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.
1. View our adoptable animals (the site is updated live!). Select from "Adopt a dog", "Adopt a cat" or "Adopt a small animal" to view all of the available animals.
2. Fill in an Adopter Profile for the animal you're interested in adopting. You can find the link for the Adopter Profile by clicking on the "Adopter Profile" button at the top of the page.
3. Visit in person and bring your printed adopter profile document! (refer to the profile links mentioned in the step above) Please note there might be a wait time depending on activities in the Centre when you arrive.
4. Adoption conversation and meet & greet. Please review "Adoption Prep List" posted on this page.
5. Adoption fee is paid and paperwork signed
6. New family member goes home!
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 info@hsdr.org.
If you have any questions about our community support service outside of adoption, please contact Kayla Montes 905-898-7122 x436 kmontes@ontariospca.ca
