How to Adopt
How To Adopt An Animal From Burlington Humane
If you are interested in adopting, we are open for walk-in adoptions for our animals during operating hours. When you arrive, we will escort you to meet our animals. You can save time by filling out an adoption application ahead of time. You will then you will talk with our Adoption Counsellors. Click here to learn more about what to expect with our walk-in appointments.
We ask that all members of the family come together, and if you have a pet carrier (for a cat) or leash (for a dog), please bring that along as well. Although we no longer require it, you may want to wear a mask (we have masks here for your convenience).
Check List
- Fill in an adoption application and talk with our Adoption Counsellor. If at all possible, please have the adoption application filled out in advance.
- You are not guaranteed a cat by coming to the shelter. You must be approved to adopt by our Adoption Counsellor.
- If you are intending to adopt a cat, have a Pet Carrier.
- We only have a limited number of staff members and volunteers, and walk-ins are first come, first served. Each walk-in appointment can take upwards of an hour, so please be patient.
- All members of the family must be present.
** If you are interested in a cat, please check our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube pages featuring videos of available cats for more information on each cat’s personality and needs. When you come in, please come with two or three cats in mind to meet, in the event that you are able to move forward in the process and meet with our animals. You can then meet those specific cats so you can make your own judgement on their personalities. Please also continually check the website before you come in to ensure the cat you want to meet is still available for adoption. **
You can keep track of animals available for adoption on our YouTube channel, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. Thank you for your understanding.
View our Dogs Available for Adoption.
View our Cats Available for Adoption.
Thank you for choosing to adopt. Due to a shortage of dogs and puppies available for adoption, there is a rise the number of puppy mills, particularly overseas. Learn more about this disturbing development from Humane Canada here. Burlington Humane Society is a proud member of Humane Canada, the federation of humane societies and SPCAs.