Learn about the benefits of pet adoption
Find a participating adoption center near you
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iAdopt for the Holidays
iAdopt for the Holidays sponsored by Petplan is a holiday adoption campaign that runs until Dec. 31 at participating SPCAs, humane societies and rescue groups across Canada to find loving forever homes for as many animals as possible.
- Anyone who adopts from a participating SPCA or Humane Society will be automatically entered for a chance to win the Grand Prize of two $500 VISA gift cards – $500 for the selected winner and $500 to gift to the participating iAdopt animal organization of their choice.
- Learn more about our sponsor Petplan and how pet insurance can help cover those unforeseen veterinary bills and help your furry friends stay healthy.
2,137
Animals adopted this holiday season
Why adopt?
There are so many reasons to choose adoption when bringing a new friend into your family. Here are just a few:- You’ll be changing a life
- You’ll be taking home a healthy pet
- You’ll be saving money
- You’ll feel good about making a compassionate choice
- You won’t be supporting irresponsible pet breeders
- You’ll be giving a deserving animal a second chance
Canada’s Cutest Adopted Pet Contest
Canada’s Cutest Adopted Pet Contest is now closed. Stay tuned for results!
Adoption tips
If you’re considering adopting an animal, or have already adopted, browse these adoption tip sheets for information about everything from choosing the right companion to teaching (in a positive way!) the behaviours you’d like to see more – or less often. Careful consideration before adopting, including research and planning, plus plenty of love, patience and a sense of humor, will foster a strong and loving relationship that will make you friends for life!
Dog Tips
Cat Tips
Small Animal Tips
Find a participating adoption centre near you:
Are you looking to adopt a pet? Find your closest adoption centre below and visit their website to view animals available for adoption. Change an animal’s life!Show all participating locations.
Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre, ON
91 Patterson Road
Barrie, ON L4N 3V9
ON
Phone: (705) 728-7311
Email: barrie@ontariospca.ca
VIEW
PETS FOR ADOPTION
Ontario SPCA Leeds & Grenville Animal Centre, ON
800 Centennial Road, RR 4
Brockville, ON K6V 5T4
ON
Phone: (613) 345-5520
Email: leedsgrenville@ontariospca.ca
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PETS FOR ADOPTION
Ontario SPCA Lennox & Addington Animal Centre, ON
156 Richmond Boulevard East
Greater Napanee, ON K7R 3Z7
ON
Phone: (613) 354-2492
Email: lennoxaddington@ontariospca.ca
VIEW PETS FOR ADOPTION
Ontario SPCA Midland & District Animal Centre, ON
15979 Highway 12 East, RR 1
Port McNicoll, ON L0K 1R0
ON
Phone: (705) 534-4459
Email: midland@ontariospca.ca
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PETS FOR ADOPTION
Ontario SPCA Muskoka Animal Centre, ON
1234 Muskoka Road, 118 West P.O. Box 2804
Bracebridge, ON P1L 1W5
ON
Phone: (705) 645-6225
Email: muskoka@ontariospca.ca
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PETS FOR ADOPTION
Ontario SPCA Orangeville & District Animal Centre, ON
650 Riddell Road
Orangeville, ON L9W 5G5
ON
Phone: (519) 942-3140
Email: orangeville@ontariospca.ca
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PETS FOR ADOPTION
Ontario SPCA Orillia Animal Centre, ON
467 West Street North
Orillia, ON L3V 5G1
ON
Phone: (705) 325-1304
Email: orillia@ontariospca.ca
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PETS FOR ADOPTION
Ontario SPCA Provincial Education & Animal Centre, ON
16586 Woodbine Avenue
Stouffville, ON L4A 2W3
ON
Phone: (905) 898-7122 ext. 306
Email: peac@ontariospca.ca
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PETS FOR ADOPTION
Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre, ON
115 Woodcrest Ave
Pembroke, ON K8A 6W4
ON
Phone: (613) 635-7508
Email: renfrewcounty@ontariospca.ca
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PETS FOR ADOPTION
Ontario SPCA Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Animal Centre, ON
550 Boundary Road, P.O. Box 52
Cornwall, ON K6H 5R5
ON
Phone: (613) 936-0072
Email: sdg@ontariospca.ca
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PETS FOR ADOPTION
Ontario SPCA Sudbury & District Animal Centre, ON
Collège Boréal, West Campus
21 Lasalle Boulevard
Sudbury, ON P3A 6B1
ON
Phone: (705) 566-9582
Email: sudbury@ontariospca.ca
VIEW PETS FOR ADOPTION
Brant County SPCA, ON
539 Mohawk Street, P.O. Box 163
Brantford, ON N3T 5M8
ON
Phone: 519.756.6620
Email: contact@brantcountyspca.com
VIEW PETS FOR ADOPTION
Niagara SPCA & Humane Society, ON
60 Provincial St
Welland, ON L3B 5W7
ON
Phone: 905-735-1552
Email: whs@wellandspca.com
VIEW PETS FOR ADOPTION
Georgian Triangle Humane Society, ON
549 Tenth Line
Collingwood, ON L9Y 0W1
ON
Phone: (705) 445-5204
Email: info@gths.ca
VIEW PETS FOR ADOPTION
Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes, ON
107 McLaughlin Road
Lindsay, ON K9V 6K5
ON
Phone: 705-878-4618
Email: shelter.hskl@cogeco.net
VIEW PETS FOR ADOPTION
Peterborough Humane Society, ON
385 Lansdowne Street East
Peterborough, ON K9L 2A3
ON
Phone: (705) 745-4722
Email: info@ptbohs.com
VIEW PETS FOR ADOPTION
Simcoe and District Humane Society, ON
24 Grigg Drive
Simcoe County, ON N3Y 4L1
ON
Phone: (519) 428-9161
Email: laf@s-dhs.ca
VIEW PETS FOR ADOPTION
Give 4 Paws a Second Chance Rescue, ON
Trenton, ON
ON
Email: lovingdogs61@gmail.com
VIEW PETS FOR
ADOPTION
KittenAide, ON
55 Dunkirk Dr
Chatham, ON N7L 5J5
ON
Email: kittenaide@gmail.com
VIEW PETS FOR
ADOPTION
The Animal Guardian Program (TAGS), ON
Blackstock, ON
ON
Email: tagsinfo@yahoo.ca
VIEW PETS FOR
ADOPTION
Furbabies Furever Homes, AB
AB
Phone: (780) 214-0146
Email: furbabiesfureverhomes@gmail.com
VIEW PETS FOR
ADOPTION
SPCA of Western Quebec, QC
1658 chemin Pink
Gatineau, QC J9J 3N7
QC
Phone: (819) 770-7722
Email: ahspca@storm.ca
VIEW PETS FOR
ADOPTION
NWT SPCA, NT
118 Falcon Drive
Yellowknife, NT X1A 0G8
NT
Phone: (867) 920-7722
Email: adopt-foster@nwtspca.com
VIEW PETS FOR
ADOPTION
Furry Tales Cat Rescue, ON
RR3
Smith Falls, ON K7A 4S4
ON
Email: furrytalesrescue@gmail.com
VIEW PETS FOR
ADOPTION
Miramichi SPCA, NB
128 Dan Cripps
Miramichi, NB E1V 3M
NB
Phone: (506) 622-0645
Email: sheltermanager@spcamiramichi.com
VIEW PETS FOR
ADOPTION
The Wild Rose Humane Society, AB
13 Co-Op Rd
Didsbury, AB T0M 0W0
AB
Phone: (403) 335-8297
Email: info@wildrosehumane.ca
VIEW PETS FOR
ADOPTION
Portage Animal Welfare Society, MB
121 – 12th St. N.E.
Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 4A2
MB
Phone: (204) 857-7297
Email: portageanimalwelfaresociety@hotmail.com
VIEW PETS FOR
ADOPTION
Charlotte County SPCA, NB
112 Prince William St
Saint Stephen, NB E3L 1S7
NB
Phone: (506) 465-7657
Email: ccspca@nb.aibn.com
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PETS FOR ADOPTION
St John’s SPCA, NL
115 R.C.A.F. Road
St. John’s, NL A1A 5B5
NL
Phone: (709) 726-0301
Email: info@spcastjohns.org
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PETS FOR ADOPTION
Réseau Secours Animal / Animal Rescue Network, QB
BP 32203, CP St-André
Montreal, QC H2L 4Y5
QC
Email: communications.rsa.arn@gmail.com
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PETS FOR ADOPTION
New Hope Dog Rescue, SK
Site 905 Box 11 R.R.9
Saskatoon, SK S7K 1P3
SK
Email: contact@newhoperescue.org
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PETS FOR ADOPTION
Top 5 items to donate this holiday season
Can’t adopt this holiday season? Help animals in need by donating supplies to a shelter in your area.
Please check with your local shelter on their donation policies during this time.
1. Pet food/treats for dogs, cats and small pets
2. Cat Litter
3. Pet Toys
4. Gift Cards (to help buy cleaning and pet supplies)
5. Collars/Leashes
