Services Provided

The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA), continues to provide domestic sheltering and adoption services for the City.

The OSPCA provides the following services to the City:

Sheltering of all lost pet
Care of stray domestic animals
Pet Adoptions
High Volume Spay/Neuter Clinic for the Public
Management of our Cat Adoption and Education Centre (CAEC)

As of April 1, 2021, the City’s new Animal Care Services Division provides:

Citywide Patrols and Enforcement of our Animal Protection and Services By-law
Public Education and Community Outreach
Licensing Program for Dogs and Cats
Free Ride Home for all licensed animals
Wildlife Transport and Response to sick and injured wildlife