About Our Shelter
In October 2007 we officially opened the doors of a new, state-of-the-art, LEED certified, 40,000 square foot facility. The shelter allows us to safely care for the almost 10,000 animals that come through our doors every year, as well as provides a space for our many other educational, advocacy and animal welfare services.
Click here to view a pdf outlining the building's sustainable design features.
Education Area
The classroom is a multi-purpose space used for events such as tour group presentations, volunteer orientation sessions, dog obedience classes, and day camps.
Dog Pods and Socialization Rooms
Visible from the visitor gallery, each socialization room is surrounded by groups of eight dog pods. These areas provide an opportunity for visitors and volunteers to interact with dogs in a comfortable and controlled environment.
Behaviour Training Room
The behaviour training room provides a space to advise clients about options to treat pet behaviour problems.
Veterinary Clinic
This facility is equipped to provide medical and surgical care to in-shelter animals and subsidized spay and neuter to the public. Read more about our clinic
here.
Cat Rooms
The Cat Condo - a room instead of cages - is a fun space for the cats to play in full view of the Visitor Gallery. As well, these rooms have generous display cages adjacent to the Visitor Gallery. The Wards include 'Get Acquainted' rooms to facilitate interaction prior to adoption.
Cat Isolation Wards
The cat isolation wards provide safe, clean and isolated areas for cats who have once carried infectious illnesses, are on special diets or do not feel comfortable living in a condo with other cats.
Tip to Tail Boutique
Our boutique offers fun and practical merchandise for both you and your pet. Shop inside the shelter or
online!
Shelter Location
The new shelter is located at 45 Hurst Way (at Waverley) and features some beautiful green space in the back, including walking trails, a pond and small wooded area.
Click here to see the map.
