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Cats Looking for Forever Homes

We know how tempting it is to meet a cat or kitten and immediately want to take it home. AVA strives to ensure the best fit for our cats and for your family, so before you come to the adoption centre and your heart melts, here are a few questions to consider. Make some time to come to our adoption centre to meet the cats in person, and ensure that anyone who will be living with the cat(s) visits too.

All kittens under 12 months must be adopted with another kitten or go to a home with another young cat (learn more about our two-kitten policy).

Adoption Fees
Standard adoption fees for cats and kittens include vetting, spay/neuter, two dewormings, microchip, and initial vaccine at the time of adoption (FVRCP and rabies if age-appropriate). Additional fees may apply for cats who have had or are due for vaccine boosters prior to adoption. Testing for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) or Feline Leukemia (FeLV) is is not included unless specifically indicated, as testing is not standard practice.

As of April 1, 2024, due to ongoing rising costs of veterinary care, food and other expenses, AVA’s adoption fee schedule will be as follows:

  • Adult over 1 year: $250 (with initial vaccine)
  • Adult over 1 year: $325 (with second/booster vaccine at $75)
  • Kitten or juvenile under 1 year: $275 (with initial vaccine)
  • Kitten or juvenile under 1 year: $350 (with booster vaccine at $75)
  • Seniors (10+ years) and special needs: $200
  • Special breeds: Starting at $250 – a $75 fee may be applied for special breeds who have had a booster administered prior to adoption.

Total fees will be confirmed by the AVA Adoption Coordinator.

Think you found your new best friend? Please fill out an adoption application.

Search by region: East, West, or Hamilton.

Please note that not all applicants will be contacted for a follow-up or screening. Due to the overwhelming volume of applications we  receive, a response to short-listed applicants may be delayed. While we endeavour to contact short-listed applicants within 48 hours, a response may take up to a week.

Thank you for your enthusiasm and understanding!

East

Pickering Cat Adoptions:

  • PetSmart Pickering – Unit 4, 1899 Brock Rd, Pickering (map) 905-426-7593 **note that AVA has adoptable cats at this location every other month:  January, March, May, July, September, November**
  • PetValu Pickering Ridge – 1755 Pickering Parkway, Pickering (map), 905-619-3218

Scarborough Cat Adoptions: PetSmart – West Scarborough – 2050 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough (map) 416-701-0007

Richmond Hill Cat Adoptions: PetSmart – Richmond Hill – 225 High Tech Road, Richmond Hill, (map) 905-764-6116

Whitby Cat Adoptions:

View Cats for Adoption in Durham East Foster Homes

Think you found your new best friend? Please fill out an adoption application.

West

Brampton Cat Adoptions: PetSmart – East Brampton – 9065 Airport Rd, Brampton (map) 905-789-0384

North York Adoptions: PetSmart Lawrence Centre: 700 Lawrence Avenue W., Unit M3B, North York (map) 416-787-7781

Toronto Cat Adoptions: PetSmart Stockyards: 75 Gunns Rd, Unit 103, Toronto (map) 416-763-6064

Vaughan Cat Adoptions: PetSmart – Vaughan Colossus – 7575 Weston Rd, Vaughan (map) 905-850-8970

View Cats for Adoption in Toronto West Foster Homes

Think you found your new best friend? Please fill out an adoption application.

Hamilton

Ancaster Cat Adoptions:

Burlington Cat Adoptions:

  • Pet Valu – Burlington Walkers – 3505 Upper Middle Rd, Burlington (map) 905-331-7982

Hamilton Cat Adoptions:

Waterdown Cat Adoptions:

View Cats for Adoption in Hamilton Foster Homes

Think you found your new best friend? Please fill out an adoption application.

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