Hunting down hounds (and other breeds): finding a pet dog in York Region
Yorkregion.com
March 14, 2019
Simone Joseph
What has four paws, is extra furry and has a whole lot of unconditional love to give? Your dog. You just haven’t found the lovable hound yet. Here are some ideas to get you started:
1) Georgina Animal Shelter & Adoption Centre
- Georgina’s shelter and adoption centre always has dogs and cats waiting for a loving home, so says its website (https://www.georgina.ca/living-here/animal-control-and-adoption-centre/animal-adoption)
- Visit the animals or view online through Adopt a Pet, updated every 24 hours, as animals become available.
- Phone: 905-476-4301
- Email: info@georgina.ca
2) Animal Services -- the City of Vaughan
- Adopters must be 18 years or older and fill out an application before approval. Estimated annual cost of having a dog: $2,601, according to Canadian Veterinary Medical Association statistics from 2013. Vaughan’s site links to this cost breakdown.
- Phone: 905-832-2281
- Email: animal.services@vaughan.ca
- Online: Go to https://www.vaughan.ca/services/ and click on "animal services" under "residential services."
3) Ontario SPCA, Stouffville
- Staff are available to answer any questions, help you find a dog that is a good match and provide advice following adoption.
- Phone: 905-898-7122 x 306
- Email: peac@ospca.on.ca
- Online: http://peac.ontariospca.ca/peac-home.html
4) Dog Tales Rescue, King City
- Kennels are open to the public every Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. to view available dogs and see which dogs would be the right fit. Dog handlers are always on site to make recommendations and answer questions.
- Phone: 905-713-1887
- Email: info@dogtales.ca
- Online: https://www.dogtales.ca/contact
5) Country K9 Rescue, Newmarket
- This is a home-based rescue that rehomes predominantly larger-breed dogs. Canine rescues, fosters and rehomes unwanted dogs in York Region and area.
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/countryk9rescue
- Email: countrycaninerescue@gmail.com
- Online: https://www.petfinder.com/member/ca/on/newmarket/country-k9-on511/
