The Humane Society of Durham Region offers a variety of community support services to help you care for your furry family members. Please see our list of services below for more information.
HSDR is currently accommodating all animal adoptions and animal viewing through an appointment basis. Here is an overview of our current adoption process:
Step 1: View animals for adoption on our website adoption page
Step 2: Submit an adoption application to [email protected]
Step 3: HSDR will contact you to tell you more about the animal you are interested in, or help to match you with an animal that would be best suited for your home, family and lifestyle.
Step 4: Set up an appointment time to visit animals at the shelter and meet with our knowledgeable adoption staff
Step 5: Make arrangements to take your new furry family member home!
To view animals available for adoption, please visit the Adopt page of our website byclicking here
*Please note, that the steps for adoption for some animals may differ from the overview above based on that specific animal’s medical or behavioural needs and is at the discretion of our staff*
Animal intake is accommodated by appointment. For more information about animal intake and surrendering your pet, please visit our Surrender page
Donations of supplies can be dropped off during regular operating hours without an appointment. Upon arrival, please ring the doorbell located at the front doors and leave the items outside by the front entrance. Staff will bring the items inside. Monetary donations can be dropped off in person during regular operating hours without an appointment. Upon arrival, please ring the doorbell located at the front doors and staff will assist you. Donations can be by cash, cheque, credit or debit. For other ways to donate, please visit the Donate page.
To access the food bank, please call the shelter at (905)665-7430 to arrange a pickup time. Same day food bank pick ups are able to be accommodated. Upon arrival for your pick up, please ring the doorbell located at the front doors and our staff will assist you.
Please check our events page and social media for any upcoming Rabies and Microchip Clinics.
This program supports low-income pet owners who reside in Durham region. Photo ID and proof of address is required. Recipients must also provide proof of government assistance. Please call (905) 665-7430.
Please call (905) 665-7430 or email us at [email protected].
If you have any questions about our community support service outside of adoption, please contact Kayla Montes 905-898-7122 x436 [email protected]