Pet lovers invited to Mississauga Animal Services’ Adopt‑a‑thon
Special benefits will be offered to pet adopters and current pet owners during the Adopt‑a‑thon.
City services | May 15, 2026
Calling all animal lovers! Join Mississauga Animal Services for their spring Adopt‑a‑thon. Adopt a new furry friend, like a dog or a cat, and get helpful services for the pet you already have. The City is hosting this event to help as many animals as possible find safe, loving homes and to connect residents with affordable services that make pet care easier.
From June 5 to 7, people who adopt a pet can enjoy a 50 per cent discount on most adoption fees and all new pet licences.
Current pet owners can take part too. If your pet is already licensed, you can get a 50 per cent discount on microchipping, get free, on‑site support from an expert dog trainer, and visit a vaccine clinic on Friday, June 5. If you are licensing your pet for the first time during the event, you will receive a 50 per cent discount.
Cats, dogs and rabbits will be available at the shelter for adoption. View available pets online.
Event details
What
Mississauga Animal Services’ Adopt-a-thon event.
Who
The event is open to everyone. No appointment is needed but wait times may vary. You must be 18 years or older to adopt.
Why
Helping as many pets find safe, loving homes and connecting residents with affordable pet care services.
When
Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day
Where
Mississauga Animal Services
735 Central Parkway West
Mississauga, ON L5C 4H4
What’s included with your adoption?
After you choose your pet, staff will make sure your new companion is healthy and ready to go home.
Pets adopted during the Adopt‑a‑thon receive:
- 50 per cent discount on adoption fees for most animals (discount does not apply for pocket pets such as hamsters and guinea pigs).
- A full health check.
- Free first vaccines (Rabies not included).
- Microchip implantation (price included in the adoption fee).
- A free spay or neuter voucher if your new pet has not had the surgery yet.
- 50 per cent discount on your new pet licence.
Before adopting, please read the City of Mississauga’s Animal Care and Control By-law. These rules help keep animals safe and cared for. Learn more about the adoption process and view available animals online.
Why adopt from Mississauga Animal Services?
When you adopt from the shelter, you give an animal a second chance at a happy life. You also help reduce the number of animals without homes and support animal care in your community.
All pets available for adoption receive basic medical care, including vaccines and spay or neuter surgery. This can help save you money on future pet costs.
First‑time pet owners can also get helpful tips on training, food and exercise to make bringing a new pet home easier.
Learn more about adopting a pet.
Benefits for existing pet owners
Mississauga residents with licensed pets, or pets they plan to license, can visit the shelter during the Adopt-a-thon to get the following benefits:
- 50 per cent discount on microchip implantation.
- 50 per cent discount on new pet licences.
- Free advice from a dog trainer.
- Helpful tips and information from shelter staff.
- Access to an on-site vaccine clinic on Friday, June 5.
Vaccine clinic information
The vaccine clinic will be held on June 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
To book an appointment, please call the Animal Shelter at 905-896-5858 and press extension 3. Appointments are recommended and will be served first. Walk-ins are welcome, but wait times may vary.
Vaccination fees:
- Rabies vaccination: $25
- Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza and Parvovirus (DHPP) vaccination: $25
- Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus and Panleukopenia (FVRCP) vaccination: $25
Downloadable Assets
Download photos of a selection of pets available for adoption.
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