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
- PetSmart Pickering – Unit 4, 1899 Brock Rd, Pickering (map) 905-426-7593 **note that AVA has adoptable cats at this location every other month: May, July, September, November 2024 **
- 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
Scarborough Cat Adoptions: PetValu – Abbey Lane – 6758 Kingston Road, Scarborough (map) 416-284-6750
Richmond Hill Cat Adoptions: PetSmart – Richmond Hill – 225 High Tech Road, Richmond Hill, (map) 905-764-6116
Whitby Cat Adoptions:
- PetValu Whitby Shores – 619 Victoria Street West, Whitby, map 905-430-4738
- PetValu Rossland – 3050 Garden Street, Whitby, map 905-668-9299
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 Cat Adoptions: PetValu Cross Roads Centre – 2625C Weston Rd, North York (map) 416- 241-1627
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
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Hamilton
Ancaster Cat Adoptions:
- Global Pet Foods – 73 Wilson St W, Ancaster Town Plaza, Ancaster (map) 905-304-0020
- Pet Valu – Ancaster – 1080 Wilson St W, Ancaster (map) 905-304-9695
Burlington Cat Adoptions:
- Pet Valu – Burlington Walkers – 3505 Upper Middle Rd, Burlington (map) 905-331-7982
Hamilton Cat Adoptions:
- Pet Valu – Centre Point Plaza – 1 Wilson St, Units 8-9, Hamilton (map) 905-577-0783
- Global Pet Foods – 989 Fennell Ave E, Hamilton (map) 905-575-9422
- Pet Valu – Hamilton Kingfisher – 920 Upper Wentworth, Hamilton (map) 905-318-1556
- Pet Valu – Hamilton Rosedale – 1900 King St E, Hamilton (map) 905-545-4346
Waterdown Cat Adoptions:
- Pet Valu – 115 Hamilton St N, Waterdown (map) 905-690-2933
- Global Pet Foods Waterdown – 255 Dundas St W, Waterdown (map) 289-895-8540
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Think you found your new best friend? Please fill out an adoption application.