2026

Foster Home to Forever Home Friday!!

One of the most rewarding parts of our job is watching kittens grow from tiny foster babies into beloved family members. Today, we're sharing updates on three former foster kittens who have found their happily-ever-afters! ❤️

🐱 Cocoa
Cocoa's family tells us he is doing amazing and has completely stolen their hearts! From the very first day, he fit right in with his new family. He's playful, cuddly, full of personality, and has quickly become the kids' best friend and favorite snuggle buddy.

"Honestly, he's become a full-fledged member of the family in no time. We feel so lucky to have him!"

🐱 Evie
Sweet Evie is thriving in her new home! Her adopter shared that she's sweet, cuddly, brave, and already best friends with resident cat Daphne. They're still taking things slow with dog sibling Kaida, whose enthusiasm is a little overwhelming at times, but Evie is settling in beautifully and filling her family's home with love.

🐱 Winnie
Winnie has been doing fantastic since her adoption. Her family says she has grown so much already, and even older cat Boots has learned to love having her around. It sounds like Winnie has found the perfect place to call home!

These happy updates are a wonderful reminder of why foster homes are so important. They provide kittens with a safe place to grow, learn, and prepare for the day they meet their forever families. Seeing Cocoa, Evie, and Winnie thriving is the best reward we could ask for. 🥰

A huge thank you to their adopters for opening your hearts and homes, and to our foster families who helped these kittens get the best possible start in life.

Happy tails, little ones! 🐾❤️

Thankful Thursday!!We want to give a special thank you to PetSmart for helping shelter animals find the loving homes the...
06/18/2026

Thankful Thursday!!

We want to give a special thank you to PetSmart for helping shelter animals find the loving homes they deserve through their adoption center. ❤️

Partnerships like this make a real difference in the lives of animals in our community, creating more opportunities for families to meet their new best friends.

One recent success story is Pilaf, who was adopted through the PetSmart Charities' Adoption Center and has since been renamed Carl! 🐱✨ We're happy to report that Carl is loving life in his forever home and has quickly bonded with his new big brother. From playtime to snuggles, it sounds like he's settling in perfectly and enjoying every moment of being part of the family.

Stories like Carl's remind us why community partnerships matter. Together, we can help more animals leave the shelter behind and start their next chapter surrounded by love.

Thank you, PetSmart, for being a valued partner in making happy endings possible. And thank you to Carl's family for opening your hearts and home to him! 🏡💙

Address

247 Dartnall Road
Hamilton, ON
L8W3V9

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm
Sunday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+19055743433

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