New Website Launched

Welcome to our new website!

Feel free to check out our available pets for adoption on our Adoptions Page or you may access partnering websites for information about available animals and activities on our Resources Page.

Just a Reminder:

St. Thomas pet owners are required by by-law 71-2011 to:

Purchase a City of St. Thomas dog identification tag each calendar year which is to be worn by the dog at all times.

Purchase a City of St. Thomas cat identification tag each calendar year which is to be worn by the cat at all times.

For your convenience, the City Animal Shelter has extended hours on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

New hours are:

Monday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Holiday hours (excepting Friday, Saturday and Sunday) 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The City Animal Shelter now accepts, in addition to cash, Visa, Mastercard and Debit for all transactions.

Adoption

Animals are adopted to qualified applicants, determined by an interview process, on a first come first served basis by appointment only.

While all animals are evaluated for obvious signs of health and/or behaviour problems, the shelter cannot guarantee the health or temperament of any animal. Approved candidate pets are placed for adoption. Any additional testing is the financial responsibility of the adopter. Any adopted pet must been seen by a veterinarian within 72 hours of adoption. City Animal Services reserves the right to refuse an adoption.

There is a $50 adoption fee for each dog, plus the appropriate identification fee.

There is a $35 adoption fee for each cat, plus the appropriate identification fee.

City Animal Services does not endorse providing animals as gifts to other people. The shelter also forbids its animals to be used as guard dogs.

The staff at City Animal Services want to make the adoption experience a good one for both you and your pet. If we can be of any further assistance to you, please call us.

Stray Dogs/Cats

Stray dogs or cats found in the City of St. Thomas can be picked up by any resident and delivered to City Animal Services.
Dogs and cats may be reclaimed by an owner with proper payment of the redemption fee. Redemption fees cover impound charges and board (of every day including part of a day). An owner of a dog or cat not claimed within 72 hours of impound forfeits the pet and all rights to it. All unclaimed pets beyond the redemption period are screened for temperament and health.

Animal Bites Complaint

For animal bites on people, rabies quarantine, and inspection please call Elgin-St. Thomas Health at (519) 631-9900.

Keep current records on your pets and ensure that these records are accessible.

Barking Dog Complaint from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Contact Clerk’s Department at (519) 631-1680, extension 4122.

Barking Dog Complaint other hours, including all day Saturday, Sunday

For reporting a barking dog outside of office hours, please call St. Thomas City Police at (519) 631-1364.