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Adoption

We've launched the First-of-Its-Kind Adoption Commitment Approach, which means bringing people and pets together faster, while finding the right match.

Adoptable Dogs Adoptable Cats Adoptable Small Animals

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Adoption Families

Lime

Motley

Hendrix

Crysta

Cutie

Kronk

Squash

Lucius

Fame

Lotus

Thumbelina

Lennon

Snowflake

Mochi

Soul

Zelda & Toph

Hazel

Harley

Darling

Adoptable Dogs Adoptable Cats Adoptable Small Animals

Transferring responsibility, maintaining unwavering support

The Transformative Power of Adoption

Every animal at our shelter has a unique story. They've come from far and wide for a better future. Behind every snout, lies a story waiting to be shared. A story that speaks of second chances, boundless love, and the unmistakable bond between humans and animals.

Choosing Love Over Lineage

In a world where the allure of a pedigree often overshadows the simple joy of companionship, we at the HBSPCA firmly believe that the most profound connections are those rooted in emotion, not genetics. While the appeal of purchasing from a breeder might be enticing, remember this: each time you choose adoption, you're not only offering a loving home to an animal in need, but you're also making room for another soul to find shelter, hope, and care.
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Our animals come to us with a history, sometimes scarred by neglect and abandonment. But with the unparalleled love and care from our devoted team, they embark on a journey of healing and rediscovery. They wait, with bated breath and wagging tails, for someone like you to write the next chapter of their story.

A Legacy of Compassion

When you choose to adopt from the HBSPCA, understand that it's no ordinary decision. It's a commitment to join a narrative that spans decades and has impacted hundreds of thousands of lives. Each pet at HBSPCA is treated with meticulous care and attention, from comprehensive medical exams to timely vaccinations.

Their well-being is our utmost priority, and our dedicated staff ensures they are ready, both physically and emotionally, to find their forever home. Furthermore, we urge all potential adopters to explore our Adoption FAQ and benefit from the knowledge of our experienced Adoption Counsellors and Matchmakers, ensuring the best fit for your home.

Join a Legacy of Lifesavers

Adoptable pets include

Given a comprehensive medical exam

Always up-to-date with vaccinations and preventives against fleas, ticks, and parasites

Spayed or Neutered

Microchipped for their safety and your peace of mind

Dewormed to ensure optimum health

Dogs undergo heartworm testing, with continued treatment post-adoption if necessary

In addition, specific cats undergo tests for FELV and FIV, as deemed necessary by our medical team

Over $1,000 in value

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When you apply to adopt with us, you can let us know what you would like to purchase for your newly adopted family member!

On our application, we ask if you would like to purchase items such as Flea and Tick Prevention, Heartworm Prevention, a bag of Hill's food (we currently feed this to our shelter pets), and other items we may carry in our Thrift Store such as cat litter, toys, and much more!

When you select these items on your application, we can get these items prepared for you ahead of time if you are selected for a meet n' greet! It also helps us to know what your newly adopted family member will be provided with once they leave our care, and every additional item you purchase at the HBSPCA helps us care for more shelter pets!

Please look out for this section when completing your application for adoption.

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Adoption Hours

Tue - Wed

9am - 5pm

Thurs

11am - 6pm

Fri

9am - 5pm

Sat

10am -3pm

Sun

Closed

Please be Advised

The above are the general adoption hours, and may change week to week based on holidays and staffing. Adoption applications are screened, and meet n' greets are completed during this time.

Please note that if you come to visit us in person at the shelter, we may not be able to assist you during these hours due to the facilitation of meet n' greets.

We do our best to get back to every person that we can, so if you do have a question we recommend giving us a call or sending us an email at adoptions@hbspca.com.

Thank you for your patience!

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Adoption Commitment Approach

In 2021, it is estimated that shelters across Canada took in more than 150,000 dogs and cats. These animals range in breed, size, age, and more, but they're all aiming for one common goal; to find their forever home through adoption. That's where you come in.

The HBSPCA receives thousands of adoption applications every year, and we want to respect your time and effort, while finding every animal their forever home. That's why we've created a first-of-its-kind, Adoption Commitment Approach.

YOUR COMMITMENT
When you find an animal you'd like to adopt, you'll first start by submitting a fully-refundable deposit (payment authorization) on this website, which we pair with your application. Your payment authorization is a demonstration of your commitment to the adoption process, and the animal itself.

OUR GUARANTEE
To honour your commitment, time and effort, HBSPCA is able to provide the following guarantee: Every animal you see on our website is currently available for adoption. We limit the total number of applications per adoptable animal to a small group of high-intent applicants, carefully review every application, and keep our website up-to-date. By doing this, we guarantee that every applicant will receive an adoption plan update from us within 10 business days.

Step 1:Find your furry companion

All available pets are posted on our website. Pets have a personalized profile to help you get to know them better. When you have found a pet that you are interested in adopting, you'll start by submitting a fully-refundable deposit (payment authorization), which we pair with your application. Your payment authorization is a demonstration of your commitment to the adoption process, and the animal itself.

Step 2:Apply

After submitting your deposit, you will receive an email with a formal application form. You MUST complete this application form to be considered for adoption.

Your application will be reviewed by our adoption team and if we have any questions, we'll reach out to you via telephone and email, within 5 business days.

We often receive multiple applications per pet, so we thank you for your patience as we review each applicant.

Step 3: Meet & Greet

If you are a good match for the pet you've applied for, we'll set up a meet & greet with you. This is an opportunity to meet the pet you are interested in, ask further questions, and ensure you feel that you and the pet are the right fit.

Please note that we do aim to arrange meet n' greets within 5 days of contacting you for this appointment if your application is approved for adoption. We are often at capacity, and in order to help more animals our goal is to place our shelter pets into loving homes as quickly as possible.

If you are not prepared to take home the pet you are applying for within this timeframe, we recommend waiting until you are ready. We are not able to hold any shelter pets at this time for an extended period of time.

If a match is made, you will receive all of the pet’s medical and microchip information, complete the adoption contract, and proceed with registration, payment and orientation. As the final adopter, your initial deposit will be credited towards the full adoption fee.

Step 4: Bring Your New Companion Home

Congratulations, your furry friend is all set to go home with you! We also provide post adoption support offering 5 days of support from our onsite Companion Animal Hospital and a lifetime of support and information from experienced shelter staff.

‍NOTE: If you are selected as the final adopter, your deposit will be credited towards the full adoption price. In all other cases, your deposit will be refunded.

Adoption Highlight

Milo & Cheyenne

Milo is doing very well! He steals everyone's heart as soon as they meet him. He is a super energetic and loving boy. He loves running around in the yard and playing fetch. He also loves naps! He can sit, shake a paw, lay down and he is doing very well walking on a leash! He has become best friends with our bunny, Humphrey (even though they only play together occasionally while supervised). We are so happy Milo found us; he is the perfect addition to our home! Thank you, Hamilton-Burlington SPCA!

— Cheyenne

Ready for a furry friend?

While adopting a pet is an exciting experience, it is also a big commitment. If you’re not quite ready to say yes to the long-term commitment of a pet, fostering might be right for you.

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