Pet adoption

The City of Calgary is once again adopting cats and dogs at the Animal Services Centre in addition to transferring adoptable pets to our partner agencies, to help animals find their furever homes faster.

Shelters and rescue agencies are currently at capacity with the overpopulation of homeless animals. The City reinstated its adoption program to assist with this crisis by making adoptable animals available by appointment.   Once a pet is deemed adoptable, they are available either at the Animal Services Centre or one of our partner agencies: the Calgary Humane Society, or the Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS).

Adoptions are available by appointment only by calling 311 or by visiting Animal Services. Appointment are available from 10:00am thru 5:30pm (this may change and is subject to availability) Monday through Saturday. Adoption cost is $169 + GST for cats and $225 + GST for dogs. Adoption fees include medical and dental care, vaccinations, microchip, City of Calgary licence, and spaying/neutering.

Anyone interested in adopting a pet is encouraged to check out the adoptable animals on Calgary.ca/pets and at the links below. 

Hidden gems

We’re rolling out the red carpet for some very special stars—our Hidden Gems! These are the wonderful cats and dogs who’ve been with us for a little longer than most and while they’ve been patiently waiting, we think it’s time they got their moment to shine.

To help these lovable animals find their forever homes, we’re offering them at a special adoption price:
Cats – $84.52 + GST
Dogs – $100 + GST

No matter what you are looking for, one of these hidden gems may be your new best friend. Keep an eye out for “hidden gem” on their profile below.

Adoptable cats and dogs

Ready to add adopt a furry friend? Check out these cats and dogs who are adoptable from our Animal Services Centre. Download our new pet checklist to help be prepared.

  • Adoptable Cats

    See what cats are currently adoptable at the Animal Services Centre

    See adoptable cats

  • Adoptable Dogs

    See what dogs are currently adoptable at the Animal Services Centre

    See adoptable dogs

Adoption partners

Check out our partners to learn about more pet adoption options.

  • AARCS

    Check out adoptable pets from Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society!

    Learn more

  • Calgary Humane Society

    Calgary Humane Society has animals looking for new homes!

    Learn more
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Additional information

  • Responsible pet ownership

    ​Pets and owners, living in harmony.

    Learn more

  • Programs and volunteering

    ​Investing in the community.

    Learn more

Help us reunite impounded pets with their owners in our Animal Services Facebook Group.

Join on Facebook
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