Adopt

ADOPTION FEES DOGS
 
Puppy – $850.00 (under 1 year old)

Dog – $550.00

Senior 8+ - $250.00  

Your Adoption fee includes: 

• Spay or neuter surgery
• Up to date age-appropriate vaccinations, including rabies for pets 4 months and older
• Deworming treatment(s)
• Monthly flea and tick prevention while in care
• Microchip implantation with a 24PetWatch ID tag 

Pet Licensing in the City of Kawartha Lakes

All dogs and cats living in the City of Kawartha Lakes must be licensed, as required by Bylaw 2021-072.

2026 Licensing Fees:

Annual Tags (January 1 – December 31):

• Spayed or neutered: $45 (proof of alteration required)
• Unaltered: $50
• Service and Livestock Guardian Dogs: Free (proof required)

Lifetime Tag: $100

• Requires proof of spay/neuter and a microchip

Licensing your pet helps ensure their safety and allows the City reunite pets and people

https://www.kawarthalakes.ca/property-environment/animal-services/pet-licences/

DOG ADOPTION PROCESS

Step 1: Apply online for the dog you are interested in by clicking the following link - Dog Application   

All the information requested on the application form is essential. Please be open and transparent for the best match! It allows shelter staff to make the most appropriate decisions for the animals and your family.

Step 2: Attend phone interview with HSKL staff

Step 3: Meet and Greet 

Step 4: Finalize adoption

Note: We cannot "hold" an animal for a Meet and Greet or future adoption pick up days.  Unfortunately, we have tried this method and too many animals have missed getting into homes because of people not showing up.  

If you have any questions regarding our dogs or the adoption process, phone us at 705-878-4618.